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…
Month: March 2017
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 The bill was withdrawn on Friday because it did not have enough support to pass in Congress.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…
Pro-BNP panel sweeps Supreme Court Bar polls
Dhaka – Once again, pro-BNP lawyers have regained control of the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) as they won eight posts including president and secretary out of 14 posts in the SCBA election.
2 ‘Jiner Badsha’ gang members held in Jessore
Dhaka – Police on Thursday arrested two members of a fraud gang who were cheating people in the name of Jiner Badsha from Dakkhin Koyrapara village in Chougaccha upazila of Jessore District.The arrestees are Tahidul Islam, 35, son of Amir…
City building catches fire
Dhaka- A fire has broken out at a multi-storey building in the city’s Karwan Bazar since Friday afternoon.Mizanur Rahman, a duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters control, said the fire originated on the 1st floor of…
I-Cup Volleyball: Bangladesh Navy beat Fire Service by 3-0 sets
Dhaka – Bangladesh Navy earned a straight 25-8, 25-19, 25-21 points victory over Fire Service and Civil Defense in the Walton Independence Cup Volleyball Tournament at Dhaka Volleyball Stadium on Friday.UNB agency
Asia Cup Archery: Shymoli Roy clinches bronze medal
Dhaka– Bangladesh archer Shymoli Roy clinched bronze medal in the Women’s Singles Recurve Division of Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament, Stage-2, beating Nicole Marie of the Philippines by 6-4 sets in Bangkok on Friday.
2nd Div Cricket: Gopibagh outplay Indira Road by 45 runs
Dhaka – Gopibagh Friends Association defeated Indira Road Krira Chakra by 45 runs in the Dhaka Second Division ODM Cricket League in their Group A match at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Friday.UNB agency
Bangladesh take on Sri Lank in 1st ODI Saturday
Dhaka – Just one day before the nation’s celebrations of the Independence and National Day, the Tigers will start their three-match ODI series taking on hosts Sri Lanka in the 1st match at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Saturday. The day-night…
I-Cup Handball: BJMC, Police win
Dhaka – Defending champion Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) earned a comfortable 28-11 goals victory over Bangladesh Red team in the women’s group match of the Walton Independence Cup Handball at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National handball Stadium…
Unknown youth killed in city bomb blast
Dhaka – An unidentified young man was killed as a bomb he was reportedly carrying exploded near a police outpost at Airport Road in the city on Friday evening.UNB agency
3 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi road crash
Dhaka – Three Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a road accident in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, on Friday.
Canada warned to be ready for Russia-baked fake news
Latvia’s foreign minister says the moment Canada’s troops land in Latvia to lead a NATO battle group deterring Russian aggression both his country and Canada need to be ready to “immediately counter” Russian-backed smear campaigns and fake news. In an…
President, PM describe Genocide Day as protest against Pakistani atrocities
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today described the “Genocide Day” as a strong protest against genocide carried out by the then Pakistani occupational forces on unarmed Bangalees in 1971 Liberation War. In a message on the eve…
Joint forces ready for raid on Sylhet ‘militant den’
Joint forces are preparing to raid a house, presumed to be a hideout of militants, at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila. Police cordoned off the suspected militant den in the early hours of Friday asked the suspected militants to surrender.…
Western brands respond to report on Bangladesh tanneries
Leather made with child labor and under dangerous, polluted conditions in Bangladesh went to factories that produced goods for major U.S. and European shoe and handbag brands and companies, according to a report released Friday by New York-based nonprofit Transparentem.…
Unknown youth killed in city bomb blast
An unidentified young man was killed as a bomb he was reportedly carrying exploded near a police outpost at Airport Road in the city on Friday evening. Deputy Commissioner (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Masudur Rahman told UNB that…
Major Indian airlines ban Shiv Sena MP who beat AI official
A Shiv Sena MP who beat an airline employee repeatedly with a slipper has been banned on five major Indian airlines. Ravindra Gaikwad said he “hit him 25 times with my sandal” for “arrogance” after failing to get a business…
Qatar gets until November to improve its HR record
Doha – A UN agency has granted Qatar even more time to address allegations of “forced labor” before deciding whether the country should be sanctioned.
10 killed in Mymensingh road crash
Dhaka, Mar 24 – At least 10 people were killed and two others injured when a cement-laden truck plunged into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Meherabari in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh early Friday.