Dhaka, Oct 16 – BNP on Monday alleged that the government is making an ‘imaginary story’ bringing various allegations against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha only to contain him.
Day: October 16, 2017
EU decides to review all defence coop with Myanmar
Dhaka, Oct 16 – The European Union (EU) today decided to review all practical defence cooperation with Myanmar in light of the disproportionate use of force carried out by the security forces of the country.
Rajshahi Jamaat leader arrested
Dhaka – Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Mahishbathan area in Rajshahi on early Monday.Kamruzaman Sohel, secretary of Rajpara unit Jamaat and son of Belal Hossian of the area, was accused in 14 cases, including sabotage, said Hafizur Rahman,…
Security guard killed in Chandpur
Dhaka-Miscreants took away four motorcycles killing the security guard of a nine-storey building in the district town in Chandpur on Monday.The deceased was identified as Delwar Pramanik, 50, of Dighaldi village in Matlab upazila.
Mass death of Antarctic penguin chicks alarm scientists
Almost the entire cohort of chicks from an Adelie penguin colony in the eastern Antarctic was wiped out by starvation last summer in what scientists say is only the second such incident in over 40 years. Researchers said Sunday the…
Bangladesh’s baul (mystic) saint Lalon Fakir remembered
The 127th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, the most prominent figure of country’s baul tradition, will be observed here today amid tight security measures. Marking his death anniversary, different programmes including a three-day fair from October 16 to 18,…
Mother ‘kills self’ after ‘killing child’ in Kushita
Dhaka – A woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her house after strangulating her two-year-old boy following a family feud at Naoda Bahalbaria village in Mirpur upazila in Kushtia on Monday.
Malaysia wants to be partner in resolving Rohingya crisis
Visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday applauded Bangladesh for giving the distressed Rohingyas shelter and providing them with humanitarian assistance. “Malaysia is deeply concerned at the disturbing developments and took strong position on…
BCL infighting leaves one dead in Sylhet
Dhaka – An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League(BCL) was killed and two others were injured in a factional clash at Tilagarh in the city on Monday.The deceased was identified as Omar Ahmed, a BBA student of Leading University.Zedan Al Musa,…
Mid-air horror: Airasia flight sent back Australia
An AirAsia flight from Australia to Indonesia was forced to turn back to Perth after losing cabin pressure, with passengers Monday recounting their terror as oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling. Air Asia said the plane suffered a “technical issue”…
NCL: Rajshahi post emphatic innings victory over Ctg
Dhaka – Rajshahi Division maintained their top spot in the Tier 2 points table of the Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) crushing Chittagong Division by an innings and 13 runs in the 5th round match which ended on the…
Both of Tier-1 National Cricket League matches ended in draw
Dhaka – Both the 5th round first class Tier-1 matches of the Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) ended in draw on the 4th and final day at two separate venues across the country on Monday.Barisal Division forced holders and…
Premier Div Women’s Cricket 2nd phase begin Tuesday
Dhaka – The super league stage battles of the one-day-match Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League will begin at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) Ground 3 and 4 on Tuesday.
Lalon Shah’s 127th death anniversary Monday
The 127th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, the most prominent figure of country’s baul tradition, will be observed here today amid tight security measures. Marking his death anniversary, different programmes including a three-day fair from October 16 to 18,…
Ireland closes schools as rare hurricane approaches
Ireland has ordered all schools to close Monday as the country braces for an “unprecedented storm” with the arrival of Ophelia, the largest hurricane ever recorded so far east in the Atlantic Ocean. “In response to the imminent Storm Ophelia,…
S.Korea’s ICT exports hit new record high in September
South Korea’s exports of information and communications technology (ICT) products hit a new record high in September thanks to strong demand for semiconductors, a government report showed Monday. The ICT exports reached 19.26 billion U.S. dollars in September, topping the…
Submarine cable repair shifted to Oct 22
Maintenance work of country’s first international submarine cable has been shifted to October 22, but the overhauling would not pose any internet disruption, said officials. “Now the maintenance work would begin on October 22 and run for the next three…
Amaar Chobi to step on 800th episode today
Culture Desk The eight hundredth episode of ‘Amaar Chobi’ will be aired today on Channel i at 6pm. The film oriented programme has often been dubbed as the private archive for Bangladeshi films. The number eight hundred is a milestone…
Dhaka Attack into second week with net profit three crore
Culture Desk Dhaka Attack has bagged a profit of three crore taka in the first week of release. As of the first day of the second week the earnings stood at the same rate Dipankar Dipen has claimed. In the…
A private-sector solution to the refugee crisis
Nirj Deva Brussels – International development is not just about alleviating poverty; it is also about delivering security, stability, and economic opportunities to poor and fragile communities, thereby preventing citizens from having to flee their home country in search of…
Giant moths visiting UK from Europe
The UK is being visited by giant moths, some of which are as big as the hand. Wildlife lovers are on the look out for the various breeds that are making their way and report their sightings back to conservationists.…
South Africa’s Rhino Paradox
Johannesburg – Earlier this year, South Africa’s Constitutional Court overturned a 2009 moratorium on trade in rhinoceros horns. It was a devastating blow for animal conservation groups, which had hailed a measure that aligned South Africa with the global ban…
UK hospitals to ban ‘super-size’ chocolate bars
“Super-sized” chocolate bars are to be banished from hospital shops, canteens and vending machines, NHS England says. Sweets and chocolate sold in hospitals should be 250 calories or under, the head of the body says. Under the plans, most “grab…
May to dine with EU chiefs amid Brexit ‘deadlock’
Theresa May is to travel to Brussels later for a dinner with EU leaders in a bid to end a stalemate over Brexit. The meeting, with chief negotiator Michel Barnier and Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, comes days after the pair…
Sharapova wins her 1st title since doping ban
Tianjin,(AP/UNB) – Maria Sharapova won her first WTA title since returning from a doping ban after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the Tianjin Open on Sunday.The Russian, a tournament wild card, overcame Belarusian teenager Sabalenka 7-5, 7-6 (8) despite trailing…
Icardi hat trick earns Inter 3-2 derby win over AC Milan
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) -Mauro Icardi is a goal predator.Seemingly absent one moment, he swoops in unannounced to score in the next.The Argentine striker had a hat trick in Inter Milan’s 3-2 derby victory over big-spending AC Milan on Sunday, displaying perfect timing…
Dhaka rejects Chinese firm’s expressway proposal
Finance Minister Muhith says ‘it’s not necessary at this moment’ Dhaka, Oct 16 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith has rejected the proposal of a Chinese company for implementing the ‘Dhaka Chittagong Expressway Project’, aiming to build a four-lane elevated expressway…
Valencia thrashes Real Betis 6-3 to move 2nd in Spain
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Valencia spent the last couple of seasons trying to avoid relegation in the Spanish league.After eight matches this season, it’s already looking to dethrone Barcelona from the top of the standings.
Super league of Women’s Premier Cricket begins on Tuesday
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) – The four-team super league of the Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket begins on Tuesday (Oct 17) with two matches billed for the opening day at two BKSP venues in Savar.
Anti-immigration Sebastian Kurz leads Austria snap election
Austria’s conservative People’s Party, led by 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz, is set to win the country’s general election, projections suggest.