A headless torso found in waters off Denmark has been identified as missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall, Danish police say. There was a “DNA match between [the] torso and Kim Wall”, Copenhagen police said on Twitter. Ms Wall was last…
Month: August 2017
Barcelona sues Neymar for $10M signing bonus
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – Barcelona is suing Neymar for the €8.5 million euro ($10 million) bonus it paid the Brazil striker for signing a contract he later broke to join Paris Saint-Germain on a world-record transfer.Barcelona said on Tuesday that it wants…
Former runner-up Zvonareva advances in US Open qualifying
New York,(AP/UNB) – Former U.S. Open runner-up Vera Zvonareva of Russia beat China’s Xinyun Han 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Monday to advance in the qualifying rounds for this year’s U.S. Open.
Another NZ vs England final at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Belfast,(AP/UNB) – England will defend the Women’s Rugby World Cup in the final against four-time winner New Zealand after beating France 20-3 on Tuesday.New Zealand’s Black Ferns crushed the United States 45-12 in the other semifinal.
Jedinak cut from Australia squad for World Cup qualifiers
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has cut injured captain Mile Jedinak from his squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Thailand.Postecoglou on Wednesday trimmed Jedinak, Riley McGree, Matthew Jurman and Adam Federici from his extended squad, as…
Bogra BNP leader die in beating – wife: Heart attack – police
Bogra, Aug 22 (UNB) – A BNP leader was allegedly beaten to death by police at Shahjahanpur of the district on Tuesday.
87,000 Myanmar nationals enter BD since Oct 9 last: IOM
Dhaka, Aug 23 – Approximately 87,000 Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMNs) have so far entered Bangladesh following an outbreak of violence on October 9 last year in the Rakhine State of Myanmar.
Tillerson ups pressure on Pakistan to stop Taliban shelter
American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has increased pressure on Pakistan over its perceived backing for the Taliban in Afghanistan.
‘Drug peddler’ held with heroin in Jessore
Dhaka – Officials of the Department of Narcotics Control arrested a suspected drug peddler along with 800 grams of heroin from a moving bus in Shantola Check Post area on Jessore-Jhenidah road in sadar upazila in Jessoreon Tuesday afternoon.
4 ‘Shibir men’ held at IU
Dhaka – Police arrested four suspected activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Islamic University campus in Kushtia on Tuesday afternoon.
30 bottles Indian wine recovered at Benapole
Dhaka – Customs officials on Tuesday recovered 30 bottles of Indian wine from two suitcases of a Bangladeshi citizen at Benapole Check Post.
China’s renewable-energy revolution
Jiang Kejun and Jonathan Woetzel Beijing – At the start of 2017, China announced that it would invest $360 billion in renewable energy by 2020 and scrap plans to build 85 coal-fired power plants. In March, Chinese authorities reported that…
People pay last respects to beloved hero Razzak
Dhaka, Aug 22 – People paid their last respects to legendary actor Abdur Razzak, fondly known as Nayak Raj or the King of Heroes, at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka. Thousands thronged the Dhaka University campus on Tuesday braving…
7-murder victims’ families for quick verdict execution
Narayanganj, Aug 22 (- Expressing their satisfaction over the High Court verdict in the seven-murder cases, family members of the victims on Tuesday demanded its quick execution.
PM gives support to 6 arson attack victims’ families
Dhaka, Aug 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday gave financial assistance of Tk 30 lakh to the families of six victims of BNP-Jamaat arson attacks.
McDonald’s to close 169 outlets in India
New Delhi, Aug 22 (AP/UNB)- McDonald’s India has announced it will close nearly 170 McDonald’s outlets in northern and eastern India after the American fast food giant decided to terminate a franchise agreement with its Indian partner.
HC confirms death penalty of 15 in N’ganj 7-murder
Dhaka, Aug 22 – The High Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of 15 convicts, including Nur Hossain and 3 Rab officials, and commuted the penalty of 11 others to life term jail in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
BNP urges govt to ‘came back from stance on Judiciary’
Dhaka, Aug 22 (UNB) – Describing Prime Minister’s remarks on the Judiciary and the Chief Justice as ‘unprecedented’, BNP on Tuesday alleged that Awami League is trying to establish a ‘one-party rule’ in the country through ‘controlling’ the judiciary.
7 fake note-making gang members held
Dhaka – Detectives have arrested seven members of a syndicate involved in making fake currencies from different areas of the city. They also recovered Indian counterfeit notes worth Rupees 3,760,000, Bangladeshi fake notes of Tk 11,50,000 and fake currency-making materials…
3 ‘Neo JMB men’ held in N’ganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested three suspected members of Neo JMB’s Sarwar-Tamim group from Bandar and Rupganj upazilas in Narayanganj early Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Abdur Rahman alias Sufian alias Rubel, 27, of Keraniganj upazila…
Niaz Murshed joint runner-up in Manhattan Open
Dhaka – Country’s first Grand Master Niaz Murshed finished joint runner-up in the 16th Manhattan Open Chess Tournament that concluded in Manhattan, New York on Sunday.
JFA Football: Four teams emerge zonal champions
Dhaka – Four teams-Rajbari, Rajshahi, Comilla and Mymensingh DSAs -emerged zonal champions in the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship eliminating their rivals in the zonal finals at different venues across the country on Tuesday.Hosts Rajbari District clinched zonal title…
BPL Football: Brothers Union taste first victory
Dhaka – Brothers Union Club tasted the first victory in their 5th match of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League Football (BPL) football beating Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 1-0 goal at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday.
Sunil Joshi joins as Bangladesh Spin Bowling Consultant
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Indian left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi as the spin bowling consultant of Bangladesh National Cricket team for the upcoming Test series against Australia.A BCCI Level 3 certificate holder, Joshi, 46, has the…
World divided on Trump’s new policy on Afhghanistan
Politicians from across the world have reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. Trump on Monday committed the United States to an open-ended conflict in Afghanistan and signalled he would send more troops there.…
McDonalds to close 169 outlets in India
McDonald’s India has announced it will close nearly 170 McDonald’s outlets in northern and eastern India after the American fast food giant decided to terminate a franchise agreement with its Indian partner. McDonald’s said its partner Connaught Plaza Restaurants violated…
Flood situation worsens in Natore
Dhaka – The overall flood situation in Natore deteriorated on Tuesday as the Atrai river was flowing 97cm above the danger level.
Gold trader found dead at Benapole
Dhaka – Police recovered body of a gold trader from Ichhamati river in Putkhali area here in Benapole on Tuesday noon.The deceased was identified Sharif Uddin, 34, son of Abdus Sattar, a resident of Putkhali village.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh emerge group champions to reach semis
Dhaka – Defending champions Bangladesh smartly reached the semifinal of the SAFF U-15 Championship as Group A champions with all-win record beating Bhutan by 3-0 goals in the last group match at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday.…
Bengali films to be released in England
Entertainment Desk From now on, Bengali movies will be screened on a regular basis in three movie theaters in England. This opportunity for Bengali filmmakers to screen their films will begin from September 3, 2017. Initiated by Bengali Film Club…