Dhaka, Jan 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday renewed her call to Myanmar to take back its nationals from Bangladesh. She made the call when visiting Myanmar Minister of State for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Tin met her…
Day: January 11, 2017
IBBL Director Distribute Blankets
Freedom Fighter Md. Joynal Abedin, Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited distributed Blankets among the cold affected people at Sreenagar of Bikrampur on 6 January 2017. Officials of the Bank were present on that time.
Tamim declared fit to play in first Test
Dhaka – There was finally something for Tigers to smile as their dashing left handed opener Tamim Iqbal was declared fit and would be consider to play in the first Test against New Zealand that begins tomorrow (Thursday) at the…
Div II Football kicks-off in city
Dhaka – The Saif Powerteck 2nd Division Football League began today at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamalapur.Saif Powerteck Managing Director Tarafdar Ruhul Amin formally inaugurated the league as the chief guest.Bangladesh Football Federation…
England batsman Carberry set for return after cancer surgery
Dhaka – Former England batsman Michael Carberry could be back in training soon just six months after he was diagnosed with cancer, Hampshire’s director of cricket Giles White revealed on Tuesday.The 36-year-old — who played the last of his six…
Billings stars in England’s win over India A
Dhaka – Batsman Sam Billings spoiled Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s captaincy swansong as his gutsy 93 helped England beat India A by three wickets in the first 50 over warm-up game in Mumbai on Tuesday.Chasing a mammoth 305 for victory, England…
Seminar on Digital Bangladesh held in Gaibandha
Dhaka – A seminar entitled “Sheikh Hasina’s Special Initiative: Digital Bangladesh” organized by district administration was held at Independence Square of the town today on the occasion of development fair.Secretary of the government and member of the Planning Commission AN…
EC dialogue: AL for introducing e-voting
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said her party does not want any controversy over elections in the future as it wants the party that will be voted by people to govern the country.”Awami League is…
Bumper mustard production expected in Panchagarh
Dhaka – Farmers of the district are expecting a bumper mustard production in the current season as the favorable weather was prevailing in Panchagarh .Good yield of the winter crop and its fair price during the last several years, farmers…
One held with Yaba tablets in C’nawabganj
Dhaka -Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 arrested an alleged illegal drug peddler with 500 Yaba tablets from Dakkhin Uzirpur under Shibganj upazila in C’nawabganj of the district on Tuesday afternoon.RAB sources said the arrested was identified as Astarul, 38, son…
27 held in BD’s Satkhira
Dhaka – Police, in special drives from Tuesday night to this morning, arrested 27 persons from seven upazilas in Satkhira .Sources with the district police said they were picked up from different areas of the district.
Teletalk inks deal with Nokia, Alcatel for network expansion
Dhaka – TeleTalk Bangladesh Limited, the state-run mobile phone operator, has signed an agreement with Nokia and Alcatel for expanding its network countrywide.
Palestinian officials threaten to revoke recognition of Israel
Senior Palestinian officials have warned that the Palestine Liberation Organisation’s recognition of Israel – one of the key pillars of the moribund Oslo peace agreements – will be in danger of being revoked if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump moves the…
Women’s-ODI: BD team to face Proteas 1st match Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s cricket team will face South Africa Women’s side in the 1st match of their five-match ODI series at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday.The match will start at 9:30 am (Bangladesh time).This…
Another 1/11-like conspiracy is around: Gayeshwar
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Wednesday feared that another 1/11-like conspiracy is being hatched for depoliticisation. “The 1/11 plot is over. Now another conspiracy is around. This plot can’t be removed without launching a movement. I…
‘Terrorist’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with rivals in Jessore
Dhaka – An alleged terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of terrorists at Jagahati in Jessore Sadar upazila early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Rasel alias Rony, 25, son of Kumar Ali, a resident of Mathpara village…
PM to address nation Thursday
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Thursday evening, marking the completion of her government’s three years in office after the January-5 national election.
Violent extremism in BD are a sign of deeper socio-political problems
Since gaining independence in 1971, Bangladesh – the world’s third-largest Muslim majority country – has made remarkable social and economic progress. Once branded a basket case, the rate of the country’s social progress is now faster than its neighbour India.It’s…
Bangladesh falls short in tackling childhood stunting
Scampering up the wall of his tin shack in Bangladesh’s capital, three-year-old Rozzob Ali has the same combination of mischief, charm and boisterous energy as many other boys.But the fourth of five children, all born in a Dhaka slum, Ali…
Sri Lanka: Adopt task force’s justice proposals
Sri Lanka’s government should promptly implement recommendations on transitional justice proposed by the Consultation Task Force (CTF) in a report released on January 3, 2017, Human Rights Watch said today. The report reflects the first broad survey of Sri Lankan…
‘Star Wars gibbon’ is new primate species
A gibbon living in the tropical forests of south west China is a new species of primate, scientists have concluded. The animal has been studied for some time, but new research confirms it is different from all other gibbons. It…
Shoulder pain may indicate heart disease risk
If you are having shoulder problems, they may be due to some heart disease risk factors – not just physical strain, warns a new study. “If someone has rotator cuff problems, it could be a sign that there is something…
La La Land leads Bafta film nominations
La La Land has received the most nominations for the British Academy Film Awards with 11 nods. The 2017 Bafta Film Awards will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London tomorrow. The Hollywood musical, out in the UK…
Bismillah Khan’s grandson arrested for stealing his shehnais
Late musician Ustad Bismillah Khan’s grandson was arrested in Varanasi on Tuesday for stealing four shehnais that belonged to the maestro, a Bharat Ratna awardee, reports Hindustan Times. Unfortunately, Khan’s prized musical instruments were recovered in a damaged condition as…
Jolie and Pitt to keep divorce proceedings private
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have agreed to use a private judge to keep their divorce proceedings confidential. The Hollywood stars released a joint statement saying they would keep all divorce documents and proceedings under seal in order to “preserve…
Seminar on Digital Bangladesh held in Faridpur
A seminar titled ‘Special Initiative of Sheikh Hasina: Digital Bangladesh’ was held on Tuesday afternoon at the venue of ongoing Development Fair here. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Umme Salma Tanzia was the chief guest at the seminar while Police Super Subhash…
Rangpur region eyes bumper winter vegetable production
Rangpur region eyes bumper winter vegetable productionA bumper production of winter vegetables is likely in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region during the current 2016-2017 Rabi season, official sources said. The farmers have still been cultivating winter vegetables after…
Lines from Barack Obama’s farewell address
(CNN)President Barack Obama bid farewell on Tuesday night in a formal address to the nation from his adopted hometown of Chicago, calling on the country to be “anxious, jealous guardians of our democracy.” The speech centered on the values of…
‘Terrorist’ killed, ‘robber’ injured in Jessore, ‘gunfights’
Jessore, Jan 11 – An alleged terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of terrorists at Jagahati in Sadar upazila early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Rasel alias Rony, 25, son of Kumar Ali, a resident…
BGB chief deplores border killings
Dinajpur, Jan 11 – Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Maj Gen Abul Hossain has denounced the incidents of border killing, saying it is not acceptable whoever the killer is.