New Zealand have captured three late wickets to give themselves a sniff of an unlikely victory against Bangladesh in the first Test at the Basin Reserve.The visitors were 66 for three in their second innings with an overall lead of…
Month: January 2017
Over 51 lakh disadvantaged people get allowance
As many as 51,20,000 under privileged people are getting monthly allowance regularly as the present government has fixed a target to eradicate extreme poverty from the country by 2030.Poverty reduction is the core objective of the present government, which has…
Narayanganj seven-murder: Victims’ families want capital punishment
The families of the victims in the 2014 Narayanganj multiple murders expect capital punishment for the perpetrators.The court of Narayanganj District Sessions Judge Syed Enayet Hossain, which concluded the trial in November last year, is expected to deliver the verdict…
1st phase Biswa Ijtema ends
First phase of the 52nd Biswa Ijtema cncluded on Sunday with the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers) seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim community.The Munajat started at 11.00 am and continued till 11:30 am, said superintendent of Gazipur police…
Terrorist with IS links detained in Chechnya: Kadyrov
An extremely dangerous terrorist from a group linked to Islamic State (IS) has been arrested in Chechnya, the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, has posted on Instagram, adding that more than 50 members of the group have been detained…
Trump-Putin meeting report ‘100pc false’
A Sunday Times report claiming that a meeting has been planned between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Iceland is “100 per cent false,” said Trump’s incoming press secretary and director of communications. In a tweet,…
Stress risk to heart “starts in brain’
The effect of constant stress on a deep-lying region of the brain explains the increased risk of heart attack, a study in The Lancet suggests. In a study of 300 people, those with higher activity in the amygdala were more…
Shabana Azmi to be seen in three projects this year
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who is known for her experimental and parallel film roles, will be seen in three different films this year. The actress, who attended the special screening of OK Jaanu with her family on Thursday night, confirmed…
Cartoon show ‘Janala’ of Sajid Bin Doza Bonny at AF Dhaka Monday
Dhaka – Alliance Française de Dhaka organises the 6th solo cartoon exhibition titled Janala জানালা: Cultural Pattern of the Delta Land by Dr. Sajid Bin Doza Bonny in its La Galerie on Monday, 16 January 2017 at 5.00pm.
31st National Poetry Festival begins Feb 1
Entertainment Desk Jatiya Kobita Parishad will stage the annual National Poetry Festival on the premises of Dhaka University Central Library on February 1 and 2. With the slogan “Barborata Mane Na Kobita” subtitled “Poem Does Not Accept Barbarism,” the Parishad…
Shahid has been getting leaner for Padmavati
While Ranveer Singh is getting bigger and broader for his role as Alauddin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period film, Padmavati, Shahid Kapoor, who plays Padmavati’s husband in the film, has been working on getting leaner since the last six…
Bulls lock horns at Nepal winter festival
The bulls pawed the ground sending a dusty cloud into the air before locking horns to a huge cheer from the crowd that had gathered in a makeshift arena in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. The bullfight in the remote…
3-day ‘Digital Innovation Fair’ ends in Rajshahi
The three-day “Digital Innovation Fair 2017” ended on Rajshahi Collage playground in the city Saturday evening with a call to make people aware about e-services to engage them in the digital activities. In collaboration with ICT ministry and Access to…
Climate change shows in shrinking Antarctic snows
Vast icy rock peaks tower above Argentina’s Carlini research base in Antarctica. But scientists who have worked here for decades say the glaciers are less icy than they once were. For international experts stationed at the base, the frozen southern…
Rangpur Chamber launches digitised automation
Rangpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) launched digitised automation system on Saturday afternoon for running its all activities ensuring complete transparency and accountability. RCCI President Abul Kashem formally launched the digitised ‘Chamber Management Software System’ with technical assistance of…
Tigers dismiss NZ for 539: 1st Test heads for draw
Dhaka, Jan 15 – A fiery spell of short-pitched bowling – assisted by a remarkable over from part-time spinner Mahmudullah – helped Bangladesh dismiss New Zealand for 539 and secure a lead of 56 in Wellington, reports ESPNcricinfo.
