Dhaka – The Appellate Division Chamber Judge on Sunday stayed a High Court (HC) order that directed 154 tannery owners of Hazabibagh in the city to pay Tk 30.65 crore fine for not relocating their factories to the Tannery Estate…
Day: March 19, 2017
Inquiry finds Baufal ASP involved in tortore of accused
Dhaka – Saiful Islam, Assistant Superintendent of Police (Baufal circle) of Patuakhali was involved in torturing an accused, Hafizur Rahman Bijoy, at the police station on February 12, according to a probe report conducted by the police as per the…
Myanmar hard-line Buddhists protest citizenship for Rohingya
Dhaka — Hundreds of hard-line Buddhists in a Myanmar state wracked by religious violence protested Sunday against the government’s plan to give citizenship to some members of the persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority community.Rakhine state’s dominant Arakan National Party led the…
Tonu’s murder marks 1 yr Monday; family cries for justice
Dhaka – Although one year has elapsed since the tragedy, the killers of college girl Sohagi Jahan Tonu still remain traceless with family members expressing frustration over the investigation into the sensational killing.Tonu, a 2nd-year student of the History department…
T20 Deaf Asia Cup Cricket begins Tuesday
Dhaka–The five-nationT20 Deaf Asia Cup Cricket Championship, organized by Bangladesh Deaf Sports Association (BDSA), will begin at Mirpur City Club ground here on Tuesday.Some 100 deaf cricketers from five countries –India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and hosts Bangladesh — will…
Premier Basketball: The Gregs earn 90-39 win over Bakshi Bazar
Dhaka – The Gregs earned a comfortable 90-39 points victory over Bakshi Bazar Club in the Uni Med Uni Health Premier Division Basketball League at Dhanmondi Wooden Floor gymnasium here on Sunday.The first half score was 36-13 points in favour…
Bangladesh 4th country to win 100th Test
Dhaka – Bangladesh made their 100th Test memorable in a stylish fashion handing hosts Sri Lanka over a four-wicket defeat in the 2nd match of the two-match Joy Bangla Cup Test Series at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Sunday,…
BNP seeks national unity to eliminate militancy
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged the government to create a congenial atmosphere for forging a national unity to eliminate militancy. “Though our leader Khaleda Zia has called for a national unity to curb militancy, Prime…
Tigers mark 100th Test by conquering Lanka
Bangladesh’s cricketers have responded to all the attention surrounding their 100th Test match by earning a hard-fought victory by four wickets- only their 9th overall, of which just four have come away from home. Given that the first two came…
Bangladesh: Population movement emergency appeal launched
This Emergency Appeal is being launched on a preliminary basis and seeks a total of 3,265,766 Swiss francs to enable the IFRC to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to deliver assistance and support to some 25,000 people for…
Next refugee crisis will be caused by environmental disasters
The next big migration wave won’t be caused by war or hunger. It will be caused by environmental disasters. People will be fleeing cities and countries to escape environmental pollution that makes life short, sick, and unbearable. The global consequences…
Radisson Blu Dhaka inaugurates Australian Food Festival
Dhaka – “Taste of Australia” has been launched on March 17 at the already renowned Water Garden Brasserie Restaurant, Radisson Blu Dhaka. The Australian Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon has meticulously planned the event in order to give the guest a…
Fahmida Nabi in Betar Bangla’s London concert
Culture Desk Fahmida Nabi will sing in London tomorrow responding to an invitation by Betar Bangla. Singer Selim Chowdhury and actress-cum-director Meher Afroz Shawon are also accompanying Fahmida Nabi in the London tour. Betar Bangla, a radio station of London’s…
This is serious invasion of privacy
Vidya Balan is one jovial lady. But she’s done with the incessant questions about when she’ll have a baby. The talk has been at an all-time high recently since the actress was spotted repeatedly outside a doctor’s office. “It was…
No Shah Rukh in Farah’s next film
Farah Khan just dropped a major bomb about her next film. After working with Shah Rukh Khan for three out of her four directorial projects, the director will not cast the megastar this time around. “Let me tell you, this…
Chanchal to play Misir Ali
