Just like all the other star kids in B-town, Sara Ali Khan is yet another paparazzi favorite. The to-be-actress has been in news for several reasons, be it her fashion statements or her random outings and now her debut film,…
Year: 2017
Salman attends the hearing of the Arms Act Case
Salman Khan is a busy bee indeed! The actor just recently returned from Morocco post shooting Tiger Zinda Hai with Katrina Kaif and the team, and while he was busy shooting for the promo of a TV reality show the…
Usain Bolt beaten by Justin Gatlin in 100m final
Justin Gatlin tore up Usain Bolt’s farewell script as he stole world 100m gold with the run of his long and controversial career.
Rajshahi youth dies in train accident
Dhaka – A young man was crushed under the wheels of a speeding train at Bandhagate in the city on Saturday evening.
Man held with arms in C’nawabganj
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a suspected arms trader from a mango orchard at Kagmari in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganjon Saturday afternoon.
Youth arrested for distorting PM’s photo on Facebook
Dhaka – Police arrested a young man from Shantipahar area in Chuadanga early Sunday as he allegedly posted two distorted photos of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook.
25kg gold seized at Dhaka airport
Dhaka – Custom officials on Saturday night held a man with 25 kilograms of gold from Shahjalal International Airport here.Assistant commissioner of Customs Intelligence Ehsanul Kabir said Jamil, the arrestee, came to Dhaka from Singapore around 10:30 pm.
US suspends search for missing marines off Australia coast
US officials say they have suspended a search and rescue operation for three marines missing after their aircraft crashed off the Australian coast. Saturday’s incident involved an MV-22 Osprey belonging to the US Marines based in Okinawa, Japan. The third…
Bayern beats Dortmund on penalties to win German Supercup
Dortmund, (AP/UNB) – Sven Ulreich saved two penalties Saturday as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 5-4 in a shootout to win the season-opening German Supercup.The game went straight to penalties after Bayern scored late in a goalmouth scramble to earn…
Before moving to PSG, Neymar helped convince Alves to join
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Even before joining Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar was assisting the team.PSG defender Dani Alves disclosed Saturday that he was advised by Neymar to move to the French capital last month – rather than sign for Manchester City – after…
UN backs fresh sanctions over N Korea missile tests
The United Nations Security Council has agreed on fresh sanctions against North Korea over its missile programme. A resolution banning North Korean exports and limiting investments in the country was passed unanimously. The US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley,…
Project to boost endangered Gharial population
Dhaka, Aug – In the wake of a rapid decline in Gharial population, an initiative has been taken to exchange captive Gharials among the country’s zoos aiming to increase the population of the critically endangered freshwater species. “They’re few captive…
Miscreants set fire to judge’s house in Gazipur
Dhaka, Aug 5 – Miscreants set fire to a village house of a judge at Dhorpara village in Kapasia Upazila of Gazipur on Friday night.
Alleged drug peddler killed in B’baria ‘gunfight’ with cops
Dhaka, Aug 5 – An alleged drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” between his associates and police at Nurpur village in Akhaura Upazila of Brahmanbaria early Saturday.
Domestic help Laily’s death causes furor in capital
Dhaka – Some injury marks were found on the head and neck of Laily Begum, a domestic help who was found hanging in a house in Capital Dhaka’s Banasree area on Friday, said doctors after conducting an autopsy on her…
One admission test for all public & private Varsities
Admission test schedule for the session 2017-18 of Dhaka University has been announced. Other universities will announce their schedules soon. Around nineteen thousand students got GPA 5 under the Dhaka board alone. There are nine boards in Bangladesh.
Islami Bank Chittagong area business dev Confce held
Business Development Conference of Chittagong North and South Zone, Agrabad and Khatunganj Corporate Branches of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held at a hotel in Chittagong on Saturday.
Gender equality? It’s still a man’s world
By Anna Shen San Francisco, California, Aug 3 (IPS) – Gender inequality is the greatest moral and social issue of our time — and the world’s most critical economic challenge. If half of the global population cannot fulfil their human…
Heat wave keeps parts of Europe in red alert
No wonder it’s been dubbed “Lucifer.” A relentless heat wave that gripped parts of Europe this week has sent temperatures soaring to record highs for several days, causing at least two deaths and prompting authorities to issue weather alerts. Extreme…
Veteran Indian film idol Dilip Kumar in ICU
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu is mum on reports of him suffering from a kidney ailment and says she is hopeful that he will recover soon with the prayers of his well-wishers and fans. “We have to pray…
Rabindranath Tagore’s death anniversary Sunday
The 76th death anniversary of the Bard of Bengal Rabindranath Tagore will be observed on Sunday.Different organizations will organize many programmes while various television channels will air many productions based on Rabindranath Tagore’s works.A tribute ceremony featuring a special lecture…
Youth held for raping divorced woman in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Police arrested a college student from Khorisakkha village in Singra upazila of Natore early Friday in a case filed for raping a divorced woman and releasing the video footage of the incident on the internet.
‘Drug peddler’ killed in city ‘gunfight’ with Rab
Dhaka- A suspected drug peddler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in the city’s Purba Kadamtali area on Friday night.On secret information, the elite force launched a drive at the den of drug…
Muhith’s remark on 16th Amendment verdict dangerous: Moudud
BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed on Saturday termed ‘dangerous’ the Finance Minister’s remarks over the cancellation of the 16th amendment to the Constitution by the apex court. “A senior minister yesterday said Parliament will amend the constitution every time…
Youth electrocuted in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A young man died from electrocution at Kuralgachhi village in Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga on Friday evening.The deceased was identified as Sohag, 30, son of late Qaider Ali of the village.
Motorcyclist killed in road crash at DU
Dhaka – A motorcyclist was killed and another sustained injuries in a road accident near Jagannath Hall of the Dhaka University early Saturday.
Housewife ‘commits suicide’ in Comilla
Dhaka – A housewife allegedly committed suicide by pouring kerosene over her body and set herself ablaze at Borodhushia village in Brahmanpara upazila in Comilla on Friday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Shahinur Akhter, 38, wife of Rafiqul Islam, a…
Natore-Bogra bus strike continues for 3rd day
Dhaka- The plying of buses on Natore-Bogra route remained suspended for the third consecutive day in Natore on Saturday, causing immense sufferings to thousands of passengers.
No BB heist probe report till case in Manila settled: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Saturday said the investigation report on reserve heist of the Bangladesh Bank is not being made public as a case is pending with a court in the Philippines.The Minister said this while talking to the…
‘Drug peddler’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with B’baria cops
Dhaka- An alleged drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” between his associates and police at Nurpur village in Akhaura upazila in Brahmanbaria early Saturday.