Wellington, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the first cricket test at the Basin Reserve on Monday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-test series: Bangladesh 595-8 (Shakib Al Hasan 217, Mushfiqur Rahim 159,…
Year: 2017
26 awarded death sentence in N’ganj 7-murder case
Dhaka, Jan 16 – A Narayanganj court on Monday sentenced 26 people including Nur Hossain to death and nine others to different jail terms in the sensational seven-murder case.
Two killed in stampede at religious assembly in Sylhet
At least two people have been killed and several others injured in a stampede at a Waz Mahfil (religious congregation) in Sylhet.
Mushfiqur out of immediate danger after helmet blow
Mushfiqur Rahim was hit on the back of the helmet on the fifth day and had to be taken to hospital. The incident took place in the 43rd over of Bangladesh’s second innings when Tim Southee bowled a bouncer that…
New Zealand need 126 to win
A gruesome morning for Bangladesh was highlighted by Mushfiqur Rahim being taken off the field in an ambulance after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer from Tim Southee. The fact that he was batting in the first place,…
Publish gazette on judges conduct by 5 Feb: SC
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday directed the government to publish the gazette notification on the rules determining discipline and conduct of lower court judges by February 5.
BD to create 2.7 million new jobs in current fiscal
Dhaka – Planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said 27 lac jobs will be generated in the current fiscal year (FY2016-17). “In every fiscal year, 20 lac new faces enter the job market. This time 6-7 lac jobs will be created…
Owner, master of sunken coal-laden ship prosecuted
Dhaka – The Department of Shipping (DoS) Sunday has prosecuted the owner and master of sunken coal laden vessel MV Aichgati that went under water at Fairway Bay near the Sundarbans on Friday morning. The DoS officials have primarily found…
IBBL new Company Secretary JQM Habibullah, FCS
JQM Habibullah, FCS has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director and Company Secretary of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Earlier, he served as Company Secretary in First Security Islami Bank, NRB Global Bank and Premier Bank. He worked in Dhaka Bank…
Actor Kalyan Koraiya denied bail
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday denied the bail plea of actor Kalyan Koiry in the case filed in connection with the injury of the Prothom Alo's chief photojournalist, Zia Islam.
BCB announce preliminary squad for Indian and Lankan tour
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the names of thirty players for the preliminary squad for the tours of India and Sri Lanka 2017.Bangladesh will be embarking on their maiden tour to India where they are schedule to play…
How renewables can decarbonise energy sector, improve lives
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 Jan — Falling costs, driven by innovation in technology and policy, is spurring renewable energy deployment and with it a myriad of socioeconomic benefits, according to the new comprehensive publication released by the International Renewable Energy…
One killed in Kurigram road accident
Dhaka – A vegetable vendor was killed in a road accident in Farkerhat Bazar area under Rajarhat upazila in Kurigram this morning.The victim was M Shafik, 40, son of Saber Uddin, a resident of Chaparhat in Lalmonirhat district.
Rajshahi fire kills septuagenarian woman
Dhaka – A septuagenarian woman was burned to death and three people were injured as a fire broke out at a house at Koyamajampur village in Durgapur upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Labanya Prova, 70, wife of late…
College teacher found dead in Khulna
Dhaka – A college teacher was found dead at his residence at Sher-e-Bangla Road in the city on Sunday noon.The deceased was identified as Chitta Ranjan Bain, 45, son of Lalita Mohan Bain of Ashashuni upazila of Satkhira. He was…
President’s dialogue over EC a political solution: AG
Dhaka – Attorney General Mahbubey Alam on Sunday described the President’s dialogues with the registered political parties over the reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC) as a ‘political solution’.
HR situation worse than HRW depicted, says BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Sunday claimed that the US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its annual report depicted Bangladesh’s ‘true’ human rights scenario, though the party thinks the real situation is ‘more awful’.
Produce 2 accused children on Jan 29: HC
Dhaka – The High Court on Sunday asked the authorities concerned to produce two children, arrested for their suspected involvement in a murder from Kamrangirchar, before the court on January 29. –UNB news agency reported
Myanmar Muslims hope UN envoy’s visit will bring change
Kyee Kan Pyin — Muslim villagers in western Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine state said Sunday that they hope positive change will result from a U.N. envoy’s visit to the region, where soldiers are accused of widespread abuses against minority Muslims, including…
Rajshahi fire kills septuagenarian woman
Rajshahi – A septuagenarian woman was burned to death and three people were injured as a fire broke out at a house at Koyamajampur village in Durgapur upazila early Sunday.
Police clearance certificate goes online
Dhaka – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said Bangladesh has moved one more step towards building digital Bangladesh with the inauguration of the online police clearance certificate service.
Late Bangladesh collapse gives New Zealand sniff of unlikely win
New Zealand have captured three late wickets to give themselves a sniff of an unlikely victory against Bangladesh in the first Test at the Basin Reserve.The visitors were 66 for three in their second innings with an overall lead of…
Over 51 lakh disadvantaged people get allowance
As many as 51,20,000 under privileged people are getting monthly allowance regularly as the present government has fixed a target to eradicate extreme poverty from the country by 2030.Poverty reduction is the core objective of the present government, which has…
Narayanganj seven-murder: Victims’ families want capital punishment
The families of the victims in the 2014 Narayanganj multiple murders expect capital punishment for the perpetrators.The court of Narayanganj District Sessions Judge Syed Enayet Hossain, which concluded the trial in November last year, is expected to deliver the verdict…
1st phase Biswa Ijtema ends
First phase of the 52nd Biswa Ijtema cncluded on Sunday with the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers) seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim community.The Munajat started at 11.00 am and continued till 11:30 am, said superintendent of Gazipur police…
Terrorist with IS links detained in Chechnya: Kadyrov
An extremely dangerous terrorist from a group linked to Islamic State (IS) has been arrested in Chechnya, the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, has posted on Instagram, adding that more than 50 members of the group have been detained…
Trump-Putin meeting report ‘100pc false’
A Sunday Times report claiming that a meeting has been planned between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Iceland is “100 per cent false,” said Trump’s incoming press secretary and director of communications. In a tweet,…
Stress risk to heart “starts in brain’
The effect of constant stress on a deep-lying region of the brain explains the increased risk of heart attack, a study in The Lancet suggests. In a study of 300 people, those with higher activity in the amygdala were more…
Shabana Azmi to be seen in three projects this year
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who is known for her experimental and parallel film roles, will be seen in three different films this year. The actress, who attended the special screening of OK Jaanu with her family on Thursday night, confirmed…
Cartoon show ‘Janala’ of Sajid Bin Doza Bonny at AF Dhaka Monday
Dhaka – Alliance Française de Dhaka organises the 6th solo cartoon exhibition titled Janala জানালা: Cultural Pattern of the Delta Land by Dr. Sajid Bin Doza Bonny in its La Galerie on Monday, 16 January 2017 at 5.00pm.