Samsung Electronics has reported a record quarterly profit thanks to surging global demand for memory chips. The South Korean tech giant reported an operating profit of 14 trillion won ($12bn; £9.3bn) in the three months to June, up 72 per…
Month: July 2017
Feminist who popularised ‘Ms’, dies aged 78
Sheila Michaels, an American feminist who brought the honorific “Ms” into mainstream use, has died aged 78. Ms Michaels did not invent the term, but is credited with rescuing it from obscurity after she saw it used in an address,…
Saima Wazed made WHO goodwill envoy for autism
Dhaka, July 7, – Saima Wazed Hossain, Chairperson of Bangladesh National Advisory Committee for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, has been made the Goodwill Ambassador of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for autism in South-East Asia Region.
US ethics chief, Walter Shaub, quits amid Trump tensions
The US government’s top ethics watchdog has announced his intention to resign, after repeatedly clashing with President Donald Trump.
4 JMB men held in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested four members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Durgapur and Puthia upazilas of the district early Friday.
Divorcee commits suicide in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A recently divorced woman is said to have committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her house over apparent marriage problems in the village of Arifpur in Bagha upazila on Thursday night.
Boy 6 drowns in Jessore
Dhaka – A minor boy drowned in a water body at Aghrail Lebutala village in Sadar upazila in Jessore on Thursday.Police said Arafat, 6, a Class I student of Tero Aulia Primary School and son of Abu Bakkar went to…
India eases to 8-wicket win, takes ODI series in West Indies
Kingston,(AP/UNB) – An unbeaten century from captain Virat Kohli and a half-century by Dinesh Karthik steered India to a comfortable eight-wicket win over West Indies in their fifth one-day in international on Thursday, sealing a 3-1 series victory.
FC Dallas re-signs midfielder Michael Barrios through 2019
Frisco, (AP/UNB) – FC Dallas has re-signed midfielder Michael Barrios through the 2019 season with options for 2020-21.Barrios’ deal was announced Thursday, about a month after the 26-year-old set a franchise record with three assists in a 6-2 win over…
Brilliant Root to the rescue for England vs. South Africa
London, (AP/UNB) – England needed a captain’s innings from Joe Root and he delivered on his first day in the job.Root hit a brilliant and tenacious 184 not out against South Africa on Thursday, leading his team out of deep…
Under-trial prisoner dies in Gopalganj
Dhaka – An under-trial prisoner died at Gopalganj General Hospital in Sadar upazila in Gopalganj on Thursday.
Thai support for BD to join Mekong-Ganges Forum eyed
Dhaka, July 6, – Thailand on Thursday assured Bangladesh of extending support in its race to become a member of the regional bodies including Mekong-Ganges Cooperation Forum and East-West Economic Corridor.
Gazipur City Mayor Mannan suspended for third time
Gazipur, July 6– Barely 19 days after resuming the office following a court order, the government on Thursday again suspended Gazipur City Corporation Mayor MA Mannan.
TIB seeks review of Nat’l Online Mass Media Policy
Dhaka, Jul 6– Voicing concern over some provisions of the newly approved National Online Mass Media Policy 2017, the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the government to suspend the implementation of the policy until the review of its some…
Unesco withdraws objection from Rampal power project
Dhaka, Jul 6 – The World Heritage Committee of Unesco has withdrawn its earlier objection over the construction of Rampal power plant project at its current location. It has also spared the Sundarbans from being relegated to the List of…
Country passing thru’ ‘disastrous’ situation: Ershad
‘Only JP can change people’s fate if voted to power’. Country passing thru’ ‘disastrous’ situation: Ershad ‘Only JP can change people’s fate if voted to power’ Dhaka, Jul 6– Mentioning that the country is now going through a ‘disastrous’ situation,…
HC asks for criminal case against bail with forged docs
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday rejected the bail of an accused of an arms case. The apex court also asked Humayun Kabir Jonu, another accused in an arms case to surrender before the trial…
Killings – enforced disappearances up astronomically: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP on Thursday alleged that the incidents of extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearance and abduction are increasing astronomically.
Trust graft case against Khaleda: Court summons bank docs
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday summoned the statement and ledger books of Zia Charitable Trust and seven other bank accounts registered by BNP in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
RU celebrates its 65th founding anniversary
Rajshahi – The 65th founding anniversary of the University of Rajshahi was celebrated o Thursday amid festivity and fanfare on the campus. RU Vice Chancellor Prof M Abdus Sobhan inaugurated the programs at 10 am in front of the administrative…
RU celebrates its 65 th founding anniversary
Rajshahi – The 65th founding anniversary of the University of Rajshahi was celebrated o Thursday amid festivity and fanfare on the campus. RU Vice Chancellor Prof M Abdus Sobhan inaugurated the programs at 10 am in front of the administrative…
3 killed in Natore truck plunge
Dhaka- Three people were killed as a truck plunged into a roadside ditch at Kodimchilan of Lalpur upazila on Natore-Pabna highway in Natore on Thursday.
Unidentified youth found dead in Sylhet
Dhaka – An unidentified young man was found dead along the bank of Surma River at Khalpar village in Dakkhin Surma upazila in Sylhet on Thursday.
BD national killed in BSF firing along Lalmonirhat border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national was shot to death and another received bullet wounds in firing by Border Security Force of India (BSF) in Doikhawa border of Hatibandha upazila in the early hours of Thursday.
10 arrested in Magura special drive
Dhaka – Police in special drives arrested at least 10 people accused in different cases from four upazilas in Magura during the last 24 hours till Thursday morning.According to Magura police control room, among the arrestees, six were arrested in Sadar…
Man killed in rival attack in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – A man was killed in an attack by his rivals following a dispute over demarcation of a land at Gogla Dihitola village in Gomostapur upazila in Chapainawabganj on Wednesday.
Prime accused in latest Banani ‘rape’ case held in Narayanganj
Dhaka -Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested the accused in another Banani girl rape case from Majhrail area of Chashara in Narayanganj city on Thursday afternoon.Additional Superintendent of Police Shakil Ahmed, also operational officer of Rab-11, said on secret…
Passenger held with 9kg gold bars at Shahjalal Airport
Dhaka – Customs officials arrested a passenger along with nine gold bars weighing nine kilograms at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Wednesday night.
Australia cricketers boycott South Africa tour amid pay row
Brisbane,(AP/UNB) – A development tour of South Africa has become the first casualty of Australian cricketers’ pay dispute with the sport’s national governing body, and the Ashes series beginning in November could also be at risk.The Australian Cricketers’ Association on…
Friendly Football: BSF beat BGB 7-0
Dhaka – Border Security Force (BSF) of India beat Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) by 7-0 goals in a friendly football match held at the Dalu Govt High School ground in Meghalaya of India, near Sherpur Border on Wednesday.The high officials…