Dhaka – A fireman was killed after being hit by a train at Cantonment Railway Station in the city on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Abu Taher Mia, 43, hailed from Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur.
Day: July 8, 2017
Man stabbed dead in Khulna
Dhaka – A man was stabbed to death allegedly by some unidentified miscreants in Amtola area in Khulna early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Harun-or-Rashid, 35, son of late Khan Abu Hasnat.
2 ‘Neo-JMB’ men held in Savar
Dhaka – A team of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested two suspected members of banned militant outfit “Neo-JMB” from Karnapara of Savar municipality.
Jubo League man killed in Khulna
Dhaka- A Jubo League activist was killed allegedly by a fellow party man on Friday in Bosupara area of Khulna.The deceased was identified as Harunur Rashid Sumon, 35, son of late Khan Abul Hasan of west Baniakhamar area in sadar…
Macron announces climate summit for December 12
Hamburg, July 8, – France’s President Emmanuel Macron announced Saturday a summit on climate change for December 12, two years after the landmark Paris accord.
Bangladesh U-23 team leaves for Nepal on Sunday on way to Palestine
Dhaka – A 23-member Bangladesh Under-23 Football team will leave Dhaka for Nepal on way to Palestine to play Group E matches of the AFC Under-23 Championship Qualifiers to be held there from July 19-23.On way to Palestine to play…
NatWest T20 Blast: Tamim starts stint with Essex Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s dashing opener Tamim Iqbal will appear in the 4th NatWest T20 Blast on Sunday to play for Essex Eagles against Kent Spitfires at Kent County Cricket Ground in England on Sunday.The 14th match of the 18-team English…
Police Sub-Inspector, wife shot dead at Dhaka home
A sub-inspector of Badda Police Station and his second wife have been shot dead at their house in the capital’s Rupnagar. SI Abdus Sattar, 32, and his wife ‘Shampa’, 28, were taken to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital in a…
Bangabandhu Gold Cup: Basta School emerge Dhamrai champions
Dhaka – Basta Govt Primary School emerged Dhamrai District champions in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup Primary School Football Tournament with a 1-0 victory in tiebreaker against Khararchar Govt Primary School at Khushura High School playground in Dhamrai on Saturday.
Police IG doubts if Farhad Mazhar was abducted
Dhaka – Inspector general of police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Saturday expressed his doubts about the authenticity of the case of reported abduction of poet and political analyst Farhad Mazhar.
UNHCR chief in Dhaka to discuss Rphinyya issues
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi arrived here on a three-day visit on Saturday afternoon to discuss the Rohingya issue with the government and see their situation in Cox’s Bazar camps.The Unhcr chief will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
Ruling AL needs another term in office: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said Awami League needs another term to implement big and mega projects to make Bangladesh a middle-income country in true sense. “We need another term to implement the mega projects we have taken,” she…
China-India relations strained as militaries standoff near border
India and China have been caught in a lengthy confrontation along their shared frontier, spiking tensions and allowing a rabidly jingoistic press in both countries to aggravate the already deep-seated mutual distrust. For nearly three weeks, Chinese and Indian border…
Bangladesh’s first nanosatellite blasts into space
A nanosatellite, designed by Bangladesh’s three prodigious students, has been fired into the orbit from the International Space Station.‘BRAC Onnesha’ is now orbiting the earth after a successful launch from the ISS on Friday. Onnesha denotes search or exploration in…
Fireman killed in city train accident
Dhaka – A fireman was killed after being hit by a train at Cantonment Railway Station in the city on Saturday morning. -UNB
G-20 clashes leave dozens of officers and activists injured
Hamburg – Anti-globalization activists clashed violently with police across the German port city of Hamburg all day Friday, setting cars ablaze, throwing bottles and trying to enter the convention center where Group of 20 leaders tackled topics like international terrorism,…
IS claims attack in Egypt’s Sinai that killed 23 soldiers
El-Arish – Islamic militants attacked a remote Egyptian army outpost in the Sinai Peninsula with a suicide car bomb and heavy machine gun fire on Friday, killing at least 23 soldiers in the deadliest attack in the turbulent region in…
8 bodies pulled from the rubble in Italy building collapse
Milan — Italian firefighters say eight bodies have been pulled from the rubble of a five-story apartment building that partially collapsed in a seaside town south of Naples. –AP/UNB
BD’s agri produces have greater export prospect: Amu
Dhaka – Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu on Saturday said Bangladesh’s agricultural produces, such as vegetables, spices and fruits have huge untapped potential and could potentially be exported to other countries, including India, as they expand operations. -UNB
Shining evening of three stars
Entertainment Desk Noted Dhallywood thespian Shabana, who has been absent from the silver screen for more than 20 years, recently paid a visit to another celebrity couple Alamgir and Runa Laila along with her producer husband Wahid Sadik. The actor,…
Emraan Hashmi to train with Indian Army
Emraan Hashmi is depicting the role of a military officer in upcoming release Captain Nawab. Now, the news has it that, Hashmi will undergo a boot camp-style workshop too which includes army training and learning how to use rifles and…
Moushumi resigns from Shilpi Samiti position
Entertainment Desk Film actress Moushumi has resigned from the position of executive member of the Chalochitro Shilpi Samity, a professional organization of the film actors in Bangladesh. She sent a letter addressed to the president of the organization on Monday.…
After two delays, SpaceX launches broadband satellite for IntelSat
SpaceX on Wednesday deployed a broadband communications satellite for IntelSat, after twice ditching launch plans in the final seconds before liftoff earlier this week. The satellite, known as IntelSat 35e, soared into the blue sky over Cape Canaveral at 7:38…
Hunchback’s dream: returning Paris’s Notre Dame to glory
Victor Hugo would be appalled to see the ravages inflicted by time, pollution and weather on his beloved Notre Dame, the soaring cathedral that adorns the heart of Paris. The celebrated French novelist wrote “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, published…
Pope Francis on free speech
By Josephine McKenna Pope Francis on free speech: ‘You cannot insult the faith of others’ Vatican City (RNS) Pope Francis on Thursday (Jan. 15) condemned last week’s terrorist attack on the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo but warned there were…
Gulshan cafe attack accused among 4 held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka, Jul 8 – Police arrested four members of banned militant outfit ‘Neo-JMB’, including an accused in a case filed in connection with Gulshan Holey Artisan Bakery attack, from Puchkuni area of Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Friday night.
US, Russia announce Syria cease-fire
Hamburg, Jul 8 (AP/UNB)- The United States and Russia struck an agreement Friday on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, crowning President Donald Trump’s first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is the first U.S.-Russian effort under Trump’s presidency to…
How citizens are shaping budget priorities in a Kenyan County
Milka Losia knew it was the river’s fault that her brother died. The culprit was the dirty brown water they had no choice but to drink. ‘Our village needs a hospital, people are dying,” said Benson Naitalima, a farmer.
Supporting development for peace to make a difference
by Franck Bousquet I had the opportunity recently to participate in the Third Edition of the World Reconstruction Conference, where I was reminded once again of a sobering reality – that we live in an increasingly interconnected world where multiple…
Solo painting show of Avi Shankar at AF Dhaka
Dhaka – The 2nd solo painting exhibition of artist Avi Shankar Ain titled Mangrove Portal. has begun La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on Friday, 7 July. Ms Julia Niblett, Australian High…