By Rosemary Mason and Colin Todhunter Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the new director general of the World Health Organization (WHO). With a $4 billion annual budget, WHO’s decisions affect us all and its decisions also affect the bottom line…
Day: November 19, 2017
2 ‘drug smugglers’ held in Jessore
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two alleged drug smugglers along with 200 bottles of Indian smuggled Phensidyl from Jessore-Jhenidah highway in Churamankati area of the district town in Jessore on Sunday.
Missing youth found dead in Comilla
Dhaka- A young man, who had gone missing three days ago, was found dead in a pond near Bazar road in Daudkandi upazila on Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Sumon, 25, son of Mannan Member, a resident of Sabjikandi…
‘Pirate gang ringleader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Dhaka- The alleged ringleader of a pirate gang was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Kutubjom area of Maheshkhali upazila in Cox’s Bazar district on Sunday afternoon.The deceased was identified Mokarram Miah alias…
Sports-BPL: Tamim, Liton, fined for breaching BCB Code of Conduct
Dhaka- Comilla Victorians captain Tamim Iqbal and wicket-keeper Liton Kumer Das have been fined 50 percent of their match fees for breaching level-2 of BCB Code of Conduct during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match against Rangpur Riders at the…
Afghanistan clinch Youth Asia Cup crushing Pakistan by 185 runs
Dhaka- The Under-19 team of the ICC’s newest full member Afghanistan emerged new champions of the ACC Youth (Under-19) Asia Cup Cricket crushing the Youth team of Test elite Pakistan by a massive margin of 185 runs in the final…
Asian U/14 Series Tennis inaugurated
Dhaka- The Bengal Plastic Asian 14/U Series Tennis Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Tennis Federation and approved by Asian Tennis Federation, inaugurated the Raman National Tennis Complex here on Sunday.
BPL Football: Sheikh Jamal DC beat Team BJMC 3-0
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club outplayed Team BJMC by 3-0 goals in their 13th match of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Sunday.
Premier Division Kabaddi League begins Monday
Dhaka – The Adtouch Metropolis Premier Division Kabaddi League begins at Kabaddi Stadium in Paltan Maidan on Monday after a recess of two years.President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Nazmul Hassan Papon, MP, will inaugurate the 12-team league in the…
Zimbabwe ruling party sacks Mugabe as chief
Clinging to his now virtually powerless post, longtime Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was fired as ruling party chief to cheers Sunday, and was set to discuss his expected exit with the army commander who put the world’s oldest head of…
Dhaka stock market index attains new high
The major price index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) reached a new high on Sunday on higher transactions. DSEX finished the day with 24.86 points up at 6,306.95 which were the highest after introducing the DSEX on January 27, 2013.
US Senator calls atrocities in Burma crimes against humanity
Visiting US Senators today dubbed as “war crimes” the atrocities inflicted on Rohingyas by Myanmar security forces as they called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a day after visiting them in their makeshift refuge in Cox’s Bazar.
Elections as per Constitution, says Amu
Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu on Sunday said the next parliamentary election will be held according to the Constitution, and not under the supervision of any person.
Govt. to be forced to accept demand: BNP
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said their party will force the government to accept their demand for holding the next polls under a neutral administration through a street movement if it does not reach an understanding over…
All political parties to get equal opportunities in polls
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Sunday said there is no reason for any political party, including BNP, to be worried about the Rangpur city polls as they will ensure a level-playing field and all-out security measurers for voters.
What Are Trans Fats, Anyway?
We’ve all heard the term “trans fat,” but what does it really mean? Chances are, if you’ve ever eaten a packaged food, you’ve consumed trans fat. That’s because trans fats are an inexpensive and easy way for manufacturers to make…
Early winter vegetables start appearing in Rajshahi markets
Like previous years, varieties of early winter vegetables have started appearing in both retail and wholesale markets here making both the sellers and buyers happy for the last couple of days. Farmers in the region including the vast Barind tract…
Delhi half marathon goes ahead despite smog, health warnings
Tens of thousands of runners braved smoggy conditions for the Delhi half marathon on Sunday despite dire health warnings from doctors who wanted the race postponed in the heavily-polluted capital. Around 35,000 people registered for the race in the Indian…
UK to have driverless cars by 2021: govt
British finance minister Philip Hammond is to announce o75 million ($99 million, 84 million euros) funding for Artificial Intelligence and plans to put driverless cars on UK roads by 2021, in his budget speech on Wednesday. Hammond will announce regulation…
DSEX reaches new high
The major price index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) reached a new high on Sunday on higher transactions. DSEX finished the day with 24.86 points up at 6,306.95 which were the highest after introducing the DSEX on January 27, 2013.…
Bubly , Shakib Khan pair once again
Entertainment Desk Shakib Khan is bringing a new film under his own banner SK films. Titled Priotoma and directed by Himel Ashraf, popular Dhallywood actress Bubly will be seen against King Khan in this film, informed the actor. “Himel Ashraf…
Apu Biswas to return with three new films
Entertainment Desk One of the lead ladies of Dhallywood film star Apu Biswas is set to return to the silver screen with three new upcoming films. Her husband, Shakib Khan, another famous film star, will not be starring opposite her…
Daddy Abhishek has the sweetest birthday wish for Aaradhya
Aaradhya Bachchan has turned six today and it was obvious that mommy and daddy Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will make it a special one for their darling daughter. While granddad Amitabh Bachchan reminded us of how grown up…
Vegetable vendor killed in Bagerhat road crash
Dhaka- A vegetable vendor was killed as a passenger bus Vegetable vendor killed in Bagerhat road crash hit a human hauler on Bagerhat-Khulna road in Fulbari area of Sadar upazila on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Akkas…
Man held with 130 bottles Phensidyl in Magura
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested a suspected drug dealer along with 130 bottles of Phensidyl syrup from Sachani Rautora village in Sadar upazila in Magura on Saturday night.
Goffin beats Federer at ATP Finals, faces Dimitrov in final
London, (AP/UNB) – A set up against a man he’d never lost to, Roger Federer looked to be cruising toward a shot at a seventh ATP Finals title. David Goffin had other ideas.The Belgian rallied in the semifinals on Saturday…
Atletico and Real Madrid draw first derby at Metropolitano
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – Barcelona was the team celebrating at the end of the first derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.The Madrid rivals played to a scoreless draw at Atletico’s new venue on Saturday, leaving…
‘We are the city’: Roma beats Lazio 2-1 in heated derby
Rome,(AP/UNB) – It was just what Italian football fans needed in the first Serie A game since the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup: An entertaining Rome derby that wasn’t marred by fan disturbances.Roma scored twice in four…
Saudi govt wants up to 70pc of some individuals’ wealth for their release
Saudi officials are reportedly offering businessmen and royal family members detained under a corruption investigation freedom in exchange for their assets. The Financial Times cited sources as confirming the government is demanding up to 70 per cent of some individuals’…
US nuclear chief to resist ‘illegal’ presidential strike order
The top nuclear commander in the US says he would resist any “illegal” presidential order to launch a strike. Air Force Gen John Hyten, said as head of the US Strategic Command he provided advice to a president and expected…