Dhaka, Dec 10 – The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR), a non-government organisation, on Sunday urged the government not to extend the lifetime of CNG-run auto-rickshaws again.
Day: December 10, 2017
Footballer Aminul placed on remand
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday placed 29 persons including former footballer and BNP Sports Secretary Aminul Haque on remand in five different cases filed for different durations.
BAU observes Mymensingh free day
Mymensingh – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) held a victory rally on the university campus in Mymensingh on Sunday marking Mymensingh Free Day.
Paris climate summit a chance for real progress: World Bank
WASHINGTON,BSS/AFP) – The Paris climate summit next week offers a chance for concrete advances in the fight against global warming, even without the support of President Donald Trump, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said.”What makes this summit different is…
Indian actress Zaira says she was molested on flight
“Dangal” actress Zaira Wasim has said she was molested on flight by a middle-aged man, drawing strong reactions by women rights activists and politicians. The airline apologised and Mumbai Police registered an FIR.The National Award winning Kashmiri actress complained about…
Bangladesh loses 1 pc GDP for air pollution: WB study
Dhaka – Bangladesh is losing one percent GDP every year due to air pollution, which is a key barrier to the country’s vision to become an upper-middle income country, according to a new World Bank analysis.Bangladesh must check environmental degradation,…
PM to present Bangladesh’s work plan at ‘One Planet Summit’
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will announce Bangladesh’s future work plan on adaptation and climate resilience at the ‘One Planet Summit’ In Paris. She is expected to leave Dhaka on Monday for Paris on a three-day official visit to attend…
Charges pressed against 228 over Nasirnagar attack
Dhaka – Police here on Sunday submitted a charge-sheet against 228 people in a case filed over the attacks on Hindu community members in Nasirnagar upazila.Those charge-sheeted accused include suspended chairman of Haripur union parishad Dewan Atiqur Rahman Ankhi, Sadar…
Sedition complaint lodged against Mahmudur Rahman in Dinajpur
Dhaka – A sedition complaint was lodged against acting Daily Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman for his alleged offensive remarks about the country’s independence, sovereignty and its people.Advocate Shamsur Rahman Parvez, law affairs secretary of Awami League’s Khansama upazila unit,…
2 BD youths shot dead by BSF in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Two Bangladeshi young men were shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Bhubanpara bordering area of Godagari upazila in Rajshahi early Sunday.
Security guard burnt alive in N’ganj market fire
Dhaka – A security guard was burnt to death in a fire that broke out at a branch of United Commercial Bank (UCB) at a city corporation market in Taanbazar area of the city early Sunday.The deceased was identified as…
176 sacks of OMS rice seized in Rajshahi; 1 held
Dhaka – Police in a drive seized a truck carrying 176 sacks of rice meant for open market sale (OMS) at Sapura in the city on Sunday and arrested its driver.
Man to die for killing sister-in-law in city
Dhaka – A Speedy Trial Tribunal here on Sunday sentenced a man to death for killing his sister-in-law in capital’s Pallabi area in 2013 over family feud.The condemned convict is Rabbi Hossain Mona, 34, son of Ismail Hossain of a…
5 held over Rangamati Jubo League leader murder
Dhaka – Police on Sunday arrested five people in connection with the murder of local Jubo League leader Arbinda Chakma in Jurachhari upazila.
Shakib made Tigers’ Test captain
Dhaka – World-famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been made Test captain of Bangladesh National Cricket team replacing long-serving wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim.Bangladesh T20 captain Shakib will lead the Bangladesh team in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour in his first…
Man killed in Narayanganj fire
A security guard of United Commercial Bank Ltd was burnt to death and a firefighter injured in a devastated fire at Padmo City Plaza in Tanbazar area of the town early today.
Paris climate summit a chance for real progress: World Bank
The Paris climate summit next week offers a chance for concrete advances in the fight against global warming, even without the support of President Donald Trump, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said.
Katrina just said the sweetest thing for Sonam
Entertainment Desk It’s no hidden secret that Sonam Kapoor is Bollywood’s very own global fashion icon. Sonam along with Sister Rhea can be thanked for revolutionizing B-town’s major fashion game.
Obscure releases ‘Stop Genocide’
Entertainment Desk Rock band Obscure has recently released their 12th album, titled “Stop Genocide.”
Salman celebrates mom Salma’s birthday
Salman Khan is currently waiting for the release of the film Tiger Zinda Hai, even as he’s continuously shooting for his television show. The actor, who is known to hold his family above everything else, proved that yet again. Even…
Children to be careful in using mobile phone
The thought, spirit, idea and work pattern of human beings are changed with the technological advancement and excellence. The people become habituated and dependent on various types of device. The name of gadget on which the people have become extremely…
China’s consumer price inflation slows in November
China’s consumer inflation slowed more than expected in November and factory prices decelerated sharply, official data showed Saturday, as economic pressures persist despite robust exports and manufacturing.
Big Media scrambles to meet challenge from Big Tech
America’s media giants have seen this movie before: Big Tech enters an industry with piles of cash and new ways of doing business, devastating the competition.
ADNOC Distribution fuel firm IPO raises $851m
The fuel distribution unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company priced its initial public offering (IPO) at the mid-point of a revised indicative range, valuing the deal at Dhs3.1bn ($851m), the company said. ADNOC Distribution priced each share at Dhs2.50,…
Rain disrupts normal life in Dhaka city
Dhaka, Dec 10 – Moderate rainfall, coming under the influence a depression which in the Bay of Bengal, disrupted the normal life in the city on Saturday and since Sunday morning.
Princes William and Harry chose sculptor for Diana statue
London, Dec 10 (AP/UNB)— Kensington Palace says Princes William and Harry have chosen sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley to create a statute of their mother, Princess Diana, to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision
Cairo, Dec 10 (AP/UNB) — Arab foreign ministers on Sunday demanded that the United States rescind President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, calling it a “grave” development that puts Washington on the same side as “occupation”…
Businesses face ruin as California wildfires rage
Much of California’s avocado crop has been destroyed by wildfires that have ripped through the southern part of the state, industry experts say. “We’ve lost at least several hundred acres of avocados, probably more,” the California Avocado Commission told agriculture…
Egypt uncovers ancient tombs at Luxor
Archaeologists in Egypt have displayed items, including a mummy, from one of two previously unexplored tombs in the ancient Nile city of Luxor. The mummy is believed to be that of a senior official from Egypt’s “New Kingdom”, about 3,500…
Arab allies attack Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Arab officials say US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital risks plunging the Middle East into “violence and chaos”. The move ended US neutrality on one of the region’s most sensitive issues. Arab League foreign ministers now…