Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the concerned subordinate court to restart the trial of Niko corruption case lodged against BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia, scrapping a stay on the trial…
Day: March 23, 2017
Mufti Hannan two others convicts get 7 days for mercy plea
The copies of the death warrants against death row top leader of banned terror outfit Harkat-ul Jihad al-Islami Bangladesh (HUJI-B) Mufti Hannan and his cohort Sharif Shahedul Alam reached Kashimpur Jail in Gazipur. The death warrants reached Kashimpur Jail from…
Defence treaty with India will be harmful: BNP
The BNP yesterday expressed apprehension that Bangladesh’s geographical independence would be threatened if defence agreement is signed with India. “The people will not accept any agreement against country’s independence and sovereignty during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ensuing visit to India,”…
Dhaka formally joins S Asia Satellite; deal signed with Delhi
Bangladesh and India on Thursday signed an agreement on the ‘South Asia Satellite’ formally joining the Indian government’s initiative. Chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Shahjahan Mahmood and Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla signed the agreement titled…
Coalition of More Than 300,000 Food Workers to Join May Day Showdown
A network of more than 300,000 farmworkers, servers, cooks and food-manufacturers, including a large local chain of the Service Employees International Union, is joining a May 1 nationwide strike “to stop the relentless attacks of the Trump administration and its…
Slavery is a thing of the past, right? Think again
Most people think slavery is a thing of the past and has nothing to do with them. They’re wrong on both counts. Slaves or trafficked victims are exploited in mining (gold, coltan, molybdenum, niobium, tin), agriculture, weaving, ship breaking, brick…
What You Should Know About the Chocolate You’re Eating
Few things are better than biting into a good piece of chocolate. But melting into dark chocolate autopilot may be hiding a darker side of this sweet treat. Take a bite. Then take a minute to think. Have you ever…
Arms trader held with firearms in Ctg
Dhaka – Chittagong Metropolitan Police in a drive arrested an arms trader with a single barrel gun and four round of cartridge from city’s Fisherighat area early today.The arrested person was identified as Jewel Nath, 28, a CNG-run three wheeler…
Independence Cup Handball begins in city
Dhaka – The Independence Cup Handball competition (men’s and women’s) began today at Handball stadium in the city.Renowned sports organizer and Bangladesh Awami League central committee’s youth and sports affairs secretary Harun Ur-Rashid formally inaugurated the meet as chief guest.agency
Mehedi Hasan included in ODI squad vs Sri Lnaka
Dhaka – Young all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been included in Bangladesh squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting on March 25.Bangladesh Cricket Board called the 19-year-old all-rounder in the limited-over format for the first time.However,…
London attack: World leaders show solidarity
Leaders of countries affected by recent terror attacks have voiced solidarity with the UK after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament. A lone attacker was shot dead after he used a car to run down pedestrians, killing two,…
Volleyball: Titas Club beat Police by 3-0 sets
Dhaka – Titas Club earned their 2nd consecutive victory in the Walton Independence Day Volleyball Tournament beating Bangladesh Police by straight 25-23, 25-20, 25-19 points at Dhaka Volleyball Stadium on Thursday.UNB agency
2nd Div Cricket: Dhaka Royal crush Rupali Bank by 153 runs
Dhaka – Dhaka Royal Cricketers earned an emphatic 153-run victory against Rupali Bank Krira Parishad in a Group C match of the Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothisthan (BKSP) ground-3 in Savar on Wednesday. Batting…
28 BNP men held in Jessore
Dhaka –Detectives arrested 28 leaders and activists of BNP along with ‘15 crude bombs’ from Navaran Bazar in Sharsha upazila here in Benapole on Thursday evening.UNB agency
I-Cup Roll Ball: Laser Skating men’s champions; Azad Skating women’s
Dhaka – Laser Skating clinched the Independence Cup Roll ball title beating Search Skating Club by 4-2 goals in the final at the Sheikh Russell Rollar Skating complex here on Thursday.UNB news agency
AA to buy US$200m stake in China Southern
SHANGHAI -American Airlines (AA) is in advanced talks to buy a US$200 million stake in Asia’s biggest airline China Southern, reports said on March 23, as it looks to get a shoe-in to the country’s huge aviation market. The Texas-based…
Pink diamond worth millions shown ahead of auction
Sotheby’s is displaying the startling “pink star” diamond in London before it’s being auctioned in Hong Kong next month. The company says the gem should fetch more than $60 million when put on the block on April 4, which would…
The next Messi may be training at this youth soccer academy
Dhaka — Benjamin Palandella dribbles around a bigger boy who comes charging at him and shoots to the goal with shocking force for a 7-year-old player. Nearby, children jump to head a ball tethered on a rope, tip-toe over hoops…
About 3.62 lakh people get infected with TB & 73,000 die a year
Nearly 3.62 lakh people are infected with tuberculosis and more than 73,000 die every year in the country, said health experts at a press conference here yesterday. They viewed Bangladesh has attained a significance success in TB prevention programme during…
Ayub Bachchu ready to perform for fans today
Entertainment Desk The LRB front man and musician revealed details of the show in a press conference was held at the Channel-i studio, on Wednesday. Ayub Bachchu, who is set to entice audiences with his debut instrumental show today( March…
Fitness doubts over de Kock for 3rd test, IPL
Dhaka — South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock is in doubt for the third test against New Zealand and may miss the entire Indian Premier League because of a finger injury.Uncapped keeper Heinrich Klaasen is on standby to replace de…
Kunal joins the cast of Akshay ‘s Gold
We hear that Kunal Kapoor has given his nod to play a pivotal role in the sports biopic. The actor will play a hockey player alongside Akshay Kumar’s character Balbir Singh. A source from the production team informs, “The actor…
Sooraj Pancholi to get charged against the Jiah Khan suicide case?
Sooraj Pancholi’s legal woes may take another hit soon. According to a news agency, the special CBI Court is likely to frame charges against actor Sooraj Pancholi in the Jiah Khan suicide case. The actor was accused of abetting the…
Manufacturing quality products to flourish local industries stressed
Manufacturing of quality products maintaining international standard is crucial to flourish local industries for enhancing business and increasing exports to face the challenges of globalisation. Noted industrialists and business community leaders expressed the view at launching of the month-long ‘Rangpur…
26 fishermen fined in Laxmipur for defying ban
Dhaka – A mobile court on Wednesday fined 26 fishermen for catching Hilsa fry in the Meghna river defying the ongoing ban.A joint team of the Fisheries Department and members of Bangladesh Coast Guard conducted separate drives in the river…
RMG workers stage demo blocking Rampura road
Dhaka– The workers of a garment factory staged demonstrations in front of their factory near Rampura TV Center in the city to press home their various demands, including halting relocation of their factory on Thursday.UNB agency
Work on Tk 20 cr water treatment plant going on in Khulna
Dhaka – The Khulna Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Kwasa) is constructing a water treatment plant in the city’s Mujgunni area involving Tk 20 crore, aiming to sell bottled water among people at low price.The construction work of the plant…
BAF, 15 personalities receive Independence Award
Dhaka, Mar 23 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over the Independence Award 2017, the highest State award, to Bangladesh Air Force and 15 distinguished personalities in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Niko graft case against Khaleda to continue
Dhaka, Mar 23 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday turned down the High Court order that stayed the trial proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Niko corruption case.
Isolated, militants now in suicide attacks: Police
‘Family members either being forced or motivated to join them’ M Jahangir Alam & Abdur Rahman Jahangir, UNB Staff Writers Dhaka, Mar 23 – Turned furious amid law enforcers’ strong vigilance and continued drives, the militants are now opting to…