Dhaka – A young woman allegedly hanged herself after slaughtering her two children in the city’s Mirpur area on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Anika, 20, wife of Shamim Hossain, and their two children — Shamima, 5, and Abdullah,…
Day: January 10, 2017
A star may soon explode, and we’ll all get to watch
It could be one of the biggest astronomical events in years ― a star explosion so intense it could literally change the night sky.Astronomers are predicting that binary star system KIC 9832227, located in the Cygnus constellation, will merge and…
US allies ‘dumbfounded,’ ‘panicked’ by Trump
If you think President-elect Donald Trump’s regular attacks on his own intelligence are strange, imagine how it looks to people living in other countries.Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international correspondent, said on Tuesday morning that America’s allies across the world feel…
Truck rams police officers during Mexico gas protest
A protest in Baja California, Mexico turned violent over the weekend as demonstrations against soaring gas prices continued across the country. Some U.S. border crossings closed temporarily as a result of the protests elsewhere.Protests started a week ago when Mexico…
Graft case: HC order on Jobaida’s appeal any day
Dhaka – The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on a petition filed by BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman’s wife Jobaida Rahman seeking cancellation of a case filed against her for acquiring wealth beyond the known sources of…
Beijing chalks out yearlong progs with Dhaka to mark 2017
Dhaka – The Chinese government has chalked out yearlong events to be held in Bangladesh and China to mark the ‘Year of Friendship and Exchanges’, including high-level visits, fairs, cultural events, to further strengthen the bilateral relations.
Khaleda to be tried in people’s court: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the trial of Khaleda Zia will one day be held in ‘people’s court’ in the country for patronising war criminals, militants and terrorists. “The people of the country will put them…
Youth slaughtered in Noakhali
Dhaka – A young man was slaughtered allegedly by one of his relatives at Madhya Doshgharia in Chatkhil upazila on Tuesday over stealing a bicycle.The victim was identified Purnachandra Das, 25, a fish trader and son of Priolal Chandra Das…
Comilla ‘rapist’ arrested following HC order
Dhaka – Police arrested the alleged rapist of a mentally challenged girl from Brahmanbaria in Comilla early Tuesday.The arrest came several hours after a High Court ordered police to arrest the alleged rapist within 48 hours.Tipped off, a team of police…
China is rattled over Taiwan leader’s visit to Houston
China delivered yet another stern warning to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday night, saying in the state-run Global Times tabloid that it would “take revenge” if the incoming president abandoned its decades-old “One China” policy toward Taiwan.The latest threat…
US: Trump’s Justice, CIA Picks Threaten Rights
President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions as United States attorney general reinforces fears that Trump’s administration will threaten human rights protections, Human Rights Watch said today. Sessions has said that he supports the use of torture and…
Victory Day Kabaddi begins on Thursday
Dhaka – The Victory day Kabaddi Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Kabbadi Federation and sponsored by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, will begin at Kabaddi court of Outer Stadium here on Thursday.
A blueprint for reforming American security sector assistance
Since the attacks of 9/11, the United States has spent more than $250 billion building up military and police forces around the world. From attempts to build whole armies in Iraq and Afghanistan to efforts to help Yemen or Nigeria…
BJMC, Ansar in final of women’s handball
Dhaka – Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) and Bangladesh Ansar moved final of the EXIM Bank 27th National Women’s Handball championship eliminating their respective rivals in the semifinals held on Tuesday at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium.The final…
FIFA approves 48-team World Cup for 2026
Dhaka – FIFA’s ruling council on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026, with a format of 16 groups of three nations.”The FIFA Council unanimously decided on a 48-team #WorldCup as of 2026:…
‘Missing element’ found in Earth’s core
Japanese scientists believe they have established the identity of a “missing element” within the Earth’s core. They have been searching for the element for decades, believing it makes up a significant proportion of our planet’s centre, after iron and nickel.…
Natural remedies for combating colds that work
With cold weather, fatigue, stress and lack of sleep, colds are quick to take advantage of weakened immune systems. Here’s a look at some of the natural remedies available to help you bounce back. Unblock noses with essential oils Place…
British musician Ed Sheeran returns with two new singles
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran ended a near-two year hiatus from music by releasing two new singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill”, on Friday. “Cause I’ve been away for a bit here’s two singles rather than one”, the…
Mosharraf Karim ready with new drama look
Culture Desk Comedy star Mosharraf Karim is about to be seen in yet another new bewildering look in a new drama named “Lamp Post.” The drama directed by Shagor Jahan released a new look of Mosharraf Karim where he is…
Pentagon successfully tests micro-drone swarm
The Pentagon may soon be unleashing a 21st-century version of locusts on its adversaries after officials on Monday said it had successfully tested a swarm of 103 micro-drones. The important step in the development of new autonomous weapon systems was…
Hollyweed’ sign prankster arrested
Los Angeles police on Monday arrested a local artist suspected of a New Year’s Day prank in which he altered the letters of the famous Hollywood sign to read “Hollyweed.” Zachary Cole Fernandez, 30, was booked on a misdemeanor charge…
Bankers asked to prevent money laundering
Senior bankers have urged their fellows to put in their best efforts to prevent money laundering and other malpractices in banks for the sake of uprooting various social crimes including terrorism and militancy. Terming the border-belt districts like Rajshahi and…
Petrol taxes drop globally despite climate change
The average tax on petrol in 157 nations fell 13 percent from 2003 to 2015, even as the world acknowledged the need to slash greenhouse gases from fossil fuels, researchers reported Monday. Over 13 years, consumption of gasoline rose in…
HC starts hearing death reference, appeals in Rakib killing
The High Court on Tuesday started the hearing of death reference and appeals of the condemned convicts of the sensational killing of 12-year-old Rakib Hawlader in Khulna in 2015.
85 held while returning home from India through Jessore border
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 85 Bangladeshi national from Putkhali border while they were returning to country from India on Tuesday morning.
Missile ‘at any time’ – N Korea: We’ll shoot down – US
(CNN)North Korea says it could launch an intercontinental ballistic missile “at any time,” even as Pyongyang appeared to offer Donald Trump an avenue for future talks. Tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen considerably since leader Kim Jong Un said…
Trump son-in-law role needs review, Democrats say
Democrats have called for US President-elect Donald Trump’s naming of his son-in-law as a top adviser to be reviewed over concerns of nepotism and conflict of interest. A group wants the Justice Department and Office of Government Ethics to scrutinise…
Ronaldo, FIFAP layer of the Year Winners
Dhaka, Jan 10 – FIFA player of the year winners (combined with France Football magazine Golden Ball award from 2010): 2010_Lionel Messi, Argentina 2011_Lionel Messi, Argentina 2012_Lionel Messi, Argentina 2013_Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal 2014_Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
Bodies of 3 victims of boat recovered in Jhalakati
Jhalakati, Jan 10 – The bodies of three people were found in the Bishkhali and Sugondha rivers in Sadar upazila on Tuesday morning, four days after they went missing following a boat capsize.
PM pays tribute on Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city on Tuesday…