Dhaka -The ruling Awami League has outright rejected its arch rival BNP’s 2030 vision terming it as a colourful inflated-balloon of blank promises and It will be deflated soon.
Day: May 10, 2017
Drama Pragoitihasik staged at RU
Rajshahi – The drama ‘Pragoitihasik’, written by eminent litterateur Manik Bandyopadhyay and directed by Zillur Rahman was staged on the Rajshahi University (RU) campus on Tuesday.
Khaleda imitates Hasina: Tofail
A senior Awami League leader has dismissed an outline set by the BNP, saying its chief Khaleda Zia is merely trying to ‘imitate’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. There was nothing new in Khaleda’s Vision 2030 unveiled on Wednesday, claimed Awami…
Change in law lowering VAT rate likely in Bangladesh
In the wake of widespread protests by the business community, Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said there will be some changes in the new VAT law. “I’m thinking about giving some relief… some amendments may come (in next budget)…
BNP declares vision for 2030 with less power for PM
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday announced that they would take measures to curtail the unilateral powers of the Prime Minister to bring balance to the executive powers of the republic through constitutional amendment.
Comey fired to kill Trump-Russia inquiries: Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) slammed President Trump Tuesday for firing FBI Director James Comey, calling his decision “deeply troubling” and suggesting that the president is attempting to sway the FBI’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. “Donald…
Dhaka Cricketers beat Sk Russel KC by 40 runs
Dhaka, May 10 (UNB) – Dhaka Cricketers defeated Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 40 runs in their Group A match of the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at City Club Ground on Wednesday.Ashraful Jahid top-scored 91 runs for Dhaka…
Sabbir’s century guides Tigers score 394 vs Ireland A
Dhaka – Sabbir Rahman retired with 100 runs for Bangladesh’s a big collection of 394 against Ireland A team in the practice match at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland on Wednesday.Bangladesh lost seven wickets in 50 overs for…
40 ‘drug traders’ held in city
Dhaka- Members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) during a special drive from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning arrested 40 people from different places of the capital city.
2 minor girls drown in Bogra
Dhaka– Two minor girls drowned in the Bangali River at Naldingipara in Sherpur upazila in Bogra on Wednesday.
Man held with arm in city
Dhaka – Members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested a man along with arm and bullets from city’s Mugda area on Tuesday night.The detainee is identified as Md Yasin Uddin alias Liton Akand alias Shooter Liton, according to a report…
Schoolboy killed in Habiganj clash; 3 held
Dhaka – A schoolboy was killed in a clash between two groups of people at Amrakhair village in Nabiganj upazila on Wednesday.Nazim Uddin, assistant superintendent of Habiganj Police, said supporters of Khaleque Mia had an altercation with Foyez Ullah’s followers…
Sr Div Football: Wanderers Club upset Jatrabari KC 1-0
Dhaka – Dhaka Wanderers Club upset Jatrabari Krira Chakra by 1-0 goal in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis Senior Division Football League at the Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Wednesday. After a barren first half,…
High-dose radiotherapy may add years to lives of pancreatic cancer patients
Patients with early stage pancreatic cancer could be given longer to live if they receive radiotherapy at a high enough dose, according to a recent research. The study, presented at the ESTRO 36 conference, retrospectively analysed 514 patients from Europe…
Dangal breaks records in China
Cultural Desk Aamir Khan’s Dangal has reportedly become the first Indian movie that crossed INR 20 crores on its first day itself and bagged another INR 72.68crores over the weekend. Dangal was released across approximately 7000 screens on May 5.…
More news from Sanjay Dutt’s biopic
Entertainment Desk As we all know Ranbir Kapoor is busy shooting for Sanjay Dutt’s biopic. Another update from the set is that Ranbir and the team will be heading to the US later this year for yet another schedule. Reportedly,…
Alia is the most frequent visitor for Yash, Roohi Johar
In a recent interview to a leading daily, Karan Johar revealed his industry friends are constantly visiting his babies Yash and Roohi and the most frequent visitor is Alia Bhatt. This is what he had to say: “Alia Bhatt comes…
RAKUB gains success in reaching services to clients’ doorsteps
Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has attained success in reaching its banking services to the farmers doorsteps elevating their living and livelihood condition. The specialized bank has been working for bringing all the existing agricultural potential sectors and sub-sectors under…
African Migrants Bought and Sold Openly in ‘Slave Markets’ in Libya
By Baher Kamal ROME, May 9 2017 (IPS) – Hundreds of migrants along North African migration routes are being bought and sold openly in modern day ‘slave markets’ in Libya, survivors have told the United Nations migration agency, which warned…
Trump has fired FBI chief James Comey
US President Donald Trump has fired the director of the FBI over his handling of the inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s emails, the administration says. The White House shocked Washington by announcing that James Comey “has been terminated and removed from…
For 6 days, man stayed in a room with dead wife
A grieving husband in United Kingdom slept in the same room as his wife’s body for six days after her death. He did so to challenge the attitude that people have towards death.
Dhaka for cooperation with Stockholm for energy, urban dev
Dhaka, May 10 – State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid, now on a three-day visit to Sweden, will hold a series of discussions there focusing on energy and sustainable urban development. He is leading a delegation…
South Korea’s new president willing to visit rival North
Seoul, May 10 (AP/UNB)- New South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday he was open to visiting rival North Korea under the right conditions to talk about Pyongyang’s aggressive pursuit of nuclear-tipped missiles. Moon’s softer stance on North Korea could…
Shab-e-Barat on Thursday
Dhaka, May 10 – The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness will be observed across the country on Thursday with due religious fervour.
Buddha Purnima Wednesday
Dhaka, May 9 – Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated with festive mood across Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Train-bus collision kills 2 female workers in Jessore
Dhaka – Two female workers were killed and 30 were injured as a train hit as bus at Nawapara Taltala level crossing in Abhaynagar upazila in Jessore night.
FIFA struggles to regain trust as judge decries new leaders
Manama,(AP/UNB)- Even after a year under new leadership, FIFA is still pleading with the world: Trust us.The message is proving as hard to sell as sponsorship of the World Cup.Especially when FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of ousting…
Juventus beats Monaco 2-1 to reach Champions League final
Turin,(AP/UNB)- Dani Alves proved his critics wrong as he inspired Juventus to a 2-1 win over Monaco on Tuesday to send the Italian club to its second Champions League final in three years.Often described as being past his best when…
Case filed over Mymensingh Ahmadiyya imam attack
Dhaka – A case was filed on Tuesday night over a knife attack on an imam of Ahmadiyya Muslim community inside a mosque in Ishwarganj upazila of the district.Plaintiff Hazari Al Munir, also a representative of local Ahmadiyya Muslim community,…
AL leader killed in Panchagarh road crash
Dhaka – A local Awami League leader was killed and five others were injured as a bus hit his motorcycle on Panchagarh-Dhaka highway in Helipad area of the Sadar upazila in Panchagarh on Tuesday evening.The deceased was identified as Robi…