A promise to marry cannot be considered an inducement in every rape case, the Bombay high court has ruled while granting pre-arrest bail to a 21-year-old youth after his former girlfriend lodged a case of rape following their break-up. Justice…
Year: 2017
BD also has to worry about Trump speech
President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech carries many worrying signals for the world at large and Bangladesh also needs to worry about certain issues if his speech is taken as the outline of the policies of his administration, said a political…
Golf: Veteran Thai Prayad wins Singapore Open
Dhaka – Veteran Thai golfer Prayad Marksaeng won the Singapore Open by a single stroke on Sunday after shooting a final round of four-under-par 67 to finish at nine-under 275. The 51-year-old Prayad finished a shot clear of four players…
IBBL helps cold-affected population in Chandpur
Dhaka- Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited distributed winter clothes at North Matlab area of Chandpur District. Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam, Vice Chairman of the Bank, distributed more than one thousand items to help keep the less fortunate members of society keep…
Faridpur crushes Khulna by 10-1 goals
Dhaka – Faridpur District made a flying start in the Agrani Bank 26th National Youth Hockey Championship crushing Khulna District by 10-1 goals at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Sunday.Hasan and Sajal struck three goals each while Arif…
Kashaituli SKP outplay Prantik KC 8-1
Dhaka – Kashaituli Samaj Kallayan Parishad outplayed Prantik Krira Chakra by 8-1 goals in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Football League at Kamalpur Stadium here on Sunday.
Rains washes out day 3 of 2nd test, NZ vs. Bangladesh
Dhaka —The third day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and Bangladesh was abandoned because of rain Sunday without a ball being bowled, leaving the match closely balanced with two extended days remaining.After bringing an early end to…
5 to die for killing man in city
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday sentenced five people to death and two others to life term imprisonment for killing Bashiruddin alias Basu Mia, a resident of Mirpur area, in 2012.The condemned convicts are—Haji Ajgar Ali, 50, president of…
How consuming more honey, fruit juice may damage your liver
Beware! Consuming high amount of corn syrup, honey and fruit juice, may damage your liver even more. The findings indicated that in addition to higher weight gain, the fructose group showed more markers of vascular disease and liver damage, than…
Dangal star in row with minister
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Friday compared Kashmiri teenage actor Zaira Wasim with a painting of a woman in hijab and another caged, prompting the “Dangal” star to rebuff the BJP leader for “discourteous depiction” and a wrong comparison.…
AR Rahman sits on hunger strike protesting bullfighting
Noted musician AR Rahman on Friday set on hunger strike a day after calling for it amid the chaos created by protests over the ban on traditional bull-taming contest, known as Jallikattu. India’s Financia Express reports, after south cinema star…
Children’s Film Festival begins January 24 in Rangpur
The 10th four-day International Children Film Festival-2017 will begin at Town Hall auditorium here on January 24 (Tuesday) next with the theme “Future in Frames” amid much enthusiasm and festivity. The information was disclosed at a press conference arranged here…
Singapore 2G switchoff highlights digital divide
When Singapore pulls the plug on its 2G mobile phone network this year, thousands of people could be stuck without a signal—digital have-nots left behind by the relentless march of technology. From technophobic pensioners to cash-strapped migrant workers, some 140,000…
Chinese human rights lawyers set their sights on smog
Toxic smog has found itself in the dock in China, as the authorities are taken to court over a problem that has choked entire regions, put public health at risk and forced the closure of schools and roads. At the…
Trump denies feud with CIA, bashes media
President Donald Trump, in his first speech in his first full day as commander in chief, visited the Central Intelligence Agency on a mission to reassure the intelligence community that they have his full support but he soon veered off…
Nat’l cricketers Arafat Sunny held on girl friend’s complaint
Dhaka, Jan 22 – Police arrested national cricketer Arafat Sunny in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act from Aminbazar area in Savar upazila on Sunday morning.
Twitter thinks Trump’s Liberty Ball was a rough talent show
To say Donald and Melania Trump (in a glamorous white gown she collaborated on) were the main attraction at Trump’s inaugural balls might be an understatement. At least, that was Twitter’s take. Social media users seemed overwhelmingly unimpressed by new…
Celebrities join Women’s March 2017
The Women’s March took place to protest Donald Trump, one day after he was sworn in as president. The non-violent, peaceful event consists of a rally and march through the streets of Washington, D.C. to advocate for women’s rights and…
Biswa Ijtema second phase ends
Dhaka, 22 Jan – The second phase of the 52nd Biswa Ijtema concluded on Sunday with the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers) seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim community. The Munajat started at 11.12 am and continued till 11:45…
RMG factory catches fire at Savar near capital Dhaka
Savar, Jan 22 – A fire broke out at a readymade garment (RMG) factory at Ulail in Savar upazila on the outskirts of the capital on Sunday morning.
At least 32 killed, 50 injured as train derails in India
New Delhi, Jan 22 (AP/UNB) — An overnight passenger train derailed in southern India, killing at least 32 people and injuring 50 others in the latest accident to hit the country’s massive, disaster-prone rail network.
Rain washes out day 3 of 2nd test, NZ vs. Bangladesh
Christchurch, Jan 22 (AP/UNB) —The third day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and Bangladesh was abandoned because of rain Sunday without a ball being bowled, leaving the match closely balanced with two extended days remaining.
Millions across US and world protest against Donald Trump
Dhaka, Jan 22 – Millions of protesters have taken to the streets of cities in the US and around the globe to rally against the new US President Donald Trump. Larger numbers of demonstrators than expected turned out for more…
Akheri Munajat of 2nd phase Ijtema at 11am
Dhaka – Second phase of the 52nd Biswa Ijtema will end today (Sunday) with the offering of Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers).The Munajat will start around 11.00 am, said superintendent of Gazipur police Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid.Mawlana Mohammad Saad of Delhi will conduct…
Trump’s children revel in first 24 hours in White House
Dhaka — Backstage photos from the black-tie inaugural balls. A quick peek out the Truman Balcony to admire the view of Washington. A visit to the basement White House bowling alley.President Donald Trump’s grown children and their families have reveled…
15,000 fishes die at one stroke in Munshiganj pond
Dhaka – Some 15,000 fishes of several species died suddenly at a pond at Tantikandi village in Sadar upazila on Saturday morning.Locals informed that all of the fishes of the pond started to die from Friday night and in the…
PM back home from Davos
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home this morning concluding her five-day tour of Switzerland. An Emirates Airlines flight carrying the prime minister and members of her entourage landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10.55 am.
BNP wants neutral search committee for EC: Fakhrul
Dhaka – Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, ) secretary general , Bangladesh Nationalist Party Saturday hoped that the president, Abdul Hamid, will be able to form a neutral and competent election commission.
Culture ministry celebrates ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ recognition
Dhaka, Jan 21 – The Ministry of Cultural Affairs organized a day-long programme on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Mangal Shobhajatra – the procession on the first morning of the Bengali New Year, on Unesco’s Representative List of…
‘Al Gore’s Davos remarks lack practical knowledge’
Dhaka – Minister of State for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that former US Vice President and climate change activist Al Gore’s concerns on Rampal power plant are based on information available on the internet, and…