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Day: October 2, 2017
Syrian refugees being summarily deported from Jordan
Amman – Jordanian authorities have been summarily deporting Syrian refugees – including collective expulsions of large families, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The Syrians are not being given a meaningful chance to challenge their removal and…
‘Chief Justice on one-month leave – Acting CJ soon’
Dhaka, Oct 2 – Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Surendra Kumar Sinha, went on a one-month leave of absence from Monday on health grounds, Law Minister Anisul Huq said.
BNP against working group for Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Oct 2 – The BNP on Monday opposed the decision of Bangladesh and Myanmar to form a joint working group to start the repatriation process of all the Rohingyas staying in Bangladesh, saying it is an uncertain process to…
Burma-BD for joint group to start Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Oct 2 – Bangladesh and Myanmar on Monday agreed to form a joint working group to start the repatriation process of all the Rohingyas living in Bangladesh, which Dhaka sees as a “progress.”
Teen ‘tortured to death by cops’ in Sherpur
Dhaka – A 17-year-old boy died hours after being released from police custody in Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur early Monday.The victim was identified as Biswajit Chandra Dey, son of Bidhan Chandra Dey of Uttar Bazar area in the upazila.Talking to…
2 killed in Dinajpur road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed in a road accident in front of Sadar upazila parisad in the district town in Dinajpur on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Mandar Ali, driver of the human hauler, and its passenger Jahangir.
‘Drug peddler’ held with Phensidyl
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 144 bottles of Phensidyl from Bohorom Tantipara village of Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj on Sunday night.
Madrasa girl killed in Chuadanga road crash
Dhaka – A madrasa girl was killed as a tractor hit a human hauler carrying her at Boidyanathpur village in Jibannagar upazila on Monday morning.
Man crushed under bus in Habiganj
Dhaka- A man was crushed under a bus on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Bhanudeb village in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj district on Monday morning.
Afghanistan leveled five-match Youth ODI series 1-1
Dhaka – Touring Afghanistan U-19 side leveled the five-match Youth ODI series 1-1 beating hosts Bangladesh Under-19 side by five wickets in the 3rd ODI at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.Earlier on Thursday, Bangladesh Under-19 team made the flying…
NCL: 3 matches end in draw, 1 abandoned
Dhaka – The Tier 1 match of Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) between Dhaka Division and holders Khulna Division ended in draw on the 4th and final day at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Monday.Khulna Division resumed…
SA crush Bangladesh by 333 runs in 1st Test
Dhaka – South Africa bundled out Bangladesh cheaply for 90 runs in the 2nd innings inside the 1st session of the final day at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Monday to register a 333-run victory in the 1st Test.The Tigers,…
Bhashani Stadium gets new floodlights for Asia Cup
Dhaka – The newly installed floodlights at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium formally inaugurated on Monday ahead of the eight-nation Hero Asia Cup of men’s hockey to be played here from October 11.In its 10th edition, the quadrennial event returns…
BPL Football: Abahani beat Brothers 3-2
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Ltd secured 3-2 victory against Brothers Union Ltd in the 9th round match of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.Abahani took the lead in the 18th minute…
Saba’s first commercial film
Entertainment Desk Primarily known for her work in the television industry of the country, Sohana Saba has previously done films such Aayna, Khelaghor, Chandrogrohon and Brihonnola which were a little different from the trademark commercial films. However, Saba has finally…
Abhishek leaves Paltan just 24 hours before the shoot!
Daughter of filmmaker JP Dutta just spoke about Abhishek Bachchan leaving her father JP Dutta’s film 24 hours before shoot began to a leading daily . She said that Abhishek Bachchan abandoned Paltan one day before the filming began. “Abhishek…
Akshay, Rajinikanth starrer 2.0 to surpass
Bollywood’s made quite a mark on the International box office with Dangal earning a whooping Rs. 1200 crores in China. Not lagging far behind, Baahubali 2 became the first Indian film to cross Rs. 1500 crores and it is yet…
69th anniversary of DU Alumni Association celebrated
The 69th founding anniversary of Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) was observed yesterday on the campus with much festivity and enthusiasm. On the occasion, six emeritus Professors of the University and DUAA founding president were conferred DUAA Gold Medal-2017 at…
India’s Reliance Communications quits deal with Aircel
Indian billionaire Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications has called off a merger deal with smaller rival Aircel over “legal and regulatory uncertainties”, throwing its debt repayment plans into doubt. The cash-strapped telecom firm, better known as RCom, had announced last September…
Japan business confidence hits decade high
Confidence among Japan’s biggest manufacturers has jumped to its highest level in a decade, a key central survey showed Monday, as the world’s number three economy picks up pace. The report comes after a batch of broadly positive economic data…
Saudi king approves $2.93bn of Taif projects
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has approved SAR11bn ($2.93bn) of projects in Taif. The projects are located in the new city of Taif, to the northeast of the old city in an area spanning 1,250 square kilometres. They include a new…
Govt has failed to prevent Rohingya influx: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP has accused the government of not taking a tough line against the forced migration of over half a million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. The government should have used ‘tougher language’ while addressing the crisis, said Mirza…
Minister of Suu Kyi’s office in Dhaka for talks
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s emissary has flown in Dhaka amid pressure over the situation in Rakhine State that has pushed over half a million Rohingyas into Bangladesh.
Monarch flights cancelled as airline ceases trading
Monarch Airlines has ceased trading and all of its future bookings have been cancelled, the Civil Aviation Authority has said. About 110,000 customers are currently overseas and the government has asked the CAA to charter more than 30 aircraft to…
UAE Law on domestic workers is worth learning from
A law stipulating working conditions for domestic workers, including a regular weekly day off, 30 days of paid annual leave and the right to retain personal documents, was approved by UAE President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…
Making right to development a reality for everyone
Geneva(Kanaga Raja) – More than 30 years after the adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development, business-as-usual will not be sufficient to achieve progress, a United Nations human rights expert has said.
Chinese tennis needs to ‘grow up’, says Li Na
WUHAN, China,(BSS/AFP) – Li Na said she’s sorry Chinese tennis has not moved on more since her retirement, as the country’s fruitless search for a new champion continues.Li’s two Grand Slam titles set the bar extremely high for her fellow…
Unified Arsenal can prove doubters wrong, says Wenger
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are ready to silence the critics who wrote them off in the aftermath of their humiliating loss against Liverpool.Wenger’s side have been revitalised since the 4-0 mauling at Anfield in August and they maintained…
Cop stabbed dead in Kishoreganj
Dhaka – A policeman was stabbed to death by a gang of hijackers on Dhaka-Sylhet highway under Syed Nazrul Islam Bridge in Bhairab upazila in Kishoreganj on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Arifur Rahman, 25, a member of Police…