London, Jun 10 (AP/UNB) – The two top aides to British Prime Minister Theresa May resigned Saturday, shouldering some of the blame for an election that proved a disaster for the Conservative Party, a headache for Britain’s exit from the…
Day: June 10, 2017
Bangladesh jewellers call off strike
Dhaka, Jun 10 – Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (Bajus) has withdrawn their countrywide indefinite strike scheduled to begin on Sunday following a government assurance to formulate a gold import policy.
Bodies of Myanmar plane crash victims retrived
Myanmar navy ships battled high winds on Saturday as they scoured the storm-whipped Andaman sea for wreckage from a military plane crash, bringing another body to shore as scores remained missing. The Chinese-made Shaanxi Y8 aircraft was carrying 122 people,…
AFC U-16 Women’s: Bangladesh to play North Korea in opener
Dhaka- Bangladesh team will start their campaign in the eight-team AFC U-16 Women’s Championship taking on defending champions North Korea in the first match on September 11 at 17.00 hours (local time) at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand.Earlier, Bangladesh put in…
US backs call to save oceans, no to climate action
The United States on Friday joined all 192 other UN member-states in releasing a “Call to Action” to save the oceans but disassociated itself from joint efforts to combat climate change. The declaration capped the UN’s first-ever ocean conference, which…
PM talks to Shakib, Mohammadullah over win
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has talked to two heroes of the victorious Bangladesh cricket team Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad over phone after the historic win of the Tigers against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy in England…
Roy catch sparks Australia collapse to 277-9 vs England
Birmingham, (AP/UNB) – Jason Roy took a sensational catch on the boundary to precipitate a late collapse by Australia in its 277-9 against England in the Champions Trophy on Saturday.Needing a victory to qualify for the semifinals, Australia was motoring…
Five pillars of Bangladesh cricket
Five players have formed the core of the Bangladesh team. Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah play different roles in the team. In addition to leadership roles, they hold the batting and bowling together. They…
‘Robber’ killed in Sundarbans ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – The ‘ringleader’ of a forest robber gang was killed in a reported gunfight with police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members in the Sundarbans at Hodda canal in Paikgachcha upazila in Khulna on Saturday.
Case filed over death of mother, 3 children
Dhaka – A case has been filed in connection with the death of a woman and her three children in the city’s Turag area.Shamsul Haque, father of Rehena Parvin, filed the case against some unidentified people with Turag Police Station…
Boy dies from electrocution in Sylhet
Dhaka – A teenage boy died from electrocution at Telijuri in Jaintiapur upazila here in Sylhet on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Russel Ahmed, 14, son of Billal Ahmed of Rarifoud village in the upazila.
One killed in Laxmipur over offering prayer
Dhaka – A man, who was injured in a clash at Kalirchar village in Sadar upazila in Laxmipur on Friday night over offering prayer of an Imam in a local mosque, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday…
2 main accused of Rangamati Jubo League leader murder held
Dhaka – The army-led joint force arrested two main accused from Charmile area in Dighinala upazila on Saturday in connection with killing of Langadu upazila Jubo League leader Nurul Islam Nayan.The arrestees were identified as Runel Chakma and Junel Chakma.
Youth killed in AL factional clash in Munshiganj
Dhaka – A young man was shot to death and three others injured, including two with bullet-wounds sustained, in a clash between two factions of Awami League at Dakhshin Charamsura village of Sadar upazila on Saturday morning over establishing supremacy.The…
Housewife burned in Satkhira gas cylinder blast
Dhaka – A housewife sustained burn injuries as a gas cylinder exploded at Pirojpur village in Ashashuni upazila in Satkhira early Saturday.The injured was identified as Tumpa Khatun, 27, wife of Saiful Islam.
USAF F-35 fighters grounded over oxygen problems
Washington: An F-35 fighter wing has been temporarily grounded after five incidents where pilots suffered from oxygen deprivation problems, but the planes are expected to be flying again, the United States Air Force said Friday. The 56th Fighter Wing at…
Chirkutt’s latest album Udhao
Entertainment Desk The name of the new album of Chirkutt’s latest album is Udhao. The reason behind the name is as told by the lead men of the album are like that : Our forests are disappearing, hampering the lives…
Thugs of Hindostan shooting begins
Katrina Kaif plays a significant role in an upcoming movie Thugs of Hindostan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film’s shooting has already started in Malta but Katrina who is reportedly busy currently with Tiger Zinda…
US backs UN call to save oceans but no action on climate
The United States on Friday joined all 192 other UN member-states in releasing a “Call to Action” to save the oceans but disassociated itself from joint efforts to combat climate change. The declaration capped the UN’s first-ever ocean conference, which…
Air India making profits in NE; plans Guwahati-Bangkok flight
Air India’s operations in north- east are profitable with a market share of 17 per cent and it is now looking to expand presence in the region, including a direct Guwahati-Bangkok flight, a top official said on Friday. “Some of…
England wins toss, bowls 1st against Australia
BIRMINGHAM – England has won the toss and will bowl first against Australia in a Group A match in the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday. –AP/UNB
Boy dies from electrocution in Sylhet
Sylhet – A teenage boy died from electrocution at Telijuri in Jaintiapur upazila here on Saturday. -UNB
Pori Moni in new TVC
Dhaka – Promising film actress Pori Moni has performed as a model in a new television commercial for PRAN Chutney. -UNB
Politicians, admin, lawmen in highway extortion: Quader
Comilla – Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said a syndicate comprising politicians, administration officials, and law enforcers is involved in extortion in the highways ahead of Eid. -UNB
Iran arrests 7 suspects for supporting Tehran attacks
Tehran – Iran’s state TV is reporting that the country’s authorities have arrested seven suspects for supporting the Islamic State-claimed dual attacks that killed 17 people in Tehran. –AP/UNB
2 main accused of Rangamati Jubo League leader murder held
Khagrachhari – The army-led joint force arrested two main accused from Charmile area in Dighinala upazila on Saturday in connection with killing of Langadu upazila Jubo League leader Nurul Islam Nayan. -UNB
Marches against Islamic law to be held in many US cities
Portland – Marches against Islamic law are scheduled in more than two dozen cities across the United States. –AP/UNB
Trump says US is committed to mutual support of NATO allies
Washington – President Donald Trump says the United States is committed to the mutual defense of NATO members, casting aside concerns that his failure to mention the commitment last month weakened the alliance. –AP/UNB
Germany: Climate will last longer than Trump presidency
San Francisco, Jun 10 (AP/UNB)- Threatened as it is, the Earth’s climate will survive longer than Donald Trump’s presidency, Germany’s environment minister said Friday.
Trump accuses Comey of lying to Congress
Washington, Jun 10 (AP/UNB)- Punching back a day after his fired FBI director’s damaging testimony, President Donald Trump on Friday accused James Comey of lying to Congress and said he was “100 percent” willing to testify under oath about their…