Dhaka – Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed its desire to take part in the ongoing dialogue of political parties with the Election Commission (EC) to ensure participation of people in the next general elections.
Day: October 19, 2017
দ্রব্যমূল্য: সরকার জনগণের দুঃখ কষ্টের কথা ভুলে গেছেন – আইএবি
ঢাকা – ইসলামী আন্দোলনের মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ হাফেজ মাওলানা আহমাদ বলেছেন, সরকার জনগণের দুঃখ-দুর্দশার কথা বেমালুম ভুলে গেছেন বলেই বার বার বলা সত্ত্বেও চাল, ডাল, তেল, লবন, মাছ, গোশত, তরিতরকারি ও মসলাসহ নিত্য প্রয়োজনীয় দ্রব্যের মূল্যের লাগাম টেনে ধরতে পারছেন না।…
Aid network’s ‘innovation labs’ to prepare 4 countries for disasters
A global network of aid agencies has launched four new “innovation labs” in Bangladesh, Jordan, Kenya and the Philippines, aimed at finding fresh ways to help local communities prepare for disasters.
Flying insects have declined by over 75% in 30 years
By Helen Briggs It’s known as the windscreen phenomenon. When you stop your car after a drive, there seem to be far fewer squashed insects than there used to be.
Khaleda complains of ‘harassment in name of trial’
Dhaka, Oct 19 – Terming the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case totally a ‘false, baseless and motivated one’, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday said she has long been subjected to harassment and sufferings in the name of the trial…
Youth found dead in B’baria
Dhaka – An unidentified young man was found dead floating in a pond at Bhitikalisima village in Bijoynagar upazila in Brahmanbaria on Thursday.
Expatriate electrocuted in Sylhet
Dhaka – An expatriate man died from electrocution in Balaganj upazila in Sylhet on Wednesday evening.The deceased was identified as Anwar Hossain Sazzad, 38, son of Masuk Mia at Rupia village in Sadar union of the upazila.
8 ‘robbers’ held in city
Dhaka – Police arrested eight suspected members of a robber gang from the capital and its adjoining areas on Wednesday night in connection with a snatching incident in Badamtoli area.The arrestees are Mosiur Rahman Liton, 45, Md Mizan, 40, Md…
Man United beats Benfica after young goalkeeper’s mistake
Lisbon,(AP/UNB) – Manchester United took advantage of an embarrassing mistake by the youngest goalkeeper ever to play in the Champions League to beat Benfica 1-0 and maintain its three-point lead in Group A on Wednesday.Belgian goalkeeper Mile Svilar, making his…
Juventus labors to beat Sporting 2-1 in Champions League
Turin,(AP/UNB) – Juventus’ defensive frailties were again exposed as it labored to a 2-1 win at home to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Wednesday.Mario Mandzukic scored the winner six minutes from time after free-kick specialist Miralem Pjanic had…
Asia Cup: Holders South Korea plays 1-1 draw against Pakistan
Dhaka – Defending champion South Korea remained winless in the super -4 stage of the Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey as their 2nd super league match against former champions Pakistan ended in a 1-1 draw at the Maulana Bhashani…
Tanbir’s 61* spurs Bangladesh A 1-0 lead against Ireland A
Dhaka – Bangladesh A team took 1-0 lead in the five-match unofficial ODI series with a three-wicket victory in the 2nd match against Ireland A team at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday.Bangladesh A…
School Handball Tournament begins Friday
Dhaka – The Atom Gum Under-12 School Handball Tournament (Boys and Girls), to be organised by Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF) in cooperation with M&S Chocolate, begins at Shaheed (Capt) M Monsur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Friday.Power Division Secretary…
Bangabandhu Gold Cup: Atpara Primary emerge champions in Munshiganj
Dhaka- Atpara Govt Primary School emerged Munshiganj district champions in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup Primary School Football Tournament beating Boro Bayrapara No. 8 Govt Primary of Gajaria Upazila by 2-0 goals in the final at Munshiganj District Stadium in Munshiganj…
Asia Cup: India takes solo lead outplaying Malaysia 6-2
Dhaka – Favorite India smartly took solo lead in the four-team super league of the 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey outplaying high-flying Malaysia by 6-2 goals in their 2nd super league match at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Thursday.After…
BFF form District Football committee
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Thursday formed a nine-member District Football Committee headed by Chittagong City Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin to oversee the regularity of district football round the year.
US regulators approve second gene therapy for blood concer
U.S. regulators on Wednesday approved a second gene therapy for a blood cancer, a one-time, custom-made treatment for aggressive lymphoma in adults. The Food and Drug Administration allowed sales of the treatment from Kite Pharma. It uses the same technology,…
Khaleda obtains bail on appearance – says ‘no embezzlement’
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka, a makeshift court set up at Bakshibazar area in the capital on Thursday granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases…
The proposals Awami League submiteed to Election Commission
The ruling Awami League yesterday submitted an 11-point proposal to the Election Commission (EC) for holding a free and fair election. Following are the proposals: 1. The initiative of formulating the bangla edition of “The Representation of the People Order,…
Brandband to every UP – unit to rural govt – by next year: Joy
Prime Minister’s Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy today expressed the hope that the government will provide high speed broadband internet service to every union of the country next year. “We have taken initiatives to reach broadband…
“Dhaka Attack” releasing in North America and Middle East
The film is set to release in six theatres of international Cineplex chains Cinemark, Cineplex and Regal in Dallas and New York City in USA and in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary and Winnipeg in Canada on October 20. The film will…
Musical show “Band Gallery” on ATN Bangla
Entertainment Correspondent Bringing popular band music straight to the audience, special band-based musical show “Band Gallery” begins today on ATN Bangla at 9:30am. Prominent band music that has been archived by ATN Bangla throughout the years will be played on…
Huge cave found on moon, could house astronauts: Japan scientists
Scientists at Japan’s space agency have discovered a huge moon cave that could one day house a base that would shelter astronauts from dangerous radiation and wild temperature swings, officials said Thursday. Data taken from Japan’s SELENE lunar orbiter has…
Gimmick or game-changer: Is Virtual Reality the future of film?
Virtual Reality will change the face of cinema in the next decade — but only if content keeps up with the advances in technology, industry experts at the Busan International Film Festival predict. VR is already being heavily promoted by…
World’s deepest lake in peril, scientists warn
Lake Baikal is undergoing its gravest crisis in recent history, experts say, as the government bans the catching of a signature fish that has lived in the world’s deepest lake for centuries but is now under threat. Holding one-fifth of…
Warning for China as US hails India ‘partnership’
The United States vowed Wednesday to work with India in preference to China over the next century to promote a “free and open” Asia-Pacific region led by prosperous democracies. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered his unexpectedly sharp message to…
The Rohingya children robbed of their childhood
Dhaka, Oct 19 – A seven-year-old Rohingya girl Tahmina Akter was waiting for her parent who was in a queue to receive relief food for survival.
US-backed Syrian forces clear Raqqa after driving out IS
Beirut, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) – U.S.-backed Syrian forces were removing landmines and clearing roads in the northern city of Raqqa on Wednesday, a day after commanders said they had driven the Islamic State group from its de facto capital.
Monument of love – the Taj Mahal – at heart of political storm
Lucknow, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — India’s famed monument of love, the white marble Taj Mahal, is finding itself at the heart of a political storm, with some members of the country’s ruling Hindu right-wing party claiming that the mausoleum built…
20 police DIGs and AIGs promoted
Among the promoted police officers, five Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) have been promoted to the rank of Additional IGP, while 15 Additional DIGs as DIGs.