Dhaka – To celebrate the launch of the revised EU Guidelines on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Child, the European External Action Service is partnering with Plan International to organise a global youth takeover of EU…
Day: April 20, 2017
‘Robber’ killed in Jessore ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of robbers at Deulir intersection in Keshabpur upazila early Thursday.Tipped off that two robber gangs were exchanging fire in the area, a team of police went…
Siblings among 6 killed by lightning in 3 districts
Dhaka – Six people, including two siblings, were killed in separate lightning strikes in Noakhali, Barisal and Sirajganj districts from Wednesday night to Thursday morning.In Noakhali, two siblings — M Sharif, 8, and Lipi Aktar, 10, children of Khorshed Alam…
5 held with 52,000 Yaba tablets in Ctg
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in separate drives arrested five people, including two women, along with 52000 Yaba tablets from Sitakundu upazila and the city early Thursday.The arrestees are—Rojia Begum, 40, Gulbahar Begum, 40, Saiful Sheikh, 27,…
Siddikur shares 60th slot after 1st round in Panasonic Open
Dhaka – Siddikur Rahman placed joint 60th after the 1st round of the US$ 1.37 million Panasonic Open Japan held at Chiba Country Club, Umesato Course on Thursday.
I-day Kabaddi: Moulvibazar emerge zonal champion
Dhaka – Moulvibazar District emerged zonal champion to reach the final round of the Independence and National Day Kabaddi Tournament beating Dinajpur District by 45-18 points at Kabaddi Stadium here on Thursday.
Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team reach China safely
Dhaka – A 30-member Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s Football team reached China safely on Thursday to play five friendly matches against local selections in the Xian South West city of China from April 22 to 26.Bangladesh U-16 team will play five…
2nd Div Cricket: Fear Fighters beat Gopibagh FA by 4 wkts
Dhaka – Fear Fighters Sporting Club defeated Gopibagh Friends Association by four wickets in a super league match of the Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Cricket at Mirpur City Club ground on Thursday.Gopibagh FA batted first after winning the toss and…
Raped, Naogaon disabled girl ‘kills’ self
Dhaka – A young girl with speech disorder who was violated by three youths at Mahanagar village in Manda upazila on Wednesday allegedly committed suicide on Thursday.She took her life hanging from a ceiling fan at their house around 9am.
B’baria AL says ‘No’ to Sayedul Haque
Dhaka- Local Awami League leaders have declared a day-long strike at Bijaynagar of the district on Sunday to prevent the arrival of minister Sayedul Haque. Fisheries and Animal Resource Minister Sayedul Haque, who has already reached Brahmanbaria on a four-day…
Stocks end week flat
Both the share markets– Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange –have ended the week with a flat performance on Thursday. DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, shed over 33.43 points or 0.60 percent, finishing the last day…
NGOs launch relief for flood victims
BRAC will carry out month-long emergency relief activities to help the people in the haor (low-lying wetland) area hit by flashfloods, resulting from continuous rainfall for about three weeks now. Under the initiative worth Tk 15 crore, BRAC will support…
Early floods bring disaster to agriculturem in BD Northeast
The government will take steps for arranging alterative jobs for the recent flashflood victims in haor areas alongside providing them with food support. Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya came up with the announcement while exchanging views…
Brands must reveal where their clothes are made
More apparel and footwear companies should join 17 leading apparel brands that have aligned with an important new transparency pledge, a coalition of unions and human rights and labor rights advocates said in a joint report issued today. The pledge…
‘Militant activities’: BCL vigilantes ensure arrest of 3 RU freshers
Rajshahi – Based on the say-so of Chhatra League vigilantes, police have arrested three first-year students of Rajshahi University (RU) on charges of “militant activities”. UNB news agency reported
Dhaka Delhi bonded under Beijing’s shadow
India did more than just spread the red carpet for Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh when she arrived in New Delhi on April 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove down to the airport to log a rare deviation…
BRAC launches emergency relief effort for haor people
Dhaka – BRAC will carry out month-long emergency relief activities to help the people in the haor (low-lying wetland) area hit by flashfloods, resulting from continuous rainfall for about three weeks now. UNB news agency reported
Changes in climate could bowl cricket out
Cricket’s global administrators love a board meeting – all mahogany chairs, glass tables and endless supplies of upmarket coffee. There is much to discuss, after all. Dollars. Participation. TV deals. Future tours. Behaviour. Match-fixing. Governance. But one subject is missing.…
Pakistan court wants probe of allegations against PM family
Islamabad – Pakistan’s top court asked the government on Thursday to investigate corruption allegations against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s family, delaying for two months a decision that could have jeopardized his political future. AP/UNB news agency reported
Siblings among 6 killed by lightning in 3 districts
Dhaka – Six people, including two siblings, were killed in separate lightning strikes in Noakhali, Barisal and Sirajganj districts from Wednesday night to Thursday morning. UNB news agency reported
Power generation at 2 APSCL units resumes
Brahmanbaria – Production at two of the three units of Ashuganj Power Station Company Ltd (APSCL), which stopped on Wednesday evening, resumed on Thursday morning. UNB news agency reported
Ivanka Trump heading to Germany for official visit
Washington – Ivanka Trump will participate in a panel discussion on women’s economic empowerment during an official visit to Germany next week. AP/UNB news agency reported
Dinajpur boiler blast death toll rises to 3
Dinajpur – Another worker who received burn injuries in a boiler explosion at a rice mill in Gopalganj of Sadar upazila on Wednesday died at Rangpur Medical College Hospital on Thursday, raising the death toll from the incident to three.…
Bhutan to get connected thru’ Ctg, Mongla ports
Dhaka – Bangladesh and Bhutan will now get connected through Chittagong and Mongla ports that will open up further opportunities of bilateral trade between the two countries and beyond. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Bhutanese counterpart TsheringTobgay expressed such…
Seeds of climate resilience in Mozambique
Cambridge, USA, 19 Apr (Timothy A. Wise) — US President Donald Trump may still deny the harsh realities of climate change, but no one in southern Mozambique has any doubts. They don’t have much food either. The drought of the…
Digital lab to enhance ICT skills of young generations
Speakers here underscored proper utilisation of the digital laboratories in the educational institutions to enhance knowledge and skill of the young generations in the information and communication technologies (ICT). Government officials came up with the opinion at a views-sharing meeting…
Prince estate tries to block new music release
Prince’s estate moved Wednesday to block the release of several decade-old tracks, casting a cloud over commemorations of the pop legend’s passing. An independent label had announced plans to release a six-track EP of Prince songs, entitled “Deliverance,” on Friday…
Marginal women generating income through chicken farming
More than 8,500 poor and extreme poor households especially women have developed 214 chicken rearing societies and generating income in the region. Around 700 Local Service Providers (LSPs) are delivering requisite training, advice and inputs services to the producers on…
Give maximum priority to adaptation to climate change
Experts and environmentalists have stressed the need for putting maximum priority on reducing the adverse impacts of climate change and adapting to the situation in all affected sectors in Bangladesh. Agriculture and Environment Coordinator of RDRS Bangladesh Mamunur Rashid said…
South Africa picks Maharaj, Morkel for Champions Trophy
Johannesburg, (AP/UNB) — South Africa on Wednesday selected uncapped spinner Keshav Maharaj and recalled quick bowler Morne Morkel for the Champions Trophy, while Dale Steyn will make his comeback from injury with the Proteas’ second-string team.Maharaj was given the second…