Bangladesh faces uphill task to make cities sustainable
Dhaka, Jan 15 – Amid rapid urban population growth in the country, it will be very difficult for Bangladesh to make its cities sustainable by 2030 in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) unless there is an inclusive urbanisation…
Trump rips rights icon Lewis: Democrats skip inauguration
Washington (CNN)President-elect Donald Trump harshly responded to civil rights icon and Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, calling him “all talk” and “no action” after Lewis said Trump was not a “legitimate” president. “Congressman John Lewis should spend more time…
New Zealand 492-8 at tea on day 4, 1st test vs. Bangladesh
Dhaka — Bangladesh part-time spinner Mahmudullah captured two quick wickets just before tea on the fourth day of the first cricket test Sunday as New Zealand reached 492-8, edging closer to the tourist’s massive first innings total.Handed the ball for…
Costa, Payet absent but Chelsea, West Ham still both win 3-0
Dhaka — Top-scorer Diego Costa wasn’t missed by English Premier League leader Chelsea.Dimitri Payet’s absence wasn’t felt by West Ham.Both teams won their games 3-0 despite missing their talisman on Saturday, but uncertainties linger about the future of the duo…
4 held with firearms in Chittagong
Chittagong – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in separate drives arrested four alleged arms traders along with a firearms from separate areas of the city on Saturday evening.Shaheda Akhter, assistant director (Media Wing) of Rab-7, said a they conducted…
Australia names 4 spin specialists for India test series
Dhaka — Uncapped legspinner Mitch Swepson was named among four specialist spinners in the Australia cricket squad for a four-test series in India from Feb. 23.Swepson, from Queensland, was named in the 16-man squad on Sunday along with fellow spinners…
Kamiyah Mobley, kidnapped as infant, meets biological parents
(CNN) Kamiyah Mobley and the woman she long believed to be her mother were “always happy, always together” in the small town of Walterboro, South Carolina, family friend Melissa Hiers recalled Saturday. “They were like best friends,” Hiers said.
About 100 migrants missing as boat sinks off Libyan coast
About 100 migrant passengers are missing in the Mediterranean Sea after their boat sank off the coast of Libya. The Italian coastguard, which is conducting a search, said eight bodies had been recovered from the water, and four people had…
Israel-Palestinian conflict: France holds world summit
A major international conference to try to kick-start peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is being held in the French capital, Paris. Delegates from 70 nations are expected to reaffirm support for a two-state solution to the decades-old conflict.…
IUB student’s death in Adabar flat ‘mysterious’
Dhaka, Jan 14 – The body of a private university student was recovered from inside a flat in the city’s Adabar area on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Shihabul Islam Shihab, 22, a BBA final year student of Independent…
26th National Youth Hockey begins Sunday
Dhaka – The Agrani Bank 26th National Youth Hockey Championship, organised by Bangladesh Hockey Federation, begins on Sunday at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here.Forty teams, split into two groups, will take part in the knock out basis tournament.Four matches…
Jamaat leader held in Rangpur
Dhaka – Police arrested a local leader of embattled Jamaat-e-Islami from Station Road area in Rangpur on Saturday afternoon.The arrestee was identified as Obaidullah Salati, general secretary of Rangpur unit of Jamaat-e-Islami.
BFF get two foreign coaches on short-term contracts
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has assigned two new foreign coaches for the development of national football.Both however have been signed on short-term contracts. The 56-year- old Englishman John Whittle has been appointed for three months ending in…
Restricting Kiwis means clear indication of progress in Test
Dhaka – A score of almost 300 runs by the Kiwis in close to a whole days play was in stark contrast to how the Bangladeshi batsmen batted against what can be easily said as a far superior and potent…