Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday (Tuesday) upheld the death penalties awarded to four convicts in the case lodged in connection with the killing of 13-year-old Sheikh Md Samiul Alam Rajon of in Sylhet.
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Appellate Division upholds Barrister Fakhrul’s bail order
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a High Court order that allowed one-year bail to Barrister AKM Fakhrul Islam, convicted in the case lodged against him in connection with the leakage of the draft…
Malala Yousafzai becomes UN’s youngest messenger of peace
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Apr 10 (IPS) – Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai has become the youngest UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education. During a designation ceremony, UN Secretary-General António Guterres selected and honoured Yousafzai…
Khaleda’s press confce on PM’s Delhi visit Wednesday
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has called a press conference for Wednesday afternoon to give party’s formal reaction over Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s India visit.
Dr Sattar Mondal First Emeritus Professor at BAU
Mymensingh – Professor Dr M Sattar Mondal, an eminent Agricultural Economist, educationalist and former vice-chancellor of BAU has been appointed as first ‘Emeritus Professor’ of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh.
IBBL exchanges views with foreign exchange houses
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited arranged a view exchange meeting with the expatriate Bangladeshis and representatives of different exchange houses in Malaysia at Ankasa Hotel in Kualalampur, Malaysia recently.
Workshop on scholarship opportunities held at RU
Rajshahi – A Workshop on IELTS and Scholarship opportunities organised by Suhrawardy Hall English Speaking Forum (SHESF), an English speaking forum of the hall held at Rajshahi University (RU) on Tuesday.
4 to die for violating Laxmipur housewife
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday convicted four people and sentenced them to death for violating a housewife in 2013. The court also fined them Tk 50,000 each to the condemned convicts-Nasir Uddin, Masud Alam, Bahar Uddin and Mahim…
Domestic help found dead in Panchagarh
Dhaka – A 10-year-old domestic help was found dead at the residence of a lawyer at Islambagh in the district town on Monday.Quoting locals, police said Nur Nehar Nuri, 10, had been working as a domestic help at the house…
Man stabbed dead in Keraniganj
Dhaka – A man was stabbed to death by miscreants here in Keraniganj on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as M Hamidul Islam Gazi, 40, of Tarikullah Road in Aganagar of South Keraniganj.Quoting locals, officer-in-charge of South Keraniganj Police Station M…
Discussion over child marriage act ‘futile’: Law Minister
Dhaka – Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the discussion about the special provision of the Child Marriage Restraint Act is futile.”It has been clearly said in the Act that a girl under 18 years age and a boy under…
Mustafiz off to India to play IPL
Dhaka – Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman left here for India on Tuesday afternoon to play the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad.He is likely to play the team’s 3rd match against Mumbai Indian on Wednesday at…
Tri-nation physically challenged cricket kicks-off on Sunday
Dhaka – A Tri-nation Physically Challenged T20 Cricket Tournament involving hosts Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka will begin on Sunday at Jagannath Hall ground of Dhaka University.
Miraz to play in Caribbean Premier League
Dhaka – Bangladeshi promising all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz will play in the ensuing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the Trinbago Knight Riders as a replacement for Australian Brad Hogg.The 19-year-old talented cricketer from Khulna is the 3rd Bangladeshi cricketer to…
First Div Football: Wari Club beat Bangladesh Boys 2-0
Dhaka – Old Horse Wari Club earned a facile 2-0 goals victory over Bangladesh Boys Club in Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis First Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.Arafat Hossain scored both…
U-16 Women’s Football: BD team to leave for China April 19
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team will leave the capital for China on April 19 to play some friendly matches in Xian South West City of China from April 20-25 as part of their preparation for AFC U-16 Women’s…
Reliance power signs deal for 750MW LNG power plant in BD
India’s Reliance Power has signed agreements with Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDP) for phase 1 of 750 MW liquefied natural gas (LNG) combined cycle power project at Meghnaghat, near Dhaka in Bangladesh. The company has signed a power purchase agreement…
Bangladeshis take more fish but get less nutrition from it
People in Bangladesh are now eating 30 percent more fish than they did 20 years ago, but they are getting a smaller amount of important nutrients from it, a new study shows. Fish is widely known as a healthy food,…
Is Zac Efron coming to India?
Entertainment Desk After vouching for co-star Zac Efron’s ‘real abs’ in ‘Baywatch’, Priyanka Chopra was all smiles when we asked her if she will be getting the heartthrob to India soon to promote their film. She revealed, “I wish I…
Shakib Khan to hold press conference Tuesday
Earlier, on Monday he has said he will only take responsibility of their son, Abraham Khan Joy, but will not recognize actress Apu Biswas. Alleging that Apu Biswas is trying to destroy his career, popular Bangla film actor Shakib said…
Toshiba faces earnings deadline as delisting looms
Toshiba faced a looming deadline Tuesday to publish a long-overdue earnings report with the loss-hit industrial giant’s shares at risk of being yanked from the Tokyo stock exchange. One of Japan’s best-known firms, Toshiba may release unaudited nine-month results later…
Whale cams reveal secret Antarctic feeding habits
Whale cams have revealed the secret feeding habits of the giant mammals in frozen Antarctica, details on their social lives, and even how they must blow hard to clear sea ice to breathe. Scientists attached tiny cameras and electronic tags…
Janet Jackson, husband split months after baby
Pop superstar Janet Jackson has split from her husband, the Qatari tycoon Wissam Al Mana, just months after they had a baby, reports said Monday. Several celebrity news sites, quoting unnamed sources, said that the 50-year-old younger sister of late…
Uber’s pilot proposal officially approved in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport has given the ride hailing app company Uber a nod to implement its pilot service in the country, Uber Vietnam said on Tuesday. Earlier, Uber’s proposal to conduct a pilot program in Vietnam was rejected…
Passenger dragged off overbooked United flight
A man’s refusal to give up his seat on an overbooked United Airlines flight led to a disturbing scene Sunday that has travelers up in arms over airline policies.
Kings XI demolish Royal Challengers by 8 wickets in IPL
Indore, (AP/UNB) – Kings XI Punjab demolished Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets for their second successive victory in the Indian Premier League on Monday.An unbeaten 58 from Hashim Amla and a belligerent 43 off just 22 balls by captain…
I married Shakib, says Apu: Yes retorts Shakib
Dhaka – Film actress Apu Biswas on Monday claimed that she is married to actor Shakib Khan. During an exclusive interview with a private television channel Monday afternoon, she also claimed that they have an eight-month-old baby boy.
2 get life term jail in Khulna for possessing illegal drugs
Dhaka- A court here on Tuesday convicted two people and sentenced them to life term imprisonment for possessing illegal drugs.The court also fined the convicts — Ariful Islam Titu and Sohel Reza Babul, both residents of Purbo Banikhamar area of…
Four shops burnt in Thakurgaon fire
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Four shops were gutted in a fire at a market in Thakurgaon district town on Monday evening.
5 held over City University student murder near Dhaka
Savar, Dhaka Apr 11 – Police in an overnight drive arrested five people from Birulia and Ashulia areas early Tuesday in connection with the murder of a City University student.