Half a million Palestinian citizens in Israel and East Jerusalem face displacement as a result of Israeli demolitions. Palestinian citizens of Israel have announced a nationwide strike after Israeli authorities demolished 11 Palestinian homes.
Month: January 2017
Trump: ‘I think it was Russia’ – CNN
(CNN)President-elect Donald Trump said for the first time Wednesday he believes Russia was responsible for hacking ahead of the election but contemptuously rejected allegations that Moscow mounted a campaign to compromise him.
Mild cold wave to continue over Rangpur, Srimangal
Dhaka – Mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division & the region of Srimangal and it may continue, says a weather forecast of Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Thursday.The low over Andaman Sea and adjoining area now lies over North…
Woman stabbed dead ‘by nephew’ in Jamalpur
Dhaka – A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her nephew in Satpoa area of Sarishabari upazila in Jamalpur on Wednesday night over land dispute.The deceased was identified as Lily AKhter, 32, an Italian expatriate and wife of Emon…
Trump condemns spy agency ‘leak’ of ‘fake news’
President-elect Donald Trump has accused US intelligence agencies of leaking allegations that Russia has compromising material on him.
Four burn injuried as shop catches fire in Kushtia
Dhaka, Jan 12 – Four people sustained burn injured as a fire broke out at a shop in Mozompur area of Kushtia district town on Wednesday night.
Seven ‘Jamaat’ men held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka Jan 12 – Police arrested seven leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir from a secret meeting at Chowdhala union in Gomostopur upazila of Chapainawabganj on Wednesday over sabotage charge.
Bangladesh 119-2 on day 1 of 1st test vs. New Zealand
Wellington, Jan 12 (AP/UNB) — A dominant innings of 56 by Tamim Iqbal and a patient unbeaten 48 by Mominul Haque steered Bangladesh to 119-2 when rain forced tea to be taken early Thursday, the opening day of the first…
IBBL: Shariah principles, fundamental values remain
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited shall continue its Shariah Principles and fundamental values. It will apply Zero Tolerance Policy regarding compliance of Islamic Shari`ah.
Biman wins award from KLIA
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has won prestigious ‘Foreign Airline of the year-2015’ award of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia for the 2nd consecutive year.
AL leader’s mother wounded in city gun attack
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Gunmen stormed the flat of a local Awami League leader in the city’s Chamelibagh area on Wednesday evening and fired shots, injuring his mother.
Take back your nationals, PM to Myanmar
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…
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…