Dhaka – Police on Sunday arrested five people in connection with the murder of local Jubo League leader Arbinda Chakma in Jurachhari upazila.
Month: December 2017
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…
West Indies 87-2 at tea on day 2, 2nd test vs. NZ
Hamilton,(AP/UNB) – Rain has interrupted the second cricket test between New Zealand and the West Indies on its second day Sunday, leaving the match hanging in a delicate balance.The West Indies were 87-2 with captain Kraigg Brathwaite 45 not out…
Toronto beats Seattle 2-0 to win first MLS Cup title
Toronto,(AP/UNB) – This wasn’t the kind of MLS Cup performance the Seattle Sounders were hoping for.Far from it.Jozy Altidore opened the scoring in the 67th minute and Toronto FC beat Seattle 2-0 on Saturday to become the first Canadian champion…
Olympiakos beats Panetolikos 4-1 climbs atop Greek league
Athens,(AP/UNB) – A dominant second half allowed defending champion Olympiakos to break a halftime tie and beat host Panetolikos 4-1 in the Greek league on Saturday.Olympiakos is two points ahead of AEK, which hosts lowly Kerkyra on Monday.
Rohingya refugees: Woes of women (Part 2)
By Sohara Mehroze Shachi Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Dec 8 (IPS) – Under pouring rain, hundreds of young and expectant mothers stand in line. With her bare feet and the bottom of her dress covered in mud, Rashida is one of…
Int’l seminar and internship closing ceremony held at BAU
Mymensingh – An international seminar and internship closing and certificate giving ceremony of Animal husbandry faculty students held at Syed Nazrul Islam Bhavan of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Saturday.
IBBL seminar: Challenges of digital currency in BD
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited sponsored a seminar titled “The Prospect and Challenges of Digital Currencies in Bangladesh” organized by ICT Division of Government of Bangladesh held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center on December 9 Saturday.
New president and secretary of JU Leo Club
Savar – Leo Club of Liberty Jahangirnagar University (JU), on Friday, has announced a fresh committee for the session of 2017-18.
Persecution of Ruhingyas prove HR still vulnerable: EU
Dhaka – On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has been accepted by virtually all States and has been incorporated into their laws and legal obligations. In 2017, the world…
Woman crushed under train in Gazipur
Dhaka – An unidentified woman was crushed under the wheels of a train in Chandra area of Kaliakoir upazila in Gazipur on Saturday morning. The deceased couldn’t be identified immediately.S M Rakibul Islam, in-charge of Joydevpur Railway Police Outpost, said…
2 motorcyclists killed, one injured in Noakhali road accident
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed and another was injured in a road accident at Chhataipaiya on Sonaimuri-Kankirhat road in Senbagh upazila in Noakhali on Saturday afternoon.Police said three young men – Parvez, 28, Sujan, 26, and Rasel, 30 –…
Asian Shooting: Arnab Shahar of Bangladesh wins silver medal
Dhaka- Arnab Shahar of Bangladesh won silver medal in the 10th Asian Airgun Championship in Youth Group of the Men’s 10-meter Air Rifles Shooting held in the Japanese city of Wako on Saturday.Arnab narrowly missed the gold medal just for…
Youth Kabaddi: Nine Surma, Karnaphuli zone matches held
Dhaka – Nine matches of the Surma and Karnaphuli Zones of the Adtouch IGP Cup National Youth (Under 21) Kabaddi Tournament were decided on Saturday.
BPL Cricket: Comilla Victorians-Rangpur Riders 2nd qualifier on Sunday.
Dhaka- The 2nd qualifier of the 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 Cricket between Comilla Victorians and Rangpur Riders will kick-off at 6:00 pm on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.The winners of the match will play…