Entertainment Desk Chanchal Chowdhury, who was applauded for his portrayal of Ayna in Aynabaji last year, is geared up to play the role of Misir Ali, one of the greatest characters in Bangla literature created by the iconic writer Humayun…
Web-based counseling lowers blood pressure as much as meds: study
People who received regular lifestyle counseling online were able to lower their blood pressure as much as a medication would, researchers said Saturday. Their study involved 264 people with high blood pressure and an average age of 58. The subjects’…
US climate scepticism clouds G20 meet
After threatening environmental financing with the axe, US President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday defied the international community by refusing to renew a pledge on combating climate change. Finance ministers from the G20 top economies meeting in the western spa…
Plan to nurture African economies unites fractious G20
Ministers from the world’s top economies heralded plans to boost development in Africa on Saturday, at an otherwise fractious G20 gathering in Germany. Berlin, which holds the presidency of the powerful nations’ club this year, has made a hoped-for “Compact…
SC upholds death for Mufti Hannan, 2 others
Dhaka – The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Sunday upheld the death sentence of Mufti Hannan and two others in a case filed over a grenade attack on former British High Commissioner Anwar Chowdhury in Sylhet.
Six Myanmar citizens held in Ctg with large Yaba haul
Chittagong, Mar 19 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested eight people, including six Myanmar nationals, along with six lakh pieces of Yaba tablets at Patenga in the city on Saturday night.
7th Bangladesh Brand Forum Seminar 2017 held
Dhaka, March 19 – The seventh Bangladesh Brand Forum Seminar 2017 was held on Saturday at Hotel Le Méridien Dhaka, under the theme of “Branding in Digital Age.”
Death toll rises to 72 in Peru rains, flooding, mudslides
Lima, Mar 19 (AP/UNB) — The intense rains, overflowing rivers, mudslides and flooding being experienced in the country are the worst seen in two decades, Peruvian authorities said Saturday, affecting more than half the nation as the death toll since…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father Krishnaraj Rai dead
In an unfortunate development, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father, Krishnaraj Rai passed away earlier on Saturday at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. The actor’s spokesperson confirmed to indianexpress.com, “Yes, it is true that Mr Krishnaraj Rai has passed away.” He was reportedly fighting…
Sri Lanka all out for 319: Tigers need 191 runs to win
Dhaka, Mar 19 – Sri Lanka scored 319 runs before being bowled out in the first session of Day 5, setting a target of 191 runs for Bangladesh in the second and last Test of Joy Bangla Cup series at…
Federer reaches Indian Wells final against Wawrinka
Dhaka — Roger Federer might soon have to reset his goals for the year, seeing how well things are going for him.Having won his record 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, Federer will pursue a record-tying…
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
Dhaka — Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll’s founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music’s joy and rebellion in such classics as “Johnny B. Goode,” ”Sweet Little Sixteen” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” died Saturday at his home west of…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father Krishnaraj Rai dead
Dhaka – In an unfortunate development, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father, Krishnaraj Rai passed away earlier on Saturday at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. The actor’s spokesperson confirmed to indianexpress.com, “Yes, it is true that Mr Krishnaraj Rai has passed away.” He was…
Modeste scores hat trick as Cologne beats Hertha 4-2
Dhaka — Anthony Modeste boosted his appeal among suitors with a hat trick for Cologne to end its six-game winless run by beating Hertha Berlin 4-2 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.The 28-year-old Modeste took his season tally to 22 goals,…
Wintry breeze rules BD after winter officially ends
GW news desk with Abdur Rahman Jahangir, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Mar 19 – When the residents in the capital are feeling the pinch of summer heat and pleasant cold coming in a rotation for several weeks people in the…