Dhaka – Two motorcyclists, including a UP chairman, were killed as a truck hit their bike at Bertala on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Ashuganj upazila on Tuesday night.
Day: April 5, 2017
One held with huge Phensidyl in Benapole
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a suspected drug peddler along with 2,300 bottles of Phensidyl syrup at Benapole Bazar at Benapole in Jessore on Wednesday morning.
63 held in Jhenidah as special drive goes on
Dhaka – Police in their special drive arrested 63 people, including four activists of Jamaat-e-Islami, from different parts of the district in Jhenidah on Wednesday.
Man to die for killing teen in city after rape
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to death in the sensational Rumi killing case.The court also fined the condemned convict, Saiduzzaman Bachchu, Tk 1 lakh.
4 construction workers electrocuted in Lalmonirhat
Dhaka – Four construction workers died from electrocution at Dhelaguri village in Hatibandha upazila in Lalmonirhat on Wednesday noon.
Lazio into Cup final with 4-3 aggregate win over Roma
Rome,(AP/UNB) — Roma fans were back in the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday to see their team beat city rival Lazio but lose the Italian Cup semifinal 4-3 on aggregate.Mohamed Salah scored twice and Stephan El Shaarawy netted the other as…
Moyes’ week gets worse as Sunderland beaten 2-0 at Leicester
Leicester,(AP/UNB) — Sunderland manager David Moyes’ tough week got worse as his team lost 2-0 at resurgent champion Leicester to remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League on Tuesday.Strikers Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy scored second-half goals for…
2nd Div Cricket: Indira Road beat Dhaka Royal by 5 wkts
Dhaka – Indira Road Krira Chakra outplayed Dhaka Royal Cricketers by five wickets in the 2nd round super league of the Dhaka Second Division ODM Cricket League at City Club Ground on Wednesday.Indira Road KC scored 233/5 in 22.3 overs,…
North Korean missile fired ahead of US-China summit
North Korea has test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile from its eastern port of Sinpo into the Sea of Japan. South Korea’s defence ministry said the missile flew about 60km (40 miles). It is the latest in a series of tests…
IPU to fight terror, uphold democracy, address inequalities
Dhaka – The five-day long 136th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly concluded in the Bangladesh capital Wednesday with the vigorous commitment to fight terrorism, uphold democracy and address social, economic and political inequalities.
No deal with anyone ignoring country’s interests: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the ruling Awami League will never compromise with the country’s interests while signing any deal with any country. “We’ll do everything maintaining the friendly relations…there’ll be no harm to our country,” she said.…
No scope to be upset over visit outcome, India on Hasina’s visit
Describing the much-talked-about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit ‘not an ordinary’ one, India on Wednesday said the visit will bring the two countries even closer with a better friendship lending ‘new dimensions’ to the growing ties. “This is not an…
Mashrafe left too soon, but Bangladesh have replacements
Mashrafe Mortaza’s sudden decision to retire from T20 internationals is a surprise, because it comes when Bangladesh cricket is at its most stable. The unique timing of Mashrafe’s announcement, at the toss for the first T20I against Sri Lanka in…
Bangladesh improves in Human Development Index
Bangladesh has gained three spots on the Global Human Development Index (HDI) 2015 ranking, placing 139th out of 188 countries, according to the Human Development Report (HDR) 2016. HDR 2016 was officially launched at the Planning Commission in Dhaka on…
Worst Chemical Attack in Years in Syria; U.S. Blames Assad
One of the worst chemical bombings in Syria turned a northern rebel-held area into a toxic kill zone on Tuesday, inciting international outrage over the ever-increasing government impunity shown in the country’s six-year war. Western leaders including President Trump blamed…
Nepal airlines to expand flight to Yangon in October
Himalaya Airlines of Nepal is planning to expand its flight between Nepal and Yangon twice a week starting October this year, the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported Wednesday. Currently, the Himalaya airlines operates a flight between Nepal’s Tribhuvan…
Facebook wouldn’t be blocked: Tarana
State minister for posts and telecommunications Tarana Halim yesterday assured the popular social networking site Facebook would not be blocked for any hour in the country. “We will not block the Facebook and the government didn’t take any decision in…
24 Jamaat men held in Meherpur
Police arrested 24 leaders and workers of the district unit of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami from Tangramai village under Sadar upazila of the district last night. Sources with the police said they were picked up from a house in the area. Being…
Public lecture on human development at DU tomorrow
A public lecture on “Human Development for All” will be held at Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium at Social Science Faculty Bhaban on Dhaka University (DU) campus at 10.30 am tomorrow. DU Population Sciences Department is organising the programme, said a…
Maize cultivation exceeded target in Manikganj
Maize cultivation is gaining popularity day by day in all seven upazilas of the district encouraged by the excellent economic return from cultivating the crop in recent years. The target of cultivation has been exceeding every year in the district…
Insomnia may increase heart attack, stroke risk
Individuals who find it hard to fall asleep must wake up to the health problems that poor sleep poses. Researchers have found that suffering from insomnia may put people at increased risk of heart attack and stroke. “Sleep is important…
Mexico to put endangered vaquita porpoises in refuge
In a bid to save the world’s smallest species of porpoise from extinction, the Mexican government announced plans Tuesday to place some of them in a temporary refuge. The environment ministry said the “ambitious emergency plan” to save the vaquita…
Hollywood’s French film showcase gets high-tech
The world’s largest festival of French film hits Hollywood this month with an innovative line-up embracing the latest technology to showcase the best of the country’s filmmaking talent. COLCOA is offering a record 82 films, television series and shorts, many…
Farmers urged to grow export quality mango in Rajshahi
Agricultural experts and extension officials urged the farmers to produce export quality mango in the region including its vast Barind tract for earning more foreign currency. They mentioned need-based measures were taken to brining all the mango farmers under requisite…
Sunny Leone returns to school to learn new skills
The new Laila of Bollywood Sunny Leone is one actor who does not believe in sitting calm after one success. She is the one who wishes to learn new skills to take steps forward in the world of cinema. This…
Deepika Padukone’s advice on weight management
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone says managing weight is not about giving up food. “Managing weight is not about giving up food but eating right. This includes a nourishing breakfast and a daily regime of exercise to stay fit,” Deepika said…
Khaleda asks BNP followers to get ready for next election
Dhaka, Apr 4 – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday night asked her party leaders and activists to get ready for the next general election. She said her party’s mayoral candidate in Comilla polls had to win facing many obstacles…
‘Investing in rural youth must to stem migration crisis’
Rome, 3 April – Ensuring young people in rural areas can access financing and earn decent incomes is essential to stem migration to Europe and elsewhere, said Gilbert F. Houngbo, who began his term as the sixth President of the…
Can the SDGs be financed?
By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, Mar (IPS) – Investment in the least developed countries (LDCs) will need to rise by at least 11 per cent annually through 2030, a little more than the 8.9…
Climate change solutions can’t wait for U.S. leadership
By Desmond Brown Bridgetown, Barbados, Apr 4 (IPS) – From tourism-dependent nations like Barbados to those rich with natural resources like Guyana, climate change poses one of the biggest challenges for the countries of the Caribbean. Nearly all of these…