Dhaka – Around 13 shops gutted as a fire broke out in Nizambagh area under Kamrangirchar thana of the capital in Keraniganj on Friday morning. Fire Service sources said that the fire broke out in a stationary shop from an…
Year: 2017
Cement-laden trawler capsizes in Panguchhi River
Dhaka– A cement-laden trawler capsized in the Panguchhi River in Morelganj upazila in Bagerhat early Friday.Rashedul Alam, officer-in-charge of Morelganj Police Station, said that the Bagerhat bound ‘Ma Fatema’ trawler from Mongla carrying 1,225 sacks of cement and two people,…
Maize cultivation falls in Satkhira
Dhaka – Maize cultivation has marked a sharp decline in the district in last two years due to various reasons including increasing salinity in the soil induced by climate change and lack of marketing facilities.M Atiqur Rahman, scientific officer of…
Trump repeats call for US nuclear supremacy
Dhaka – President Donald Trump has said he wants the United States to expand its nuclear arsenal, in his first comments on the issue since taking office, reports the BBC. Mr Trump said it would be “wonderful” if no nation…
Fasting diet ‘regenerates diabetic pancreas’
The pancreas can be triggered to regenerate itself through a type of fasting diet, say US researchers. Restoring the function of the organ – which helps control blood sugar levels – reversed symptoms of diabetes in animal experiments.
Alleged robber killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 24 – An alleged robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Khoiyabazar area under Harintana thana of Khulna in the city early Friday. The deceased was identified as Zia Sana alias Hat Kata Zia alias…
Malaysia says VX nerve agent used in killing of N.Korean
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 24 (AP/UNB) — The banned chemical weapon VX nerve agent was used in the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean ruler’s outcast half brother who was poisoned last week at the airport in Kuala Lumpur,…
BNP opposes gas price hike calling it illogical
Dhaka, Feb 23 – Terming illogical and anti-people the government’s decision to hike gas prices, BNP on Thursday urged the government to rescind it.
Seniors deserve better treatment!
It’s during the time when a man or woman reaches to his/her life’s twilight zone needs special attention and care from his/her family and society. At this critical hour of life when S/he gets unwell or attacked by some dreadful…
Powerful women mayors, business leaders meet in NY 15 March
Dhaka – On March 15, C40 Chair and Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo will join the mayors of Washington D.C., Cape Town, Mexico City and many others for the Women4Climate conference. This first-of-its-kind, half-day event will leverage the power of…
Islami Bank-Samadhara Kobita Utshob held
Dhaka -Islami Bank-Samadhara 3 rd Kobita Utshob was held on February 23, 2017, Thursday at he National Theater Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka. Asaduzzaman Noor MP, Minister for Cultural Affairs was the chief guest in the progamme.
Ex-BNP leader’s son Irad on remand for fb post on PM
Dhaka – The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of DMP arrested, Chowdhury Irad Ahmed Siddique was yesterday (Thursday) placed on a four-day remand in a case filed with Kotwali Police Station of the city.
Another suspected killer of MP Liton arrested: Weapon found
Dhaka – Police on Thursday arrest Anwarul Haq Rana, a suspected killer of lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton from Dhaka. Addressing a press conference held at the SP office of Gaibandha, Ashraful Islam, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Gaibandha said that…
Canada court observation AL’s ploy: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP sees Canadian court observation terming the party as a terrorist organization as a part of “government conspiracy.” “A drama has been staged by providing wrong information to Canadian immigration department. The matter of terming the Canadian…
Putin says sending aircraft carrier group to Syria was his idea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the idea to send a Russian aircraft carrier group to Syria was his own, adding that Russia does not intend to interfere in Syria’s internal affairs, but wants to deal with the terrorists.…
Bangladesh rolls out welcome for unusual sport on skates
Dhaka — If basketball and soccer had a baby and put it on skates, it might look like roll ball, a little-known sport whose top performers worldwide vied for the championship in Bangladesh over the past week.Played on a basketball…
One held with arms, ammunition in Chapainawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested an alleged arms trader along with one pistol, two magazines and four bullets from Iqbalpur area in Shibganj upazila on Wednesday night.
Heated debate in JS over ‘move’ to withdraw ‘politically motivated’ cases
Opposition MP Pir Fazlur Rahman and Chief Whip ASM Feroz on Thursday locked horns in Parliament over the government’s ‘move’ to withdraw 206 more ‘politically motivated’ cases. Jatiya Party MP Fazlur Rahman referred to a newspaper report that the government…
Tareque-Mishuk deaths verdict: Bus-truck workers’ strike enter 2nd day
An indefinite strike by Bus-Truck Workers Union in all routes of the district entered the second day on Thursday, causing immense sufferings to the commuters. Bus-Truck Workers Union of Chuadanga called the indefinite strike across the district on Wednesday afternoon…
Paper warehouse in Ctg port catches fire
Dhaka – A fire broke out at a paper warehouse at gate No 4 of Chittagong port here on Thursday.
Gas prices hiked; to be effective in two phases
Gas prices have been raised for all types of consumers which will come into effect in two phases as per the decision of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). Newly appointed BERC chairman Monwar Islam, who recently retired as power…
PM to visit India in mid-April
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay an official visit to India in the first half of April this year. It was informed when visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at…
2nd div Football: Tongi KC beat Prantic KC 3-0
Dhaka – Tongi Krira Club secured a 3-0 victory against Prantic Krira Chakra in the 11th round match of the Dhaka Mahanagori Saif Power Tec 2nd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Thursday.Masum Billah …
Renewable energy mission needs a robust grid network
What is the Problem? Air pollution in Delhi and metropolitan cities of India has dominated much of the recent conversation in the judiciary, government and media. Half of the world’s 20 most polluted cities, according to World Health Organization, are…
Dhaka to mark Int’l Women’s Day with 10km Women’s marathon
Dhaka – The 2nd edition of the Dhaka Women’s Marathon will be paraded 10 kilometer in the city on March 10 to mark the International Women’s day.Celebrities like, film/TV actors/actress, athletes, women cricketers, women footballers, foreigners, female Ambassadors of different…
Expanding US Fast-Track Deportations a Disastrous Idea
A US Department of Homeland Security memo implementing one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration exponentially expands the number of people subject to fast-track deportation, or expedited removal. It is likely to speed up the pace of removals…
Sk Kamal Football: Pocheon CFC reach semifinal after playing 1-1 TC Sports
Dhaka – Pocheon Citizen FC of South Korea reached the semifinal of the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football Tournament after playing 1-1 draw with TC Sports Club of the Maldives at MA Aziz Stadium in the port city here…
Bodies of 2 newborns found dumped in Ctg dustbin
Dhaka – Police recovered the bodies of two newborns dumped in a dustbin in Chowmuhoni area in Chittagong on Thursday.
US not in competition with India or China in Bangladesh: Bernicat
US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Thursday said the United States is not in competition with either India or China here in Bangladesh rather share the goal of a prosperous, safe, and stable society for Bangladesh. “I believe that…
Comilla clinch Div Youth Volleyball title
Dhaka – Comilla District clinched the title of the Divisional Youth Volleyball Competition beating Chittagong District by 2-0 sets in the final at Chandpur Stadium on Thursday.