Dhaka- A case was lodged today against the classmate of Maldivian medical student Raudha Atif who was found dead at her dormitory of Islami Bank Medical College here on march 29.Dr Muhammad Atif, father of Raudha Atif, lodged the case…
Month: April 2017
44 killed in Egypt Coptic Churches blasts
At least 44 people were killed in Egypt in bomb attacks at the cathedral of the Coptic Pope and another church on Palm Sunday, prompting anger and fear among Christians and leading to troop deployments and the declaration of a…
Trumps secret weapon to replace Obama legacy
On February 28, President Donald Trump signed three bills into law. He held an Oval Office ceremony to spotlight two of them, H.R. 321 and H.R. 255, both of them feel-good symbolic resolutions declaring the importance of women in science…
21 shops gutted in Pirojpur
Dhaka – At least 21 shops were gutted as a fire broke out at Indurkani upazila bazaar here this morning.Fire service sources told BSS that the fire originated from a shop and soon engulfed the adjacent shops. Being informed, two…
Baishakh sell takes momentum in Rangpur
Dhaka – Baishakh-shopping has gained momentum in the region as the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, is knocking at the door. The buyers are crowding in the markets to buy clothes and other items for their…
Youth stabbed to death in Ctg
Dhaka – A youth was stabbed to death by some unidentified attackers in the city’s Agrabad commercial area today after being called out of his home. The deceased was identified as Saddam Hossain, 26, son of Khurshed Alam, hailed from…
Cooper, Shayk welcome their first child!
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have welcomed their first child. The couple, who have been dating since 2015, welcomed their first baby two weeks ago, as reported by People Magazine. Russian model Irina, 31, and Bradley, 42, did not find…
Priyanka Chopra to produce two Bengali films
After her expedition into India’s regional cinema (Bhojpuri, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikkimese, Konkani) under her production banner Purple Pebble Pictures, Priyanka Chopra will now produce two Bengali films. She and her mother Dr Madhu Chopra have registered two titles — Brishtir…
Record low number of Australians smoking daily: data
Young Victorian males are still smoking at an alarming rate despite the overall rate of smoker dropping in the state, data has revealed. Statistics released by anti-smoking agency Quit Victoria on Monday showed that more Victorian men than women were…
Swiss test wireless cameras to monitor newborns’ vital signs
Swiss researchers said Monday they have developed a wireless camera system to monitor vital signs in premature babies, a move that could replace uncomfortable and highly inaccurate skin sensors. The skin sensors currently used to monitor vital signs in babies…
Dancers remember Madonna’s tour that shook pop world
Music, dance, homosexuality, celebrity, masturbation, religion—the explosive combination infused Madonna’s “Blond Ambition” tour with a revolutionary feel in 1990. “Blond Ambition” was a tour like none other with a fast-paced mix of choreography, fashion and controversy that set a new…
South Europe leaders to seek stronger EU after Brexit shock
Leaders of southern EU nations will meet in Madrid on Monday in a show of unity and to back greater EU integration after Britain began the process of leaving the bloc. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and the leaders of…
Writ seeks Greek Goddess statute removal from SC area
Dhaka – A writ was filed with the High Court yesterday (Sunday) seeking removal of the statue of Greek goddesses from the Supreme Court premises. Advocate AK Azad on behalf of his client Mohammad Arifur Rahman filed the writ petition.
SC clears Habiganj mayor Gaus to resume office
Dhaka – The Supreme Court yesterday (Sunday) cleared the way for Habiganj municipality Mayor GK Gaus to resume his official duties.
Two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef damaged
Unprecedented coral bleaching in consecutive years has damaged two-thirds of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys have shown. The bleaching – or loss of algae – affects a 1,500km (900 miles) area of the reef, according to scientists. The latest…
Lionel Messi passes up 300th La Liga goal
The historic landmark will surely follow, but another record was set Sunday as Barcelona extended its 30-match unbeaten run and re-opened a three-point lead at the top of the Spanish standings, with a game in hand over second-placed Atletico Madrid.
TV anchor in India learns about husband’s death while reading out the news live
A TV anchor in India has been hailed for maintaining composure after learning about husband’s death while reading out the news aired live, according to local media.Chhattisgarh’s private IBC-24 channel news presenter Supreet Kaur “left her shell-shocked colleagues speechless by…
SC upholds HS ban on tannery waste as fish-poultry feed
Dhaka – The Supreme Court on Sunday upheld a High Court order that asked for putting an end to the use of tannery waste as fish and poultry feed.
New Executive Director of ASK
Dhaka – The Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) on Sunday announced the appointment of a new Executive Director of the organisation. In a press release ASK said , “We are happy to inform you that ASK’s new Executive Director Ms.…
IBBL Dhaka East Zone`Shariah Awareness’ meeting held
Dhaka – The Dhaka East Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a views exchange and discussion on `Shariah Awareness’ on 08 April 2017, Saturday at Mohammad Youmus Auditorium of Islami Bank Tower.
Tight security measures in Ctg ahead of Pahela Boishakh
Dhaka- The authorities of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and district police here have taken extra security measures to avert any untoward incident on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year.The authorities took decision…
Magistrate Nazim’s extraordinary work
We salute Assistant commissioner and executive magistrate Nazim Uddin of Bagerhat for having caught redhanded Pakhibaba, Maksudur Rahman Paik and Mahamud hasan Paik. Now they are in the jail.
Seven ways to host a more sustainable passover seder
Danielle Nierenberg April 10 to April 18, 2017, marks the Jewish holiday of Passover. Here are seven tips to help observers to celebrate this important holiday while keeping in line with environmental values and supporting a more sustainable food system:
Two killed in Bogra road accident
Dhaka – Two people were killed and two others injured as a truck hit a roadside tree in Erulia bazar area in the town this noon.The victims are truck helper Pavel, 25, son of Rajib Pramanik and sand worker Jahangir…
C’nawabganj mayor sent to jail
Dhaka – A court here today sent the mayor of Chapainawabganj municipality Md Nazrul Islam to jail after canceling his bail as he surrendered to the court in an explosive case. Public prosecutor Advocate Md Zobdul Haque said police arrested…
Road crash kills journalist in Mymensingh
Dhaka- A journalist of a local daily was killed in a road accident in Laxmipur area on Mymensingh-Phulbaria road under Phulbaria upazila of Mymensingh district tonight.The victim was Shamsul Haque Sarker, 52, son of late Rustom Ali, Phulbaria correspondent of…
DC United turn tables on New York City FC
WASHINGTON,(BSS/AFP) – Luciano Acosta scored his second goal of the Major League Soccer season as DC United avenged their worst defeat since 2015 with a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Saturday.Lloyd Sam added his first goal of…
Tigers’ next mission in tri-nation series
Dhaka-After the just concluded successful series in Sri Lanka, the Tigers will have little time to respite as they will take part in the tri national series in Ireland next month.
Three more Div. II super league matches tomorrow
Dhaka- Three group B second round super league matches of Dhaka Second Division Cricket League will be held tomorrow (Monday) at three separate venues in the city and its adjacent area.
Friends Social, Mohakhali tie end in goalless draw
Dhaka- Friends Social Welfare Association and Mohakhali Ekadash split point when their match ended on a tame goalless draw in the Saif Power Tec Senior Division Football League held on Sunday at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium…