BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the BNP is a democratic party currently fighting a ‘fascist power’.“We are a democratic party, but we are fighting a fascist power,” he said.“Over a thousand of our activists have…
Year: 2017
ASAAL first Queens NY chapter meeting of the year Jan 22
Dear ASAAL Brothers, Sisters, and Family: Happy New Year to you again! We hope your new year has begun with hope, aspiration, and blessings for a brighter future for you and your family. We were encouraged by our historical 9th…
AL to accept president’s call on EC, even if ‘against the parrty’
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said his party will accept President Abdul Hamid’s decision over the formation of next EC.“We have confidence in President Abdul Hamid. Awami League will accept the President’s decision, as per constitution, even…
Hasina urges AL followers to prepare for next polls
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called upon the leaders and workers of her party to prepare themselves as the next general election is knocking at the door.She also directed the party advisory council members to…
Gulshan attack ‘mastermind’ Rajib put on 8-day remand
A court here on Saturday placed Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi, a top Neo-JMB leader and mastermind of Gulshan terror attack, on an 8-day remand in a case filed over the attack.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Mahmudul Hasan passed the order…
James Mattis Calls for U.S. Military to Be More Lethal at Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, retired General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, testified Thursday at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Mattis’s 41-year career in the Marine Corps included field commands in the Persian Gulf…
Bangla language should be properly respected!
Sixty-five years ago, Language Movement martyrs laid their lives on 21th February in 1952 for the recognition of Bangla as a state Language. Now this day is called International Mother Language day from 1999. Every year, on this day nation…
Katrina to be speaker at Oxford University
The lovely Katrina Kaif is all set to be one of the speakers in the Stage and Screen field at the Oxford University. Other speakers who will be present are Hollywood actors like Jeremy Irons, House of Cards’ Robin Wright…
International Children’s Film Festival to commence this month
Entertainment Desk With the slogan –- “frame-e frame-e aagamir shwapno,” the International Children’s Film Festival will continue the annual extravaganza of exhibiting exceptional films made for children. Organised by Children’s Film Society Bangladesh, the 10th edition of the festival is…
Karisma is excited to see Sonam as Ranbir’s wife
This weeks Koffee With Karan will have Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor on the hot seat and by the looks of it, it’s going to be one hell of a fun one. When host, Karan Johar quizzed Sonam on…
BB gets 66 proposals involving $403.63m for long term financing
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has already got 66 project proposals involving US$ 403.63 million through different private banks to facilitate long term financing under the World Bank funded Financial Sector Support Project (FSSP). “We have already approved 19 proposals with $90.26…
Climate change shows in shrinking Antarctic snows
Vast icy rock peaks tower above Argentina’s Carlini research base in Antarctica. But scientists who have worked here for decades say the glaciers are less icy than they once were. For international experts stationed at the base, the frozen southern…
Sony entertainment chief leaving to focus on Snapchat
The head of Sony’s entertainment business announced Friday that he is stepping down to devote energy to Snapchat as the startup behind the smartphone messaging app prepares to go public. Michael Lynton will step down from his job running the…
Jamaat men held in Gaibandha over MP Liton murder
Gaibandha, Jan 14 – Police arrested three activists of Jamaat-e-Islami from different places in Sundarganj upazila early Saturday in connection with the killing of Gaibandha-1 lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton.
Gulshan attack ‘mastermind’ held in Tangail
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Police arrested an alleged mastermind of Gulshan terror from Tangail district early Saturday. The arrestee was identified as Gandhi.
Smartphone & Tab Expo in city from Jan 26
Dhaka, Jan 14: The three-day expo on smartphone and tab is going to be held in the city from January 26, in a bid to give individuals first-hand experience of latest models of smartphones, tablet computers.
Trump ‘willing to work with Russia and China’
US President-elect Donald Trump says he is willing to work with Russia and China, providing they cooperate. Mr Trump told the Wall Street Journal that newly-imposed sanctions on Russia would remain “at least for a period of time” but could…
1st test: New Zealand 186-2 at tea on day 3 vs. Bangladesh
New Zealand, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — Half centuries by Tom Latham and Kane Williamson and an aggressive innings by Ross Taylor on Saturday steered New Zealand to 186-2 at tea on the third day of the first test against Bangladesh.
Six killed in Comilla bus plunge
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Six people were killed and 22 others injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Zinglatali on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Daudkandi upazila early Saturday.
Sexagenarian murdered in Savar
Dhaka – A man was beaten to death in Khejurtek area of Ashulia on Friday morning over a trifling matter.The deceased was identified as Babul Hossain, 60.
Displaced Rakhine Muslim women share their shocking stories
Dhaka – Keeping themselves confined to a tiny room with no light inside, two young Rakhine Muslim women were struggling to get rid of the trauma and forget the brutality they had gone through.They remained speechless for minutes seeing the presence…
Biman officials bail rejects and sent to jail
Dhaka-A Dhaka court yesterday (Thursday) sent two Bangladesh Biman Airlines officials to the jail rejecting their bail pleas in a case filed over the glitch in a flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Budapest.
Father placed on remand for child slaughter & mother suicide case
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) of Dhaka court on Thursday placed Shamim Hossain on a day’s remand in a case filed for instigating his wife to commit suicide after slaughtering their daughter and son.
7th BD Chemistry Olympiad begins
The 7th Bangladesh Chemistry Olympiad began at Curzon Hall, University of Dhaka on January 13, 2017, Friday. MA Mannan MP, state minister for Finance & Planning inaugurated the Olympiad as chief guest.
Shakib hits maiden double century Shakib-Mushfique set highest Test partnership of 359 in the 1st innings day 2
Dhaka – All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit maiden double century and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim hammered a century for Bangladesh against New Zealand when they were playing in the 1st innings of the 1st Test of a two-match series at Basin…
Women’s ODI: BD to face SA in 2nd match Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh women’s cricket team will face touring South Africa in the 2nd ODI of their five-match series at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday.The match will begin at 9:30am (Bangladesh time).Having a 1-0 series…
3 killed in Madaripur road crash
Dhaka – Three people were killed and five others injured as a bus hit a human hauler on Dhaka-Barisal highway at Samaddar in sadar upazila in Madaripur Friday.The deceased were identified as Sumon Matobbar, 30, son of Harun Matobbor and his…
2.1 kg heroin recovered in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh recovered around 2.1 kg of heroin from Bakchar area in Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj in Rajshahi Friday noon.Tipped off, a BGB team, led by patrol commander of Bakchar BGB camp Havildar Jahid…
2nd Div Football: Little FC beat BG Press SRC 1-0
Dhaka – Little Friends Club beat BG Press Sports & Recreation Club by a solitary goal in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Friday.
Mushfiqur hits 4th Test hundred
Dhaka – Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim hit his career fourth Test hundred against New Zealand on the second day of the first Test of the two-match series in Wellington on Friday.The diminutive batsman led from the front to play…