Dhaka – The High Court on Wednesday commuted the jail term of former minister Nazmul Huda to four years from seven years on a bribery case filed during the 2007-2008 military-backed caretaker government. The HC also directed Nazmul Huda to…
Day: November 8, 2017
Why Basic Bank scam accused not held: HC asks
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for being sluggish and raised a question for not arresting any of beneficiaries of the Basic bank loan scam.
‘BNP plans showdown at its November 12 rally’
Dhaka – BNP wants to stage yet another showdown at its November 12 rally at Suhrawardy Udyan to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day that the party observes on November 7.
IBBL awarded highest tax payer in Banking sector
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has been awarded as the highest taxpayer in the banking sector in the 2016-2017 tax year.
84 families get ‘Kar Bahadur Paribar’ award
National Board of Revenue (NBR) gave ‘Kar Bahadur Paribar’ award to 84 families and ‘Tax Card’ to 141 individuals and organizations to encourage people to pay tax. Finance minister AMA Muhith and state minister for finance and planning MA Mannan…
Delhi schools shut as deadly smog envelopes Indian capital
Delhi shut all primary schools on Wednesday as pollution hit 70 times the World Health Organization’s safe level, prompting doctors in the Indian capital to warn of a public health emergency. Dense grey smog shrouded the roads of the world’s…
PM approved third stage design of Independence Monument
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved the design of the master plan (third phase) of the ‘Swadhinata Stambha’ (Independence Monument) being constructed at Suhrawardi Udyan. The premier gave the approval after reviewing the proposed design of the project at a…
BNP seeks Govt’s cooperation to hold its rally
BNP on Wednesday sought all-out cooperation from the government in holding its Sunday’s rally at Suhrawardy Udyan peacefully as its chief Khaleda Zia is scheduled to address it. “We hope the government will extend all-out cooperation to us in holding…
President asks Navy to keep watch on marine resources
President M Abdul Hamid today asked navy personnel to keep themselves ready to ensure security of marine resources and maritime boundary of the country. “Be always ready to ensure sovereignty of maritime boundary, security of ships’ movement on different routes…
Myanmar rebuffs UN statement on Rohingya
Myanmar on Wednesday hit back at a UN Security Council statement critical of its handling of the Rohingya refugee crisis, saying it could “seriously harm” efforts to repatriate the Muslim minority from Bangladesh. On Monday the top UN body called…
Drug peddler killed in city clash
Dhaka – A suspected drug dealer was killed in a clash between two groups of local drug peddlers at Kadamtali in the city early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Billal, 36, a resident of the area.
Two drug peddlers held at IU
Islamic University, – Police arrested two drug peddlers from the campus of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Tuesday.
Fire at Bogra jute mill doused
Dhaka- A fire, that broke out at a jute mill in Manik Chalk area in Sadar upazila in Bogra on Wednesday morning, was doused.Station master of Bogra Fire Service & Civil Defence Bazlur Rashid said that the fire originated at…
1 killed, 20 injured in Satkhira road crash
Dhaka- A pedestrian was killed and 20 passengers of a bus were injured in a road accident in Kolaroa upazila on Satkhira-Jessore highway in Satkhira on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Rakesh, 11, son of Bishnupad of Rampur Dholda…
Murray sure he’ll be ready for tour at start of 2018
Glasgow,(AP/UNB) – Andy Murray believes he will be fit and ready to return to the ATP Tour by Dec. 31 at the Brisbane International. He also thinks results will not come quickly, and aiming for the Australian Open title might…
Injured Finn out of England’s Ashes tour, replaced by Curran
Adelaide, (AP/UNB) – England fast bowler Steven Finn will miss the Ashes series in Australia after medical scans revealed torn cartilage in his left knee.Finn was injured in practice last week in Perth shortly after the squad arrived in Australia…
Ctg Vikings fail to capitalise on brisk start
Dhaka – Rangpur Riders need 167 runs for win against Chittagong Vikings in their second match of the 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday.Chittagong Vikings failed to cash in on a brisk…
Youth send to jail for harassing school girl
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sentenced a young man to one month imprisonment for harassing a school sexually at Navaron Rail Bazar in Sharsha upazila in Jessore.The convicted youth was identified as Abdur Rahman, 35.
AFC U-19 Champs: BD finish on winning run beating Sri Lanka 4-0
Dhaka – Bangladesh completed the five-team Group B engagements of the AFC Under-19 Championship Qualifiers with a comfortable win beating their South Asian winless rivals Sri Lanka by 4-0 goals in their 4th and last match at the Hisor Central…
Drinking plenty of water helps prevent UTIs in women
American researchers may have found a simple way to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), finding that drinking an additional three pints (or 1.42 liters) of water a day could help keep the infections at bay in women who are prone…
Halda gets censor board’s approval
Culture Desk Halda has got the sensor board’s approval. Tauquir Ahmed who is currently in Tunisia has confirmed the news. He has also noted that members of the board have praised the film. Tauquir is currently participating in the 28th…
Tumhari Sulu actor Vidya Balan: I am still middle class by heart
Actor Vidya Balan has shared the true definition of being an actor. Talking about her film journey and acting in Tumari Sulu, Vidya said on Saturday, “I am very grateful that I have got opportunities to play different characters in…
Egypt state firm looks to cash in on thriving mobile sector
As Egypt’s mobile operators thrive, state- owned Telecom Egypt is entering the market in an effort to boost state revenues. In a country with more mobile phone subscriptions than residents, Egypt’s only fixed-line operator is hoping to get in on…
10 years in the making, the Louvre Abu Dhabi set to open
More than a decade in the making, the Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors on Wednesday, bringing the famed name to the Arab world for the first time. The opening comes a decade after France and the UAE agreed to…
Syria to join Paris climate pact, isolating US
Syria told the UN climate talks in Bonn on Tuesday that it would join the Paris Agreement, leaving the United States as the only nation in the world opting to stay outside the landmark treaty. “We are going to join…
US, Chinese firms sign $9bn in deals during Trump visit
US and Chinese companies signed nearly 20 deals worth a total $9 billion on Wednesday at the start of President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang oversaw a signing…
When climate leaders protect dirty investments
Nathalie Bernasconi – Osterwalder , Jorg Haas In 2016, global spending on oil and gas projects was more than double the total spent on renewables. That imbalance can be addressed only by restructuring the mechanisms, particularly existing trade treaties, that govern…
Test tells Zika and Dengue infections apart
Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade Sao Paulo – A fast and cost-effective test developed by an international team of researchers could make it easier to diagnose the Zika and dengue viruses.
Mild tremor shakes Dhaka, rest of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Nov 8 – A mild tremor jolted different parts of the country including the capital Dhaka on Wednesday morning.
La Nina rains, winter to reduce global supply of natural rubber
Bangkok, Thailand – 8 November – The International Rubber Consortium (IRCo) — comprising representatives from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia — has forecast a reduction in the supply of natural rubber (NR) for the global market amidst strong sentiments for its…