Gas prices have been raised for all types of consumers which will come into effect in two phases as per the decision of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). Newly appointed BERC chairman Monwar Islam, who recently retired as power…
Month: February 2017
PM to visit India in mid-April
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay an official visit to India in the first half of April this year. It was informed when visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at…
2nd div Football: Tongi KC beat Prantic KC 3-0
Dhaka – Tongi Krira Club secured a 3-0 victory against Prantic Krira Chakra in the 11th round match of the Dhaka Mahanagori Saif Power Tec 2nd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Thursday.Masum Billah …
Renewable energy mission needs a robust grid network
What is the Problem? Air pollution in Delhi and metropolitan cities of India has dominated much of the recent conversation in the judiciary, government and media. Half of the world’s 20 most polluted cities, according to World Health Organization, are…
Dhaka to mark Int’l Women’s Day with 10km Women’s marathon
Dhaka – The 2nd edition of the Dhaka Women’s Marathon will be paraded 10 kilometer in the city on March 10 to mark the International Women’s day.Celebrities like, film/TV actors/actress, athletes, women cricketers, women footballers, foreigners, female Ambassadors of different…
Expanding US Fast-Track Deportations a Disastrous Idea
A US Department of Homeland Security memo implementing one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration exponentially expands the number of people subject to fast-track deportation, or expedited removal. It is likely to speed up the pace of removals…
Sk Kamal Football: Pocheon CFC reach semifinal after playing 1-1 TC Sports
Dhaka – Pocheon Citizen FC of South Korea reached the semifinal of the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football Tournament after playing 1-1 draw with TC Sports Club of the Maldives at MA Aziz Stadium in the port city here…
Bodies of 2 newborns found dumped in Ctg dustbin
Dhaka – Police recovered the bodies of two newborns dumped in a dustbin in Chowmuhoni area in Chittagong on Thursday.
US not in competition with India or China in Bangladesh: Bernicat
US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Thursday said the United States is not in competition with either India or China here in Bangladesh rather share the goal of a prosperous, safe, and stable society for Bangladesh. “I believe that…
Comilla clinch Div Youth Volleyball title
Dhaka – Comilla District clinched the title of the Divisional Youth Volleyball Competition beating Chittagong District by 2-0 sets in the final at Chandpur Stadium on Thursday.
Ex-BNP leader’s son Irad held over facebook post on PM
Dhaka – Members of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of DMP arrested Irad Ahmed Siddique, son of former BNP standing committee member Chowdhury Tanveer Ahmed Siddique, from Airport area in the city in connection with a case filed…
Bangladeshi killed in New York
Sylhet – A Bangladeshi real estate businessman was stabbed to death near his home in Bronx, New York city on Wednesday. Zakir Khan, 44, who hails from Pathantila village in Fenchuganj uapzila of the district and owner of Parkchester Real…
Earth-size worlds found orbiting star, could hold life
Cape Canaveral— For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life. This cluster of planets is less than 40 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius, according…
Fire breaks out at Chittagong port paper godown
Dhaka, Feb 23 – A fire broke out at a paper godown at gate No 4 of Chittagong port on Thursday.
Kim Jong-nam killing: North Korea condemns Malaysia
North Korea has said Malaysia is responsible for the death of one of its citizens and is attempting to politicise the return of his body.
Trump rescinds transgender bathroom rules from Obama era
The Trump administration has rescinded guidance enacted by his predecessor in favour of transgender students, the White House has said.
Iceland’s president says he would not ban pineapple pizza
Reykjavik, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) — Iceland’s president’s strong views on pizza have caused an international stir.
3 Indian soldiers, Kashmir woman killed in rebel attack
Srinagar, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) – Police say three Indian soldiers and a woman have been killed after rebels ambushed soldiers in the disputed region of Kashmir.
Arms recovered from Kader Khan’s Gaibandha house
Dhaka, Feb 23 – Police recovered two firearms and six bullets from the house of former Jatiya Party MP Dr Abdul Kader Khan, who was arrested for his suspected involvement in the killing of Gaibandha-1 MP Manjurul Islam Liton, early…
‘7 Earth-size worlds orbiting star; could hold life’
Cape Canaveral, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) — For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life. This cluster of planets is less than 40 light-years away in…
Sylhet to become flydubai’s third destination in Bangladesh
Dubai-based carrier to commence four flights a week from 15 March 2017 Dhaka, February 22 — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the addition of Sylhet to its network, becoming the airline’s third destination in Bangladesh after Chittagong and Dhaka. flydubai will…
Liquid hydrogen may be way forward for sustainable air travel
Transport makes up around 20 percent of our energy use around the world–and that figure is set to grow, according to the International Energy Agency. With sustainable solutions in mind, a new study published by eminent physicist Jo Hermans in…
Bio-based polymers growth despite difficult market situation
Bio-based polymers worldwide: Ongoing growth despite difficult market environment In 2016: 6.6 Million tonnes production capacity, 2% share of all polymers, €13 billion turnover, durable applications are dominating The worldwide production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6…
Blogger Avijit murder case report submission deferred
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Wednesday set March 27 for submission of the probe report in the case filed for killing writer-blogger Avijit Roy.
Five BAU students assaulted by BCL
Mymensingh – Junior activists of Shaeed Nazmul Ahsan Hall Bangladesh Chaatra League (BCL), chapter of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) threatened and physically assaulted five students over giving floral wreaths with Journalists’ association on Thursday night.
Sk Kamal Football: Shaheen secure 3-1 win against Manang with Sharifi’s hattrick
Dhaka –Captain Amiruddin Sharifi struck a hat-trick for Afghan club Shaheen Asmayee FC’s 3-1 victory against Manang Marshyangdi Club of Nepal in the 2nd edition of the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup football tournament at MA Aziz wStadium in Chittagong…
Couple in ‘extramarital affair’ found hanging in Gazipur
Dhaka – A couple who were allegedly involved in an extramarital relationship was found hanging at a house in Kamarjuri area of the city early Wednesday.The victims are Sajedul Islam, 28, son of Golam Bari of Ulipur upazila in Kurigram…
Central Zone tastes maiden victory in BCL 5th edition
Dhaka – Defending champion Walton Central Zone tasted its maiden victory in the fifth edition of the four-day-match Bangladesh Cricket League with a huge 227-run margin against Islami Bank East Zone in the fourth round match that ended on day…
New Zealand beats South Africa in 2nd ODI, levels series
– Ross Taylor set a national record for most centuries in one-day international cricket with an unbeaten 102 that guided New Zealand to a tense, series-leveling six-run win over South Africa on Wednesday.Taylor reached his 17th one-day international century from…
PRAN Bubble Gum Inter-School Basketball begins Thursday.
Dhaka – The PRAN Bubble Gum Inter-School Basketball Tournament will begin at Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium here on Thursday.A total of 20 school teams will participate in the tournament, sponsored by PRAN Bubble Gum and organized by Bangladesh Basketball Federation (BBF).