Narail Correspondent A two-day “Cake Festival-2017”, popularly known as “Pitha Utsab,” a traditional fair in winter season was concluded on Amada Adarsha College premises under Lohagora upazila of the district last night. Amada Adarsha College organised the festival to keep…
Year: 2017
Environment-friendly farming stressed
Agriculture experts have stressed the need for switching over to environment-friendly farming to produce pure food staffs free from hazardous chemical pesticides and insecticides.They made the opinion at the concluding ceremony of ‘Environment and Seed Fair-2017’ organised by Udaynkur Seba…
Delta grounds US flights over computer problems
Delta Air Lines, one of the largest US carriers, temporarily grounded its domestic flights in the United States on Sunday over a computer glitch that did not impact planes already in the air. “Delta teams are expeditiously working to fix…
Dollar, Asia markets slip as dealers spooked by Trump
The dollar tumbled against its major peers in Asia on Monday while regional markets sank in holiday-thinned trade as traders were spooked by tensions caused by Donald Trump’s divisive immigration ban. A disappointing reading on US economic growth added to…
US says green card holders exempted from travel ban
Washington, Jan 30 – President Donald Trump’s administration stressed Sunday that permanent residents get a reprieve from his ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries, after the order triggered confusion over its implementation.
New Zealand makes 286-9 in 1st ODI vs. Australia
Dhaka – Half centuries by Martin Guptill and Neil Broom book-ended a costly middle-order collapse which restricted New Zealand to 286-9 as it batted first on Monday in the opening Chappell-Hadlee one-day cricket international against Australia.Guptill made 61 from 73…
Payet rejoins Marseille after forcing move from West Ham
Dhaka- France playmaker Dimitri Payet has re-joined his former club Marseille after forcing a move from West Ham — the Premier League club that helped to galvanize his career — just two days before the end of European soccer’s transfer…
Three of a family suffer burn injuries in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Jan 30 – Three members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire in the city’s Bhatara area on Sunday night.
Miss France crowned Miss Universe in Philippines
Philippines, Jan 30 (AP/UNB)- A 23-year-old dental student from France won the Miss Universe crown Monday in the annual pageant held this year in the Philippines.
Five confirmed dead in Quebec City mosque shooting
At least five people have been killed in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada.
Top Nazi propagandist Goebbels’ secretary dies at 106
Brunhilde Pomsel, the former secretary to Nazi Germany’s propaganda boss Joseph Goebbels, has died aged 106. Her job brought her into close contact with Goebbels – one of the worst war criminals of the 20th century.
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A news item makes me happy along with others. Imam Sheikh, a van Driver, has been given a job in the air force. A few days ago, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members rode Imam’s van in Tungipara.…
Federer beats Nadal in Australian final to win 18th major slam
Australia, Jan 29 – Roger Federer was in tears as he won a thrilling, five-set Australian Open final against his great rival Rafael Nadal to clinch a record-extending 18th Grand Slam title on Sunday. Federer won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6,…
Work together to develop Primary education: PM
Dhaka, Jan 29 – Stressing the importance of modern primary education, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the people of all classes and professions, including teachers, public and private organisations, to work together for the development of the country’s…
British PM does ‘not agree’ with Trump immigration policy
London, Jan 29, – British Prime Minister Theresa May does “not agree” with the restrictions on immigration imposed by US President Donald Trump and will intervene if they affect UK nationals, Downing Street said Sunday.
Khaleda goes to court on Monday: Warrant against MK Anwar
Dhaka – BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia will appear in a Dhaka court on Monday in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case filed in 2008 against six persons, including her and her son Tarique Rahman.
Golf: Rodgers, Snedeker share Torrey Pines lead
Dhaka – Patrick Rodgers fired a flawless 67 on Saturday to join defending champion Brandt Snedeker atop the leaderboard at the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.Rodgers had five birdies in a five-under round that left him…
Miraz becomes PRAN Potato Cracker brand ambassador
Dhaka – Young star of Bangladesh Cricket Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been appointed as the brand ambassador of PRAN Potato Cracker. Mehedi Hasan Miraz and Ali Hasan Alam, General Manager (Operation) of PRAN Foods Limited signed an agreement on Thursday…
6 arrested for security guard murder in Ctg
Dhaka-Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) Chittagong have arrested six persons in connection with a night guard murder case of Shantinibazar under Rangunia upazila of the district on Jan 25 last.A special team of PBI led by inspector Santosh Kumar Chakma…
Accident kills woman in Saver
Saver – An woman was killed and 20 others injured as a passenger bus collided on with another bus of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) in Ashulia area in Saver today.The deceased was not identified immediately. Witnesses said the accident…
63 held in Dinajpur
Dhaka – Police in special drives from last night to this morning arrested 63 people on various charges from different places in Dinajpur.Police said they were arrested from the different areas of the district during the drives. Among the arrested…
ISSF Archery: BD to fight for 7 gold medals Monday
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladeshi archers will fight for seven gold medals out of nine in the 16-nation First ISSF International Solidarity Archery Championship at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Monday.Bangladeshi archers entered the gold medal race in five more events…
Women’s League: City Club earn 41-run win against Azad SC
Dhaka -City Club earned a 48-run victory against Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis women’s First division cricket league division at the Gulshan Youth Club ground here on Sunday.In the day’s other match, Shisu Polli Plus outplayed East End…
B’desh U-16 girls perform brilliantly in Japan
Dhaka – Touring Bangladesh U-16 girls football team made tremendous results in Japan securing two wins and a defeat on the 2nd and final day of the J Green Sakai lady’s festival in Osaka on Sunday.Bangladeshi girls made a good…
Stocks face record major slide to open week
Stock faced major corrections on Sunday to open the week amid a cautious move when the central bank was unveiling its new monetary policy statement (MPS) for the second half of the current 2016-17 financial year. All the indices at…
RCC-India sign MoU to conserve cultural, archeological heritages
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) here today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to conserve and develop the existing social, cultural, environmental and archeological infrastructures in the city. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Joint Secretary of…
Indonesia offers to supply LNG to Bangladesh
Indonesia today offered to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh to meet its (Bangladesh) growing energy demand. The proposal came when Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwan Wiranata-atmadja paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Jatiya…
Prepare N’ganj 7-murder paper book: CJ
Chief Justice SK Sinha on Sunday ordered the authorities concerned of the High Court to prepare the paper book for hearing the death reference in the Narayanganj seven-murder case quickly. The Chief Justice will assign an HC bench to hear…
Writ seeking ban on airing 3 Indian TV channels rejected
The High Court (HC) on Sunday rejected the writ petition filed seeking ban on airing of three Indian TV channels-Star Jalsha, Star Plus and Zee Bangla-in Bangladesh. An HC bench comprising Justice M Moinul Islam Chowdhury and Justice JBM Hassan…
40 Turkish soldiers stationed in NATO bases seek German asylum
Around 40 Turkish soldiers stationed in NATO military bases have sought political asylum in Germany, according to German print media and the German public TV channel ARD on Saturday. Some of these Turkish armed forces members are officers, which according…