In a series of letters that then collector of Panna district wrote when she was a collector of the Bundelkhand district for close to three and a half years, she made startling conclusion that Ken river has no surplus water…
Day: October 7, 2017
5 drug traders held with 28000 Yaba tablets in city
Dhaka- Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members arrested five alleged drug traders and recovered 28,000 pieces of contraband Yaba pills from a flat in the city’s Uttara on Friday night.The arrestees are -ring leader Jahid and his four associates- Papiya, Musa,…
4 fishermen jailed, 1000 metres current nets seized in Chandpur
Dhaka-A mobile court here on Saturday sentenced four fishermen to one month jail for netting mother hilsas in the Meghna river at Shatnol in Matlab Uttar upazila defying the government ban.
One absconding arrested in Sherpur
Dhaka- Sherpur district police arrested one more absconding accused from Sherpur Sadar thana area on Saturday in connection with recovery of huge quantity of chemicals.Sherpur district police conducted a drive at shop of Nokla upazila on Thursday night after getting…
Dubai ruler uses personal 747 jet to help Rohingya Muslims
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the use of his private 747 plane and the opening of an air bridge to provide aid to Rohingya…
Spain makes it to World Cup; Serbia unable to clinch a spot
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Spain secured its 11th straight World Cup appearance aided by Italy’s home draw against Macedonia on Friday, while Serbia blew a chance to make it to next year’s finals in Russia after a loss at Austria.Spain comfortably defeated…
Argentina on brink of missing World Cup; Messi’s last chance
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – After missing chance after chance against Peru, Lionel Messi looked skyward as if seeking divine intervention.Even that may not be enough to prevent Messi and Argentina from missing their first World Cup since 1970.
Prince Charles worns of ‘plastic on the manu’ in world’s fish
Britain’s Prince Charles said that plastic is now “on the menu” in the fish we eat and called for decisive action as he opened a conference Thursday on protecting the world’s oceans. The heir to the British throne, a long-time…
Mashrafe, Shakib leave for South Africa
Dhaka- Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and world famed all rounder Shakin Al Hasasn along with two other national cricketers left Dhaka for South Africa on Saturday morning to join the Bangladesh squad, now playing the 2nd Test against…
WHO seeks $10.2 for emergency Rohingya health support
The World Health Organization is seeking USD 10.2 million to protect, promote and secure the health of more than half a million people who have moved to southern Bangladesh from across the border since August this year. “The health needs…
Bangladesh Police beat Assam team by 27-12 goals
Dhaka – Bangladesh Police team beat touring Assam State Handball team by 27-12 goals in the 3rd of the four-match Index-Dhaka-Assam Friendly Handball Series at the Shaheed M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Saturday.
Rouhani says: 10 Trumps cannot roll back nuke deal benefits
Iran’s president defended the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers on Saturday, saying not even 10 Donald Trumps can roll back its benefits to his country, state TV reported. Hassan Rouhani’s comments came as President Donald Trump appears to be…
Yeangder TPC: Siddikur slips to joint 40th after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s prominent golfer Siddikur Rahman slid down to joint 40th from joint 27th in the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship after the 3rd round at Linkou International Golf and Country Club in Taipei on Saturday. Siddikur’s total of…
BNP repeats allegation: Sinha forced to go on leave
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday alleged that the government has sent Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on ‘forced’ leave to establish its ‘control’ over the Supreme Court. “He (CJ) is not sick. His visit to Dhakeshwari Temple…
NCL: Dhaka Metro declared first innings for 369/9 against Ctg Div
Dhaka -Dhaka Metropolis team declared the first innings scoring a comfortable 369 for 9 in 131.1 overs against hosts Chittagong Division in a tier-2 match on the day of four-day Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at the Zahur Ahmed…
2nd Test: Follow on threatening Tigers vs Proteas 573/4-d
Dhaka- Bangladesh are likely to face follow on in the 2nd Test to South Africa as the visitors lost four top-order batsmen for 61 in 17 overs in less than one session opening the 1st innings before tea on day…
Credit deal with India not good for Bangladesh: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that the credit deal with India is not ‘good’ for Bangladesh due to its tough conditions and slow disbursement. “The projects taken under the Indian Line of Credit are…
BPL Football: Brothers Union play1-1 draw with Farashganj SC
Dhaka- Brothers Union Club split points with Farashganj SC as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in 1-1 draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday.
Former national footballer Amalesh Sen dies
Dhaka – Former national footballer and a member of Swadhin Bangla Football team Amalesh Sen passed away at city hospital on Saturday night.He was 72.The footballer breathed his last at 7 pm at the Bangladesh Medical Hospital.Amalesh Sen, an assistant…
DU classes resume tomorrow after Puja vacation
Classes will resume at Dhaka University (DU) tomorrow after an 11-day vacation on the occasion of the holy Durga Puja, Ashura, Laxmi Puja and Autumn holidays, said a DU press release here today. The classes remained close from September 27…
Sushant to play the lead in Fault In Our Stars’ remake
There are a lot of Hollywood films being remade in Bollywood these days. Some of them hit the blocks while others die a silent death. The latest remake that has caught our attention is of the romantic drama film, The…
Mila’s husband arrested for assaulting her
Entertainment Desk Country’s known pop singer Mila’s husband has been arrested over the charges of domestic violence. Mila’s husband who is pilot of a private airline company has been arrested on last thursday over the complaint filed against him by…
Monalisa invited as international judge in Mrs India Worldwide
Entertainment Desk Model and actress Monalisa invited as international judge in Mrs India Worldwide. Though the famed TV actress received the invitation letter to be a judge of honour on August 22, she chose her birthday to disclose the news…
Most of world’s honey contaminated by pesticides: Swiss study
Swiss researchers have revealed that nearly 75 percent of honey produced all over the world has been contaminated by pesticides, which, if consumed daily, may pose a long-term problem for human health, local media Swissinfo reported on Friday. The study,…
In-house training adds to RMG benefits: ILO
When skill shortage is seen a major constraint to steady growth of the country’s apparel industry, in-house training for skill development of garment employees and workers has become a panacea bringing in huge benefit to this sector. The International Labour…
Govt was cautious against Myanmar provocation of war: PM
Dhaka, Oct 7 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government was very much cautious to avert any kind of war with Bangladesh’s neighbour despite repeated provocations from Myanmar.
$7 billion to marine protection
Brussels, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) – A global conference organized by the European Union aimed at better protecting marine life has raised more than $7 billion.
US states declare emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Nate
Mexico City, Oct 7 (AP/UNB) – Tropical Storm Nate gained force as it sped toward Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Friday after drenching Central America in the rain that was blamed for at least 21 deaths. Forecasters said it was likely to…
Al-Qaida-linked fighters launch missile attack in central Syria
Beirut, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) – Al-Qaida-linked fighters on Friday attacked a key central Syrian village at the crossroads between areas under government control and those controlled by insurgent groups, opposition activists said. In eastern Syria, meanwhile, 15 civilians, including children,…
Trump rolls back access to free birth control
Donald Trump’s government has issued a ruling that allows employers to opt out of providing free birth control to millions of Americans. The rule allows employers and insurers to decline to provide birth control if doing so violates their “religious…