Dhaka – A hawker was stabbed to death and another injured in an attack allegedly by one of their fellows in the city’s New Market area on Wednesday over a trifling matter.Police said Khokon Mollah, 30, and Shahabuddin had an…
Month: February 2017
Bernicat meets Khaleda; discusses various issues
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat on Wednesday discussed with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia a wide range of issues relating to Bangladesh politics and matters of mutual interest of the two countries. “We discussed a wide range of issues, as…
NATO pilots intercept Russian fighter jets
According to Newsweek, the jets came close to allied airspace on February 14 and 16 and only the bomber had its transponder on. A submitted flight plan was only recorded for one of the three planes in the second flight,…
Airing of 3 Indian channels in BD to continue
Dhaka– The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed a ‘no order’ on a High Court order that allowed three Indian TV channels — Star Jalsha, Star Plus and Zee Bangla — to continue their telecast in Bangladesh.Appellate Division Chamber Judge Justice…
Rollball WC: BD eliminated from semifinal losing to Iran 3-11
Dhaka – Highflying Bangladesh men’s team completed their dream 4th Rollball World Cup campaign losing to last time runners-up Iran by 3-11 goals in the semifinal at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday. Holders India retained…
Girl’s body recovered from Meghna River
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of an unidentified young girl from the Meghna River at Horishova in Chandpur town on Wednesday.
2 ‘drug traders’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with N’ganj DB
Dhaka – Two alleged drug traders were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with detectives at Fatullah here on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Manik alias Killer Manik, 42, and Muktar Hossain alias Mukta, 40, of Pagla Shahi Bazar in the city.…
PM slams Khaleda for stepping on Central Shaheed Minar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sharply criticised BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and its top leaders for stepping on the main altar of the Central Shaheed Minar on February 21 for paying tributes to the Language Movement heroes. “They (BNP…
Work on to shortlist sites for Bangabandhu Int’l Airport: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said work is on to shortlist the sites for state-of-the-art Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport in any of the capital’s surrounding areas. “On completion of the site survey work for the airport, now the…
UK Court: Non-EU spouse only if earns 1800 pounds yearly
The Supreme Court has ruled that it is legal for the government to keep non-EU spouses out of the UK if their British partner does not meet minimum earnings. But the ruling held out hope for families with children separated…
Sindh people march to protect Indus River: SANDRP
Guest Blog by Muhammad Ali Shah, Dr. Aly Ercelan & Roshan Bhatti Sindh Peoples Caravan March 1-14, 2017 Protect Our Rivers and Delta Across the world the greed of capitalism has created water crises. Asia in general and South Asia…
Kim Jong-nam killing: Malaysia seeks North Korea embassy official
Malaysian police say they are seeking a senior official at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur in connection with the killing of Kim Jong-nam. Mr Kim, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, died last week at Kuala…
Yahoo salvages Verizon deal with $350 million discount
San Francisco, Feb 22 (AP/UNB) — Yahoo is taking a $350 million hit on its previously announced $4.8 billion sale to Verizon in a concession for security lapses that exposed personal information stored in more than 1 billion Yahoo user…
Gaggan crowned Asia’s best restaurant in 2017
Bangkok, Feb 22 (UNB/AsiaNet) – Gaggan in Bangkok claims the No.1 spot for a third consecutive year and retains the titles of The Best Restaurant in Asia and The Best Restaurant in Thailand.
Amnesty blames Trump, others in global squeeze on rights.
Paris, Feb 22 (AP/UNB) — Amnesty International says “toxic” fear-mongering by anti-establishment politicians, among them President Donald Trump and the leaders of Turkey, Hungary and the Philippines, is contributing to a global pushback against human rights.
Jewellry trader killed in Comilla
Dhaka, Feb 22 – A jewellry trader was hacked to death by miscreants in Sinduria Rail Bridge area of Burichang upazila in Comilla district, about 100 km southeast of Dhaka on Tuesday night.
Young man kills 3 siblings hack the fourth in Narsingdi
Dhaka, Feb 22 – A young man reportedly strangulated his three younger siblings to death and hacked his elder brother at Alukbali Purbapara village in Sadar upazila of Narsingdi about 30 kilometres east of Dhaka on Tuesday night.
Bihar officially demands decommissioning of Farakka
Dhaka – Bihar wants Farakka barrage to be decommissioned The Nitish Kumar govt has held the Farakka barrage in West Bengal responsible for heavy floods in Bihar and asked the Centre to decommission it to de-silt the heavily loaded upstream…
US protectionist border tax plan likely WTO-illegal
Penang, (Martin Khor) – A new US tax plan, being considered by Congressional Republican leaders and the President of the United States, is likely to be violative of the fundamental principles of the World Trade Organisation and its agreements, and…
IBBL placed wreaths at the central shaheed minar
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited paid tribute to the language movement martayars in observance of Martayrdon Day and International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2017, Tuesday by placing wreath at Central Shaheed Minar.
Asian Water Police get Weatherdock for personal locator beacons
The Water Police Authorities of one of the world most important harbor area puts focus on safety and equipment quality for crewmen and awarded Weatherdock with an order of an AIS-SART/MOB with integrated, full DSC for the entire staff.
Football: Mourinho eying changes for St Etienne 2nd leg
Dhaka – Jose Mourinho will likely ring the changes again as Manchester United look to wrap up their progress to the Europa League last 16 away to Saint-Etienne on Wednesday. A Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat-trick led them to a 3-0 victory…
Mustafizur, Rubel retuns in squad for Test series against Sri Lanka
Dhaka -Bangladesh Cricket Board today announced a 16-member squad for the Test series in the tour of Sri Lanka starting next month.Pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman who was not part of the one-off Test against India, backed in the side for…
Pakistan Super League final stays in Lahore, says Sethi
Dhaka — The Pakistan Super League final will be played in the city of Lahore next month despite a recent attack there which killed at least 13 people.”PSL management and franchisees resolve By to hold final in Lahore,” PSL chairman…
No. 3 Pablo Cuevas beaten in first round of Rio Open
Dhaka — Third-seeded Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay was knocked out in the first round of the Rio Open by Arthur de Greef of Belgium 6-3, 3-6, 7-5.In another first-round match on Monday on outdoor clay, Dusan Lajovic of Serbia won…
Neymar loses appeal, will stand trial for Barcelona transfer
Dhaka — Neymar has lost his final appeal and will stand trial on corruption charges related to his transfer to Barcelona four years ago. Barcelona, Brazilian club Santos, and the company run by his parents also lost their appeals and…
‘Drug trader’ killed in Jessore gunfight
Dhaka – A suspected drug trader was killed in a gunfight between two rival groups at Shikri Battala at Benapole in Jessore here early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Selim, 45, son of Taher of Bhaberber area in Benapole.
College student killed in Magura road accident
Dhaka – A college student was killed as a speeding truck hit his bicycle on Magura-Jhenaidah highway in Magura on Tuesday Morning.The deceased was identified as Biswajit Biswas, 20, a student of 1st year (hons) of Magura Govt College and…
Fugitive in Kibria murder case held in Habiganj
Dhaka – Police arrested Abdul Jalil, a fugitive accused in the former Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria murder case, from Mahmudpur village of Sadar upazila in Habiganj early Tuesday.Tipped off, a team of Sadar Police Station launched a drive at…
Man held with 15 gold bars at Ctg Airport
Dhaka – Customs intelligence officials arrested a man along with 15 gold bars, weighing 1.45 kg, at Shah Amanat International Airport here in Chittagong on Tuesday.The arrestee was identified as Shahadat Hossain, 28, of Anwara upazila of the district.