Dhaka – Bangladesh is deeply concerned over the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Dhaka has voiced its support on preserving the status of Jerusalem in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions.
Day: December 7, 2017
HC upholds death sentences in student Momin murder case
Dhaka – The High Court on Thursday upheld the death sentences for two people and life imprisonment for six others in the sensational murder of student Kamrul Islam Momin in Dhaka.
Wife rejects ‘no proof of Farhad Mazhar’s abduction’
Dhaka – The wife of columnist and poet Farhad Mazhar yesterday rejected the investigation report of the Detective Branch (DB) that it did not find any proof of Farhad’s abduction and sought time to lodge a no confidence petition in…
Couple killed in Savar road crash
Dhaka – A couple was killed in a road accident on Tongi-Ashulia-EPZ road in Jamgora area of Ashulia early Thursday.The deceased were identified as Solaiman and his wife Nurjahan, garment workers of Setara Group in Jamgora area and resided at…
One killed in Rajshahi rival attack
Dhaka – A man was killed and his six family members were injured in an attack by his rivals over land dispute at Rakkitpara village in Bagmara upazila on Wednesday night.The deceased was identified as Akbar Ali, 60, a resident…
Missing minor girl found dead in Comilla
Dhaka – A minor girl was found dead in Thangaon Bridge area in Keronkhal union of Chandina upazila on Thursday morning a day after she went missing.The deceased was identified as Suborna Akter Mim, 7, daughter of Korban Ali, a…
Schoolgirl found dead in MP Momtaz’s brother’s house
Dhaka – Police recovered the hanging body of a schoolgirl from the house of Ibarat Hossain, brother of MP (Manikganj-2 constituency) and popular singer Momtaz Begum, at Joymandap village of Singair upazila in Manikganj on Thursday.The deceased was identified as…
2 killed in Moulvibazar clash
Dhaka – Two people were killed in a clash between two feuding groups at Moulvibazar Govt High School ground in Moulvibazar town on Thursday evening.The deceased could not be identified yet.
Messi wants Higuain playing for Argentina at the World Cup
Buenos Aires,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi says that striker Gonzalo Higuain should be picked for Argentina’s World Cup squad.Higuain lost his place to Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi and Boca Juniors’ Dario Benedetto for Argentina’s final matches in the South American World…
RFL-Click Badminton Tournament begin Saturday
Dhaka – The RFL-Click Racket Wreckage Badminton Tournament for the Universities and Corporate Houses, begins on Saturday at Banani ground in the capital.State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr Biren Shikder will inaugurate the weeklong meet in the afternoon.
5th BPL: Eliminator, 1st qualifier Friday
Dhaka – The qualifying and eliminator round of the 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) cricket begins on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here.League leader Comilla Victorians, led by Tamim Iqbal, will play Shakib-Al Hasan’s defending champions Dhaka Dynamites in…
BPL Football: Saif SC beat Muktijoddha SKC 2-0
Dhaka – Newcomers Saif Sporting Club earned a facile 2-0 goal victory over lowly Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in the 15th round match of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.
E-Health service ‘Aponjon’ getting popularity in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has made a tremendous progress in the health sector, reaching health services to all people, especially mothers and children, in both rural and urban areas. According to the UK-based medical journal ‘Lancet’, the present government has undertaken different initiatives…
‘Shawshank’ star Tim Robbins’s real-life prison revolution
With an acclaimed starring role in “The Shawshank Redemption” and an Oscar nomination for directing “Dead Man Walking,” Tim Robbins owes many of his career highlights to the prison system. But the 59-year-old Hollywood star’s interest in criminal justice and…
Tofail invites Saudi businessmen to invest in SEZ
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed today invited Saudi Arabian businessmen to invest in special economic zone taking the opportunity of Bangladesh’s invest friendly facilities. He made the call at a business meeting with the visiting 21-member high level business delegation of…
Babies’ brains at risk from toxic pollution: UN
As New Delhi and other major cities hit new toxic smog peaks, the United Nations sounded the alarm Wednesday over the damage that pollution is doing to babies’ developing brains. The UN’s children’s agency, UNICEF, said Asia accounts for more…
Bangladesh joins global iPhone X mania
Bangladesh is now a part of the worldwide iPhone X mania as Compustar PVT Limited (CPL) today officially launched the Apple latest flagship iPhone X which will be available in the local market from tomorrow. The CPL, only authorised distributor…
Hindustani classical evening at Chhayanaut
Entertainment Desk Indira Gandhi Culture Centre is organizing an evening of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music by Ms. Meghodeepa Gangopadhaya from Kolkata at Chhayanaut Auditorium Dhaka at 6 PM on 8 December, 2017. Born in a musical family of Kolkata, Ms.…
Why Kangana said no to Azmi’s petition
Kangana Ranaut calls a spade a spade and doesn’t fear speaking her mind. She has always expressed her take on issues that matter but there were reports suggesting that she refused to sign a petition seeking Deepika Padukone’s safety from…
Indian drone invades airspace, crashes: China
An Indian drone has “invaded China’s airspace and crashed” on its territory, Chinese state media said. Zhang Shuili, deputy director of the western theatre combat bureau, said the incident took place in “recent days”. He did not give an exact…
Saudis condemn Trump’s announcement
Saudi Arabia has condemned the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, amid growing international criticism of the move. In a statement, the Gulf kingdom said President Donald Trump’s announcement was “unjustified and irresponsible”.
4 JMB men, including northern unit chief, held in Bogra
Dhaka – A joint team of police arrested four suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), including its Northern region’s military unit chief, from Mokamtola area in Shibganj upazila early Thursday.Tipped-off, district police and a team of…
Ronaldo sets another record as Madrid defeats Dortmund 3-2
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo has set yet another Champions League record, scoring in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday to become the first player to find the net in all six group-stage matches.Madrid had already guaranteed second…
Football: Klopp calls for Liverpool focus after Euro spree
LIVERPOOL,(BSS/AFP) – Jurgen Klopp urged his Liverpool players not to succumb to the hype generated by their own scintillating performances after they crushed Spartak Moscow to reach the Champions League knockout rounds. Liverpool’s ‘Fab Four’ shone in a 7-0 trouncing of…
12 women activists of Jamaat arrested in Rajshahi
Dhaka-Police arrested at least 12 women activists of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh from a house in Belghoria under Motihar Police Station of the city on Wednesday night.
Myanmar forces may be guilty of genocide: U.N. says
Stephanie Nebehay Geneva (Reuters) – Myanmar’s security forces may be guilty of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority and more of them are fleeing despite a deal between Myanmar and Bangladesh to send them home, the top U.N. human rights…
2018 cyber attacks to rely on vulnerabilities: Trend Micro
Changing technology landscape will require reliable patch management to block latest threats Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – December 6 – This year, cyberattacks continued to plague business leaders, with major breaches occurring due to known vulnerabilities. Trend Micro…
World food import bill set to rise this year, says FAO
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – The cost of importing food globally is set to reach USD 1.413 trillion in 2017, representing a 6 percent or USD 86 billion rise from last year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United…
Violence against women: Why the UN Scy-Gen got it wrong
Robert J. Burrowes In his remarks on the recent International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – see ‘Violence Against Women is Fundamentally About Power’ http://www.ipsnews.net/2017/11/violence-women-fundamentally-power/ – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres inadvertently demonstrated why well-meaning efforts being…
IBBL hosts Saudi Business Delegation
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited hosted a dinner in honour of Saudi Business Delegation to Dhaka on 5 December 2017 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.