Dhaka – Five people were injured as a passenger train hit a truck in Sadar Upazila in Tangail today.The injured people were identified as Mujibur Rahman, 50, Motaleb Hossein, 40, Sohel Miah, 25, Hamid Miah, 30 and Shamim Miah. All of…
Day: January 5, 2017
Cricket: Pakistan 177-3, trail Australia by 361 at tea
Dhaka – Pakistan were 177 for three at tea in reply to Australia’s 538 for eight declared on day three of the third and final Test in Sydney on Thursday.
Fahad finishes 35th in International Open Chess
Dhaka – FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Access Chess Club finished 35th position in the IIFL 2nd Mumbai International Open Chess Tournament (Grandmasters Tournament) which was held on Tuesday last in Mumbai, India.
Rangpur at comfortable position on day 2 in NCL
Dhaka – Rajshahi Division not in a comfortable position as they still trailed by 118 runs after the second day’s play as they scored their second innings at 42 for 1 at stumps against Rangpur Division on the second day…
Australia almost sure to tour Bangladesh in 2017
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland says chances are high that the Aussies will visit Bangladesh for a two-Test series later this year, unless new security issues crop up. Steven Smith and his men were supposed to tour Bangladesh in…
Mistakes to be corrected: Mostafizur
Dhaka – Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman said on Thursday that if they find any mistakes in primary textbooks, they would be corrected.
Several injured in Barisal clash between BNP, Awami League supporters
Several supporters of BNP and Awami League (AL) were injured in a clash in Barisal city on Thursday.The BNP claims their supporters were attacked while preparing for a procession — a claim rubbished by Awami League activists, who say the…
ACC chairman warns its officials against graft
Dhaka – Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Iqbal Mahmood on Thursday warned its officials that stern actions will be taken if any graft allegation is found against them.
What Happens Off-Camera in Burma?
This “has to be an isolated case.” So claims a spokesman at Burma’s foreign ministry about a disturbing video that emerged this weekend showing police officers brutally beating ethnic Rohingya villagers, including some who appeared to be children, in northern…
BNP to receive lesson in democracy in 2019: Amu
Awami League advisory council member and industries minister Amir Hossain Amu on Thursday said the country’s people will give BNP a lesson in democracy by giving their mandate to Sheikh Hasina in the 2019 parliamentary election.“Earlier they were given lesson…
Liton murder: Police still clueless
Dhaka – Though five days have elapsed since the killing of Gaibandha-1 MP Manjurul Islam Liton, there has been no tangible progress in the investigation into the murder case as police are still clueless.
‘Democracy annihilated’ on Jan 5, 2014: Khaleda
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday accused Awami League of annihilating democracy and voting rights on January 5, 2014, and urged all to take a vow to establish a pro-people government.“On the day of stanching democracy and voting rights, on…
Barack Obama’s Shaky Legacy on Human Rights
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, many fear a new hostility to human rights on the part of the United States. From his divisive rhetoric about minorities to his embrace of autocrats abroad, there is plenty to worry about.Trump…
Low extending its trough to North-east Bay
Dhaka- Seasonal low that lies over South Bay is extending its trough to North-east Bay, says Bangladesh Meteorological Department in its weather forecast on Thursday.
‘Democracy annihilated’ on Jan 5, 2014: Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday accused Awami League of annihilating democracy and voting rights on January 5, 2014, and urged all to take a vow to establish a pro-people government. UNB news agency reported
Tigers to face Kiwis in 2nd T20I Friday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of their three-match series at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Friday. The match will begin at 8 am (Bangladesh time).
BEZA okays four private Economic Zones
The governing council of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) today approved four private Economic Zones (EZ).The approval was given in the fifth meeting of the governing council of BEZA at Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with Prime Minister and chairman…
Turkey questions US presence at Incirlik amid ‘confidence crisis’
Top Turkish officials have questioned the use of Incirlik Air Base by the US-led coalition, citing a “confidence crisis” with Washington and inadequate support for Turkey’s ground forces in Syria. The US-led coalition does little to provide aerial support to…
Prime accused of Nasirnagar attack held in city
Brahmanbaria – Detectives on Thursday arrested a Union Parishad chairman of Nasirnagar upazila from Bhatara in the capital in connection with the attack on Hindu community in the upazila. Chairman of Haripur UP Atikur Rahman Akhi was the prime accused…
Dementia rates ‘higher near busy roads’
People who live near major roads have higher rates of dementia, research published in the Lancet suggests. About 10% of dementia cases in people living within 50m of a major road could be down to traffic, the study suggests. The…
NASA announces two missions to study early solar system
The US space agency NASA on They have been dubbed Lucy and Psyche, and NASA hopes to launch them in 2021 and 2023, respectively. The period NASA wants to learn more about is an era less than 10 million years…
List of Golden Globe nominees
Here are the nominees in key categories for the 74th Golden Globe Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Beverly Hills: FILM – Best film, drama “Hacksaw Ridge” “Hell or High Water” “Lion” “Manchester by the Sea” “Moonlight”…
Huge wildfire burns homes in Valparaiso, Chile
A wildfire ravaged woods and burned 100 homes in the hilly Chilean port city of Valparaiso, where authorities evacuated hundreds of people on Monday. At least 19 people were reported hurt after the fire broke out on the outskirts of…
Fruit bagging banana farming begins in Rajshahi
After mango and guava, fruit bagging banana farming has been started here for the first time in order to make the cash crop farming hygienic and profitable. In limited scale, Sujammel Haque and some of his neighbouring farmers of Birhasthail…
Ivy, NCC councillors take oath
Dhaka – Selina Hayat Ivy took oath on Thursday as the mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina administered the oath at a function at the Prime Minister’s Office in the morning. Ivy was reelected mayor of…
Four more private economic zones get approval
Dhaka – The government approved on Thursday four more private economic zones to expedite the country’s economic activity and create more employment opportunities. These private economic zones will be set up in Madaripur, Faridpur, Noakhali and Kishoreganj districts. The approval…
Exhibition “LIFE LINE FOR DHAKA” at AF Dhaka Friday
Dhaka – The inaugural ceremony of the urban design project exhibition titled “LIFE LINE FOR DHAKA (Integrating Metro Rail Station with Urban Fabric)” organised by Department of Architecture,Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology(BUET) will begin at at La Galerie, Alliance…
Who was behind ‘Queen is dead’ conspiracy hoax?
How did a social media hoax involving a rumour about a massive establishment cover-up get turned into a cryptic, but popular, campaign to bash the Western media? On 29 December, the hashtag #mediablackout reached the top of Twitter’s trends list…
Colours in Quilt’ solo byJahan Afroz at Gallery Twenty One
Dhaka – Gallery Twenty One and ARTcon request the pleasure of your company at the inaugural ceremony of a twelve day-long solo quilt exhibition by artist JAHAN AFROZ, titled ‘Coulors in Quilt’ on 06 January 2017, Friday at 5:00 pm…
Workers get jail, flogging over Saudi unpaid wage unrest
Riyadh – Dozens of foreign workers have been sentenced to flogging and jail for unrest during protests over unpaid wages by Saudi Binladin Group several months ago, reports said on Tuesday. Al-Watan newspaper and Arab News did not give the…