Dhaka – Jatrabari Krira Chakra outplayed Dhaka United Sporting Club by 3-0 goals in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis First Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.
Day: April 16, 2017
Throat-slit body of missing AL leader found in Noakhali
Dhaka – A local Awami League leader, who had been missing since April 13, was found with his throat cut in the Meghna river in Hatia upazila in Noakhali early Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Baharuddin Sardar, 42, secretary…
9 held with 20 lakh Yaba pills in Ctg B
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested nine people and recovered 20 lakh pieces of Yaba tablets in the Bay of Bengal early Sunday.
Truck driver, helper killed in Natore road crash
Dhaka – A truck driver and his helper were killed and an ambulance driver was injured in a collision between the two vehicles on Natore-Pabna highway in Kadamchilan area in Lalpur upazila in Natore on Sunday noon.
Woman killed as nor’wester lashes Sherpur
Dhaka – A woman was killed as a nor’wester lashed several villages across the district early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Salma Beowa, wife of late Meser Sheikh of Bankakura village in Jhenaigati upazila.
Youth hacked dead in Bogra
Dhaka- A young man was chopped to death by some miscreants at Nishindara-Mandalpara in the district town in Bogra on Sunday.Inspector (investigation) of Sadar Police Station Aslam said a group of miscreants chopped Abdus Sattar with sharp weapons indiscriminately around…
Hasina trying to woo Hefajat for Muslim votes: BNP
BNP on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is trying to woo Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh to get Muslim votes in the next general election. “She (PM) is now trying to bag Muslim votes in favour of her party as she…
Minister slams cheap politics over Dhaka-Delhi ties
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Sunday criticised those who indulge themselves in ‘cheap politics’ when it comes to issues relating to India. Apparently criticising the comments of opposition leaders on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s just-concluded New…
Enforced disappearances: BNP says AL to face trial one day
BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday warned that Awami League will have to face a trial of international standard someday for making around 500 BNP leaders and activists, including Ilias Ali, disappeared. “Our about 500 leaders and…
Remarks against anti-militancy drives encourage militancy: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Sunday said irresponsible remarks by some political leaders against anti-militancy drives encourage militancy. “Irresponsible remarks by several political leaders against anti-militancy drives drew my attention. Such statements encourage militant activities,” he…
Buses go off Dhaka roads over operation of special services
Although the so-called ‘Sitting Service’ and ‘Gate Lock’ buses took additional passengers on Sunday following a decision of Dhaka Sarak Paribahan Samity, they charged extra fares triggering fights with passengers in many cases. Again, the number of buses was thin…
9.80 lakh Yaba tablets seized in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 9 akh and 80 thousand Yaba tablets worth Tk 29crore from Koriyakhali area in Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday morning.
Chinese tour operators halt tourist visits to N korea
Amid escalating military tension on the Korean Peninsula, Chinese tour operators have canceled travel packages to North Korea, according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post. The report said Sunday that state-owned China International Travel Services and Ctrip.com International —…
More land under jute cultivation in Manikganj
The cultivation of jute is going to be ended soon with bringing more area of land under the cultivation in the district during the current season. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office sources said a total of 5,724 hectares of…
Environmental groups warn of ‘race to the bottom’
The letter says that more than half of UK wildlife is in decline Environmental groups have urged the prime minister to avoid watering down legislation on climate change and wildlife protection after Brexit. The letter, signed by WWF, Greenpeace and…
DU Islamic History and Culture Dept holds freshers reception
DU Correspondent Islamic History and Culture Department of Dhaka University (DU) today organized a reception to welcome its first year honors students and bid farewell to Masters final year students on the campus. Held at Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of…
Two killed in Natore road accident
Two People were killed as a truck collided head-on with an ambulance in Kadamchilan area under Lalpur upazila of the district this noon. The victims are ambulance driver Farid Hossain, 50, and its helper Sujon Sheikh, 32, residents of Muladuli…
Alia defeats Kangana to be best actress
Entertainment Desk In the Best Actor poll, it was Hrithik Roshan who won the same for his performance in Raees beating Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. As the first quarter of 2017 ended, we ran a series of polls about…
PKB to be made scheduled bank
Dhaka – Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam on Sunday said Probashi Kallyan Bank will be made a scheduled bank for ensuring smooth services for expatriates. Wage Earners Board of the Ministry provided Tk 50 crore to the…
Things people actually do for a good night’s rest
When the whole world is peacefully dozing off, do you find yourself wide awake, struggling to fall asleep? Tossing and turning on your bed, just randomly checking the fridge for late night munchies and scrolling through your social media must…
Film Putul Kotha premiered
Entertainment Desk The premiere screening of the film Putul Kotha, alternatively called Dream Weavers, took place at the Krishibid Institute Bangladesh (KIB) on April 9 Sunday in the capital. The University of Manitoba of Canada produced the film while Emdad…
Ranveer, Alia, Diana could feature in a film together?
Following their fabulous show and chemistry in a popular TVC, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Diana Penty could be seen in a film together. Ranveer and Alia are already slated to feature together in Zoya Akhtar’s film Gully Boy. But…
Qualcomm fires back at Apple with counter suit
Qualcomm has moved on the offensive in its legal battle with Apple with a countersuit claiming the iPhone maker breached agreements and encouraged regulatory attacks worldwide on the US computer chipmaker. In a legal filing late Monday, Qualcomm denied the…
Fleetwood Mac members announce new album
Members of blues-rock powerhouse Fleetwood Mac on Tuesday announced a new album that will bring together all of the band’s classic lineup—except Stevie Nicks. Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham said the album would be the first by a duo of him and…
Ancient guano shows Antarctic penguins’ volcanic past
Analysis of ancient penguin guano has revealed that volcanic eruptions, not climate change, almost wiped out an Antarctic sea bird colony three times, researchers have found. There has long been speculation linking fluctuations in penguin populations over recent decades to…
China producer prices jump 7.6% in March: govt
Prices for goods at the factory gate in China jumped in March, the government said Wednesday, in a positive sign of strengthening demand for the world’s second-largest economy. The producer price index (PPI) rose 7.6 percent year-on-year in March, according…
Two killed in Sirajganj bus auto-rickshaw accident on NW Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 16 – Two people, including a minor boy, were killed and three people injured in a bus-auto-rickshaw accident at Shimultala on Sirajganj-Nalka road in the sadar upazila of Sirajganj on Saturday night.
Sirajganj road accident kills 2
Dhaka- Two people, including a minor boy, were killed and three people injured in a road accident at Shimultala on Sirajganj-Nalka road in the sadar upazilaon Saturdaynight.
Messi nets 2 as Barca rebounds before Juve, Madrid games
Barcelona, Apr 16 (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi scored twice on Saturday to help Barcelona rebound from back-to-back losses and go into the next round at Real Madrid within striking distance of the Spanish league leader.
2 killed, 6 injured in Narsingdi road crash
Dhaka – Two people, including a woman, were killed and six others injured in a head-on collision between a microbus and a private car at Gangpar on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Shibpur upazila on Sunday morning.