Dhaka – The election in Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) will be held on December 22 along party line, the first such polls in any city corporation of the country. Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Monday announced the election…
Year: 2016
Kashmir clash: Pakistan says India killed seven troops
Seven Pakistani soldiers have been killed by Indian shelling in disputed Kashmir, the Pakistani military says.The troops died in “unprovoked” firing overnight in the Bhimber sector on the Line of Control (LoC). India blamed Pakistan for starting the clash.It is…
2 held with 30 kg hemp in B’baria
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested two men along with 30kg hemp from Ashuganj Toll Plaza area of the upazila headquarters on Monday morning.The arrestees were identified as Ujjal, 30 and Sabuj, 30,UNB News Agency Reported.
30 Rohingya killed in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military has killed about 30 members of what it has described as a Rohingya Muslim militant group, state media said on Monday, marking the largest escalation of the conflict since fighting erupted in the northwest a month ago.The weekend’s…
Trump names White House chief of staff, chief strategist
US President-elect Donald Trump made the first top appointments of his new administration Sunday, naming Reince Priebus his White House chief and Steve Bannon as his chief strategist and senior counselor.”I am thrilled to have my very successful team continue…
2016 ‘very likely’ hottest year on record: UN
The year 2016 will “very likely” be the hottest on record, the UN said Monday, warning of calamitous consequences if the march of global warming cannot be halted.Average temperatures for the year were set to hit about 1.2 Celsius (2.16…
Man’s hanging body recovered in Laxmipur
Dhaka – Police recovered the hanging body of truck driver in Kanchani Bazar area of Sadar upazila in Laxmipur on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Raju, son of Nurul Alam of Charruhita village in the upazila.Locals spotted his body…
Rangpur can play important role in BBIN initiative: Shringla
Rangpur (UNB) – Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said Rangpur, due to its geographical location, will have an important role to play in the initiatives taken under the BBIN framework. He made the remark while addressing…
Share falls further on sell pressure
Share prices fell further at the country’s twin stock exchanges due to increasing sell pressure from investors who were either booking profit or repositioning ahead of December closure.Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw 189 securities closing lower while 84 gaining marginally…
Top model to adorn costume by Bangladeshi designer
Dhaka – Hollywood supermodel and actress Vanessa Curry has draped herself in Bangladeshi fabrics such as Muslin, Katan and Jamdani, all to be on the cover of the upcoming December issue of LA Fashion, designed by Zoan Ash’s Asma Sultana.…
HC orders removal of handcuffs of 3 injured Santal men
The High Court on Monday ordered the government to remove the handcuffs from three injured Santal men of Gaibandha who have been detained in a case filed for attacking police during a clash on November 6 last.A HC bench of…
Free elections crucial for giving citizens voice: UK
Dhaka – British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake said on Monday free and fair elections, in any country, are crucial for giving all the citizens a stake and a voice in the government of their country. She said there…
4 held over snatching TK 70 lakh in Sylhet
Dhaka – Police arrested four people along with TK 70 lakh, which was snatched from two officials of a private organisation, from Baluchar area of city on Sunday night.Jedan Al Musa, additional deputy commissioner (Sadar Dakhshin) of Sylhet Metropolitan Police…
4 dead in Narshingdi violance
Four people were killed, including three in ‘police firing’, during a clash between two groups over establishing supremacy at Sonakandi village in Raipura upazila on Monday that also left 50 people injured.The deceased were identified as Momen Mia, 17, son…
France marks one year since Paris attacks
Less insouciant, more policed — France is a changed place since Islamic State extremists killed 130 people in the country’s deadliest attacks a year ago. Fearing it’s becoming more divided, too, survivors and victims’ families marked Sunday’s anniversary of the…
4 cops closed in Rajshahi over escape of drug case accused
Dhaka- Four policemen of Rajshahi Court were closed to the Police Line in Rajshahi on Sunday night over the escape of a drug case accused from police custody.The suspended policemen include two trainee sub-inspectors and two constables,UNB News Agency Reported.
