Dhaka – Firefighters tamed the fire that razed through the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Market on Tuesday afternoon after over 15 hours. A total of 23 firefighting units brought the blaze under control around 5:45pm, sources at the Fire…
Month: January 2017
DCCI demands probe of Market fire: 5 member body formed
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to launch a probe into the fire that broke out at Dhaka North City Corporation Market at Gulshan on Tuesday to know the exact reasons.
BNP accuses AL of pursuing ‘threat culture’
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said Awami League’s threat to file a lawsuit against Khaleda Zia is nothing but the outcome of the ruling party’s ‘threat culture’.
Brazil prison escape: Fugitive posts selfies on the run
A Brazilian man who broke out of a prison in the northern city of Manaus has been posting photos of himself on Facebook, bragging of his escape, reports BBC.
SC upholds HC order to recognise 2,367 freedom fighters
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upheld a High Court order that directed the government to recognise 2,367 members of the ‘guerrilla force’ who participated in the 1971 Liberation War as freedom fighters.
Russia to supply RCPS for Belarusian nuclear station
Russia will supply a new reactor control and protection system (RCPS) for the now constructed Belarusian nuclear station.
Charge Sheet against JMB couple submitted
Rapid Action Battalion-2 Investigation Officer Wahidullah Sarker submitted the charge sheet of a case against two Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) couples in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Eight matches of National handball held on day 2
Dhaka – Eight matches of the second round of the EXIM Bank 26th National Handball competition (Men’s) was held on Tuesday at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium. Dhaka District team registered an exciting 33-27 goal win over Faridpur…
Man ‘kills’ wife in Rangpur for dowry
Dhaka – A housewife was beaten to death allegedly by her husband over dowry at Dewantuli village in Rangpur Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Rokshana Akhtar Irin, 21, wife of Sharif Miah of the village.Family sources said Sharif Miah, son of…
Beach Volleyball will begin in Cox’s Bazar on Feb 3
Dhaka – A Beach Volleyball Tournament for both men and women will begin on February 3 at the world longest sea beach of the country’s tourist town of Cox’s Bazar.
SAFF Women’s: BD to play India in final Wednesday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Women’s Football team will play their first-ever final of the SAFF Women’s Championship against three-time champions and hosts India at Kanchenjunga Stadium in the Indian town of Siliguri on Wednesday.Bangladesh stormed the final crushing the Maldives by 6-0…
Army test-fires anti-aircraft missile
The Test firing of Air Defence Missile FM-90 was held at Nidania Ad Firing Range in Cox’s Bazar today.The firing was conducted under the arrangement of Adhoc Air Defence Artillery Regiment.In the process of modernization, the incorporation of the missile…
SC upholds HC order to recognise 2,367 freedom fighters
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upheld a High Court order that directed the government to recognise 2,367 members of the ‘guerrilla force’ who participated in the 1971 Liberation War as freedom fighters.A four-member bench led by Chief Justice…
Eight arrests in Turkey as Islamic State group takes credit for nightclub attack
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the mass shooting on New Year’s Eve in a packed Istanbul nightclub that left 39 dead, as Turkish authorities continued their hunt for the attacker Monday morning. The Associated Press reported that…
Govt to spend Tk 585.88 cr on road infrastructure
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the procurement of equipment and machinery for repairing and maintenance and road infrastructure construction at an estimated cost of Tk 585.88 crore.The approval came from the 15th Ecnec…
Twins delivered minutes apart have different birth years
Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2i0Ib1q) that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m.…
World’s oldest known killer whale Granny dies
The world’s oldest known killer whale, affectionately known as Granny, is missing and presumed dead, researchers say.Estimated to be over 100 years old, the matriarch’s official name was J2.She was the focal point of a recent BBC documentary that followed…
5-member body formed to probe city market fire
Dhaka – A five-member probe committee has been formed in connection with the fire that broke out at Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) market in the city’s Gulshan area early Tuesday.
Steps taken to stop lobbying in primary teacher transfer
Dhaka – The government has put on hold the effectiveness of sections 1.2 and 2.8 of the Government Primary School Teacher Transfer Instructions-2015 until further notice to stop lobbying in the transfer process.
DNCC Market fire tamed after 15 hrs
Dhaka– Firefighters tamed the fire that razed through the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Market on Tuesday afternoon after over 15 hours. A total of 23 firefighting units brought the blaze under control around 5:45pm, sources at the Fire Service…
Sugar: Should we eliminate it from our diet?
Sugar seems to have developed a reputation as the big bad wolf in relation to health. Numerous studies associate sugar intake with increased aging, cardiovascular disease, obesity and even cancer. Such research has led to many health experts around the…
Tapan Chowdhury to honour distinguished artistes on birthday
Culture Desk Veteran singer Tapan Chowdhury is to celebrate his birthday on January 7 with much solemnity and dedication as he has envisioned awarding seven of his dearest compatriots in career. These seven personalities in one way or another contributed…
Shah Rukh reveals his childhood secrets
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, an ardent fan of comic characters, says during his childhood he used to borrow money from his friends and family members to buy comic books. Shah Rukh revealed some of his childhood secrets on Nickelodeon…
Telco industry sees tangible progress in 2016
Bangladesh witnessed a tangible progress in the telecommunication sector in 2016 by implementing biometric SIM registration system for mobile phone users, initiating installation of own communication satellite, connecting to a second submarine cable and getting rights over ‘dot bangla domain’.…
Syrian star turned pizza boy dreaming of Hollywood ending
It’s an all-too-familiar Hollywood story: the out-of-work actor eking out an existence in cheap housing, earning minimum wage delivering pizzas, desperate for his big break. But for Jay Abdo—one of the Arab world’s biggest stars before the conflict in Syria…
Beijing maintains orange alert for air pollution
Beijing will extend the orange alert for heavy air pollution for another three days as heavy smog will continue in the city, environmental authorities said Monday. The alert, which was originally effective from Friday to Sunday, will not be lifted…
Financing, skill development of women entrepreneurs stressed
An adequate financing along with necessary training for development of skill and expertise of the women entrepreneurs could further flourish their trade, business and enterprises in enhancing national economy. Leaders of Rangpur Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RWCCI) made…
5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts country
A mild tremor shook the city and other parts of the country on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Operation Clean Heart’ 2003 can be sued, indemnity scrapped
Dhaka – The ‘Operation Clean Heart’ victims can file either criminal or civil cases against joint forces’ members seeking redress, the High Court observes.
Dhaka City Corporain market fire razes on
Dhaka – A massive fire broke out at DCC market in Gulshan area of the city early Tuesday.