Dhaka- It is a pattern that repeats itself with uncanny precision. Children, usually minors, left unattended. Afternoons tend to be particularly bad, with perhaps one parent away at work while the other one ventures to rest. And the tell-tale pond…
Month: July 2017
‘Arms trader’ held with arms in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive here on Saturday arrested an alleged arms trader along with arms and ammunition in Kamadpara area under Binodpur union at Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj.
Youth stabbed to death in Keraniganj
Dhaka – A young man was stabbed to death in Jony Tower area of Keraniganj, on the outskirts of the capital, on Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Imran, 28.Further details about the deceased could not be known immediately.
BSF picks up BD cattle trader in Naogaon
Dhaka- Indian Border Security Force (BSF) men picked up a Bangladeshi cattle trader from Kalmudanga bordering area of Sapahar upazila in Naogaon early Sunday.The victim is identified as Abdus Samad Babu, son of Rahmat Ali of Boldiaghat village of the…
Majnu Bahini chief killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – The coordinator of robber gang ‘Majnu Bahini’ was killed in Bagerhat on Sunday during a gunfight between the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and robbers near Arbania Channel of Kalabagi area in west Sundarbans.
Jordan Smith grabs European Open lead going into final day
Hamburg, (AP/UNB) – Jordan Smith shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 in the third round to take a two-stroke lead at 12 under in the European Open on Saturday.The 24-year-old Englishman had five birdies to add to his rounds of 70…
Siddikur shares 10th spot after 3rd round of Porsche European Open
Dhaka – The celebrity Bangladesh’s golfer Siddikur Rahman shared the 10th spot in the €2 million Porsche European Open after the 3rd round at Green Eagle Golf Courses, Hamburg in Germany on Saturday.The two times Asian Tour winner, Siddikur aggregated…
Adieu, Montu Bhai!
-M Zahidul Haque Montu Bhai is no more. He breathed his last at a hospital in Atlanta on 26 July 2017. The news of his sudden demise has deeply saddened us. It is hard to accept that Montu Bhai would…
JU-BKSP students reunion August 4
Savar – A get-together of the former and present students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) who are also former or present students of Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) and who are also now serving in BKSP, will be held on JU…
Gold lunar module stolen from Neil Armstrong museum
Wapakoneta, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) – Ohio police say a rare gold replica of the lunar space module has been stolen from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
Porsche Open: Siddikur shares 10th spot after 3rd round
Dhaka, Jul 30 – The celebrity Bangladesh’s golfer Siddikur Rahman shared the 10th spot in the Euro 2 million Porsche European Open after the 3rd round at Green Eagle Golf Courses, Hamburg in Germany on Saturday.
6 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi road crash
Dhaka, July 29 – Six Bangladesh nationals, including two siblings, were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night.
Myanmar man held with Yaba in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar, July 30 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a Bangladeshi national and Myanmar citizen along with 14,000 pieces of Yaba tablets from a sweet shop at Ekram Market in Ukhia Upazila on Saturday evening.
Tribal youth killed by elephant in BD district of Sherpur
Dhaka, Jul 30 – A tribal young man was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Choto Gazni in Jhenigati Upazila of Sherpur on Saturday midnight.
Body found on bus roof in Jessore
Dhaka- Police recovered the body of a young man from the rooftop of a bus at Kalibari bus stand in Manirampur upazila of the district on Saturday.
3 ‘criminals’ killed in ‘gunfights’ in B’baria, Keraniganj
Dhaka – Three alleged criminals were killed in separate ‘gunfights’ with law enforcers in Brahmanbaria and Keraniganj of Dhaka districts early Saturday.In Brahmanbaria, an alleged member of muggers’ gang and a ‘drug peddler’ were killed in two separate incidents of…
Sri Lanka set imposing 550 to win 1st test vs. India
Galle, (AP/UNB) – India has set an imposing 550-run target for Sri Lanka to win the first test match having declared its second innings on 240 for three highlighted by a century from captain Virat Kohli on Saturday.
Fire guts 3 shops in Ctg
Dhaka – At least three shops were gutted in a fire at Bay shopping center at Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) in Chittagong early today.
Football greats fall foul of Spanish taxman
MADRID,(BSS/AFP) – From Barcelona’s star striker Lionel Messi to his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, many football stars have fallen foul of the Spanish taxman over the past few years. Ronaldo appears in court on Monday, accused of evading…
Boxing: Golovkin says he will risk all crowns against Canelo
LOS ANGELES,(BSS/AFP) – Unbeaten Gennady Golovkin of Kazakhstan will risk all his world middleweight titles when he faces Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in September, but the Mexican won’t be trying to win them all. Statements from both fighters’ camps on Friday…
Football: Ronaldo to start season in court
MADRID,(BSS/AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo faces a brutal return to Madrid before starting pre-season training with Real Madrid as he is expected in court on Monday, accused of evading millions in taxes.The 32-year-old — the world’s highest paid athlete according to…
South Africa 175 all out against England
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – South Africa were bowled out for 175 in reply to England’s first innings 353, a deficit of 178 runs, on the third day of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday.
Climate change will feed wildfires: experts
Out-of-control wildfires like the ones that brought destruction to southern Europe, North America and parts of South Africa in recent weeks will likely become more frequent as global temperatures soar under climate change, experts say. More than 10,000 people had…
28 including drug traders held in Dinajpur
Police, in special drives from Friday night to this morning, arrested 28 people including five drug traders and a Rokon of Jamaat-e-Islami from eight upazilas of the district. Police said they were picked up from different areas of the district.…
Global stocks hit skids as corporate results disappoint
World stock markets fell Friday as a rash of disappointing company results triggered profit-taking ahead of the weekend, although the Dow managed to hold on for its third straight record close. Wall Street recovered from early losses, but still felt…
Adoption of time-befitting tech stressed for sustainable agriculture
Speakers at a programme underscored the need for adopting and promoting farmers-friendly crops and technologies for making the agriculture sector in Barind area sustainable. They also opined that the people should raise their voice against climate change for protecting environment…
Films coming out this Eid
“I’ll be able to release the film only if Misha breaks the ice with the owners union before Eid. Otherwise, it is impossible to release the film” With one and a half months remaining till the next Eid, hall owners,…
Imran receives Silver Button Award
Entertainment Desk In 2016, his song “Fire Esho Na” was the second most viewed song of the year Singer Imran Mahmudul has received the Silver Button Award from YouTube, becoming the first Silver Button Award holder as a singer from…
Tinni set to return to acting
Culture Desk The model-actress vows to continue working in the future upon getting offered for projects with good story-lines and acceptable characters After appearing in a small screen project last year she had went into hiatus again. Several months later…
Less than nine hours of rest might lead to weight gain and diabetes
Insufficient sleep has been linked to larger waistlines, up to three centimeters greater for people sleeping six hours per night compared to those getting nine hours’ sleep. It also ups risk of diabetes. In light of the obesity epidemic and…