2nd test: de Kock century gives South Africa a 203-run lead
Dhaka – Quinton de Kock posted a century and shared a 144-run sixth-wicket stand with Temba Bavuma to guide South Africa to 288-6 at lunch Monday, extending its first-innings lead to 203 runs in the second test against Australia.Rain prevented…
Pakistan cricketers safe after earthquake hits NZ
Dhaka – The Pakistan cricket team is safe and well after being shaken awake Monday by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake which struck New Zealand, killing at least two and causing extensive damage.Pakistan team spokesman Shahid Aslam said the earthquake, which…
Djokovic wins opening match at ATP finals, beats Thiem in 3
Dhaka – Novak Djokovic survived an early setback,and then made it look all too easy.The second-ranked Serb, who has a chance to reclaim the No. 1 ranking at the O2 Arena next weekend, rallied to beat Dominic Thiem 6-7 (10),…
Bulls outplay Vikings by 7 wkts for 3rd win in BPL
Dhaka – Left-handed opening batsman Dawid Malan’s unbeaten 78 runs guided Barisal Bulls to their 3rd successive victory in the 4th Bangladesh Premier League as they beat Chittagong Vikings by seven wickets in their 4th encounter at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Victorians ask Dynamites to bat first
Dhaka – Comilla Victorians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Dhaka Dynamites in their 4th tussle of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.The defending champions will take to…
One stabbed dead in Comilla
Dhaka – A deed writer was stabbed to death by miscreants at Dulinardi village of Daudkandi upazila in Comilla on Sunday evening.The deceased was identified as Md Jakir Hossain Masud, 35, son of Siddikur Rahman, a resident of the village.Abu…
‘Robber’ injured in Joypurhat ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An alleged robber was injured in a gunfight with police on Joypurhat-Santahar road in Kanthalbari Bridge area of Akkelpur upazila in Joypurhat early Monday.The injured robber was identified as Rashed, son of Ashraf Ali, a resident of Abadpur…
Girls, boys’ brains react differently to traumatic experiences
Adolescent girls who suffer traumatic stress undergo accelerated maturation in a brain region that integrates emotions and actions, according to a new study which found that stress affects the brains of boys and girls differently. Among youth with post-traumatic stress…
Chronicle of a death not foretold – Closing message of Himal
The editor’s farewell piece from ‘Fact and Fiction’ the last issue of Himal in its current incarnation. AUNOHITA MOJUMDAR reiterates the idea of Himal Southasian This may well be the last issue of Himal Southasian in its current incarnation that…
Ajay Devgn welcomes Parineeti Chopra to Golmaal’s ‘crazy family’
Actor Parineeti Chopra has her hands full with a lot of projects this year. While she has just wrapped up the shoot of Yash Raj Film’s Meri Pyari Bindu along with Ayushmann Khurrana and already working on her character in…
Mithila cast against Siam for telefilm
Culture Desk Once popular singer Mithila will now be seen opposite Siam for the first time. The two will be seen in a small screen production by Birohi Multimedia. The telefilm “Chirkuter Shabda” has been directed by Mehedi Hasan Jony…
Eclectic session band legend Leon Russell dead
Leon Russell, who achieved rare fame as a session musician by playing with artists from The Rolling Stones to Elton John and pursuing his own eclectic career, has died. He was 74. Russell, who remained active and had tour dates…
Heavy pollution shuts schools in Iran’s capital
Tehran officials shut schools on Monday as the first of the winter season’s heavy pollution hit the Iranian capital. A blanket of choking brown-white smog descended on the city on Sunday, blocking out the view of the mountains that line…
India’s Modi urges bill-swap success amid cash crunch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday made an emotional appeal to people to make India graft-free, as chaotic scenes erupted outside banks nationwide after high denomination notes were pulled from circulation. Modi surprised the country Tuesday night when he announced that…