Dhaka – The Detective Branch (DB) of police yesterday submitted the final report in connection of writer, columnist and poet Farhad Mazhar, however, the abduction was not proved.
Day: November 14, 2017
BNP calls CJ SK Sinha’s resignation okaying ‘ominous’
Dhaka – The BNP yesterday termed the acceptance of Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s resignation letter as ominous sign for the judiciary.
UberMOTO launched in Dhaka
Dhaka, Nov 14 – Uber, the ridesharing app that connects riders with drivers to provide convenient, reliable and affordable rides at the push of a button, on Tuesday announced the launch of its bike-sharing product, uberMOTO. With this launch, Uber…
Inter-faculty handball competition inaugurated at BAU
Mymensingh – A four-day-long inter-faculty handball sports competition 2017 of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh was inaugurated at the university gymnasium on Tuesday.
Climate change poses threat to food security in Pacific islands
By Razeena Raheem ROME, Nov 12 (IPS) – A high-level meeting of political leaders -– hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) -– sounded an ominous warning: that climate change poses an “alarming threat to food systems and food…
For ‘equity’ in global stocktake under Paris Deal
Bonn, 14 Nov — On 11 Nov, Parties to the UNFCCC’s Ad hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA) had an interesting exchange on how equity can be operationalized in the global stocktake (GST) that will take place in…
Seven SIBL directors resign
Four independent directors and three sponsor directors resigned on Monday during a board meeting, SIBL Chairman Anwarul Azim Arif said on Tuesday.
Smart City Week from Nov 22
The Smart City Week 2017 will be observed in the country on November 22-28 next, aiming to promote people-centric smart cities for all.
Investigation by Burmese Army eyewash: Amnesty
Human rights group Amnesty International described the Myanmar military’s internal investigation into violence against Rohingyas as a “whitewash” and called for giving UN and other independent observers unfettered access to the country. “With more than 600,000 women, men and children…
EC has not decided to deploy army in polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda today said the Commission took no decision to deploy army during the 11th Jatiya Samgsad elections. “The commission has not taken any decision in this regard (though) discussions are underway if the army…
Youth found dead in B’baria
Dhaka- Police recovered the body of a young man from Bahadurpur-Talshahar road in Ashuganj upazila in Brahmanbaria on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Kamal Ahmed, 35, son of Abdul Hai Mia, a resident of Hobiganj Sonargang area.
HC clears graft inquiry against ex-SC judge
Clearing the way for investigation into corruption allegation against former Appellate Division Justice Md Zainul Abedin, the High Court on Tuesday observed that no one is immune from criminal prosecution. An HC bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice…
Man electrocuted in Sherpur
Dhaka- A man was electrocuted while cutting a tree branch at Palashikura village in Nalitabari upazila in the district on Tuesday morning.The deceased was identified as Alal Uddin, 48, an office assistant of local Palashikura Janata High School.
JSC examinee among 2 killed in Natore road crash
Dhaka- Two motorcyclists, including a Junior School Certificate (JSC) examinee, were killed and another was injured as a truck hit their bike in Dighapatia area of in Natore on Tuesday.
2 siblings drown in Laxmipur
Dhaka- Two minor siblings drowned in a pond in Charfaloan area in Raipura upazila on Tuesday noon.Quoting family members, police said the two siblings — Tonu, 3, and Pias, 4 — children of Hasan Ali, a farmer by profession, slipped…
Youth Asia Cup: Bangladesh reach semifinal beating India by 8 wkts
Dhaka- An unbeaten innings of 81 runs by Pinak Ghosh guided Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team to the semifinals of the ACC Youth Asia Cup Cricket 2017 as the Group A champions with all-win record beating their giant rivals India by…
BPL: Dhaka Dynamites advance to top slot beating Khulna Titans
Dhaka- West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard and local Jahurul Islam steered Dhaka Dynamites to take the solo lead in the 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) cricket beating Khulna Titans by four wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur…
Premier Volleyball: PDB beat Police by 3-0 sets
Dhaka – Power Development Board (PDB) earned straight 25-20, 25-13, 25-11 points (3-0 sets) victory over Bangladesh Police in the Crony Group Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Volleyball League at Dhaka Volleyball Stadium on Tuesday.
BPL Football: Sheikh Jamal DC outplay Mohammedan SC 3-0
Dhaka-Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club advanced to the 2nd slot in the 12-team Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football outplaying Dhaka Mohammad SC by 3-0 goals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Sheikh Nasir dominates in National B Chess
Dhaka – Fide Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy dominated the Saif Powertec 43rd National B Chess Championship securing seven points after the 8th round matches held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room on Tuesday.Five players shared the…
UN chief raises alarm over Rohingya before ASEAN leaders
The United Nations chief expressed alarm over the plight of Rohingya Muslims in remarks before Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders from a Southeast Asian bloc that has refused to criticize her government over the crisis. U.N. Secretary-General…
Per capita income in Bangladesh hits $1610
The per capita income rose by US$ 145 to US$ 1,610 in fiscal year 2016-17 from US$ 1,465 in FY16, according to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
GDP growth 7.28 pc breaking previous records
Breaking all the previous records, Bangladesh has finally registered the highest-ever 7.28 percent GDP growth in the last fiscal year (FY17). “The GDP growth finally stood at 7.28 percent in the last fiscal,” said Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal. The…
Tk 989.73 cr rural infrastructure project being implemented
Implementation works of a big project are progressing fast aiming at enhancing the accessibility of the rural people to the markets and economic opportunities in the region with ultimate goal of uplifting their living and livelihood condition. The project being…
High blood pressure is redefined as 130, not 140
High blood pressure was redefined Monday by the American Heart Association, which said the disease should be treated sooner, when it reaches 130/80 mm Hg, not the previous limit of 140/90. Doctors now recognize that complications “can occur at those…
Global 2% rise in CO2 ‘giant leap backwards for humankind’
The carbon dioxide emissions that drive global warming, flat since 2014, are set to rise two percent this year, dashing hopes they had peaked, scientists reported at UN climate talks Monday. “This is very disappointing,” said Corinne Le Quere, director…
BSCIC now under e-filing system
A three-day course for implementing the electronic-filing (e-filing) system at Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) started today for making its administration and the Computer Lab faster. BSCIC chairman Mustak Hasan Mohammad Iftekhar inaugurated the course as the chief…
Hollywood takes break from scandal to honor Amy Adams
Scandal-hit Hollywood left its woes behind Friday to honor Amy Adams for a glittering career that has seen her go from waitress to five-time Oscar nominee. The 43-year-old — famous for the diversity of her film roles — told AFP…
7th Dhaka Lit Fest begins Nov 16
The 7th Dhaka Literary Festival (DLF) will begin on the premises of Bangla Academy here on November 16. The Cultural Affairs Ministry, Bangla Academy and Jatrik Production Limited (JPL) are jointly organizing the three-day literary event that will continue till…
Art project transforms historic Indian fishing dock
Indian fishermen unload their morning catch as sari-clad women carrying buckets on their heads walk past street art that has transformed one of Mumbai’s oldest fishing docks into an exhibition space. Thirty artists from around the world have given the…