Dhaka – A photo exhibition and discussion on rights to underprivileged aged was held on Friday 28 April at Biswa Sahitya Kendro, Dhaka. Sovvhota, a media organization organized the program with the cooperation of Bangladesh Jatishongho Samity.
Month: April 2017
BAU takes control of Socialist Student Front office
Mymensingh – At least fifteen men of Socialist Students Front (SSF), the student wing of Socialist Party of Bangladesh (SPB), has been injured on Friday as the clash among two factions continue for the second day over taking control of…
Four short films screened at Rajshahi University
Rajshahi – A total of four short films produced by the students of Rajshahi University were screened at the university Kazi Narul Islam auditorium recently (Monday).
3 arrested militants belong to Neo JMB’s Sarwar-Tamim Group: Rab
Dhaka- The three suspected militants, arrested from Savar on the outskirts of the capital on Thursday, were active members of Neo JMB’s Sarwar-Tamim Group, claimed Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Friday.Rab Director (Media) Mufti Mahmood Khan made the claim at…
South Korea rejects Trump’s $1b THAAD demand
The South Korean government has quickly refuted U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Seoul to pay $1 billion for the THAAD missile defense system. The Defense Ministry put out a statement Friday saying, “There is no change in South Korea…
Surgery of a three-legged girl successful
A Bangladeshi toddler born with a third leg attached to her pelvis is returning home after successful surgery in Australia. Choity Khatun, who is three, was born with caudal twinning, meaning that part of a twin had developed in her…
Militant’s bodies collected from C’nawabganj ‘den’
‘Neo JMB’ functionary Abul Kalam alias Abu was killed by bullets while his three associates died in explosions during the operation at the militant den of Shibnagar Trimohoni in Shibganj upazila, said a physician on Friday. Dr Shafiqul Islam, one…
Titas, Jail win in Nat’l Volleyball qualifying round
Dhaka, Apr 28 (UNB) – Titas Club and Bangladesh Jail team secured victories in the qualifying round of the National Volleyball Championship (Sangstha Zone) at national Volleyball Stadium on Friday.
BNP’s participation in election to reduce militant attacks
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said militant attacks will come down sharply if BNP takes part in the next general election. The minister came up with the remarks without further elaboration after inaugurating a mosque at Sundalpur…
LGBT asylum seekers abused in North African Enclave
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) asylum seekers in Spain’s North African enclave, Ceuta, are exposed to harassment and abuse, Human Rights Watch said today. Spanish authorities should transfer them to mainland Spain without delay and halt its de facto…
AFC U-16 Women’s Champs: Bangladesh put in Group B
Dhaka– Bangladesh has been placed in Group B of the eight-team final round of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship to be held in Chonburi, Thailand in September 10-23.The grouping of the prestigious AFC Under-16 Women’s Championship was finalised today at…
Trump’s first 100 days
As he reaches his 100th day in office, instead of protecting and advancing human rights, President Donald Trump has embraced policies across a whole swath of issues that threaten them. His rhetoric and actions have regularly undermined longstanding United States…
Australia will visit in August to play 2 Tests: Papon
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon on Friday said Australia cricket team will visit Bangladesh in August to play the pre-scheduled two-match Test series, which was postponed on October 2015 due to security concerns. The BCB…
T20 leagues threaten international schedule
Burgeoning domestic T20 leagues are becoming obstacles as cricket administrators try and find a way to make Test and ODI leagues work in a new international calendar. And more than just a logistical issue, the problem seems to cut right…
‘Terrorist’ hurt with bullets in Khulna gunfight
Dhaka – An alleged terrorist was injured in a gunfight between police and his cohorts in the New Market area in the city early Friday.Officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station Mizanur Rahman said after arresting Abdur Rahman, 25, son of Mosharraf…
2 held with Hizb ut-Tahrir posters in city
Dhaka – Police arrested two young men while sticking posters of Hizb ut-Tahrir on walls at Hazaribagh in the city early Friday.
Shah Rukh Khan takes Vancouver by storm
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan knows how to win hearts – with his performances on screen and spoken words off screen. The actor charmed a TED Conference crowd on Thursday when he shared his experiences as an ageing actor grappling…
Trump seeks to expand drilling in Arctic, Atlantic oceans
Washington, Apr 28 (AP/UNB)- Working to dismantle his predecessor’s environmental legacy, President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday that could lead to the expansion of drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
Sony marks recovery on healthy chip, game, battery sales
Tokyo, Apr 28 (AP/UNB)- Sony Corp. reported Friday a January-March profit of 27.7 billion yen ($250 million) on the back of healthy sales of image sensors, PlayStation 4 game software and batteries for mobile devices, marking a recovery from its…
ASEAN alarm over N. Korea nuclear tests, missiles
Manila, Apr 28 (AP/UNB) — Southeast Asian nations expressed “grave concern” Friday over North Korea’s nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches despite a plea from Pyongyang not to be subjected to such pressure. Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast…
Hamid Mir to return father’s award to Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 28 (UNB)- Senior anchorperson and journalist Hamid Mir on Thursday announced to return an award Bangladesh government had given to his father Waris Mir, reports Geo News.
‘Militants’ bodies not yet removed from C’nawabganj den
Chapainawabganj, Apr 28 – The bodies of four militants, who were killed during Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)’s operation in Shibnagar Trimohoni militant den in Shibganj upazila on Thursday night, have not been removed from the house till Friday morning.
PM again stresses understanding among 3 State organs
Dhaka, Apr 28 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday again said the three organs of the State — legislature, judiciary and executive — will have to work with an understanding for successfully running the state and urged all concerned to…
China asked North Korea to stop nuclear tests: Tillerson
Washington, Apr 28 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday that China has threatened to impose sanctions on North Korea if it conducts further nuclear tests. “We know that China is in communications with the regime in…
Taliban announce spring offensive, vow to build institutions
Islamabad, Apr 28 (AP/UNB) — Afghanistan’s Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive Friday, promising to build their political base in the country while focusing military assaults on coalition and Afghan security forces.
Spieth and Palmer share lead at team event in New Orleans
Avondale,(AP/UNB) — Jordan Spieth showed off his stellar short game. Ryan Palmer contributed momentum-saving par putts. They turned out to be quite the team Thursday in the Zurich Classic, the first official team event on the PGA Tour in 36…
One killed in Satkhira road crash
Dhaka – A bus helper was killed and 20 others were injured in a road accident on Satkhira-Kaliganj road at Shakhipur Delta intersection in Debhata upazila on Friday morning.
2 killed in Jessore lightning strikes
Dhaka – Two people were killed in a lightning strike at Mahinikati village in Jhikargacha upazila of Jessore district on Thursday.
Robbers loot house in Gopalganj
Dhaka – Robbers looted valuables, including gold ornaments and cash, from an expatriate’s house at Ramdia village in Kashiani upazila early Friday.
2 firearms, ammo recovered in Khagrachhari
Dhaka – Members of Army in a drive have recovered two LG guns, one revolver and 14 bullets from Romrapara in Guimara upazila in Khagrachhari .Tipped off that a gang of criminals were gathering in the area for realising extortion, the…