Dhaka – Around 70 lakh people will leave the capital city of Dhaka for their village homes to celebrate upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones. -UNB
Day: June 21, 2017
Worst landslide-hit Rangamati roadlink partially restored
Dhaka – The 70km Chittagong-Rangamati road link has been restored yesterday by connecting it a Sapchhari point, after nine days after the devastating landslides in Chittagong and the three hill districts of south-eastern Bangladesh. With assistance from the Engineering Corps…
Benelux, Baltic and Nordic leaders meet ahead of EU summit
The Hague – Leaders of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg are due to meet with counterparts and senior officials from Baltic and Nordic nations for talks ahead of a European Union summit and two days after formal negotiations on Britain’s…
About 5000 BD workers jobless in Bahrain
Dhaka – Parliamentarian Caucus on Migration and Development Chairman M Israfil Alam on Wednesday said thousands of Bangladeshi workers have been faffing around on the streets in Bahrain without jobs as they were sent there without any demand. -UNB
Some 116 projects in power sector need $24.73 billion investment
Dhaka – State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid has urged the country`s banks and financial institutions to invest in the government`s ‘fast track projects’, presumably by borrowing –UNB news agency reported
Macron faces bigger reshuffle after bigger ally quits
French President Emmanuel Macron is shaking up his five-week-old government Wednesday – and will have to make more changes than anticipated after the minister who was leading Macron’s crusade to purify politics was forced to quit over corruption allegations. Justice…
US will be replaced it it disengages from world: UN chief
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Trump administration on Tuesday that if the United States disengages from many issues confronting the international community it will be replaced – and that won’t be good for America or for the world. Guterres made…
7 million residents to vacate BD Capital Dhaka during Eid
Around 70 lakh people will leave the capital city of Dhaka for their village homes to celebrate upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones. Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims, will be celebrated in the…
Holy Lailatuk Qadr Thursday night
Muslims across the country are set to observe the holy Shab-e-Qadr or Lailatul Qadr, tomorrow night when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). According to the holy Quran, Lailatul Qadr, the Night…
Domestic violence victims of Brazil
The authorities in the Brazilian state of Roraima are failing to investigate or prosecute domestic violence cases, leaving women at further risk of abuse, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The serious problems in Roraima, the state…
Madrasah teacher found dead in Satkhira
Dhaka – A madrasah teacher was found dead at a fish enclosure in Matiadanga area of Sadar upazila in Satkhira on Wednesday morning.
1,375 Phensedyl bottles seized in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive seized 1,375 bottles of Phensedyl from Charbaghdanga border area in Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj on Tuesday night.
4 killed in separate road accidents in Ctg
Dhaka- Four people were killed in separate road accidents in the port city and Mirsarai upazila on Wednesday morning and Tuesday night.The deceased were identified as Rafaul Mandol, 50, Md Kaium, 20, Md Sabuj, 25, and Musharraf Hossain Rony, 24.
‘3 arms traders’ held in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested three alleged arms traders along with 13 arms and 430 rounds of bullets from Shaplapur area in Maheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Wednesday.The arrestees were identified as Md Habibur…
Pickup van driver killed in Manikganj accident, 10 injured
Dhaka – A pickup van driver was killed and at least 10 others were injured in separate road accidents in different areas on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Sibalaya upazila on Wednesday morning.Jahangir Hossain, a pickup van driver was killed as his…
After toppling Apple in China, Oppo eyes world market
With its army of salespeople and vast network of outlets, a relatively new smartphone maker has exploded in popularity to overtake global giants Apple and Samsung in China’s market—and now it has its eye on the West. Oppo began life…
Daniel Day-Lewis announces retirement from acting
Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis, one of the most acclaimed performers of his generation, has announced he is retiring. Citing the 60-year-old star’s spokeswoman Leslee Dart, trade magazine Variety said he “will no longer be working as an actor.” “He is…
Tokyo stocks open lower on oil woes
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday after three days of gains, tracking Wall Street’s losses and as oil prices dropped. Leading US indices retreated from record highs on Tuesday, with weakness in petroleum-linked shares, airlines and media companies weighing on…
Growers at Bordeaux winefest unite against climate change
This is the wine industry’s new normal: heavy rains, floods, hailstones, drought and sometimes even frost. Wine makers who once took great pleasure in competing against each other to offer the best wine on the market are now locked in…
Hundreds hearing impaired poor get normal life
A life-changing initiative of the government has become a blessing for many hearing impaired poor, with giving them the ability of listening to others and doing all activities like normal ones. Under the initiative, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)…
Indian High Commission celebrates 3rd Int’l Yoga Day
Dhaka – Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday celebrated the third International Day of Yoga at Bangabandhu National Stadium with around 4,000 participants.
BNP associate JCD activist hacked to death
Dhaka, June 21 – A local activist of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was hacked to death at Daulatpur in Khulna city on Tuesday night.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince deposed
Saudi Arabia’s king deposed the sitting crown prince Wednesday and replaced him with Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the deputy crown prince, the state news agency reported.
Suspect fatally shot in Brussels Central Station terror attack
A suspect was fatally shot at Brussels Central Station Tuesday after a failed bombing that Belgian authorities are calling a terrorist attack.
Murray out on day of 1st-round shocks at Queen’s
London,(AP/UNB) – Top-ranked Andy Murray headed a list of high-profile departures in the first round at Queen’s on Tuesday, with the Wimbledon champion losing to a player who found out he was competing only on the morning of the match.Murray…
Ronaldo summoned to court, Mourinho accused of tax fraud
Barcelona, (AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo has been summoned to appear before a Spanish judge, and Jose Mourinho could be next. Ronaldo and Mourinho are the latest members of the soccer elite to be accused of tax fraud in Spain. Lionel…
Kumble leaves as India cricket coach amid rift with Kohli
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Anil Kumble rejected an offer to continue as India cricket coach and stepped down on Tuesday after a year in charge, blaming a breakdown in his relationship with captain Virat Kohli for his exit.The Board of Control for…
Behind the pomp of the Queen’s Speech
London (CNN)Britain will take extra security precautions to protect Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her speech Wednesday — a member of Parliament will be held hostage at Buckingham Palace and guards with lanterns will check the cellars at the Palace…
2 killed in Nilphamari road accident
Dhaka – A motorcyclist and his pillion rider were killed as a bus knocked down them at Phultala on Nilphamari-Saidpur road in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
‘Drug peddler’ held with Yaba tablets in Sylhet
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a suspected drug peddler along with Yaba tablets from Darshan Deuri in Sylhet on Tuesday afternoon.