Kabul, Jun 11 (AP/UNB) – Three U.S. soldiers were killed and another was wounded Saturday in eastern Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.
Month: June 2017
20 injured as AL rivals clash in Magura
Dhaka, June 11 (UNB) – At least 20 people were injured and 10 others arrested over a clash between two rival groups of ruling Awami League at Jagadal village in Sadar upazila of Magura on Saturday.
Injured Sharapova pulls out of Wimbledon
Paris, Jun 11 (AP/UNB) – Maria Sharapova is skipping the grass-court season and will not try to qualify for Wimbledon because she has not recovered from an injured left thigh.
Mother, son die of food poisoning in Sirajganj
Dhaka, June 11 (UNB)- A woman and her four-year-old son died after having ‘poisonous food’ on Saturday night in Madhainagar village of Tarash upazila in Bangladesh’s Sirajganj district.
The future of sustainability reporting
by Karen Pong In Hong Kong and Singapore last month, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), in collaboration with CSR Asia, hosted two roundtable discussions with Mr Tim Mohin, the Chief Executive of the GRI. The discussions aimed to engage local companies…
‘Country to be “subservient” with AL in power’
Dhaka, June 10 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said Bangladesh will turn into a ‘subservient’ country if the current government prolongs its power.
BD opposition leader Khaleda hints at ovement after eid
Dhaka, June 10 – Dropping a broad hint at waging a ‘peaceful’ street movement after Eid-ul-Fitr with the demand for an election-time ‘supportive’ government, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday called upon people to get united for making it a…
3 madrasah students missing in Kurigram
Dhaka, June 10 – Three students of Jannatul Ferdaus Nurani Hafizia Madrasa in Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram have been missing from Thursday last.
New tax system to be complicated: QK Ahmad
Dhaka, June 10 – Noted economist Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad on Saturday said implementation of new tax system as described in the proposed budget for tobacco sector will be complicated.
PM’s top aides resign after election fiasco
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…
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Dhaka, Jun 10 – Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (Bajus) has withdrawn their countrywide indefinite strike scheduled to begin on Sunday following a government assurance to formulate a gold import policy.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