If there is one thing that we hate about the winter season, it’s that we tend to pile on weight easily. However, if you are thinking that working out regularly, drinking and eating in moderation will be enough for you…
Month: January 2017
Filmfare awards 2017: Aamir, Alia, Dangal emerge winners
The jury has had its say and at the 62nd Filmfare Awards, Kapoor & Sons, Neerja, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Udta Punjab and Dangal took major awards. Alia Bhatt emerged as the Best Actor (Female) for Udta Punjab while Aamir…
Use of ICT, internet for implementation of Vision 2021 stressed
Speakers at a function here today underscored the need for spreading among people positive impact of using information and communication technology (ICT) and internet facilities for proper implementation of the Vision-2021. They were addressing the concluding ceremony of the three-day…
Ringling Bros. circus closing show after 146 years
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced Saturday it will host its final show in May, ending “The Greatest Show on Earth” after 146 years. Company executives cited high operating costs and declining ticket sales after the traveling American…
Sterling tumbles on ‘hard Brexit’ reports
Sterling dropped Monday on reports Britain may be headed for a clean break with the EU, a so-called “hard Brexit”, just ahead of a key speech by Prime Minister Theresa May. The pound tumbled to $1.1986 shortly after 3:00am (1800…
Not enough investment in renewables: IRENA
Money invested in renewable energy is not enough to reach a climate goal of limiting global warming to 2.0 degrees Celsius, an Abu Dhabi-based green energy organisation said Sunday. Investment in renewables has increased dramatically in the last decade, but…
Human chain against monkeys of Sylhet city
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Residents of Ambarkhana area in Sylhet city, in the northeastern part of Bangladesh, have urged the authorities to take necessary steps for stopping the annoyances created by monkeys.
Kyrgyzstan cargo plane crash kills 32
Bishkek, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) — The Health Ministry in Kyrgyzstan says a cargo plane has crashed in a residential area just outside the Central Asian country’s main airport, killing 32 people.
Nordic envoys visit Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway and Sweden in Dhaka are on a three-day visit to Cox’s Bazar to observe the situation at Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhia and Teknaf.
New Zealand shock Bangladesh by 7 wickets in 1st Test
Wellington, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the first cricket test at the Basin Reserve on Monday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-test series: Bangladesh 595-8 (Shakib Al Hasan 217, Mushfiqur Rahim 159,…
26 awarded death sentence in N’ganj 7-murder case
Dhaka, Jan 16 – A Narayanganj court on Monday sentenced 26 people including Nur Hossain to death and nine others to different jail terms in the sensational seven-murder case.
Two killed in stampede at religious assembly in Sylhet
At least two people have been killed and several others injured in a stampede at a Waz Mahfil (religious congregation) in Sylhet.
Mushfiqur out of immediate danger after helmet blow
Mushfiqur Rahim was hit on the back of the helmet on the fifth day and had to be taken to hospital. The incident took place in the 43rd over of Bangladesh’s second innings when Tim Southee bowled a bouncer that…
New Zealand need 126 to win
A gruesome morning for Bangladesh was highlighted by Mushfiqur Rahim being taken off the field in an ambulance after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer from Tim Southee. The fact that he was batting in the first place,…
Publish gazette on judges conduct by 5 Feb: SC
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday directed the government to publish the gazette notification on the rules determining discipline and conduct of lower court judges by February 5.
BD to create 2.7 million new jobs in current fiscal
Dhaka – Planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said 27 lac jobs will be generated in the current fiscal year (FY2016-17). “In every fiscal year, 20 lac new faces enter the job market. This time 6-7 lac jobs will be created…
Owner, master of sunken coal-laden ship prosecuted
Dhaka – The Department of Shipping (DoS) Sunday has prosecuted the owner and master of sunken coal laden vessel MV Aichgati that went under water at Fairway Bay near the Sundarbans on Friday morning. The DoS officials have primarily found…
IBBL new Company Secretary JQM Habibullah, FCS
JQM Habibullah, FCS has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director and Company Secretary of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Earlier, he served as Company Secretary in First Security Islami Bank, NRB Global Bank and Premier Bank. He worked in Dhaka Bank…
Actor Kalyan Koraiya denied bail
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday denied the bail plea of actor Kalyan Koiry in the case filed in connection with the injury of the Prothom Alo's chief photojournalist, Zia Islam.
BCB announce preliminary squad for Indian and Lankan tour
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the names of thirty players for the preliminary squad for the tours of India and Sri Lanka 2017.Bangladesh will be embarking on their maiden tour to India where they are schedule to play…
How renewables can decarbonise energy sector, improve lives
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 Jan — Falling costs, driven by innovation in technology and policy, is spurring renewable energy deployment and with it a myriad of socioeconomic benefits, according to the new comprehensive publication released by the International Renewable Energy…
One killed in Kurigram road accident
Dhaka – A vegetable vendor was killed in a road accident in Farkerhat Bazar area under Rajarhat upazila in Kurigram this morning.The victim was M Shafik, 40, son of Saber Uddin, a resident of Chaparhat in Lalmonirhat district.
Rajshahi fire kills septuagenarian woman
Dhaka – A septuagenarian woman was burned to death and three people were injured as a fire broke out at a house at Koyamajampur village in Durgapur upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Labanya Prova, 70, wife of late…
College teacher found dead in Khulna
Dhaka – A college teacher was found dead at his residence at Sher-e-Bangla Road in the city on Sunday noon.The deceased was identified as Chitta Ranjan Bain, 45, son of Lalita Mohan Bain of Ashashuni upazila of Satkhira. He was…
President’s dialogue over EC a political solution: AG
Dhaka – Attorney General Mahbubey Alam on Sunday described the President’s dialogues with the registered political parties over the reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC) as a ‘political solution’.
HR situation worse than HRW depicted, says BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Sunday claimed that the US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its annual report depicted Bangladesh’s ‘true’ human rights scenario, though the party thinks the real situation is ‘more awful’.
Produce 2 accused children on Jan 29: HC
Dhaka – The High Court on Sunday asked the authorities concerned to produce two children, arrested for their suspected involvement in a murder from Kamrangirchar, before the court on January 29. –UNB news agency reported
Myanmar Muslims hope UN envoy’s visit will bring change
Kyee Kan Pyin — Muslim villagers in western Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine state said Sunday that they hope positive change will result from a U.N. envoy’s visit to the region, where soldiers are accused of widespread abuses against minority Muslims, including…
Rajshahi fire kills septuagenarian woman
Rajshahi – A septuagenarian woman was burned to death and three people were injured as a fire broke out at a house at Koyamajampur village in Durgapur upazila early Sunday.
Police clearance certificate goes online
Dhaka – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said Bangladesh has moved one more step towards building digital Bangladesh with the inauguration of the online police clearance certificate service.