Dhaka – Members of Shia community took out a ‘Tajia’ procession from Hosni Dalan in the old part of the city on the occasion of holy Ashura on Wednesday morning amid tight security measures taken by the law enforcement agencies,…
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21-day ban on Hilsa netting to ensure greater breeding
Dhaka – A 21-day ban on catching, selling, transportation and hoarding of hilsa begins on Wednesday for conservation of mother fishes during its peak breeding season, UNB news agency reported. The ban imposed by the Fisheries and Livestock Ministry will…
Trial surely of those who made war criminals ministers: Hasina
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated that those who had made war criminals ministers and MPs must face trial one day in Bangladesh, UNB news agency reported. “The war criminals who have been convicted and even their…
Trump says he doesn’t want House Speaker Ryan’s support: CNN
Washington (CNN) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that he doesn’t “want” or “care” about having House Speaker Paul Ryan’s support in an interview in which he repeatedly trashed the House speaker, virtually unprompted. “I don’t want his support,” Trump…
Former captain Heath Streak appointed head coach of Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Zimbabwe has appointed former captain Heath Streak as its new head coach after Dav Whatmore was fired in June.Currently the bowling coach of the Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League, Streak’s last international job was as bowling…
FIFA times Benteke at 8.1 seconds for fastest World Cup goal
Dhaka – FIFA says Belgium forward Christian Benteke took 8.1 seconds to score the fastest goal in World Cup history.The official timing confirmed Tuesday means Benteke’s goal in a qualifying match against Gibraltar was 0.2 seconds quicker than Davide Gualtieri…
NYC Council members, advocates, speak out against Islamophobia
Dhaka – Elected Officials from across the New York City have rallied on the steps of City Hall declaring their support for the Muslim community and against continued xenophobic rhetoric, says a message received in Dhaka early Wednesday. On Tuesday,…
Germany wins again, England stumbles in World Cup qualifying
Dhaka – With a third straight win in qualifying, defending champion Germany is enjoying a comfortable ride on the road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Things just got a bit tougher for England, though.While England’s winning start to Group…
Faridpur road crash kills 2 jute traders
Dhaka – Two jute traders were killed and two people injured in a collision between a bus and a human hauler at Bhanga Bus Stand on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Bhanga upazila in Faridpur on Wednesday morning.The deceased were identified as…
‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops in Kushtia
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Nimtala adjacent to Kushtia-Meherpur regional highway in Mirpur upazila in Kushtia early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Akhtarul Islam alias British, 30, son of Shamsul Islam, a…
‘Australia best equipped in Asia-Pacific against illicit trade’
Dhaka – Australia has the best environment for preventing illicit trade, according to The Illicit Trade Environment Index released today by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The Index, sponsored by the European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, looks at 17 Asian economies.…
‘Rooted in Soil’ art show at AF Dhaka opens Friday
Alliance Française, Dhaka organises a solo art exhibition titled Rooted in Soil by Kamruzzaman Shadhin in its La Galerie and Galerie Zoom. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 5.00 pm.
16 orgs celebrating World Food Day
Danielle Nierenberg October 16th is World Food Day and this year’s theme is “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too,” and highlights the impact of a changing environment on agriculture and food security. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on…
Six of 7 ‘militants’ killed in Gazipur identified
Dhaka – Family members on Tuesday identified six of the seven suspected militants who were killed in a drive at a house in Patartek area in Gazipur on Saturday, UNB news agency reported.
US-Bangla gets Boeings to connect more int’l destinations
Dhaka – The first Boeing 737-800 aircraft joined the fleet of US-Bangla Airlines today creating a new milestone as an aviation company of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh ranks 111 among 144 in girls’ opportunity index
Dhaka – Bangladesh has been placed at 111 on the Girls’ Opportunity Index, a report published by Save the Children. The report has ranked 144 countries according to opportunities provided to ensure development of girls.Bangladesh has been placed in the…
Farooki to make film on Gulshan cafe attack
Dhaka – Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has announced plans to make a film on the July 1 militant attack on Holey Artisan Bakery and O’ Kitchen in Dhaka’s Gulshan.
Bangladesh face England in final ODI Wednesday
Dhaka – After leveling the series 1-1, rejuvenate Bangladesh will face the giant England in the ODI series decider at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday. The 3rd and last match of the three-match series will start at…
2 held with 500 bottles of liquor in Savar
Dhaka – Detectives arrested a man and his son along with 500 bottles of liquor from Deogaon area in Savar upazila on the outskirts of the capital early Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Tapan D Costa and his son Harry…
3 ‘arms traders’ held in Jessore
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested three alleged arms traders along with two foreign pistols and two rounds of bullets from Rajganj village in Putkhali border area in Benapole on Monday night,UNB News Agency Reported.
Youth stabbed dead in Munshiganj
Dhaka – A young man was stabbed to death and three others injured in an attack by a young man at Pura village in Tongibari upazila in Munshiganj on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Faisal Dhali, son of Nazrul…
Three of 7 ‘militants’ killed in Patartek in Gazipur identified
Gazipur – Family members on Tuesday identified two of the seven suspected militants who were killed in a drive at a house in Patartek area here on Saturday, UNB news agency reported.
Durga Puja ends with immersion of idols
Dhaka – Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, ended on Tuesday with the immersion of goddess Durga in the capital and elsewhere across the country.
‘Ayanabaji’ rules movie houses for 2nd consecutive week
Dhaka – People are thronging movie houses in the city to watch ‘Ayanabaji’, a political satire thriller, for the second consecutive week as the movie has managed to generate positive reviews among critics as well as the audience. People from…
Asia markets boosted by energy rally, Samsung tumbles
Dhaka – Energy shares led a rally in Asian stock markets Tuesday after Russia said it would join OPEC in limiting oil output, but Samsung tumbled after it called an unprecedented halt to sales of its troubled Galaxy Note 7…
US govt again seeks halt of pipeline Native Americans oppose
Chicago – The US government reiterated its request Monday that construction of an oil pipeline in North Dakota be paused, while authorities consider the impacts of its route on a Native American tribe. The Dakota Access Pipeline has been the…
The Girl on the Train’ tops N. American box office
Entertainment Desk Psychological thriller “The Girl on the Train” topped the North American box office in its opening weekend, earning $24.5 million despite tepid revues, industry data showed Monday. Emily Blunt plays a depressed, alcoholic divorcee who witnesses something odd…
GP to bring iPhone 7, 7 Plus soon
Dhaka – Grameenphone is going to offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the most advanced iPhone ever with new camera systems, battery life, and water and dust resistance, from October 20. Customers can pre-order iPhone 7 and iPhone 7…
DU Surja Sen Hall to celebrate Golden Jubilee on Jan 28
Dhaka – The Golden Jubilee celebration of Masterda Surja Sen Hall of Dhaka University (DU) will be held on January 28, 2017. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Surja Sen Hall Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee at the…
‘JMB suspect’ held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Detectives arrested a suspected member of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh from Khakchapra area in Islampur union parishad of Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.