Six dwelling houses were gutted in a fire at municipal area of the district on Wednesday.Sources said, being informed a unit of fire fighters rushed to the spot near old railway station and extinguished the blaze after one hour of…
Year: 2016
Old man killed road accident in Nilphamari
An old man was killed in a road accident at Sonarai Bazar area under Domar upazila of the district on Wednesday night.The deceased was identified as Mohammad Oziuddin, 70, a native of Harinchara union under same upazila and son of…
WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards announces 2016 finalists
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 15 Finalists for its 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in the five categories; Community, Destination, Environment, Innovation and People. The 15 Finalists, which were chosen after a rigorous judging process,…
Wishing best for Bangladesh Biman
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently inaugurated two Boeing 737-800 aircraft Meghdoot and Mayurpankhi of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. During the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister asked the staff of Biman Bangladesh Airlines to ensure service to passengers and maintain flight schedules.…
NASA opens planetary defense office to protect earth
By John Dyer Three years ago, a meteor flew into Earth’s atmosphere at around 41,600 miles per hour and exploded 14.5 miles above Chelyabink, Russia. At a width of 59 feet and weighing roughly 11,000 metric tons, it was a…
Pakistan’s ‘action’ to shield Modi from opposition
New Delhi: The reported detention of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar could offer Prime Minister Narendra Modi political cover, at least in the immediate context, against criticism that his Lahore diplomacy was a miscalculation and repudiated his strong stance against…
Oil settles slightly higher, snapping 7-session drop
U.S. oil futures settled higher on Wednesday for the first time in eight sessions, but the move lacked conviction as U.S. government data showed that supplies of crude and crude products climbed last week and analysts continued to weigh the…
Ancient giant crocodile discovered in Sahara
Paleontologists searching far and wide in Tunisia made a discovery of massive proportions: the world’s largest sea-dwelling crocodile, previously unknown to science, The Washington Post newspaper reports.This prehistoric crocodile is believed to have measured more than 30 feet long and…
Exercise reduces heart problems
Regular exercise can reduce heart disease risk in people suffering from depression, NDTV reports based on new research.Depression is commonly associated with worse outcomes for patients with heart disease and other conditions.As many as 20 per cent of people hospitalised…
International Film Festival begins today
The 14th Dhaka International Film Festival is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, Jan 14, at the National Museum at Shahbagh in the capital.The programme for the festival was revealed on Wednesday afternoon during a press conference held by Rainbow…
Two JMB-men including alleged police killer dead in city ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were killed in a gunfight with detectives in the city’s Hazaribagh area on Wednesday night. The deceased were identified as Hiron, 25, and Abdullah alias Noman, 30.
Country on the highway of plunder, not dev – says BNP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has tried to make a fool of the people through ‘exaggerated publicity of development’ in her televised address to the nation, says the BNP.
New Deputy Commissioners in 18 districts
In a major reshuffle in the administration, the government on Wednesday appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs), including two female ones, to 18 districts.
Class-Exams resume at BAU
BAU Correspondent As part of the indefinite work abstention in public universities across the countrywide the Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers Association (BAUTA) are continuing the program demanding the fulfillment of the promises and removing inconsistencies from the 8th national wage…
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Grameenphone award young book readers
Dhaka- Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) and Grameenphone are going to hold a grand prize giving ceremony to award young book readers in a Book Reading Competition on January 15 and 16, 2016.
Dozens of whales die in mass stranding on India beach
At least 45 of 81 whales have died after stranding on a beach in the Indian southern state of Tamil Nadu. The short-finned pilot whales washed ashore on the beach of Tiruchendur, a small port city in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi…
Iran releases US navy sailors held in Gulf
All 10 US Navy sailors detained by Iran after drifting into its territorial waters a day earlier have been freed, the US and Iran said on Wednesday. The US Navy said the American crew returned safely and there were no…
Kh. Mosharaf gets bail from Kashimpur jail
Our correspondent Gazipur, Jan 13 : BNP’s standing committee member Dr. Khandaker Mosharaf Hossain released on bail from Kashimpur central jail in Gazipur on Wednesday afternoon.
Dr Atiur’s letter to take action against harassment of BB Asst. Director
Staff Reporter Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahman yesterday sent a letter to the Inspector General of Bangladesh Police to take action against Sub Inspector Masud Sikder who allegedly assaulted BB Assistant Director Gulam Rabbi.
Child gets bail after passing 1.5 yrs in jail
Staff Reporter After experiencing around one and half years in jail, a Dhaka Court yesterday granted bail to a child who was arrested in a explosives case during the BNP-Jamaat led blockade filed with city’s Airport Police Station.
Puppet theatre staged at JU
JU Correspondent The authority of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has organized a colorful and traditional Puppet theatre observing JU 45th founding anniversary day at ‘Mukta Manch’ here the campus.
Sayedee to seek review of his punishment
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee will file a review petition for acquittal even though his death sentence has been reduced to prison until death.His three lawyers and son spoke to journalists of the plans after meeting him at Dhaka Central…
BD on highway of plundering: Moyeen Khan
BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Wednesday said Bangladesh is now on the ‘highway of plundering, not development’.“The Prime Minister yesterday (Tuesday) has claimed that she has taken Bangladesh on the highway of development. But, the reality is…
AL can be illegal also: Fakhrul
Protesting the Prime Minister’s recent remark that BNP is an illegal party, its acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said Awami League is also an illegitimate party if BNP so.“Awami League had been banned through establishing Baksal…
David Bowie used Art to Deliver a Final Message
In the video for David Bowie’s “Lazarus,” released last week, the mythic singer and rock ’n’ roll shape-shifter, ever thin but bordering on gaunt, is blindfolded and writhing in a hospital bed. “Look up here, I’m in heaven,” he sings.…
Trapped Heat Melting Greenland Ice Sheet
The Greenland Ice Sheet is the second largest ice sheet in the world and it’s melting rapidly, likely driving almost a third of global sea level rise.A new study shows clouds are playing a larger role in that process than…