Dhaka – The jail authorities are full ready to execute convicted militant leader Mufti Abdul Hannan’s death penalty immediately after getting the government’s executive order for the executions.
Day: March 22, 2017
3 to die for killing Comilla expatriate
Dhaka– A court here on Wednesday sentenced three people to death for killing an expatriate after abduction in 2013.The condemned convicts are Shipon Majumdar alias Ripon, 22, Shahabuddin, 22, son of Siddiqur Rahman of Manikpur village in Chouddagram upazila, and…
Deaf Cricket: Bangladesh beat Pakistan
Dhaka– Bangladesh beat Pakistan in the Deaf T20 Asia Cup Cricket at Mirpur City Club ground on Wednesday.UNB agency
Asian Archery: Nazmul, Milon advance to 2nd round
Dhaka – Two Bangladesh archers -–Nazmul Huda and Milan Mollah—reached the 2nd round of the Men’s Compound Division of the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament, Stage-2 eliminating their rivals in the first elimination round in Bangkok on Wednesday.
5 court employees get life for forging judge’s sign
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Tuesday sentenced five staff members of a lower court to life-term imprisonment (14-Yrs) each as they secured bail for 106 accused, forging the signature of a judge.The convicts are — M Mosleh Uddin, Sheikh…
Tigers lose thrilling tour match by 2 runs
Dhaka– Bangladesh fell three runs short of their mammoth chase of 355 runs against Sri Lanka Board President’s XI in the thrilling limited-over tour match at Colombo Cricket Club Ground on Wednesday. Bangladesh needed eight runs from the last three…
Asia’s Water Politics Near the Boiling Point
In Asia, it likely will not be straightforward water wars. Prolonged water scarcity might lead to security situations that are more nuanced, giving rise to a complex set of cascading but unpredictable consequences, with communities and nations reacting in ways…
March 25 officially declared ‘Mass Killing Day’
The government has officially declared March 25 as ‘Mass Killing Day’, marking the widespread killings by Pakistani Army on the unarmed Bengalis on the black night of March 25, 1971. “The government has decided to observe March 25 as the…
Death warrants issued for Mufti Hannan, 2 others
A special tribunal here on Wednesday issued death warrants for Harkat-ul-Jihad (Huji) chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and two others condemned to death in a case filed over the grenade attack on ex-British envoy to Bangladesh Anwar Choudhury in 2004. Copies…
Mobile phone towers emit harmful radiation, finds ministry
Mobile phone towers in the country are emitting a harmful level of radiation, a government report has found. The Health Ministry submitted a report on the radiation levels of phone towers to the High Court on Wednesday with a directive…
Drone-catchers Emerge on a New Aerial Frontier
The enemy drone whined in the distance. The Interceptor, a drone-hunting machine from Silicon Valley startup Airspace Systems, slinked off its launch pad and dashed away in hot pursuit. The hunter twisted through the air to avoid trees, homed in…
2 killed in Dinajpur wall collapse
Dhaka – Two people were killed as a mud wall collapsed on them at Nurpur village in Ghoraghat upazila in Dinajpur on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as house owner Abdul Kafi, son of Hossain Ali of the village, and worker…
2nd Div Cricket: Cricket Academy crush Lalmatia Club by 8 wkts
Dhaka – Dhaka Cricket Academy notched an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Lalmatia Club in the Dhaka Second Division ODM Cricket League in their Group B match at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Wednesday.Cricket Academy chased down their…
‘Fantastic Beasts’ and ‘Rogue One’ win big at UK’s Empire Awards
Entertainment Desk A year may have almost passed since Cannes 2016, but the awards for Palme d’Or winner I, Daniel Blake keep rolling in. Ken Loach’s drama about the U.K.’s failing benefits system added to its growing tally of honors…
Sanjay Dutt continues with shoot despite fracture
Sanjay Dutt, who is at present shooting for his comeback film Bhoomi, is making sure that his film does not suffer any delays because of him, and that is why, despite being injured, the actor continued to shoot for the…
Tourists panic as quake rattles Bali
Tourists fled their hotels in panic on Bali Wednesday after the popular Indonesian holiday island was rattled by an early morning earthquake. The 5.5-magnitude quake struck inland about 10 kilometres (six miles) northeast of the Balinese capital, Denpasar, and not…
Laptops, tablets on airplanes: what’s the threat?
The United States and Britain have banned laptops and tablet computers from passenger cabins on certain airlines’ flights from some airports in Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa, citing terror threats. Why this measure now? Normally, decisions taken by…
Wyclef Jean handcuffed by LA police in ‘mistaken identity’
Wyclef Jean, the Grammy winning ex-member of the Fugees, said he was “appalled” after being handcuffed and questioned by police in Los Angeles. Haitian-born Jean, 47, came to the United States as a child with his family and grew up…
Florida eco-friendly town opens for business
With a farm-to-table restaurant, driverless shuttles, homes built with the latest green techniques and a massive solar farm to offset energy use, Florida’s first sustainable town is now open for business. The buzz about Babcock Ranch, an eco-friendly city of…
Brighter prospect for industrialisation in Rangpur region
A brighter prospect for industrialisation prevails in Rangpur region that might emerge soon as the centre for international business, trade and commerce of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN). “This region is mainly characterised by potential agro-based economy and prospect…
North Korea missile launch fails
A North Korean missile launch has failed, South Korean defence officials say, but it is unclear how many were fired or what exactly was being tested.
Muslim women’s peace march in NY March 25
Dear all community leaders & honorable elected officials We invite you to join our upcoming women’s march in the Bronx scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 25th, 2017. It is pertinent for Muslim women to speak out for their…
Spending on education biggest investment: PM
Dhaka, Mar 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said spending on education sector is the biggest investment to build the nation and attain the capability to have a place in this competitive world.
Death row convict Mufti Hannan to seek clemency
GreenWatch Dhaka Report Dhaka, March 22 – Mufti Abdul Hannan, chief of Harkat-ul Jihad al Islami (Huji) who has been handed down deathn penalty in a grenade attack case will seek presidential mercy, reliable sources have informed quoting a senior…
Samsung Mobile launches Galaxy A7 2017 in BD
Samsung Mobile Bangladesh has launched the stylish new, Galaxy A7 2017, smartphone to its already popular and stylish Galaxy A Series. The Galaxy A7 2017 comes with Samsung’s trendsetting design and technology, giving its customers the ultimate convenience to express…
One held with 8 firearms in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka, Mar 22 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested an alleged robber along with eight firearms and 10 bullets from Shyamlapur in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday.
World Water Day Wednesday
Dhaka, March 22 – The World Water Day is being observed in the country, as elsewhere across the globe Wednesday with a theme ‘Water and Wastewater’.
Baby born with extra legs thriving after surgery
Park Ridge, Mar 22 (AP/UNB) — Doctors say a baby girl from Africa who’s recovering from a risky surgery at a Chicago-area hospital should be able to lead a normal life.
DHL to ship remote-controlled helicopters for Shenzhen Tech
Shenzhen, China – Media OutReach – 21 March – DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, will transport remote-controlled helicopters, parts, and other hobbyist items this year for Shenzhen Youkeshu Technologies, a major…
Catch stray dogs!
Stray dogs are now frequently seen freely wondering in different parts of the metropolis. Some days back I read a news report stating some stray dogs attacked a police officer’s house in some district and killed his goats. Even in…