A case has been filed against 140 people, including Relief and Disaster Management secretary Shah Kamal, for their alleged involvement ‘irregularities’ in implementing haor embankment projects in the district making.Abdul Haque, the general secretary of Sunamganj district bar association, filed…
Every year, the first week of August is observed as the World Breastfeeding Week throughout the world to encourage mothers and families to support breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed your newborn and ensure that the baby gets…
On his first day at work as a security guard, Steve was greeted warmly, drawing attention from passersby, including some taking selfies with him at the tony retail-residential complex he patrolled. Then he fell into the fountain. Steve was a…
Tesla said Wednesday that demand for its electric cars was speeding along and revenue rising, as the upstart automaker strived to rev production while keeping workers happy. Money taken in by Tesla’s automotive unit leapt to $2.3 billion in the…
Culture Desk Veteran singer Abdul Jabbar has been admitted to ICU at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital, Shahbagh in the capital. He was shifted to ICU on August 1 as his conditions deteriorated. It has been claimed by hospital…
Culture Desk Following demands from all related with film fraternity a new committee has been formed to address the issues regarding joint film productions. The new committee will formulate policies for making future joint-productions to preserve the rights of domestic…
Culture Desk Runa Laila in her fifty-two year long career in music industry has taken up composing for the first time. The actress has left her mark as an iconic sub-continental singer in both films and stage performances. But now…
The Statue of Liberty was the focus of a monumental exchange between a White House adviser and a reporter after Donald Trump backed an immigration policy favouring the better-educated. “The Statue of Liberty says, ‘Give me your tired, your poor,…
Dhaka, Aug 3 – An alleged robber was killed in a reported gunfight between his cohorts and police on Baniachang-Shibpasha road in Anjan Bridge area in Baniachang Upazila of Habiganj early Thursday.
New York, Aug 3 (AP/UNB)- Being the world’s most valuable public company has its privileges, like getting almost all the credit for the latest stock market milestone. Apple made its biggest jump in six months Wednesday, helping send the Dow…
Sylhet, Aug 3 – A mild earthquake shook different parts of Sylhet in the early hours of Thursday.
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Two lighterage ships collided near Buoy No 1 on the outer anchorage of Chittagong port on Wednesday night.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said new sanctions imposed by the US are tantamount to declaring a “full-scale trade war” against Moscow. He said the measures, signed by Donald Trump, demonstrated the complete impotence of the US president, whom…
Dhaka, Aug 3 – A peasant was punched to death allegedly by his neighbour following a dispute over a trifling matter at Bangara in Muradnagar Upazila of Comilla district on Wednesday.
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the activities of the newly-announced three-member Vice Chancellor panel of Dhaka University for appointing a new VC. The three-member SC bench, headed by Chief Justice SK Sinha also…
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Plying of buses remained stopped from Wednesday night on Natore-Bogra and some other routes in Bangladesh’s northern region as the District Bus Owners Association enforced an indefinite bus strike protesting realisation of extortion on the route.
Moscow, Aug 3 (AP/UNB)- Russian officials and lawmakers on Wednesday vented their frustration with U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to sign a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, warning that it will erode global stability and fuel conflicts.
Athens – The number of unaccompanied migrant children held in unsuitable police cells and detention centres in Greece has increased alarmingly, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas.
By Rafiqul Islam Dhaka, Aug 1 (IPS) – Experts and policymakers here say regional cooperation is a must to resolve long-standing water problems in South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India and Nepal, and to harness the full value…
Dhaka – Mohammad Younus Auditorium of Islami Bank Tower on August 2, 2017, Wednesday. Arastoo Khan, Chairman of the bank addressed the program as the chief guest.
Dhaka – Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) signed contracts with tomstroyexport, a sister concern of Russia’s state corporation Rosatom on July 31 for design and supply of the main equipment for units 5 and 6 under phase 3 of…
Dhaka- A fire broke out at a jhut (Garment rags) warehouse at Ashulia in Savar on Tuesday night.Abdus Sobhan Azad, operator of Fire Service and Civil Defense control room, said the fire erupted at the warehouse around 11:35 pm.
Dhaka – An activist of Jubo League was hacked to death at Joralganj in Mirsarai upazila in Chittagong on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Parvez Hossian, 23, son of Rahim Ullah of Morgang village in Osmanpur union and an activist…
Dhaka – Eight shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at Syed Ali Manson Market in Chandina upazila of the district early Wednesday.Fire service officials said the fire might be originated from an electric short circuit at a…
Dhaka- A probe body, formed to investigate the ‘police firing’ on demonstrators in Kalihati upazila of Tangail that left four people dead and 50 others injured in 2015, has suggested terminating four policemen responsible for the incident.On conclusion of the…
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Five players to watch in the French league in the new season after changing teams:VALERE GERMAIN A very clever player with a natural instinct for goal, Germain has joined Marseille from Monaco.
Dhaka – Narayanganj District team have clinched the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Gold Cup Football title beating Tangail District by 3-0 goals in the final at a stadium here recently.
A teenager has been detained after opening the emergency door of a passenger plane and sliding down a wing onto the tarmac minutes after touching down in San Francisco, officials say. The boy, 17, shocked passengers on board the Copa…
Global stocks rose Tuesday, with the Dow finishing at its fifth straight record, following a round of generally solid economic data and earnings. Analysts attributed the gains to strong international economic data, including reports showing eurozone growth accelerated slightly in…
Culture Desk Although there is a lot of scandals about the relationship, Apu Biswas disclosed about Shakib. she said that at this moment my final decision is to make the family with Shakib. I do not want to be suspicious…