As he reaches his 100th day in office, instead of protecting and advancing human rights, President Donald Trump has embraced policies across a whole swath of issues that threaten them. His rhetoric and actions have regularly undermined longstanding United States…
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon on Friday said Australia cricket team will visit Bangladesh in August to play the pre-scheduled two-match Test series, which was postponed on October 2015 due to security concerns. The BCB…
Burgeoning domestic T20 leagues are becoming obstacles as cricket administrators try and find a way to make Test and ODI leagues work in a new international calendar. And more than just a logistical issue, the problem seems to cut right…
Dhaka – An alleged terrorist was injured in a gunfight between police and his cohorts in the New Market area in the city early Friday.Officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station Mizanur Rahman said after arresting Abdur Rahman, 25, son of Mosharraf…
Dhaka – Police arrested two young men while sticking posters of Hizb ut-Tahrir on walls at Hazaribagh in the city early Friday.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan knows how to win hearts – with his performances on screen and spoken words off screen. The actor charmed a TED Conference crowd on Thursday when he shared his experiences as an ageing actor grappling…
Washington, Apr 28 (AP/UNB)- Working to dismantle his predecessor’s environmental legacy, President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday that could lead to the expansion of drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
Tokyo, Apr 28 (AP/UNB)- Sony Corp. reported Friday a January-March profit of 27.7 billion yen ($250 million) on the back of healthy sales of image sensors, PlayStation 4 game software and batteries for mobile devices, marking a recovery from its…
Manila, Apr 28 (AP/UNB) — Southeast Asian nations expressed “grave concern” Friday over North Korea’s nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches despite a plea from Pyongyang not to be subjected to such pressure. Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast…
Dhaka, Apr 28 (UNB)- Senior anchorperson and journalist Hamid Mir on Thursday announced to return an award Bangladesh government had given to his father Waris Mir, reports Geo News.
Chapainawabganj, Apr 28 – The bodies of four militants, who were killed during Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)’s operation in Shibnagar Trimohoni militant den in Shibganj upazila on Thursday night, have not been removed from the house till Friday morning.
Dhaka, Apr 28 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday again said the three organs of the State — legislature, judiciary and executive — will have to work with an understanding for successfully running the state and urged all concerned to…
Washington, Apr 28 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday that China has threatened to impose sanctions on North Korea if it conducts further nuclear tests. “We know that China is in communications with the regime in…
Islamabad, Apr 28 (AP/UNB) — Afghanistan’s Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive Friday, promising to build their political base in the country while focusing military assaults on coalition and Afghan security forces.
Avondale,(AP/UNB) — Jordan Spieth showed off his stellar short game. Ryan Palmer contributed momentum-saving par putts. They turned out to be quite the team Thursday in the Zurich Classic, the first official team event on the PGA Tour in 36…
Dhaka – A bus helper was killed and 20 others were injured in a road accident on Satkhira-Kaliganj road at Shakhipur Delta intersection in Debhata upazila on Friday morning.
Dhaka – Two people were killed in a lightning strike at Mahinikati village in Jhikargacha upazila of Jessore district on Thursday.
Dhaka – Robbers looted valuables, including gold ornaments and cash, from an expatriate’s house at Ramdia village in Kashiani upazila early Friday.
Dhaka – Members of Army in a drive have recovered two LG guns, one revolver and 14 bullets from Romrapara in Guimara upazila in Khagrachhari .Tipped off that a gang of criminals were gathering in the area for realising extortion, the…
Dhaka – Boro crops on 219,840 hectares of land have fully been damaged by flood in six districts of the country since March 29 last, affecting 850,088 families, accordingly to government estimate.The flood caused by heavy rainfall and onrush from…
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three militants with ‘pistol bomb’-making equipments at Village Line Paribahan in Rajfulbaria Bus Stand of Savar in Savar on Thursday 10pm.
Dhaka – The BNP is yet to get police permission to hold its planned May Day rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city. Police Thursday informed the BNP that they would not allow any party to hold any rally in…
Dhaka – Decreased dissolved oxygen and increased acidity in water due to decomposition of immature paddy grain, shrubs and other organic materials caused the fish mortality in the haors (depressions) in Sylhet region on Northeast Bangladesh. There are no sign…
Dhaka, Apr 27 (UNB) – Boro crops on 219,840 hectares of land have fully been damaged by flood in six districts of the country since March 29 last, affecting 850,088 families, accordingly to government estimate.
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is surprised at Pakistan’s decision to call off their scheduled tour of Bangladesh in July- August, although it is yet to receive any official confirmation from the PCB.”We’re really surprised. Even a month ago,…
Dhaka, Apr 27 – The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness and fate, will be observed in the country on May 11 as the Shaban moon was sighted in sky over Bangladesh on Thursday.
Dhaka – Bangladesh Navy vanquished Gazipur District team by 31 goals in the opening day’s match of the 31st National Hockey Tournament at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Thursday.Navy’s win witnessed four hat-tricks struck by Rimon Kumar (5 goals),…
Dhaka – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) clinched the Bashundhara Group Independence Cup Kabaddi title beating Bangladesh Navy by 29-27 points in a crucial final at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.They led the first half by…
Dhaka – Titas Club, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Bangladesh Police won their respective Services Zone matches of the National Volleyball Championship at Dhaka Volleyball Stadium on Thursday.
Dhaka – Swadhinata KS earned a hard-fought 3-2 goal victory over Dhaka Wanderers Club in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis Senior Division Football League at the Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamlapur on Thursday.