Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday stayed a High Court order for one more week clearing the way for a subordinate court to resume trial proceedings against former Law Minister Moudud Ahmed in the Niko…
Day: May 7, 2017
HC stays two asron cases filed against Khaleda
Dhaka – The High Court on Suinday stayed the trial proceedings of two arson cases filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia over arson and vandalism in 2015.
CJKS Handball: Ctg Abahani beat MH Sports Club 2-1
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Limited earned 2-1 goals victory over MH Sports Club in a keenly-contested match of the CJKS First Division Handball League here on Sunday.
War Crimes: Charges framed against 4 Moulibazar men
Moulvibazar -The International Crime Tribunal framed two charges against the four Moulvibazar men for allegedly committing crimes against the humanity during the Liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. UNB news agency reported
Sr Div Football: PWD SC play goalless draw with BD Boys
Dhaka – Public Works Department (PWD) Sporting Club played goalless draw with Bangladesh Boys Club in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis Senior Division Football League at Saheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.
Macron, political upstart who may become French president
Paris – French centrist Emmanuel Macron has already achieved an immense task: A former outsider with little political experience, he is now the front-runner in France’s presidential race, banking on a promise to revive the country through radical pro-business measures…
Mash-less Tigers reach Ireland
Dhaka– After completing a 10-day camp, Bangladesh cricket team left England and reached Ireland on Sunday.The 17-member Bangladesh team took off from Gatwick Airport in the morning and landed at Belfast International Airport at around 4:20 pm (Bangladesh time).Meanwhile, Bangladesh…
4 bombs recovered in Meherpur
Dhaka – Police recovered four hand bombs and arrested two people in this connection in Bagan para area of Nawdapara village in Gangni upazila in Meherpur on Sunday morning.
Jubo League man shot dead in Narsingdi
Dhaka – A Jubo League activist was shot dead by some miscreants in Narsingdi early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Rahat Sarker, 25, son of Jasim Uddin Sarker of Uttar Satirpara of the district town.
Pioneer Football: Bangladesh Boys beat Ghafur Baluch Academy 3-1
Dhaka – Bangladesh Boys Club of Chittagong earned a facile 3-1 goals victory against Ghafur Baluch Football Academy in the Dhaka North and South City Corporations U-16 Pioneer Football League at East End Club ground here on Sunday.
9th Wage Board awaits name of owners’ representative: Inu
Sangsad Bhaban – Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Sunday told Parliament that the 9th Wage Board for journalists will be announced soon after the media outlet owners name their representative for the board. UNB news agency reported
7-day drive to ensure jute packaging from May 15
Dhaka – The government will conduct a weeklong special drive across the country from May 15, aiming to ensure the use of jute bags in packaging of 17 products and stop use of polythene bags. UNB news agency reported
HC decision on Oishee’s plea any day
The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on the death reference, and appeal of Oishee Rahman against the death penalty awarded to her for killing her parents — police officer Mahfuzur Rahman and his wife Swapna Rahman —…
BNP ridicules Ershad’s new political alliance
BNP on Sunday ridiculed the Jatiya Party-led new political alliance, United National Alliance (UNA), saying all the parties there, except two, are created by HM Ershad. “We’ve heard the so-called domestic opposition party has formed an alliance with 58 parties.…
Ershad’s new alliance with over half a century of parties
Dhaka – Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad has finally cobbled together a new alliance of 58 political parties with himself at the helm. The alliance is going to be the biggest coalition of parties in Bangladesh in terms of numbers…
Muhith against ADP hub in New Delhi
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday rejected the idea of setting up a regional hub of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for South Asian countries in New Delhi. “I’m not in favour of the regional hub because the country and…
Two Gulshan attack kingpins burried unclaimed
The bodies of Gulshan terror attack ‘masterminds’ Nurul Islam Fahad alias Marzan and his associate Saddam were handed over to welfare organisation Anjuman Mofidul Islam for burial. Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) inspector Abdullah handed over the bodies to…
Thousands flee Taliban cnquered district in Afghanistan
Thousands of Afghans have fled fighting between Afghan forces and Taliban militants in the northeastern province of Kunduz since the group captured a key district following the launch of their spring offensive last month, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said…
50 injured in Habiganj clash
At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups at Mirzapur-Nasratpur village in Sadar upazila here this morning. The clash ensued between the groups of villagers over harvesting paddy of a field. Of the injured, 10…
HC verdict on Oishee’s plea against death penalty any day
Dhaka – The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on the death reference, and appeal of Oishee Rahman against the death penalty awarded to her for killing her parents — police officer Mahfuzur Rahman and his wife Swapna…
Litchi starts appearing in markets
With seven more days are left of the Bangla month of Joistha, commonly known as ‘Modhumash’, the juicy fruit litchi has started appearing in the local markets of the region. Due to its less quantity, current price of litchi is…
Baahubali 2, first Indian movie to collect Rs.1000cr
The Conclusion is creating history in India and abroad. The film, which released worldwide on April 28, has become the first Indian movie ever to collect Rs. 1000 crore, reports trade analyst Ramesh Bala. Baahubali: The Conclusion released in five…
Arnob returns with Ondho Sohor
Entertainment Desk Versatile musician Shayan Chowdhury Arnob is all set to make his comeback with a brand new album. Titled Ondho Sohor, the album will be the eighth solo venture for the Vishwa Bharati alumni, who has been among the…
Zeenat Aman nominates Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra reprised Zeenat Aman’s role in the Don remake and looks like Zeenat agreed with director Farhan Akhtar’s choice. Asked by the press at the premiere of her debut web series Love Life and Screw Ups about which actresses…
China’s WeChat blocked in Russia
Chinese internet giant Tencent said Saturday its messaging app WeChat had been blocked in Russia, adding it was in touch with authorities to resolve the issue. WeChat, known as Weixin in China, is the world’s most popular messaging service, with…
DU to celebrate Rabindranath’s birth anniversary tomorrow
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have taken various programmes to celebrate the 156th birth anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore tomorrow on the campus in a befitting manner. Marking the day, a key note presentation programme on Rabindranath Tagore and a cultural…
Jatiya Party launches UNA with 58 parties
Dhaka – With a plan to join the next parliamentary election and form a government together, a new political alliance, ‘United National Alliance (UNA)’, with 58 parties was formally launched under Jatiya Party’s leadership on Sunday. Jatiya Party chairman HM…
France bans captive breeding of dolphins, killer whales
France on Saturday banned the breeding in captivity of dolphins and killer whales under tighter rules that campaigners hope will eventually herald the end of shows involving the animals. Environment Minister Segolene Royal had on Wednesday signed a version of…
Paper book, documents of N’ganj 7-murder cases sent to HC
Dhaka – The paper books and all documents related to Narayanganj seven-murder cases was sent to the High Court on Sunday. Additional registrar (Justice, administration) of the High Court Sabbir Foyez, said the 6,000-page paper book of the sensational cases…
RMCH interns call off strike
Rangpur – Intern doctors of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) withdrew their work abstention on Sunday morning, nearly 14 hours after they imposed the strike to press a set of demands centering on security issues. !–more–> Acting director of the…