China started building its first national engineering laboratory for atmospheric environmental monitoring on Sunday in Hefei, capital of east China’s Anhui Province.
Month: December 2017
Japan-funded audio-visual facilities handed over to National Zoo
The Japanese government today handed over audio-visual equipments worth about US$60,291 to Bangladesh National Zoo under the scheme of grant assistance for cultural grassroots projects.
Ranveer Singh’s next with Maneesh Sharma
With 2018 packed with films for industry’s brightest star Ranveer Singh, it clearly looks like he’s not far away from taking home another lot of best actor trophies along with him. Other than making hearts aflutter with his sheer presence…
‘Roktokorobi’ becomes first Bangla film on Oscar long list
Entertainment Desk “Roktokorobi,” directed by Amitava Bhattacharya, has become the first Bangla film to place on the longlist for the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
Priyanka says she is optimistic about Padmavati’s release
Priyanka says she is optimistic about Padmavati’s releasePriyanka Chopra who is known to conquer the world with her talent and skill landed in Mumbai a few days back. The diva has put all her time to use after coming back…
3 BSF members detained in Rajshahi border
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh detained three members of Border Security Force (BSF) of India from Char Majhar Diyar area in Godagari upazila on Monday morning over their illegal intrusion into Bangladesh territory.
Bangladesh U 19 teem to fly for New Zealand on Tuesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under 19 cricket team will leave Dhaka on Tuesday at 00:45 hours for Dubai en route to Christchurch to participate in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Cricket billed for January-February net year in New Zealand.The official…
West Indies’ Beaton reported for suspect bowling action
Wellington,(AP/UNB) – West Indies right-arm fast bowler Ronsford Beaton will undergo testing for a possible illegal bowling action after being reported by match officials in New Zealand.Beaton was reported after the second one-day international between West Indies and New Zealand…
Serena Williams to play 1st competition since giving birth
Abu Dhabi,(AP/UNB) – Serena Williams is returning to competition with an exhibition match Saturday in Abu Dhabi against French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
‘Inappropriate’ panto gag dropped in wake of Weinstein abuse
With their double entendres, cross-dressing characters and more than a few nudge nudge wink winks, pantomimes are part of the long British tradition of stage ribaldry.
AG seeks full cancellation of SC verdict
Dhaka, 24 Dec – Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said, ‘We have filed a review petition seeking cancellation of the full verdict delivered by the Supreme Court scraping the 16th constitutional amendment’
Spain’s king addresses Catalonia in Christmas Eve speech
Madrid, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve address Sunday night to call on Catalonia’s newly elected parliament to renounce further moves toward secession from Spain.
In Christmas message, queen honors cities hit by terror
London, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — Queen Elizabeth II is using her annual Christmas message to pay tribute to the way the cities of London and Manchester pulled together after extremist attacks this year.
Bethlehem trek’s like today’s migrations: Pope Francis
Vatican City, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — Pope Francis in Christmas Eve remarks Sunday likened the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem to the migrations of millions of people today who are forced to leave homelands for a better life…
Rough ride likely for Canada’s PM in 2018
In 2017, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau learned a lesson about the power of social media. The PM’s most viral tweet of the year – by far – was sent out on a January weekend, welcoming refugees to Canada. It was…
3 BSF members detained at Rajshahi border
Rajshahi, Dec 25 – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh detained three members of Border Security Force (BSF) of India from Char Majhar Diyar area in Godagari Upazila on Monday morning over their illegal intrusion into Bangladesh territory.
Baridhara Society AGM held
The 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Baridhara Society was held at the Baridhara Park on Friday evening. President Mr. M. Eashanul Haq, General Secretary Monsur Uddin Ahmed, all honorable members and the executive committee of the Society were…
নারীপক্ষ’র নতুন নির্বাহী পরিষদ
নারীপক্ষ থেকে শুভেচ্ছা জানবেন। আপনাদের অবগতির জন্য জানানো যাচ্ছে যে, গঠণতন্ত্র অনুযায়ী প্রতি দুই বছর পর পর নারীপক্ষ’র নতুন নির্বাহী পরিষদ নির্বাচন করা হয়। এই ধারাবাহিকতায় আগামী ১৪২৪-১৪২৬/২০১৭-২০১৯ (দুই বছরের) কার্যকালের জন্য নিম্নোক্ত ব্যক্তিবর্গ নির্বাহী পরিষদ সদস্য, সভানেত্রী ও সম্পাদক…
College principal held with Yaba pills in Rajshahi
Rajshahi – Members of Department of Narcotics Control on Saturday arrested a college principal with ten pieces of Yaba tablets from Kharail village at Mohanpur upazila in Rajshahi.
IBBL provides Chittagong City Corporation with ambulance
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has provided an ambulance to Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) under its CSR activities. Arastoo Khan, Chairman of the bank
Attorney General again gets death threat
Dhaka, Dec 24 – Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam has received a death threat again. The threat was issued in five letter sent to his office on Sunday.
No sign Rohingya will be allowed to return home
Bangkok, Dec 24 (AP/UNB) — After facing international outrage and charges of ethnic cleansing, Myanmar made a pledge: Rohingya Muslims who fled the country by the hundreds of thousands would start their journey home within weeks.
Man’s 1944 love letter found within remodeled home’s walls
Greenfield, Dec 24 (AP/UNB) — Massachusetts police have a new mystery to solve: Who wrote a 1944 love letter discovered within the walls of a house being remodeled?
Lafarge to buy Holcim for Taka 5 billion
Lafarge Surma Cement announced Sunday that it has approved a plan for the acquisition of Holcim Bangladesh at a price previously set by Bangladesh Bank. Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) was informed by Lafarge about this approval on Sunday, said the…
Police arrests one over infant death during mugging
Police arrested an alleged mugger over the death of a six-month-old baby who fell off his mother’s lap and died during a mugging incident in the city’s Doyaganj area on December 18. “The prime accused Rajib was arrested from the…
Govt seeks SC review of its verdict on 16th Amendment
Dhaka – A review petition against the Supreme Court verdict pronounced on the 16th amendment of the Constitution has been submitted to the respective section of the court. On behalf of the state the 908-page review appeal was submitted on…
X’Mas Day Monday
The Christian community of the country will celebrate Christmas Day on Monday as elsewhere across the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas, the biggest religious festival of the Christian community, is the celebration of rebirth, new beginning, forgiveness…
Dhaka’s Buriganga water improving – more needs to be done
The quality of Buriganga water has improved slightly following the relocation of tanneries to Savar from the city’s Hazaribagh area and heavy rainfall this year. But experts think a lot more things, including checking other industrial and domestic wastes, need…
Get ready for polls – movement: Khaleda tells BNP workers
Dhaka 24 Dec – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday called upon the party leaders and activists to get ready both for movement and next general elections to restore democracy and the voting rights of the people. “You have to get…
2 held with venison in Khulna
Dhaka – Police arrested two men along with 20 kilogram of venison from Jorshing bazar area in Koyra upazila in Khulna early Sunday.