Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s team will face another daunting challenge when they meet three-time champions Japan in their 2nd Group B match of the eight-team final round of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship on Thursday at 5 pm local time…
Month: September 2017
Khaleda’s family-men to face action for money laundering: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told parliament that the government is investigating the alleged money-laundering by the members of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s family, saying that appropriate actions will be taken against them accordingly. “After investigation, we’ll surely take…
Split over Rohingya crisis as China backs Myanmar
International divisions emerged on Tuesday ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on a worsening refugee crisis in Myanmar, with China voicing support for a military crackdown that has been criticised by the US, slammed as “ethnic cleansing” and forced…
Real Madrid extends Marcelo’s contract until 2022
Madrid, (AP/UNB)- Real Madrid says it has extended the contract of veteran left back Marcelo until June 2022.The Brazilian’s current contract was valid until June 2020.
Police blocks BNP’s relief convoy at Ukhia: Fakhrul
Police have blocked the BNP’s relief convoy for Rohingya refugees at Ukhia in Cox’s Bazar, the party’s spokesman has said.BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the announcement in the middle of a discussion at Dhaka around 3pm Wednesday.…
DRU Media Football: Eight matches deciding on Wednesday
Dhaka, Sept 13 (UNB) – Eight 2nd round matches of the “Minister Fridge DRU Media Cup Six-a-Side Football Tournament” were decided on the 2nd day at Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium on Wednesday.
Hridoy Khan ties the knot
Showtime Desk Hridoy Khan has tied the knot with Humaira, a Bangladeshi expat living in Malaysia. Various sources close to Hridoy Khan has confirmed that the popular singer-musician has led to the altar in a close family arrangement. On Tuesday…
Irrfan Khan’s No Bed Of Roses continues to shine
No Bed of Roses is the only South Asian title in the competition, while another Indian title Kashyap’s The Brawler is playing out of competition in El Gouna. Irrfan Khan starring No Bed of Roses (Doob), the much anticipated film…
US stocks end at records; Strong pound weighs on FTSE
World stock markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Wall Street scoring fresh records as concerns over North Korea and US hurricanes faded, but London dipped as strong inflation data sent the pound to a one-year dollar peak. All three major US…
Sheikh Jackson’ moonwalks into Toronto film festival
Egyptian director Amr Salama pays homage to the late Michael Jackson in his new film “Sheikh Jackson,” a tale of how a young imam struggles to reconcile his desire to be a better Muslim with his love for the King…
Celebrities drum up hurricane relief – and warn on climate
Top names in entertainment Tuesday raised millions of dollars for survivors of mega-storms Harvey and Irma, with Stevie Wonder and Beyonce also urging attention on climate change. Dubbed “Hand in Hand,” the one-hour telethon was broadcast live on all US…
Apple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X
Apple laid claim to the future of the smartphone Tuesday with a 10th anniversary iPhone X, touting the device as the next generation of mobile computing. The iPhone X was one of three new iPhone models unveiled at the first…
World lags badly on targets to slash TB, HIV, obesity: study
Not a single country, out of nearly 200 reviewed, was on track to meet the UN target of eliminating new tuberculosis infections by 2030, according to a global health review published Wednesday. At the same time, less than five percent…
Messi finally conquers Buffon as Barca beats Juve 3-0
Barcelona, Sep 13 (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi finally added Italy great Gianluigi Buffon on his long, long list of vanquished goalkeepers.
6 bodies found as Rohingya boat sinks in the Naf
Dhaka, Sep 13 (UNB)- Bodies of six Rohingyas, including four children, who tried to enter Bangladesh amid fresh violence in the Rakhine state of Myanmar were recovered after a boat capsized in the Naf River in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday…
2 injured in Joypurhat passengers-cops clash
Dhaka, Sept 13 – Two people suffered wounds in a clash between passengers and Government Railway Police (GRP) at Akkelpur Railway Station in Akkelpur Upazila of Joypurhat on Tuesday night.
Another slaughtered at Munshiganj shrine
Munshiganj, Sep 13 (UNB) – Two women, including a khadem (caretaker) of a Mazar (shrine), were found dead at a Mazar (shrine) in Sadar Upazila here on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Taijul Begum, 48 and Amena Begum,60, a…
One held with 80k ampules of banned Indian injections
Benapole, Sept 13 (UNB) – Customs intelligence officials arrested a Bangladeshi national along with 80,000 pieces of banned Indian injections from Benapole customs check post on Tuesdaynight.
Apple unveils $999 iPhone X with facial recognition
Cupertino, Sep 13 (AP/UNB) — Apple has broken the $1,000 barrier with its latest, and most expensive, phone, the iPhone X. With a price starting at $999 and a host of new features, the phone will be a big test…
Suu Kyi won’t attend UN General Assembly
Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to miss next week’s UN General Assembly as criticism of her handling of the Rohingya crisis grows. Some 370,000 Rohingya Muslims have crossed to Bangladesh since violence in Rakhine state escalated…
FEMA estimates 25pc of Florida Keys homes gone
Florida, Sep 13 (AP/UNB) — With 25 percent of the homes in the Florida Keys feared destroyed, emergency workers Tuesday rushed to find Hurricane Irma’s victims — dead or alive — and deliver food and water to the stricken island…
Europe leaders view Irma-devastated Carribbean islands
Philipsburg, Sep 13 (AP/UNB) — France’s president and the Dutch king visited Caribbean territories Tuesday that were hammered by Hurricane Irma, bringing in much-needed food, water and medical supplies amid accusations that European governments were unprepared, slow to react and…
Stop violence: US asks Myanmar security authorities
Dhaka, Sept 13 – The United States has called on Myanmar security authorities to respect the rule of law, stop the violence, and end the displacement of civilians from all communities.
US updates self-driving car rules as more hit the road
Ann Arbor, Sep 13 (AP/UNB) — The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled updated safety guidelines for self-driving cars aimed at clearing barriers for automakers and tech companies wanting to get test vehicles on the road. The new voluntary guidelines announced…
North Korea threatens US with ‘greatest pain’
North Korea has threatened the United States with the “greatest pain” it has ever suffered following new sanctions imposed by the United Nations. Pyongyang’s envoy to the UN accused Washington of opting for “political, economic and military confrontation”. US President…
Zappacosta solo goal, Chelsea routs Qarabag 6-0 in CL opener
London,(AP/UNB) – Who needs Diego Costa when you have Davide Zappacosta?On his full Chelsea debut, the wing back announced himself to Stamford Bridge in spectacular fashion with an audacious solo goal eclipsing anything the exiled striker Costa has produced in…
High zinc rice begins benefitting BD women – children
Dhaka – Bangladeshi women and children suffering from zinc deficiency have started benefitting from the introduction of biofortified zinc rice varieties that have been introduced for production and consumption by smallholder farm households.
Messi finally conquers Buffon as Barcelona beats Juve 3-0
Barcelona, (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi finally added Italy great Gianluigi Buffon on his long, long list of vanquished goalkeepers. Messi struck two shots past Buffon to lead Barcelona to a 3-0 victory over Juventus in their opening match of the…
Rape evidence found on Rupa’s body
Dhaka – Doctors have found rape evidence in the autopsy report of Jakia Sultana Rupa, who was killed after being gang raped in a running bus.The medical team, formed to conduct autopsy on the body of Rupa, submitted the report to…
One held with 80,000 pieces of banned injections
Dhaka – Customs intelligence officials arrested a Bangladeshi national along with 80,000 pieces of banned Indian injections from Benapole customs checkposton Tuesdaynight.