Dhaka- A woman was killed as a wall of a house collapsed on her during storm at Bhabanichar Dakhshinpara area here, on the outskirts of the capital, on Saturday morning.UNB agency
Day: March 25, 2017
Asian Archery: B’desh win silver medal in women’s compound division
Dhaka– Bangladesh women’s archery team earned silver medal in compound division of the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage-2 losing the final to Chinese Taipei by 219-224 score held in Bangkok on Saturday.Bangladesh women’s compound archer team comprising Roksana Akhter, Susmita…
Zaki wins Sikder Group Independence Day Cup Golf Tournament
Dhaka – Zaki Ahmed has become the winner in the Sikder Group Independence Day Cup Golf Tournament 2017 at Kurmitola Golf club in the city on Friday.SM Abdullah Farabi became the runner-up in the competition while Kim Hee Soon has…
B’desh U-19 Volleyball Team leave for Myanmar on Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Youth Volleyball team will fly for Yangon on Monday (March 27) to participate in the SMM 11th Asian Boys Under-19 Yangon Aerodrome Volleyball Championship to be held in Nay Pui Taw in Myanmar from March 28 to…
BCB arrange exhibition T20 cricket on March 26
Dhaka– Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has arranged an exhibition T20 Cricket match between Bangladesh Red and Green teams consisting of former national players on Sunday (March 26) on the occasion of Independence Day of Bangladesh.The match will start at 10:30…
1st ODI: Sri Lanka struggling with 154 for 6 in 34 overs against Bangladesh
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) – Hosts Sri Lanka were struggling with 154 for 6 in 34 overs replying to Bangladesh’s gigantic total 324 for 5 in the first match of the three-match ODI series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on…
Rab to celebrate 13th founding anniv Sunday
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) will celebrate its 13th founding anniversary on Sunday.The elite force officially began its journey by participating in the Independence and National Day parade on March 26 in 2004.The force, consisting of the members of…
Emirates introduce laptop, tablet handling service for US flights
Emirates Airlines has introduced complimentary “Laptop and Tablet Handling Service” to beat the electronics ban by the US. According a statement of the Middle-East-based airlines, this service will enable passengers to use their laptops and tablet devices until just before…
BB fire caused by ‘electric short circuit’
The fire at Bangladesh Bank’s headquarters in the city’s Motijheel area on Thursday night originated from an electric short circuit at a water heater, said deputy director (Dhaka) of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters Samarandra Nath. Samarandra Nath,…
Efforts on to sign unequal deals, alleges Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday alleged that efforts are on to sign unequal deals to make Bangladesh a subservient country. In a message issued on the occasion of the country’s 47th Independence Day, she said, “A deep-rooted plot is…
Tigers take three quick wickets of Sri Lanka
Bangladesh bowlers showing well against Sri Lanka taking three quick wickets at 31/3 in 11 overs in the 1st ODI of a three-match against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Saturday. Young pace bowler Taskin Ahmed captured the…
Gunshots rock Shibbari as raid on ‘militant den’ continues
Explosions and gunshots rang out as members of joint forces led by army commandos stormed the ‘den of militants’ in a building at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila on Saturday afternoon after rescuing 69 members of 28 families trapped in…
Nation celebrates Independence Day Sunday
The nation will celebrate the great Independence and National Day on Sunday taking a fresh vow to advance the country’s development and democracy building a happy prosperous ‘Sonar Bangla’ free from poverty. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
Integration key to quelling fear of migrants: Pope Francis
By Elise Harris Vatican City, Feb 17 (CNA/EWTN News) – On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening and integration in putting an end to the fear that…
British scientists in world-first TB breakthrough
British scientists have made a world-first breakthrough in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Researchers in Oxford and Birmingham say they can isolate different strains of the disease using a process called genome sequencing. It means patients who may have waited months…
Aupee Karim returns as host
Entertainment Desk Famous actress, model and dancer, Aupee Karim is all set to host a show again after a long time. Titled Surjodoyer Gaan, the program she will be hosting will feature five special songs, paying tribute to the martyrs…
Power Rangers land in city
Entertainment Desk Power Rangers, a new big screen adaptation about the popular group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, has landed on Blockbuster Cinemas at Jamuna Future Park in the capital. The hit American TV series of…
Karisma to move in with Sandeep Toshniwal?
Karisma Kapoor and her alleged relationship with Sandeep Toshniwal has been going from strength to strength. The latest we hear is that the couple has finalised the purchase of a plush apartment in Juhu. Karisma and Sandeep will reportedly move…
Yechury wants data on amount of old currency deposited
The CPI(M) on Saturday attacked the NDA government for not making public the data on the amount of junked currency deposited in banks post note ban. Taking to Twitter, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury asked whether the Modi government is…
Stephen Hawking appears as hologram in Hong Kong
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has spoken to a Hong Kong audience by hologram, showcasing the growing reach of a technology which is making inroads into politics, entertainment and business. The British scientist appeared Friday before an audience of hundreds who…
Cities and monuments to dim lights in a nod to Earth
From Sydney to New York,cities and monuments will dim their lights on Saturday in a show of solidarity against the threats being faced by the planet from humankind. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Earth Hour, an annual bid…
28 families rescued from ‘Sylhet militant den’
Sylhet, Mar 25 – Army commandos rescued 69 members of 28 families trapped in the ‘den of militants’ in a building at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila on Saturday.
Ramadan will begin on May 27: Al-Manie
Riyadh – The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, May 27, an Islamic scholar has been quoted as saying. Saudi publication “Al-Madina” cited Sheikh Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-Manie, a member of the country’s Council of Senior Scholars,…
Trump blames Democrats for failed healthcare bill
US President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for the failure of his healthcare bill. The bill was withdrawn on Friday because it did not have enough support to pass in Congress. Speaking to the Washington Post, Mr Trump said “We…
Joint forces raid on Sylhet ‘den of militants’ begin
Sylhet, Mar 25 – oint forces started their operation at a ‘den of militants’ at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila on Saturday morning. Additional Deputy Police Commissioner (Media) Jedan Al Musa said the law enforcers had asked the militants to…
Solo painting show ‘Emotion of Sufi Music’ at AF Dhaka
A solo painting exhibition titled ‘Emotion of Sufi Music’ by artist A. Z. Shimul has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition was held on Friday, 24 March.
Disabled Caribbeans find freedom in technology
By Jewel Fraser Port of Spain, Trinidad, Mar 23 (IPS) – Visually impaired Kerryn Gunness is excited about the possibilities offered by a new free app that would serve as his eyes and enable people like him to enjoy greater…
New tuberculosis drugs may become ineffective: Study
By Lyndal Rowlands UN, Mar 24 (IPS) – New antibiotics that could treat tuberculosis may rapidly become ineffective, according to new research published by the Lancet ahead of World Tuberculosis Day. The rise in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which affected 480,000…
Under fire, journalism explores self-preservation
By A. D. McKenzie Paris, Mar 24 (IPS) – With widespread attacks on professional journalists and the rise of a fake-news industry, media experts agree that journalism is increasingly under fire. But how can the press fight back and ensure…
A carbon law to protect the climate
By Stephen Leahy Uxbridge, Canada, Mar 24 (IPS) – The Carbon Law says human carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions must be reduced by half each decade starting in 2020. By following this “law” humanity can achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by mid-century…