Marrakech, (Morocco)- Global climate experts have lauded Bangladesh’s efforts to cut carbon emissions and said the country can be an example for many developing and least developed nations to be followed by. UNB news agency reported
Year: 2016
Titans resurgent with dramatic 4-run win over Vikings
Dhaka – Khulna Titans skipper Mahmudullah Riyad’s three-wicket haul in the innings last over helped his side resurgent for a 4-run victory over Chittagong Vikings in their 3rd tussle of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
ITF Tennis: Rishabh Sharda of India clinches boys singles crown
Dhaka – Rishabh Sharda of India clinched the boys’ singles crown of the Walton 30th Bangladesh ITF Junior Tennis Championship beating Chan Woo Park of South Korea by 6-4, 7-6 games in the final at the Ramna National Tennis Complex…
PM flies to Morocco Monday
Dhaka- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Morocco on Monday morning on a three-day official visit to attend two high-level segments of the Conference of the Parties (COP-22). A VVIP flight (BG-1019) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime…
1st Div Hockey: PWD SC outplay Combined SC 8-0
Dhaka – PWD Sporting Club earned a comfortable 8-0 goals victory over Combined Sporting Club in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Saturday,UNB News Agency Reported.
BNP in political bankruptcy, says Quader
Chittagong- Mentioning that BNP is suffering from political bankruptcy, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the party had been looking towards the US elections to return to power. Obaidul Quader, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister, came…
Germany blasts San Marino 8-0 in World Cup qualifying
Dhaka – Serge Gnabry scored a hat trick in his debut for Germany as the World Cup champion overwhelmed San Marino 8-0 on Friday in a qualifier for the 2018 tournament in Russia.Defender Jonas Hector added two goals as Joachim…
Australia out for 85 on day 1, 2nd test vs South Africa
Dhaka – Vernon Philander snared five wickets as South Africa dismissed Australia for 85 on the opening day of the second cricket test, leaving captain Steve Smith stranded unbeaten on 48 when he ran out of batting partners.Smith went to…
‘Drug addict’ man kills brother in Bogra
Dhaka – A ‘drug addict’ man stabbed his elder brother to death at Hajorki-Begunipara village in Nandigram upazila in Bogra early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Mofazzel Hossain, son of Abdul Jabbar of the village.Officer-in-Charge of Nandigram Police Station Abdur…
Double suicide in Pallabi
Dhaka – Two people, including a teenaged girl,reportedly committed suicide in separate incidents in the capital’s Pallabi on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Karim, 22, son of Motiur, and Shakila, 17, daughter of Chand Mia. They had been residing with…
Worker dies in collision of boats in Sylhet
Dhaka – A sand worker was killed in a collision between two boats in the Chengerkhal river of Jalurmukh area in Goainghat upazila in Sylhet early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Sebul Miah, 22, son of Moyna Miah, a resident…
Ensure foolproof security of minority people: PM
Stressing the importance of maintaining communal harmony, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday directed all concerned to ensure the foolproof security of minority people as it is the duty of all.”The security of minority people must be ensured …this is…
Prime accused of Garo woman’s gang rape held in city
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested the prime accused in connection with the gang rape of an indigenous woman from the Airport Rail Station area of the capital on Friday night.The arrestee was identified as Rubel, son…
Pakistan shrine blast kills 46
At least 10 killed in explosion at shrine in Balochistan province, Pakistan officials say.Scores more are reported to have been wounded, reports BBC.Local media report there is no hospital nearby and emergency services are struggling to reach the area because…
2 killed in Jhenaidah road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between a pickup van and a human hauler (locally known as Alamsadhu) at Patibila on Kaliganj-Kotchandpur road in Kaliganj upazila in Jhenaidah on Saturday morning.The…
2 electrocuted in Gaibandha
Dhaka – Two people including a woman were killed after being electrocuted by live electric wire allegedly laid down by rivals in a disputed paddy field at Jinia village of Sundarganj upazila in Gaibandha on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified…
5 fined for taking drugs in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Friday fined five people Tk 5,000 each for taking drugs in Gomostapur upazila.The convicted were identified as Rokan, 55, Sanat Chandra, 36, and Prokash Chandra, 35, all residents of Krishnagobindapur village in Sadar…
Two-day BUP cultural fest ended Saturday
The final round and prize distribution ceremony of a two-day BUP Cultural Fest-2016 hold on 12 November 2016 (Saturday) at Bijoy Auditorium of Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur cantonment which was conducted by the department of Disaster and Human Security…
International short, independent film festival to start in December
Entertainment Desk The 14th International Short and Independent Film Festival-Dhaka will be begun on December 3, featuring over 500 films from around the world. This is the highest number of films featured in a single edition in the history of…
Mila’s works for new songs
Entertainment Desk Mila’s latest album Uncensored, was released in 2015. Since then, the pop singer was only spotted in live concerts. She just wrapped up her US tour, and returned to the country after performing in several concerts there. Thanks…
Shruti Hassan has come out with a single
Entertainment Desk Shruti Hassan has been away from the city for a while now. She’s been busy shooting for her dad’s film, Shabash Kundu. Now we hear she’s coming out with a single soon. Shruti is a talented singer. She’s…
5-day admission tests begin at BRUR tomorrow
The five-day admission tests for first year degree (honours) courses for the 2016-17 academic sessions at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) will begin in the varsity campus from tomorrow. “The university authority and its admission test committee have completed all…
IT training launched for cyber security in banking sector
Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), a non-government organization, has launched IT training for officials of both public and private banks to strengthen cyber security in banking and financial sector. Strengthening cyber security in the banking sector is a must, especially…
New York braces for the looming threats of climate change
On calm days, waters innocently wash against the aging seawalls at Manhattan’s southernmost park, but in decades to come they could inundate the island’s lower districts. If the latest apocalyptic climate change projections come true—with sea levels rising upwards of…
Indian bank shares slump as new notes prove elusive
Indian bank shares took a hammering Friday as customers struggled to get their hands on new notes three days after the government’s shock decision to withdraw high-denomination bills from circulation. Snake-like queues formed outside banks for the second day running…
Ban on B’baria town meetings to stop political clash
Dhaka – Local administration imposed section 144 in Poiratala area of Brahmanbaria district town on Saturday as the two factions of Jatiya Party called meeting at the same venue and time. The restriction will remain in force from 6 am to…
Suspected ‘Terrorist’ held with gun in Jessore
Dhaka – Police arrested an alleged terrorist along with one shooter gun and one round of bullet from Kholadanga Kadamtala Mor in Jessore town early Saturday, UNB news agency reported.
Mexico wins 1st World Cup qualifier in US since 1972
Ohio (AP/UNB)— Rafa Marquez scored a tiebreaking goal on a header in the 89th minute, giving Mexico a 2-1 win Friday night and its first victory at the United States in World Cup qualifying since 1972. Miguel Layun put Mexico…
BD civil society urge Govt: Commit to achieve SDG on migration
The commitment to “leave no one behind” is a key feature of the newly adopted 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. This transformative agenda, which outlines the goals for sustainable development for the coming 15 years and beyond, truly has the poorest,…
Drylands are key to global food security: IFAD report
Marrakech – A new report launched today by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reveals the crucial role the world’s drylands play in buffering the negative impacts of climate change, land degradation and drought.