Rajshahi – Prof. Dr Zannatul Ferdous, a teacher of Social Work department has been appointed Students Adviser of the Rajshahi University (RU).
Month: August 2017
BNP blasts Govt for not sheltering fleeing Rohingyas
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is not providing shelter to the Rohingyas fleeing from violence-hit Myanmar to brand itself as an ‘anti-Muslim administration’ to the global community. “Thousands of Rohingyas had been provided with shelter, food, water and…
BD seeks US help to face Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh has sought continued US support to resolve Rohingya crisis as more Rohingyas fleeing violence to seek safety in Bangladesh. Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali raised the issue during his meeting with visiting acting assistant secretary of US Department of…
Rana Plaza owner gets 3 years’ jail in graft case
A court here on Tuesday sentenced Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana to three years imprisonment in a case filed for not submitting wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The court also fined Rana Tk 50,000, in default, he will…
Satellite data indicate burning in Rakhine State: HRW
New satellite data is consistent with widespread burnings in at least 10 areas in northern parts of Burma’s Rakhine State, Human Rights Watch said today. The burnings follow a series of coordinated attacks by ethnic Rohingya militants on August 25,…
Allow fleeing Rohingyas to seek shelter in BD: UN
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh authorities to continue to allow the Rohingyas fleeing violence to seek safety in Bangladesh. UN Secretary General made the appeal recognising that Bangladesh has hosted generously refugees from Myanmar for decades.
UNHCR seeks open borders for people fleeing Rakhine
UNHCR, the refugee agency of the United Nations, has urged Bangladesh to open borders for people fleeing violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. “UNHCR believes it’s of the utmost importance that it (Bangladesh) continues to allow Rohingya fleeing violence to seek…
Google mistake disrupts Japan’s web traffic
Google has admitted that wide-spread connectivity issues in Japan were the result of a mistake by the tech giant. Web traffic intended for Japanese internet service providers was being sent to Google instead. Online banking, railway payment systems as well…
Man shot dead in city
Dhaka – A man was shot to death in Iqbal road area in the city’s Shewrapara on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Anisur Rahman Anis, 45, a contractor, and a resident of Paschim Shewrapara.
2 farmers killed in Pirojpur lightning
Dhaka – Two farmers were killed by lightning strike at Ataurkhali village in Bhandaria upazila in Pirojpur on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Jahangir Hossain, 30, son of Moyenuddin Khan and Nasiruddin Hawlader, 32, son of Abdus Sattar of…
Man kills mother, niece in Faridpur
Dhaka- A young man slaughtered his mother and niece at Kamargram of Boalmari municipality in Faridpur early Tuesday.Md Shahidul Islam, officer-in-charge of Boalmari Police Station, said that Shishir, 32, along with her mother, aged around 60, and three-year-old niece Sraboni,…
Russian winger Zaripov cleared to pursue NHL contract
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Danis Zaripov will get the chance to take his talents to North America after the NHL approved the Russian winger’s eligibility following a doping ban in the Kontinental Hockey League and international play.
US Open glance: Federer, Nadal, Kerber in 1st-round matches
Dhaka, (AP/UNB) – A quick look at the U.S. Open : LOOKAHEAD TO TUESDAY No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal and No. 3 Roger Federer will play their first-round matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium – Nadal during the day and Federer…
Tigers finish 2nd innings with 264 runs lead against Australia
Dhaka – Bangladesh finished the 2nd innings on day 3 posting a target of 265-run against Australia in the 1st Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.Australia opened the 2nd innings on the day with their 1st innings collection…
Popy in ‘Ananda Mela’ in Eid-ul-Azha
Entertainment Desk National Film Award winning actress Popy was seen in several tele-dramas and telefilms during Eid-ul-Fitr. However, she did not act in any tele-dramas or telefilms this Eid. But that does not mean that she won’t appear this Eid.…
Mithila to star in drama Divorce
Entertainment Desk Rafiath Rashid Mithila, popular small screen star, is all set to feature in drama Divorce. Directed by Shihab Shaheen, the drama revolves around the story of tension of conjugal relationship. Actor Afran Nisho has been cast opposite protagonist…
Tokyo stocks fall as N. Korea fires missile over Japan
Tokyo stocks fell in early Tuesday trading after North Korea launched a missile over Japan that the country’s prime minister described as an “unprecedented, serious and grave threat”. Nuclear-armed North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean…
Scientists launch virtual reality game to detect Alzheimer’s
Sea Quest Hero is more than just the usual computer game in which players find their way through mazes, shoot and chase creatures—it also doubles as scientists’ latest tool for studying Alzheimer’s disease. The game—downloadable from Tuesday in its virtual…
Health condition of Abdul Jabbar unchanged
The health condition of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singer Abdur Jabbar, who has been undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for kidney and heart ailments, was stated to be unchanged today. “The health condition of the singer…
William, Harry lead tributes to mother Diana, 20 years on
Two decades on from the death of princess Diana, her sons Princes William and Harry are working to keep her legacy alive with unusually emotional tributes after years of silence. In the build-up to the 20th anniversary of her death…
Deal with WB to improve health, nutrition services
Dhaka, Aug 28 – The government on Monday signed a $515 million financing agreement with the World Bank to improve the country’s health, nutrition and population services.
Two killed in Capital Dhaka sewerage blast
Dhaka, Aug 28 – Two people were killed and another was injured as a fire broke out following the blast of a sewerage line at Golapbagh in the city on Monday night.
US official due Tuesday in Dhaka on Two-day visit
Dhaka, Aug 29 – Acting assistant secretary of US Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells is due arrived here on Tuesday on a two-day visit.
Rakhine: Thousands flee to Bangladesh border
Thousands of people have fled their homes following two days of violence in a deepening crisis in the state of Rakhine in Myanmar.
North Korea fires missile over Japan in ‘unprecedented threat’
North Korea has fired a missile over northern Japan in a move Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called an “unprecedented” threat to his country.
China claims victory over India in Himalayan border row
China says India has withdrawn troops from a disputed Himalayan border area, ending a tense standoff lasting weeks. The foreign ministry in Beijing said it was pleased that “trespassing Indian personnel have all pulled back to the Indian side of…
Global Warming puts Asia’s vital yields at high risk
By IPS World Desk Rome, Aug 28 (IPS) – While mainstream media have been widely reporting on the dramatic consequences of tropical storm Harvey in the United States, which has been characterised as the fiercest hurricane to hit this country…
Melbourne most livable for 7th consecutive year
Global Liveability Report 2017: Melbourne most livable For the seventh consecutive year, Melbourne in Australia is the most livable urban centre of the 140 cities surveyed, closely followed by the Austrian capital, Vienna. In fact, only 0.1 percentage points separate…
BD children join ‘Nuclear Kids’ festival in Russia, Hungary
Dhaka – A group of four Bangladeshi children have returned home after attending the Nuclear Kids Festival 2017, held in Russia and Hungary. Widely known as NucKids, the festival was organized by ROSATOM, Russia’s State Nuclear Energy Corporation.
Tigers extend lead against Australia
After wrapping up a 43-run lead in the first innings dismissing visiting Australia for 217, the Tigers extended the margin to 88 runs scoring 45 for 1 in 22 overs in the 2nd innings at stumps on Day-2 in the…