Pope Francis led an open-air Holy Mass at Suhawardy Udyan joined by around 80,000 Bangladeshi Catholic from across the country and prayed for the peace and harmony in Bangladesh and elsewhere of the world. With a chorus rendition of a…
Month: December 2017
UN chief wants to make AIDS epidemic a thing of the past
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a renewed commitment to finish what they have started and to make the AIDS epidemic a thing of the past. “The world is well on its way to meeting the target of ending…
Jamaat leader held with gunpowder in C’nawabganj
Dhaka- Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami along with 500 gram gunpowder at Benipur village in Nachole upazila early Friday. The arrestee is Rafiqul Islam, 48, assistant secretary of Nachole Upazila unit Jamaat and son of late Abdur Rahman of…
Fake DB man held in city
Dhaka- Detectives arrested a fake DB police from Moghbazar crossing in the city on Thursday night.The arrestee was identified as Md Raisul Islam Hemo alias Himel.The detectives also recovered police handcuff, DB jacket, one toy pistol and a walkie-talkie set…
College teacher killed over land dispute in Sunamganj
Dhaka – A lecturer of a private college was killed over previous enmity centering a land at Kaiyam village in Dharamapasha upazila in Sunamganj on Friday morning.Locals said Abu Towhid Jewel, 40, son of late Siraj Uddin of Kaiyam village,…
UP member hacked dead in Shariatpur
Dhaka- A member of Nagerpara union parishad in Gosairhatupazila was hacked to death in Shariatpur on Thursday over previous enmity.The deceased was identified as Nazrul Munsi, 45, member of ward No 5 of Nagerpara union parishad.Quoting locals, police said Nazrul…
Housewife ‘kills self’ in Naogaon
Dhaka – A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at Dulalpara village in Mohadevpur upazila on Friday morning. Police said family members found Sohra Khatun Bristi, 25, wife of Nahid, hanging from the ceiling of her room in the…
BPL 4th phase kicks of Saturday
Dhaka – The 4th and final phase of the seven-team 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 will kick off at Shere-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.The 12-match involving last phase, including the final, of the league will begin at…
BPL5: Table topper Comilla fined for slow over-rate
Dhaka – The table topper side in the seven-team 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 Comilla Victorians have been fined for a slow over-rate during their match against defending champion Dhaka Dynamites in the 34th match of the league at…
What snacks to eat for better sleep?
Health Desk Many people chug caffeine-packed coffee or scarf down an energy bar to wake up, but what should you eat to wind down? More than a third of adults in the United States are not getting enough shut-eye, according…
Spontaneous income tax payment strengthens economy
Government officials at a pre-rally discussion here on Thursday called upon eligible citizen to spontaneously pay income tax for strengthening national economy. Rangpur Zonal Tax Commissioner’s Office organised the rally in observance of the National Income Tax Day-2017 to raise…
Obama digs at Trump over climate change
Former US president Barack Obama launched a veiled barb at his successor Donald Trump on Friday, saying there is “a pause in American leadership” on climate change. Since leaving office in January, Obama has been relatively restrained in his comments…
4-day SAARC cultural festival begins
Dhaka – A four-day SAARC Cultural Festival began today at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in capital Dhaka.
Google data-saving tool aims to help manage smartphone bills
Google is taking aim at the “next billion” internet users with a way to stop smartphone apps from needlessly burning through costly mobile data allowances. A newly release application dubbed Datally made available free at the Google Play Store this…
Jolie super-fan has 50 surgeries to look like her
An Angelina Jolie super-fan has amazed her own social media followers with photos that show her trying to emulate the Hollywood star. Sahar Tabar, 22, from Tehran, Iran, has an Instagram account filled with snaps that show her with Angelina-esque…
Dogs are smarter than cats!
Your canine friend may be smarter than felines as their brain possesses significantly more number of neurons linked to thinking, planning and complex behaviour, a new study has found. The findings show that while dogs have about 530 million cortical…
Obscure’s new album releases today
Culture Desk Popular band Obscure’s new album is releasing today. The album titled ‘Stop Genocide’ will feature eight songs including Stop Genocide, Hoito Tomay, Krishnakali, Suchitra Sen, Boro Ekaki and Tumi Thik Chole Esho. The album will be released digitally…
Gunmen storm Peshawar training college
Gunmen have stormed a college in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least nine people and injuring 36.
Condolences pour in for mayor Annisul
Ministers, diplomats, politicians, different socio-cultural organisations and people from all walks of life have expressed deep shock at the death of Dhaka North City Corporation(DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq. Annisul, also a successful businessmen and popular television programme host, breathed his…
Zimbabwe’s new President gives key cabinet jobs to military figures
Zimbabwe’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa has named his cabinet, appointing senior military figures to high-profile positions.
Football: Russia ready for World Cup draw with Spain the team to avoid
MOSCOW,(BSS/AFP) – The real countdown to the 2018 World Cup in Russia begins on Friday as the draw for the tournament is held at a star- studded ceremony in the Kremlin.President Vladimir Putin is expected to address the footballing world…
Football: Spain rediscover style for new World Cup challenge
MADRID, (BSS/AFP) – They may not be a top seed for Friday’s World Cup draw in Moscow, but the fresh blood added by coach Julen Lopetegui has put Spain back among the favourites for glory next July.Early exits at the…
Drug peddler jailed for 3 yrs in Chandpur
Dhaka -Acourt hereon Thursdaysentenced a drug peddler to three years rigorous imprisonment for taking and selling Phensidyl in Shahrastiupazila of the district.The court also fined the condemned convict, Eshaque Mia, 32, son of Md Shamsul Huq of Katkamta villagein Kochua…
Villagers capture Meso tiger in Jessore
Dhaka – Villagers caught a Meso tiger at Tengrali village in Sharsha upazila in Benapole on Thursday evening.Locals said a group of 10-12 people saw the Meso tiger in a paddy field of the village and caught it.
For unified university admission test
Students who passed HSC this year faced serious trouble for applying and taking the admission test for an undergraduate course at various Universities which are situated in various parts of the country.
Should environmental refugees be granted asylum status?
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 2017 (IPS) – The 1951 UN convention on political refugees– which never foresaw the phenomenon of climate change– permits refugee status only if one “has a well-founded fear of persecution because of his/her…
Reducing the health burden due to pollution
By Olusoji O. Adeyi and Julia Bucknall Heavy smog compelled New Delhi to declare a pollution emergency last week. As air pollution soared to hazardous levels and residents donned masks, India’s capital took a series of measures, such as banning…