Dhaka – Two boys singles matches were decided on the first day of the Bengal Plastic Asian 14/U Series Tennis Tournament that began on Monday at the Raman National Tennis Complex here .In the boys’ singles, Mahadi Hasan Alve of…
Month: November 2017
BNP demands action against Rangpur attackers
BNP on Monday demanded strong action against the perpetrators through a judicial probe into the sectarian attack on the Hindu community members and their houses at Harkali Thakurpara village in Sadar upazila here. Talking to reporters after visiting the affected…
Armed forces Day Tuesday
The Armed Forces Day will be celebrated tomorrow marking the founding of army, navy and air force during the 1971 Liberation War. The day’s programme will begin with the offering of special prayers after Fazr prayers at all mosques in…
Standing beside children during disasters underscored
Speakers at a workshop here on Sunday underscored the need for standing beside the children with positive attitude during the period of disasters like flood, cold wave and earth quake to protect them from the catastrophe. As the children are…
Zaria gets her motivation from Aamir Khan
A student of Heritage School Jammu, the youngster juggles her career and her studies like an all-rounder The lead of “Secret Superstar,” Zaira Wasim, recently celebrated her 17th birthday, which was hosted by the film’s director, Advait Chandan. During a…
Anil, Madhuri may romance in Total Dhamaal
After the news of Sanjay Dutt being replaced by Ajay Devgn broke out a few months back, Indra Kumar’s Total Dhamaal has garnered attention yet again. It has been rumoured that Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit Nene have been cast…
Asian markets kick week off with losses as euro sinks
Asian markets turned lower on Monday as the correction that has hit global equities moved into another week, while the euro faced fresh pressure after German Chancellor Angela Merkel failed to form a government at the weekend. Traders tracked a…
India’s int’l film event to begin in Goa
India’s largest film event International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will begin Monday in western state of Goa, officials said. During the nine-day event, around 200 films from over 80 countries will be screened. “The 48th IFFI will open with…
4kg heroin recovered in C’nawabganj
Dhaka- Police in a drive recovered 4.1 kg heroin from the bank of Padma river at Hakimpur in Sadar upazila on Sunday night.
Man’s throat-slit body found in Comilla
Dhaka – Police recovered the throat-slit body of a man at New Chowdhury Para in Comilla city on Sunday evening.Identity of the deceased, aged around 25, could not be known.
Stay on Lockhead Grammer School extended
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday extended the stay on the High Court order to reopen Lakehead Grammar School in the capital for another 10 days.
Tribute to Indian environmental activist Latha Anantha
Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India Latha, well known environmental activist and researcher from Kerala, is no more with us physically. Though many of us knew that she was battling with cancer for the last 3-4 years,…
Global food and health crisis vs big corporate interests
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…
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…