Bonn, Germany Nov 15 – High-level officials from Pacific Islands have called for a reining in of fossil fuel production in order to stay within the climate limits agreed to in Paris. They were joined in their call by civil…
Day: November 15, 2017
Heads of state arrive as COP23 parties iron out differences
Bonn, 15 Nov (TWN)- With three days left for the climate talks to conclude in Bonn, Germany, Parties are hard at work to iron out the remaining differences, as Heads of States and Government have arrived for the high-level segment…
Youth held with 12 gold bars in city
Dhaka- Detectives arrested a young man along with 12 gold bars from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in the city on Tuesday evening.The arrestee was known as Md Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury, 34.
Couple killed in Rajshahi road mishap
Dhaka – A couple were killed and their two daughters were critically injured as a truck hit a three wheeler on Rajshahi- Chapainawabganj Highway in Hatnabad area of Godagari Upazila on Wednesday.The deceased are identified as Abdul Karim, son of…
Dhaka Dynamites to play cricket match in Lalbagh Fort Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchised team Dhaka Dynamites cricketers will play a ‘Goli Cricket’ match at Lalbagh Fort in the capital on Thursday to meet the demand of local fans.
Premier Volleyball: Titas Club maintains winning run beating Fire Service 3-0
Dhaka, Nov 15 (UNB)- Titas Club maintained their winning run in the Crony Group Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Volleyball League beating lowly Fire Service by an straight 25-8, 25-10, 25-8 points (3-0 sets) at Dhaka Volleyball Stadium on Wednesday.
Rain washes out both BPL matches
Dhaka – Both the matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) were abandoned without a single ball being bowled at the Shar-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday due to rain.Match officials called off the day’s first match between…
Inter-District Age Group Women’s Swimming begins Friday
Dhaka – The Inter-District Age Group Women’s Swimming Championship begins on Friday at the Dhanmondi Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex.
BPL Football: Sheikh Russel beat Muktijoddha 1-0
Dhaka – Sheikh Russel KC earned a 1-0 goal victory over Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in the Saif Powertec Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.
Richest 1pc people own half of world’s wealth
The richest 1 per cent of people in the world now own half of the planet’s wealth, according to a new report that highlights breathtaking levels of global inequality.
World leaders gather in Germany to give climate talks a boost
World leaders arrived at global climate talks in Germany on Wednesday to give the negotiations a boost going into the final stretch, as campaigners called for a strong signal from rich countries on curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
BD in crisis over aid to Rohingyas: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh is now on the verge of an unprecedented crisis over providing humanitarian assistance to tens of thousands of Rohingyas and repatriating them to their own country. “The present situation is very much…
BD Man put on remand for derogatory renmark on Facebook
– A court here today placed Titu Roy on four- day remand in connection with a case filed under ICT act over derogatory post on social networking site facebook.
Army takes over in Zimbabwe: ‘Mugabe is safe’
After seizing state TV, an army spokesman announced it was targeting people close to Mr Mugabe. South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma later said he had spoken to Mr Mugabe who had indicated that he “was confined to his home but…
BD Election Commission not ready to use EVMs in next election
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday said the Commission is not ready to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the 11 parliamentary elections.
Court defers Dhaka’s Holey Artisan cafe attack probe report
A Dhaka court on Wednesday fixed December 28 for submission of the probe report in the case filed over Gulshan Holey Artisan Café attack. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nurunnahar Yesmin passed the order as Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) inspector…
Juhi celebrates her 50th birthday
Juhi Chawla turned a year older on Tuesday. Age is just a number, so she does not like to reveal how young she is. A greater part of the day was devoted to spring cleaning. Whatever was not needed was…
One killed in BSF firing along Lalmonrhat border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national was allegedly shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Burimari border in Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Farid Uddin, 22, son of Shamsul Haque, of…
Katrina Kaif opens up on catfights in Bollywood
She has been a part of some of Bollywood’s biggest hits like “Namastey London”, “Dhoom 3” and “Ek Tha Tiger”, but her last few films, including “Baar Baar Dekho” and “Jagga Jasoos”, didn’t get an impressive response at the box…
Ananta becomes a father again
Bangladeshi celebrity couple Ananta Jalil and Afiea Nusrat Barsha become parents for the second time after the birth of their second son, Abrar Ibne Jalil. Both Jalil and Barsha on Monday morning posted photos of their newly-born child and…
US approves first pill with digital tracking device
US regulators have approved the first pill that contains a digital tracking sensor to alert doctors and caregivers as to whether a patient is taking a medication as scheduled. The pill, called Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor), is designed…
Merkel, Macron to front diplomatic push at UN climate talks
The leaders of France and Germany will lead a diplomatic charge Wednesday to reinvigorate UN climate talks clouded by Washington’s rejection of a planet rescue plan backed by the rest of the world. Despite announcing it will withdraw from the…
5 get life for killing housewife in B’baria
Dhaka – A court has convicted five people and sentenced them to life term imprisonment for killing a housewife at Bidyakut village in Nabinagar upazila in Brahmanbaria 2009.The convicts are — Rafiqul Islam, husband of the victim and a resident…
Largest diamond ever auctioned sold for record $34 mn in Geneva
The largest diamond ever offered at auction went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday evening for nearly $34 million, a world record for a gem of its kind, the Christie’s auction house said. The 163.41-carat flawless D colour diamond, suspended…
2 ‘forest robbers’ killed in Sundarbans ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two suspected forest robbers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Katlar Khal of Baleshwar River under Swarankhola range of the Sundarbans on Wednesday morning.The deceased were identified as – Yusuf Fakir,…
2 journos injured in terrorist attack in Ctg
Dhaka -Two journalists were injured as a group of miscreants allegedly beat up them at Jamal Khan in Chittagong early Wednesday. The injured journalists were identified as Riaz Haidar Chowdhury, chief of Chittagong bureau of vernacular daily Bangladesh Pratidin, and…
Neymar looks to learn from Brazil’s difficulties vs England
London,(AP/UNB) – Maybe Neymar is saving himself for the World Cup.For now, since becoming soccer’s most expensive player, finding the net is proving challenging for Neymar in a Brazil jersey. Even when coming up against an inexperienced defender in Joe…
Denmark qualifies for World Cup with 5-1 rout of Ireland
Dublin,(AP/UNB) – Christian Eriksen scored a superb hat trick as Denmark qualified for next year’s World Cup with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Ireland in their playoff on Tuesday.With last week’s first leg having finished 0-0, Ireland made an ideal…
Federer through to ATP Finals semis after win over Zverev
London,(AP/UNB) – A day after the ATP Finals lost Rafael Nadal to injury, Roger Federer lifted spirits at the O2 Arena by extending his stay to the weekend.The 19-time Grand Slam champion guaranteed his place in Saturday’s semifinals by defeating…
BPL: Khulna vs Sylhet match delayed due to rain
Dhaka – The 15th match of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) between Khulna Titans and Sylhet Sixers has been delayed due to light rain at Shere Bangla National Stadium in the city on Wednesday.