Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) plans to lower the interest rate for its flat loan scheme to single digit as some private banks have already cut the interest rates on flat loans. “We’ll soon send a proposal to the…
Day: September 23, 2017
Seven countries seek UN council meeting on Myanmar
France, Britain, the United States and four other countries have asked the UN Security Council to meet next week to discuss the ongoing violence in Myanmar, according to a request seen by AFP on Friday. The seven countries including Egypt,…
Army joins relief operations for refugees
To bring discipline in aid operation for Rohingyas those took shelter recently fleeing the atrocities in Myanmar, members of Bangladesh Army today joined the activities, setting up control room at Ukhiya Degree College. “We have started to work to bring…
Super malaria spread in South East Asia causing alarm
The rapid spread of “super malaria” in South East Asia is an alarming global threat, scientists are warning. This dangerous form of the malaria parasite cannot be killed with the main anti-malaria drugs, reports BBC. It emerged in Cambodia but…
Key myths and facts about the atomic bombings of Japan
By Robert J Barsocchini In 1945, US president Harry Truman (who had dictatorial control over the atomic bomb) and his advisor James Byrnes intentionally prolonged the US war with Japan until, and apparently so that, they could target Japanese civilians,…
Hasina’s proposals on Rohingya crisis very positive: Prof Riaz
The five-point proposal made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the United Nations (UN) to find solution to the Rohingya crisis is specific, which is a very positive but needs support from other countries, said an international analyst. “Bangladesh now…
PM doing politics over the Rohingya: BNP alleges
BNP on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is ‘doing politics’ over the Rohingya issue turning down their party’s call for forging a national unity to face the crisis. “The Prime Minister described the country’s most popular party, BNP,…
Morgan hopes Hales, Buttler get Ashes chance
NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom, (BSS/AFP) – England one-day captain Eoin Morgan hopes Alex Hales and Jos Buttler have to change their schedules for the off-season by gaining selection for the Ashes tour of Australia.A things stand, limited-overs opener Hales is heading…
2 held with 150 bottles of Phensidyl in Jessore
Dhaka- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh arrested two suspected drug peddlers along with 150 bottles of Indian Phensidyl syrup at Teroghor border point in Sharsha upazila in Jessore on Saturday morning.Tipped off that Zia, 35, son of Matiar Rahman and…
AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Bangladesh to play hosts Qatar Sunday
Dhaka- Two lowly teams-hosts Qatar and Bangladesh-will meet each other for a face saving win in their last Group E match of the AFC Under-16 Championship Qualifiers on Sunday at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar.Both Bangladesh and Qatar,…
19th NCL: Barisal batters fail to capitalise on Monir’s 7-for
Dhaka – Barisal Division left-arm orthodox spinner Monir Hossain destroyed Khulna’s batting backbone as he captured all the seven Khulna 1st innings wickets that fell on day 2 in their tier 1 match of the Walton 19th National Cricket League…
Bangladesh team facing injury problems in South Africa
Dhaka- The Bangladesh cricket team, now touring South Africa to play a full-fledged series, facing injury problems ahead of the first match of the 2-Test series against the Proteas, beginning September 28 at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.Bangladeshi opening batsman Tamim…
Lightning strikes kill 8 in 2 dists
Dhaka – Eight people were killed and seven injured in three separate incidents of lightning strike in Dinajpur and Sunamganj districts on Saturday.The deceased were identified as- labourers Muktirani, Banita Ray, Meser Ali, Shaku Uddin, Kushan Chandra Ray of Rajarampur…
Tour Match: Tigers play draw against CSA Invitation XI
Dhaka- The Tigers were up-bit against Cricket South Africa Invitation XI in the three-day tour match which ended in draw at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Saturday.Having 306/7-dec in the 1st innings, Bangladesh resumed the 2nd innings on the final day…
Asian Indoor Chess: Razib, Lisa makes draw in 5th round
