Dhaka – The BNP on Friday said that the people of the country could see some light of hope to get relief from the “grasp of the ruling Awami League (AL)” following the release of the full verdict of the…
Day: August 4, 2017
Denmark prince refuses to be buried next to queen
Copenhagen — The husband of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe is causing a stir in one of the world’s oldest monarchies. Prince Henrik has announced he won’t be buried next to Margrethe in the Roskilde cathedral, where Danish royals have been buried…
‘Where is my justice?’
The state of Alabama took 30 years of Anthony Ray Hinton’s life when they sent him to death row for two murders he did not commit. Now they won’t give him a dime. Hinton’s application for redress was unanimously approved…
OIC ministers to discuss islamic tourism in November
Tourism ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will assemble here in November this year to talk about tourism potential among 57-member states and discuss ways to contribute better to the economies of member states. Bangladesh sees the 10th…
Just going out of home could be deadly in South Asia
Venturing outdoors may become deadly across wide swaths of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh by the end of the century as climate change drives heat and humidity to new extremes, according to a new study. These conditions could affect up to…
Parliament will pass 16th Amendment again: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Friday said Parliament will amend the Constitution empowering it to remove the Supreme Court judges every time the judiciary cancels the amendment. “The 16th amendment to the Constitution will be passed in Jatiya Sangsad every…
Bogra rape accused Tufan-Rumki remanded again
A court here on Friday placed Sramik League leader Tufan Sarkar and Bogra municipality female councillor Marzia Hasan Rumki on a two-day fresh remand over the shaving of the heads of a female student and her mother after the rape…
South Asia could become uninhabitable
It asserts that Beijing will “resolutely protect” the country’s territorial sovereignty and security interests. China’s defence ministry on Thursday stepped up calls for immediate withdrawal of Indian troops from the Doklam plateau. It asserted that Beijing will “resolutely protect” the…
‘Son’ kills father in Khulna
Dhaka – A sexagenarian man was hacked to death allegedly by ‘his deranged son’ at Bhabanipur village in Paikgachha upazila early Friday. Aminul Islam, officer-in-charge of Paikgachha Police Station, said Pallab Odhikari, 35, a mentally ill son of Nirmal Odhikari,…
Housewife killed over land dispute in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A housewife was stabbed to death allegedly by her siblings over a land dispute at Gopalpur village in Damurhuda upazila on Thursday.Husne Ara Chhabi, 42, wife of Hafizul Islam of Kushita and daughter of Manna Malitha had been…
Missing Sylhet teenager found dead
Dhaka – A teenage boy who went missing on Wednesday was found dead at Champakori Beel in Fenchuganj upazila on Thursday night.
Natore-Bogra bus strike continues
Dhaka – The movement of buses on Natore-Bogra route remained suspended for the second consecutive day in Natore on Friday, causing sufferings to thousands of passengers.District Bus Owners’ Association enforced the indefinite bus strike on Thursday in protest extortion of…
2 students go missing as a boat sinks in Padma River
Dhaka – Two students went missing as a boat sank in the Padma River at Thanpur Kheyaghat in Bagha upazila in Rajshahi on Friday.The deceased were identified as Sabuj Ali, 18, a class XI student of Durudia College and son…
2 killed in Satkhira road crash
Dhaka – Two people, including a minor girl, were killed and 25 others injured when a bus crashed into a house on Satkhira-Khulna highway at Bhairabnagar intersection in Tala upazila in Satkhira on Friday.
Netherlands beats England to reach Women’s Euros final
Breda,(AP/UNB) – The Netherlands beat England 3-0 Thursday to advance to the final of the Women’s European Championship on home soil, where it will meet Denmark, which beat Austria in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw.Cheered on by a…
Balotelli returns home as Nice faces Napoli in UCL playoffs
Nyon,(AP/UNB)- Mario Balotelli will return home to Italy in the pick of the UEFA Champions League playoffs after his Nice side drew Napoli in the final qualification round before the competition’s group stage.Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp will also see familiar…
Record-breaking Neymar jets into Paris for PSG presentation
Paris,(AP/UNB)- Whether to catch a glimpse of Neymar or just to buy jerseys displaying his name, Paris Saint-Germain fans were drawn to the streets of the French capital Friday by soccer’s most expensive signing.The 222 million-euro ($262-million) forward flew from…
India declares on 622-9 in 2nd test vs. Sri Lanka
Colombo,(AP/UNB)- Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane scored centuries and four other batsmen scored half-centuries as India declared its first innings on 622 for nine in the second test against Sri Lanka on Friday.
Muktijoddha taste 1st win in 10th BPL
Dhaka – Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra tasted the maiden victory in the 10th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football as they beat Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society 3-2 in their 2nd match at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.Muktijoddha dominated the first half…
Rani ‘disappointed’ by race, class gap in BBC
Anita Rani has said the pay gap at the BBC is as much about race and class as it is about gender. The Countryfile presenter said it was “disappointing” to see the pay disparity when the corporation revealed its highest…
NHS cyber-defender Hutchins to appear in US court
British cyber-security researcher Marcus Hutchins will appear in court in Las Vegas later charged in a US cyber-crime case. The 23-year-old has been accused of involvement with Kronos – a piece of malware used to steal banking logins from victims’…
UK airlines warn of delays at EU airports
British Airways and Easyjet have sent text alerts to customers warning of delays at EU border controls. BA said it is asking travellers to arrive early as it is expecting longer queues due to “enhanced immigration checks” across Europe. The…
Youth are at forefront of the digital economy, says ITU
Geneva, 3 Aug (Kanaga Raja) – Some 830 million young people, representing more than 80 per cent of the youth population (aged 15-24 years), are online in 104 countries, according to new data released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Urgent action needed on Hepatitis C
By Martin Khor It’s not acceptable that 500,000 M’sians are infected with the disease but cannot afford treatment when a total cure is available. WORLD Hepatitis Day fell on July 28. So it was timely that the alarming situation of…
Rain continues causing misery to Dhaka-dwellers
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Rain between scorching heat should have been a relief for many. But now the rain has turned into a cause of miseries for Dhaka dwellers as they have to endure waterlogged roads and traffic gridlock after…
Missing Sylhet teenager found dead
Sylhet, Aug 4 – A teenage boy who went missing on Wednesday was found dead at Champakori Beel in Fenchuganj Upazila on Thursday night.
Large fire rips through Dubai’s Torch Tower
A large fire has ripped through a residential skyscraper in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – for the second time in two years.
BD to recruit 10,000 doctors soon: Nasim
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Thursday said the government has taken an initiative to appoint 10,000 physicians soon through special BCS examinations.
China warns Indian troops to get out of contested region
Beijing, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — Beijing is intensifying its opposition to New Delhi’s movement of troops into a contested region in the Himalayas where China, India and Bhutan meet.
Grand jury assembled in Trump-Russia investigation
A special counsel investigating claims of Russian meddling in the US election has reportedly empanelled a grand jury.