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Month: November 2017
Two siblings hacked to death in Faridpur
Faridpur, Nov 10 – Two siblings were hacked to death by miscreants at Swashan Ghat near Alfadanga Bazar on Thursday night.
Iran’s Missiles: Macron heads to Riyadh from UAE
Dubai, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise trip on Thursday night to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to speak to the kingdom’s young, assertive crown prince about Iran and the war in Yemen. Macron said…
UN, aid groups warn of ‘starvation and death’ in Yemen
Sanaa, Nov 09 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations and more than 20 aid groups said Thursday that the Saudi-led coalition’s tightening of a blockade on war-torn Yemen could bring millions of people closer to “starvation and death.”
Scores more Saudis detained in $100 billion graft sweep
Riyadh, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — Dozens more people have been taken into custody by Saudi authorities, the kingdom said Thursday, bringing to 201 the number detained in a sweep that investigators say has uncovered at least $100 billion in corruption.
Football: Kiwis eye Peru upset in World Cup qualifiers
WELLINGTON,(BSS/AFP) – New Zealand believe they can spring a massive upset and down Peru to reach the 2018 World Cup finals, even if no one else shares their faith, coach Anthony Hudson said Friday.The New Zealanders host “Los Incas” in…
‘Gut feel’ as Jones rests Farrell, Itoje for Pumas
BAGSHOT, United Kingdom,(BSS/AFP) – Eddie Jones is banking on his racehorse trainer-style “gut feel” paying dividends against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday after leaving out both Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje for England’s end-of-year Test series opener.The Australian has omitted…
BD Denim expo in Dhaka attracts large No. of visitors
Dhaka – To emphasize the country’s role in shaping the denim scene and to explore Bangladesh’s position and future progress, the seventh edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo was started with a theme ‘Transparency’ at the International Convention City Bashundhara in…
18 Veterans programs feeding the food movement
Danielle Nierenberg This Veterans Day, Food Tank brings you 18 initiatives from around the United States that are working to help veterans transition to healthy, productive civilian lives through farming and agriculture.
Developed countries oppose pre-2020 actions in COP23 agenda
Bonn, 9 Nov (Meena Raman) — Developed countries opposed the inclusion of an agenda item dealing with implementing pre-2020 actions onto the agenda of the 23rd meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 23) taking place in…
‘Jungle of Humanity’ art exhibition at Shilpakala Friday
Dhaka – ARTCON in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is organising a two week-long solo art exhibition of artist Mahbub Zamal Shamim titled ‘Jungle of Humanity’ on Friday, 10 November 2017 at 4:30 pm at the ‘Gallery-2’ of National Art…
IBBL signs deal with tech co SAS Institute, India
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has signed an agreement with the technology services provider SAS Institute (India) Pvt. Ltd. and Thakral Information Systems Pvt. Ltd. of Bangladesh for monitoring the transaction.
Special court rejects Khaleda’s permanent bail plea
Dhaka – A special court has rejected the permanent bail plea submitted by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust graft and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases.
Won’t be vindictive against Hasina: Khaleda Zia
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday reiterated that she has forgiven her arch rival and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina despite latter’s vengeful behaviour to her and assured that she would not behave vengefully towards Hasina.
Bogra Jubo League leader hurt in attack over ‘extortion’
Dhaka – A local Jubo League leader was injured in an attack allegedly by activists of Swechchhasebak League near the Circuit House in the district town on Thursday over extortion.
England out for 293; rookie legspinner Fallins snares 5-73
Adelaide, (AP/UNB) – England has been bowled out for 293 on the second day of its day-night pink ball warmup match for the Ashes, with legspinner Daniel Fallins taking five wickets for the Australian Chairman’s XI in his first-class debut.Skipper…
Int’l Jr Tennis: 2 Indian pairs reach girls’ doubles final
Dhaka – Two Indian pairs reached the girls’ doubles final of the Islami Bank Bangladesh 31st International Junior Tennis Championship eliminating their rivals in the semifinals at the Ramna National Tennis Complex on Thursday.
Hathurusingha tenders resignation to BCB
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Thursday submitted his resignation letter to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after having strong signals from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of being recruited as the head coach of his country’s national…
Siddikur tees off well in Manila Masters
Dhaka – Siddikur Rahman teed off in the S$1 million Resorts World Manila Masters with a good note to share the 25th slot in the first round at Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Philippine on Thursday.
Nat’l B Chess: 13 players share lead after 3rd round
Dhaka – A total of 13 players shared the lead in the points table in the Saif Poweretec 43rd National B Chess Championship securing full three points after the 3rd round at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room in the city on…
JFA Football: Mymensingh to play Thakurgaon in final Friday
Dhaka – Two times champions Mymensingh District will battle with new face Thakurgaon District in the final of the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Friday in a hope to make a rare…
Agrani Bank, Victoria secure victory in BCL Football
Dhaka – Agrani Bank Sporting Club and Victoria Sporting Club secured victories against their respective rivals in two separate matches of the Marcel Bangladesh Championship League football at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamlapur on Thursday.
2nd phase of BPL Football begins Monday
Dhaka – The 2nd phase of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will begin on Monday (Nov 13) at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here with Dhaka Ababahi Limited taking on newcomers Saif SC in the opener at 4…
Climate change confce to outline strategy on Paris Agreement
Environment and Forests Secretary Istiaque Ahmed has said the 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 23) will formulate the rule book, guidelines and policies to implement the Paris Agreement.
Hasina formed 14-party Alliance knowing history of parties: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu today said Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina had showed her time-befitting and statesman-like wisdom by forming the 14-party grand alliance.
Defeated forces active to kills Hasina: Quamrul
Food Minister Quamrul Islam on Thursday alleged that the defeated force of the Liberation War is still plotting to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and destroy the country through spreading terrorism and militant activities across the country. “Sheikh Hasina is…
Noor Hossain Day Friday
The Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, commemorating the martyrdom of a young pro-democracy activist during the anti-Ershad movement in the late 80s, will be observed on Friday in a befitting manner.
Five killed in quarrel over possession of water body
The violence that broke out on Thursday afternoon and continued for two hours also left more than 50 people injured, said Mithamoin police OC Alamgir Hossain
BNP may get permission for Suhrawardy Uddyan rally: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said BNP is likely to get permission for holding its rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Sunday (November 12). He came up with the remarks while addressing a book distribution programme at the…
Delhi residents offered masks as the city chokes on smog
Volunteers have taken to the streets of India’s capital and fitted green pollution masks over the mouths of willing residents to make a statement about the city’s choking smog. Not everybody wanted to play along and some batted the masks…