Dhaka-The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Wednesday sentenced a guard to death and his accomplice to life term imprisonment for killing a former Additional Chief Engineer of Roads and Highways Department in 2011.
Year: 2016
Fisheries and Aquaculture Faculty at SAU
With a view to producing scientific manpower in the discipline of fisheries and aquaculture in the country, the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka has opened a new faculty–Faculty of Fisheries & Aquaculture.
BNP’s letter at Bangabhaban seeking to meet president
The BNP has now written to meet President Md Abdul Hamid to discuss the Khaleda Zia’s proposals over the next Election Commission.The letter, signed by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, reached the Bangabhaban on Wednesday afternoon.In a press briefing…
Amar Desh editor Mahmudur Rahman freed on bail
Nearly three years and seven months after his arrest, Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman was released on bail from Kashimpur jail on Wednesday.He walked out of Kashimpur Jail part-2 around 1 pm after the bail order reached the jail,…
PM asks army to stay alert on internal, external threats
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the Bangladesh Army to always remain ready to face any threat both from internal or external sources to protect the sacred constitution and sovereignty of the motherland.”To protect the sacred constitution and sovereignty…
Dhaka summons Myanmar envoy conveys concern over Rakhine
Bangladesh has expressed deep concern at the continued deteriorating situation in the Rakhine State of Myanmar due to the ongoing actions by the Myanmar Armed Forces causing dire consequences to people and its implications for Bangladesh.Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Myo…
Dhaka vows to stand by Riyadh to protect holy mosques
Bangladesh will stand by the Kingdom to defend the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah at all costs, Bangladesh Ambassador Golam Moshi told guests at a reception held to mark his country’s Armed Forces Day, held at Tuwaiq Palace…
Two held with 12,000 pieces yaba tablets in Ctg
Dhaka – Narcotic Control Department (NCD) of Chittagong arrested a mini truck driver and its helper with 12,000 pieces of contraband yaba tablets from city’s Ekkilometer area under Chandgaon thana in chittagong this morning.The arrested were identified as driver Mohammad…
Real Madrid advances after beating Sporting 2-1
Dhaka – Defending champion Real Madrid advanced from the group stage of the Champions League for the 20th straight time after beating 10-man Sporting Lisbon 2-1 on Tuesday. Karim Benzema came off the bench to get the late winner in…
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis fined for ball tampering
Dhaka – South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been found guilty and fined for ball tampering by the International Cricket Council but will be allowed to play against Australia this week.Du Plessis escaped a suspension which would have prevented…
3 ‘militants’ to surrender in Rangpur
Dhaka – Three suspected militants are likely to surrender to the law enforcers at Shital Auditorium in Rangpur city on Wednesday in their bid to return to normal life,UNB News Agency Reported.
Domestic help ‘commits suicide’ in city
Dhaka – A domestic help, who worked at the house of State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr. Biren Sikder, reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Milan Thikadar, 20,UNB News Agency Reported.
Girl injured in factory fire dies at DMCH
Dhaka – A teenager girl who sustained burn injuries in a fire that broke out at a match factory in Ashulia of Savar upazila on Tuesday, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Ankhi,…
2.9 kg heroin recovered in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Boarder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive recovered 2.9 kg heroin from Bokchar boarder are in Sadar upazila in 2.9 kg heroin recovered in C’nawabganj on Tuesday evening,UNB News Agency Reported.
Man jumps under train, commits suicide in Khulna
Dhaka – A mentally challenged elderly man allegedly committed suicide by jumping under a speeding train at Moshioli in Sadar upazila on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Sultan Sheikh, 54, son of late Ibrahim Sheikh, a resident of Moshiali…
FBI clears Pitt of child abuse allegations
The FBI has concluded its review of a murky, September incident involving actor Brad Pitt and his children aboard an airplane, and no charges will be brought in the case, a bureau spokeswoman said Tuesday. In a statement, spokeswoman Laura…
Karisma Kapoor believes in inculcating right values in her children
Entertainment Desk Karisma Kapoor believes in inculcating right values in her children Karisma Kapoor says she believes in imparting good values to her children. Karisma has two children- daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. “I believe in inculcating the right values…
Communication failure: That’s why wounds take longer to heal in older people
Wounds take longer to heal in older people because of disruption in communication between skin cells and the immune system with age, a new study has found. Researchers explored this physiological puzzle by examining molecular changes in ageing mouse skin.…
Censorship tool built as Facebook eyes China
Facebook has built a tool for geographically censoring posts at the leading social network as it seeks a path back into China, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. The New York Times cited three current and former Facebook employees,…
Int’l group art exhibition to begin on Nov 27
A month-long international group art exhibition of 28 artists will be held at Gallery Cosmos in the city from November 27 to December 26. The art exhibition titled “Cosmos International Art Exhibition-2016 is set to inaugurate 6pm at a function…
Iraq has to up oil output because of ‘budget hole’: FM
Iraq has to up its crude output because dwindling oil prices and the fight against Islamic State have left “a huge hole” in the economy, Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said Tuesday, as the OPEC cartel scrambles to agree a production…
Myanmar’s War on the Rohingya
Myanmar has long persecuted the country’s Rohingya Muslim minority, denying it basic rights to citizenship, to marry, to worship and to an education. After violence unleashed in 2012 by Buddhist extremists drove tens of thousands of Rohingya out of their…
Japan tsunami triggers rare tidal waves
(CNN)The strong earthquake and resulting tsunami in eastern Japan Monday did not result in significant damage or casualties, but it did produce an interesting and rare phenomenon known as a “tidal bore.” A "tidal bore" forced by Monday's tsunami in…
NCC polls: BNP’s Shakhawat seeks ‘level playing field’
Dhaka – BNP-backed mayoral candidate for Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Advocate Shakhawat Hossain Khan has urged the Election Commission (EC) to arrange a ‘level playing field’ for all the contestants, not any favour.
2.9 kilo heroin recovered in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Boarder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive recovered 2.9 kg heroin from Bokchar boarder are in Sadar upazila of Chapai Nawabganj on Tuesday evening.
Man commits suicide jumping under train in Khulna
Dhaka – A mentally challenged elderly man allegedly committed suicide by jumping under a speeding train at Moshioli in Sadar upazila of Khulna on Tuesday afternoon.
Disneyland Haunted Mansion painting sells for $172,500
Los Angeles (AP/UNB) – An animatronic doll from Disneyland’s It’s a Small World ride and an original “stretching portrait” from the park’s Haunted Mansion attraction were the top-grossing items at a recent auction of Disney memorabilia in Los Angeles.
Trump disavows ‘alt-right’ supporters
Donald Trump has repudiated the fringe “alt-right” group that celebrated his election win with Nazi salutes. In a far-ranging interview with the New York Times, the US president-elect was quoted as saying: “I condemn them. I disavow, and I condemn.”
Uber launches service in Bangladesh with Grameenphone
Uber, the taxi-hailing smartphone application, has teamed up with mobile phone operator Grameenphone to launch its operation in Dhaka on 22 November. The company said this would provide reliable and affordable journeys at the push of a button while opening…
Walton receives 200 nat’l, int’l awards
Dhaka – The country’s electronics giant Walton has received about two hundreds small and medium range awards at national and international level for its world-class quality, reasonable price, rapid market expansion, secure lion market share, creation of huge employment opportunity…