Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday tweeted that they want to get rid of evil politics like ransacking opposing office using police without any reason. “We want to remove the evil politics like ransacking opposition office misusing police…
Day: May 21, 2017
IBBL awarded Gold medal for remittance services
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has been awarded Gold Medal for its outstanding contribution to the foreign remittance services of Bangladesh. Hasanul Haq Inu MP, Minister for Information on behalf of Centre for NRBs handed over the award…
Gunfire on Philadelphia street injures 9, 2 critically
Philadelphia – Authorities say gunfire that broke out on a north Philadelphia block where people were listening to music sent nine people to the hospital, two in critical condition. AP/UNB news agency reported
Heat wave sweeps across country
The country is experiencing a sweltering heat with the mercury soaring to 36 degree Celsius in the capital on Sunday. Besides, power cuts in many parts of the city are worsening the woes of the dwellers. According to Met office,…
Govt did nasty politics: Khaleda about raid on her office
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday alleged that the government did ‘nasty’ politics by raiding her office using police without any reason. In a message on her Twitter account, Khaleda also said her party wants to free the country from…
Body formed to probe Sylhet ex-BCL leader’s death in custody
Dhaka – A three-member committee was formed on Sunday to probe into the death of a former leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in police custody at Jaintapur police station in the district.
6 ‘fraudsters’ held in Magura
Dhaka – Police have arrested six alleged fraudsters in Magura district along with mobile phone sets and SIMs.The arrestees are Sujan Sheikh, Samad Mondol, Biplob Sheikh, Mazedul Mollah, Riaj Mollah and Rony Mollah.
Veterinary doctor found dead in Pabna
Dhaka – A veterinary doctor was found dead at Gachpara in Pabna on Sunday.Being informed by local people, police recovered the body of Yusuf Ali, son of Abu Sheikh of Malonchi village in Sadar upazila, from the area a round…
Prime Bank crush table topper Gazi Group by 7 wkts
Dhaka – Prime Bank Cricket Club defeated table topper Gazi Group Cricketers by seven wickets in the 11th round match of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Sunday.Despite the day’s…
South Asian Basketball: Bangladesh earn 2nd consecutive victory
Dhaka – Bangladesh earned 2nd consecutive victory in the 5th South Asian Basketball Championship beating Sri Lanka by 90-80 points on the 2nd day in the Maldives capital Male on Sunday.
3rd-Div-Cricket: Asif Shifa CA beat Hillol JS by 59 runs
Dhaka – Asif Shifa Cricket Academy defeated Hillol Jubo Sangha by 59 runs in their Group A match of the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at Professor Hamidur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Keraniganj on Sunday.Asif Shifa CA scored 127…
ACC arrests official of Satkhira Civil Surgeon Office
Dhaka – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday arrested an official of Satkhira’s Civil Surgeon Office from Satkhira in a graft case.
Sylhet transport strike postponed
Dhaka – Several hours after enforcing an indefinite strike in Sylhet division to press home their five-point demand, transport workers postponed it on Sunday afternoon. Sylhet Transport Workers’ Union President Selim Ahmed Falik said they took the decision after a…
Int’l Karate: Bangladesh earn one gold, three silvers
Dhaka – Bangladesh earned one gold and three silver medals in the 18th International Open Karate Championship that concluded in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur recently.
Uni Cricket: Chittagong, Southern University reach semifinal
Dhaka– Chittagong University and Southern University advanced to the semifinals of the Dakkhina Inter-University T20 Cricket Tournament winning their respective ties at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Sunday.Chittagong University beat Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)…
Rana indicted in Rana Plaza collapse case
Charges were framed against 10 accused, including Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana, on Sunday for violating building code in constructing Rana Plaza that collapsed in 2013, killing at least 1,129 people. The charges were pressed this afternoon with the court…
Forensic test of Banani rape accuseds’mobile phones ordered
A court here on Sunday allowed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out the forensic test on five mobile phone sets seized from the five accused in a case over rape of two university girls in a Banani hotel.…
Man cooks egg on road in Odisha’s intense heat wave
New Delhi – Even as Odisha is experiencing an intense heat wave with temperatures touching 45 degree Celsius in some places, a man took to cooking an egg on the road to demonstrate just how bad the situation is! UNB…
New Zealand space launch has nation reaching for the stars
Wellington — New Zealand has never had a space program but could soon be launching commercial rockets more often than the United States. That’s if the plans of California-based company Rocket Lab work out. AP/UNB news agency reported
Jatiya Gonotantrik Party president Shafiul Alam Prodhan dies
Dhaka – Shafiul Alam Prodhan, president of Jatiya Gonotantrik Party, passed away on Sunday morning in the city. UNB news agency reported
‘Block raids’ coming to Rangamati
Rangamati – Rangamati police were set to commence ‘block raids’ in the sadar town from Saturday, apparently with a view to strengthen their anti-terrorism and anti-drugs position ahead of Ramadan. UNB news agency reported
Trump takes part in traditional Saudi sword dance
Riyadh – President Donald Trump briefly joined Saudi King Salman in a traditional male-only sword dance before a state dinner in his honor. AP/UNB news agency reported
In Sylhet, court orders come a cropper against illegal stone mining
Sylhet – An influential syndicate continues to extract stone from some 14 acres of privately owned land at Kandubasti in Chailakhal, adjacent to the Piain River in Sylhet’s Gowainghat, in violation of court orders. UNB news agency reported
North Korea in new missile test, South says
North Korea has conducted another missile test, South Korea’s military has said.
Pacific ministers commit to move ahead with pact without US
Hanoi – The Pacific Rim trade ministers meeting in Vietnam committed Sunday to move ahead with the Trans Pacific Partnership trade pact after the United States pulled out. AP/UNB news agency reported
Youth held for defaming PM in social media
Sylhet – Police arrested a young man from the city on Saturday night on charge of posting derogatory remarks on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on social media site Facebook. UNB news agency reported
Bangladesh farmers say ‘no’ to Bt Brinjal
Dhaka – Over 500 Farmers from 18 villages in Delduar Upazilla in Tangail and Atghoria Upazilla in Pabna in two separate events held today (20 May, 2017) at 10 am. In Tangail it was held in Silimpur Bazar, Pathrail Union,…
Verdict for reinstation of 140 BSMMU doctors
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday directed the authorities to reinstate 140 physicians of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) whose appointment was earlier declared illegal by the High Division.
US, Saudi Arabia sign arms deals of almost $110bn
US Secretary of State says the arms agreements will help Saudi Arabia deal with ‘malign Iranian influence’. The US and Saudi Arabia signed arms deals worth almost $110bn on Saturday, the first day of President Donald Trump’s visit to the…
Trump seeks to win over Muslims with Islam speech
After saying ‘Islam hates us’ and calling for a Muslim travel ban, Trump seeks to reset relations with Islamic world. Donald Trump is set to deliver a major speech on Islam during his visit to Saudi Arabia, just two months…