Dhaka- Bangladeshi GM Enamul Hossain Razib and WIM Shamima Akter Liza played draw in the 5th round matches of the 5th Asian Indoor And Martial Games Chess held at Ashgabat in Turkmenistan on Saturday.Both the Bangladeshi players earned three points…
NCL Tier 2: Ctg Division makes a huge 419 for 8 against Rajshahi Division
Dhaka – Chittagong Division hammered a comfortable 419 for 8 in 139 overs in the 1st innings against Rajshahi Division on the 2nd day of Tier 2 match of the Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium…
I am not Varun Dhawan that I can dance with Ileana D’Cruz” – Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is all set to make his comeback on the silver screen with Bhoomi that hits the theatre tomorrow. The film revolves around a father who is seeking revenge from the molesters of his daughter’s dignity. With Aditi Rao…
Film ‘Khacha’ releases across the country
Entertainment Desk The film Khacha was completed during October 2016 and received its censor certificate on August 2017. It is directed by Akram Khan, the film Khacha hit Star Cineplex and six other theatres throughout the country, on Friday. It…
Rajkummar Rao’s Newton is India’s first official entry for Oscars 2018
National Award winning actor Rajkumar Rao’s acclaimed political satire Newton has been confirmed as India’s first official entry for the Oscars 2018. Helmed by Amit Masurkar, Newton which released today is already said to be one of the best films…
Google looking to help news outlets win subscribers
Google is seeking ways to help publishers win paying subscribers for news stories, a person close to the matter told AFP. To this end, the US internet giant is collaborating with NewsCorp, the Financial Times, and the New York Times,…
Water-filter maker Brita encapsulates German trade surplus controversy
Known the world over for its water-filtering jugs, the small German family-run firm Brita typifies the “Mittelstand”, small and medium-sized businesses that form the backbone of Germany’s economy and have turned it into an export powerhouse both envied and resented…
Worker missing as C’nawabganj sand-lifting boat sinks
Dhaka, Sept 23 – A sand lifting worker went missing as a boat capsized in the Mahananda river of Diyardhainagar Dakhshinchora area under the Sadar Upazila of Chapainawabganj on Friday while he was lifting sand along with three other co-workers.
10 BD youths rescued while being trafficked to India
Dhaka, Sept 23 – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued 10 Bangladeshi young men from Gatipara border under Benapole Port Police Station while they were being trafficked to India on Friday night.
11 arrested in Dhaka city for alleged ‘terror financing’
Dhaka, Sept 23 – Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested 11 people from different areas of capital Dhaka on Friday allegedly for providing financial assistance to militancy.
Youth held with fake currency notes
Dhaka – Detectives in a drive arrested a young man in possession of 1,088 fake currency notes amounting to TK 88,000 from a mango orchard in Sheikh Hasina Bridge area of Sadar upazila inChapainawabganj on Friday afternoon.
5 Bangladeshi girls return after serving jail in India
Dhaka – Five Bangladeshi teenage girls returned home through Benapole check post on Friday night after serving three years jail in an Indian jail.Indian police handed the girls, hail from Barisal and Pirojpur districts, over to Benapole immigration police on…
Worker missing in C’nawabganj boat capsize
Dhaka – A sand lifting worker went missing as a boat capsized in the Mahananda river of Diyardhainagar Dakhshinchora area of Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj on Friday while he was lifting sand along with three other co-workers.The missing worker was…
11 arrested in city for ‘terror financing’
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested 11 people from different areas of the capital on Friday allegedly for providing financial assistance to militancy.The identities of the arrestees could not be known immediately.
England paceman Roland-Jones injured, doubtful for Ashes
London,(AP/UNB) – England paceman Toby Roland-Jones could be a doubt for the Ashes series in Australia after sustaining a stress fracture in his lower back.
Brazil negotiating friendlies against Japan and England
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Brazil is only a few bureaucratic details away from confirming friendlies against Japan and England in November.The Brazilian Football Confederation was in advanced negotiations for matches against Japan in the French city of Lille and days later…