Dhaka – A minor was electrocuted in Maddhopara village of Sirajdikhan upazila in Munshiganj on Saturday.The victim was Rihan, 2, son of Sumon of the village,UNB News Agency Reported.
Year: 2016
Road accident kills sexagenarian in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – A sexagenarian man was killed and six more people injured in a collision between a battery-run auto rickshaw and a human hauler at Bailtala in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Saturday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Rustam Ali,…
‘Terrorist’ killed in ‘gunfight’ in Savar
Dhaka – An alleged terrorist was killed in a gunfight with police at Charigram of Ashulia Savar upazila in Savar on the outskirts of the capital early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Rasel Dewan, 30, former general secretary of Ashulia…
Vice head: Prepare for media bloodbath this year
By David Sillito This year will be a “bloodbath” in the world of media, according to the head of one of the fastest growing digital media businesses, Vice. The youth brand that began as a magazine in Canada is now…
Sabbir keeps maiden Test victory hope alive against England
Dhaka –Bangladesh’s debut batsman Sabbir Rahman hammered a crucial 59 at stumps in the 2nd innings that pushed the 1st Test towards the thrilling climax on the 5th day against England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Sunday,…
SUST cancels Badrul’s studentship
Sylhet: The authorities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) have cancelled the studentship of BCL leader Badrul Alam for stabbing Khadija Akter, a student of Sylhet Government Women’s College. UNB News Agency Reported.
Names of 16 AL presidium members, 4 jt gen secys announced
Dhaka: Newly elected President of Awami League Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced the names of party presidium members, joint secretaries and treasurer. Sheikh Hasina announced the names of 16 presidium members, four joint general secretaries and treasurer just after being…
Attack on PM motorcade: Pahari Chhatra Parishad leader held in Khagrachhari
Khagrachhari: Police arrested the general secretary of Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP), a United People’s Democratic Front(UPDF)- backed organisation of indigenous students, from Mohammadpur area in Paanchhari upazila on Sunday morning. UNB News Agency Reported.
Islamic State: Militants enter western Iraqi town of Rutba
Forces of so-called Islamic State launched an attack in Iraq on a town in western Anbar province in an apparent attempt to divert attention from the government’s offensive on Mosul.The mayor of Rutba described the Islamic State (IS) assault on…
Fakhrul greets Hasina, Quader
Dhaka: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader for being elected president and general secretary of Awami League respectively. UNB News Agency Reported.
Hasina reelected AL President, Obaidul made General Secretary
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was reelected president of the ruling Awami League unopposed for the eighth consecutive time, while Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader its general secretary for the first time, UNB news agency reported. The…
AL council fails to yield positive results, says BNP
Dhaka: BNP on Sunday voiced frustration that the ruling Awami League’s 20th council could not yield any positive outcome as per people’s demand for overcoming the country’s political crisis. UNB News Agency Reported.
Rajshahi University admission test begins Monday
Dhaka – The first-year honours admission test of Rajshahi University under 2016-17 academic session will begin Monday and continue till October 27. A total of 178,949 students will vie for 4,722 seats under 56 departments and two institutes this year.
Two-day job fair ends at RUET
Dhaka – Aiming to creats an opportunity for students to securing employment, a two days long job fair-2016 has been concluded yesterday at Rajshahi University of Engineering and technology (RUET) campus in Rajshahi.
Fakhrul hopes Hasina, Obaidul would restore democracy
Dhaka – The BNP has congratulated and greeted Awami League chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her reelection as party president and Obaidul Quader for his election as new general secretary of the party.
BNP didn’t join AL council for no democratic environ: Rizvi
Dhaka – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday said the party has taken a right decision to refrain from attending the ruling Awami League’s national council. “The BNP decision not to attend the Awami League council was…
JSC, JDC exams to begin Nov 1
Dhaka – Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Sunday said the Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations of this year will begin on November 1. “The JSC and JDC examinations will start from November 1 and…
Hasina reelected AL chief, Obaidul new Gen Secy
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was reelected president of the ruling Awami League unopposed for the eighth consecutive time, while Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader its general secretary for the first time. The councillors of Awami League,…
Immediate implementation of Ganges Barrage Project demanded
People of the metropolis in a post-rally meeting have called for immediate implementation of the Ganges Barrage Project and North Rajshahi Irrigation Project to protect country’s south-western region, including the Sundarbans. They viewed that proposed Ganges Barrage will be a…
High-stressed jobs could lead to early death
If you are in a high-stress job with little or no control over the work flow, chances are you are heading towards innumerable health conditions—even an early death—than those who have flexibility and discretion in their jobs. A team of…
Did Iulia Vantur observe fast for Salman on Karva Chauth?
When our B-town ladies were observing fasts for their husbands, Iulia Vantur, Salman Khan’s rumoured girlfriend was in Romania and seemingly pining for him. It seems like she did observe a fast for Salman Khan. She hinted on the same…
Phil Collins marks comeback with European tour
Entertainment Desk Rock veteran Phil Collins is coming out of retirement after 10 years with dates in London, Paris and Cologne. The star, whose hits include In The Air Tonight and Against All Odds, will play a five-night residency at…
Senegal in renewables drive as new solar park unveiled
Senegal put into service one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar energy projects Saturday as it pushes to become a regional player in renewables on a continent where the majority remain off-grid. The 20-megawatt Senergy 2 project in Bokhol, close to…
Scarlett Johansson turns popcorn girl in Paris
Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson swapped the red carpet for a turn behind the counter at her new popcorn shop in Paris on Saturday. The “Lost in Translation” actress—decked out in a classic French blue and white striped top—dished out the…
Venezuela’s Maduro calls in Iran for oil price cooperation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called on Saturday for increased cooperation between oil-rich nations to stabilise prices as he met with the supreme leader and president of Iran. “To stabilise the price of oil, new mechanisms should be taken and consultation…
Iniesta injured, Messi scores 2 as Barca beats Valencia 3-2
Dhaka – Andres Iniesta’s serious knee injury overshadowed another stellar performance by Lionel Messi on Saturday, when the Barcelona forward scored a second goal in stoppage time to earn a 3-2 win at Valencia.The hotly contested game was marred both…
Outrage as Egyptian boy, 12, is to marry his cousin 11
Dhaka -An 12-year-old boy will marry his cousin, 11, after the groom-to-be’s father gave the couple’s engagement his blessing. While family and friends celebrated Nasser Hassan’s eldest son’s lavish wedding, the father decided to ‘double the joy’ in Egypt by…
Islamic Banks Consultative Forum 49th Meeting held
Dhaka – The 49 th Meeting of Islamic Banks Consultative Forum (IBCF) was held recently in the Meeting Room of Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB). Engr. Mustafa Anwar, Chairman, IBCF; Chairman, Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was presided over the meeting.
Workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway for an hour
Gazipur – Readymade garment workers blocked Dhaka-Tangail highway for about an hour following rumour of the death of a fellow worker in a road accident in Konabari area of the city on Sunday morning, UNB news agency reported.
AT&T buying HBO, CNN owner Time Warner for $85.4 bn
New York (AP/UNB) — AT&T is buying Time Warner, the owner of the Warner Bros. movie studio as well as HBO and CNN, for $85.4 billion in a deal that could shake up the media landscape. The acquisition would combine…