London – US first lady Melania Trump has accepted an apology and damages from the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper for reporting rumors about her time as a model, the two parties in the lawsuit said Wednesday. Trump sued…
Day: April 12, 2017
Mufti Hannan 2 others hanged for Sylhet grenade attack
Dhaka – Harkat-ul-Jihad (Huji) chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and his associates — Delwar Alias Ripon and Sharif Shahedul Alam alias Bipul — were hanged on Wednesday night over the grenade attack on ex-British envoy Anwar Choudhury in Sylhet in 2004.…
ICC names Habibul Bashar as ambassador of Champions Trophy
Dhaka – The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced eight stalwarts of the modern era as Champion Ambassadors including former captain of Bangladesh cricket team Habibul Bashar for the ensuing ICC Champions Trophy to be held at three iconic venues…
Premier Cricket: Abahani off to good start; Mosaddek hits ton
Dhaka – A brilliant century by Mosaddek Hossain enabled holders Dhaka Abahani Ltd to get off to a good start in the Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League beating Khelaghar Samaj Kalyan Samity by five wickets in one of the…
20-maund Jatka seized in Munshiganj
Dhaka – Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard in separate drives seized 20-maund of jatka (Hilsa fry) and arrested three persons from the Padma river in Lauhajang upazila in Munshiganj early this morning. The arrested are Dolon Halder, 40, Alamgir Madbor,…
All set in Rajshahi to celebrate Pahela Baishakh
Dhaka – Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), divisional and district administrations and different educational and socio-cultural organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1424, in a befitting manner in the city…
308 families brought under power network in Magura
Dhaka -About 308 families of a village under Sripur upazila in the district have been brought under rural electrification network by Magura Palli Bidyut Samity (MPBS) today.A simple function was also held at Khali Bazar of the upazila this noon.
All set to celebrate Pahela Boishakh in Chittagong
Dhaka – Brisk preparations are afoot to welcome the Bengali New Year-1424, popularly called Pahela Boishakh, on Friday.Socio-cultural organisations including the district administration have chalked out an elaborate programme to celebrate the day to be participated by the people of…
Walton stands beside U-16 girls’ football team
Dhaka – Walton, country’s one of the leading electrical, electronic goods and automobiles manufacturing companies, come forward to sponsor the Bangladesh Under-16 girls’ football team, which will tour China to play four friendly matches this month.In this regards, a Memorandum…
West Indies win toss, bat against Pakistan
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, (BSS/AFP) – West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and chose to bat in the third and last match of their One-Day International series against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday.On the heels of…
Arafat stars in Doleshwar 5-wicket win in premier cricket
Dhaka -A five-wicket haul by Arafat Sunny saw Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club record an impressive 78-run victory over Partex Sporting Club in the in the first round match of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League held on Wednesday at BKSP ground…
Mushfiqur sets up 4-wicket win for Rupganj in premier cricket
Dhaka – Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim led from the front to enable Legends of Rupganj to post a four-wicket victory over Brothers Union Club in the first round match of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League held on Wednesday at BKSP ground…
Job opportunities through enabling environment
GOVERNMENT is constantly working towards ensuring that employment opportunities are made available through an “enabling environment”. This was highlighted by the Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, at the 2017/2018 National Budget consultations for schools at the Vunimono Community…
Dozens feared deaf after chemical exposure in Syria
Dozens of people showed symptoms consistent with exposure to chemicals after aircraft attacked Khan Sheikhoun, a town in northern Syria, witnesses told us. While we are continuing to investigate, early reports suggest dozens were killed. Khan Sheikhoun is controlled by…
Move to repeal affordable care act threat to women’s health
Congressional efforts to draft a new version of a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act may be just as threatening to women across the United States as the previous Republican-sponsored bill, Human Rights Watch said today, based on media…
Hasina declares Qawmi Madrasa Dawrae Hadith recognition
Dhaka, April 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday declared recognition of certificates of Dawrae Hadith under Qawmi Madrasa Education Boards as equivalent to Masters Degree in Islamic Studies and Arabic.
Oil-like substance seeping in northtern BD pond
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Oil-like substance smelling like diesel has been seeping into a pond at Baniapara village at Khansama upazila of Bangladesh’s northernmost district of Dinajpur. Local people call it unprecedented.
Germany: Blasts rock football team bus; player injured
Dortmund, Apr 12 (AP/UNB) – Three explosions went off near the team bus of Borussia Dortmund, one of Germany’s top soccer clubs, as it set off for a Champions League quarterfinal match on Tuesday evening. One of Dortmund’s players was…
Dybala nets 2 as Juve beats Barcelona 3-0 in Champs League
Turin, (AP/UNB) – Paulo Dybala said last week he doesn’t want to be known as the new Lionel Messi. On Tuesday, the Argentine proved he can be just as good as his more famous compatriot, scoring two goals as Juventus…
Malik ton helps Pakistan to ODI series win over West Indies
Providence,(AP/UNB) – Shoaib Malik hit a majestic six to secure his century and a six-wicket victory as Pakistan swept to a series triumph over West Indies in their third and final one-day international on Tuesday.After West Indies had reached 233-9…
MLS veteran goalkeeper Dan Kennedy retires with LA Galaxy
Carson, (AP/UNB) – LA Galaxy goalkeeper Dan Kennedy has retired after a 10-year MLS career.Kennedy announced his decision Tuesday while joining the Galaxy’s front office and broadcasting teams.
Oil-like substance oozing out of Dinajpur pond
Dhaka – In an unprecedented incident at Baniapara village at Khansama upazila, oil-like substance smelling like diesel has been seeping out from a pond.The incident was first reported when a woman came to take a bath on the pond, owned…
Atia Mahal’s remains handed to residents
Dhaka – Police handed over the apartments of ‘Atia Mahal’ at Shibbari in Dakkhin Surma upazila to the respective residents on Tuesday, nearly 17 days after the inmates were evacuated from the building as Army Para Commando unit carried out…
Britain’s deadliest bed: Hundreds sleep in wheelie bins
Refuse operators live in fear of accidentally killing a rough sleeper The UK homeless crisis means that refuse collectors are now living with the fear that they could accidentally kill a person sleeping in a commercial wheeled bin as they…
The situation in Bangladesh!
A news item titled “Mayor Mir Nasir can kill people while laughing – said Mohiuddin veteran leader of Awami Leaguue, ex Mayor of Chittagong City Corporation who was elected Mayor for more than one term” shocked me along with many…
No binding in defence MoU: None can obstruct water flow – PM
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said there is nothing obligatory to purchase arms from any particular country as per the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on defence cooperation between Bangladesh and India. “It’s not binding…
HC upholds death verdict of 4 in Rajan murder case
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday (Tuesday) upheld the death penalties awarded to four convicts in the case lodged in connection with the killing of 13-year-old Sheikh Md Samiul Alam Rajon of in Sylhet.
Appellate Division upholds Barrister Fakhrul’s bail order
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a High Court order that allowed one-year bail to Barrister AKM Fakhrul Islam, convicted in the case lodged against him in connection with the leakage of the draft…
Malala Yousafzai becomes UN’s youngest messenger of peace
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Apr 10 (IPS) – Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai has become the youngest UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education. During a designation ceremony, UN Secretary-General António Guterres selected and honoured Yousafzai…
Khaleda’s press confce on PM’s Delhi visit Wednesday
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has called a press conference for Wednesday afternoon to give party’s formal reaction over Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s India visit.