Jessore, Jan 11 – An alleged terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of terrorists at Jagahati in Sadar upazila early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Rasel alias Rony, 25, son of Kumar Ali, a resident…
Year: 2017
BGB chief deplores border killings
Dinajpur, Jan 11 – Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Maj Gen Abul Hossain has denounced the incidents of border killing, saying it is not acceptable whoever the killer is.
Zila Parishad chairmen sworn in: Work honestly – Hasina
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the newly elected Zila Parishad chairmen to discharge their duties with honesty, sincerity and devotion. “I want you to perform your respective responsibilities with honesty, sincerity and devotion….your main…
Democracy needs you, says outgoing President Obama
President Barack Obama has called on Americans to defend their democracy in his farewell speech in Chicago. “By almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place” than it was eight years ago when he took office, he told thousands…
Shibir activist held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Police arrested an activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Shibtala area in Chapainawabganj town on Tuesday night in a cases filed for carrying out destructive activities during the parliamentary elections on January 5, 2014.The arrestee was identified as…
Messi statue in Argentina vandalized; torso, head sliced off
Dhaka — A statue in Buenos Aires of Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi has been vandalized, with the head, torso and arms all being removed — leaving only the legs and a soccer ball on display.The statue was installed…
Angler finds old LMG while fishing in Sylhet
Dhaka – An angler has found a light machine gun (LMG) while he was fishing in the Kushiara River at Chandarpur village in Golapganj in Sylhet upazila.Shahid Ahmed, son of late Jamal Uddin of Chandarpur village, was catching fish sitting…
Demonstration held globally against coal fired power plant
Berlin – Bangladeshi expatriates and some other international students in Germany ( including German) on Saturday 7th January, 2017staged a demonstration in Berlin as part of the global action programme protesting the move of Bangladesh government to set up a…
Nine Neo-JMB members put on remand
Dhaka – The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed nine suspected Neo-JMB members on a 4-day remand each, while Jannatul Mahal alias Jinnah, a female member of the militant outfit was set on a 2-day remand…
Four IBBL Executive VPs made Dy Managing Directors
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has promoted its four Executive Vice Presidents to Deputy Managing Directors. They are Mohammed Monirul Moula, Mohammad Mohon Miah, Mohammad Ali and Abu Reza Md. Yeahia.
Statement by Michael R. Bloomberg on Tobacco Control Report
A new comprehensive report conducted by the U.S. National Cancer Institute and the World Health Organization provides powerful evidence about the economic implications of tobacco use, manufacturing, trade and global tobacco control efforts.
BAUJA gets new executive
A fifteen-member executive body for Bangladesh Agricultural University Journalists’ Association (BAUJA) for the year 2017 was formed with S.M. Ashiful Islam Maruf of daily Jugantor was elected as president and Md Yousuf Ali of Alokito Bangladesh as general secretary.
Mother ‘kills self after slaughtering’ 2 kids in city
Dhaka – A young woman allegedly hanged herself after slaughtering her two children in the city’s Mirpur area on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Anika, 20, wife of Shamim Hossain, and their two children — Shamima, 5, and Abdullah,…
A star may soon explode, and we’ll all get to watch
It could be one of the biggest astronomical events in years ― a star explosion so intense it could literally change the night sky.Astronomers are predicting that binary star system KIC 9832227, located in the Cygnus constellation, will merge and…
US allies ‘dumbfounded,’ ‘panicked’ by Trump
If you think President-elect Donald Trump’s regular attacks on his own intelligence are strange, imagine how it looks to people living in other countries.Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international correspondent, said on Tuesday morning that America’s allies across the world feel…
Truck rams police officers during Mexico gas protest
A protest in Baja California, Mexico turned violent over the weekend as demonstrations against soaring gas prices continued across the country. Some U.S. border crossings closed temporarily as a result of the protests elsewhere.Protests started a week ago when Mexico…
Graft case: HC order on Jobaida’s appeal any day
Dhaka – The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on a petition filed by BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman’s wife Jobaida Rahman seeking cancellation of a case filed against her for acquiring wealth beyond the known sources of…
Beijing chalks out yearlong progs with Dhaka to mark 2017
Dhaka – The Chinese government has chalked out yearlong events to be held in Bangladesh and China to mark the ‘Year of Friendship and Exchanges’, including high-level visits, fairs, cultural events, to further strengthen the bilateral relations.
Khaleda to be tried in people’s court: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the trial of Khaleda Zia will one day be held in ‘people’s court’ in the country for patronising war criminals, militants and terrorists. “The people of the country will put them…
Youth slaughtered in Noakhali
Dhaka – A young man was slaughtered allegedly by one of his relatives at Madhya Doshgharia in Chatkhil upazila on Tuesday over stealing a bicycle.The victim was identified Purnachandra Das, 25, a fish trader and son of Priolal Chandra Das…
Comilla ‘rapist’ arrested following HC order
Dhaka – Police arrested the alleged rapist of a mentally challenged girl from Brahmanbaria in Comilla early Tuesday.The arrest came several hours after a High Court ordered police to arrest the alleged rapist within 48 hours.Tipped off, a team of police…
China is rattled over Taiwan leader’s visit to Houston
China delivered yet another stern warning to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday night, saying in the state-run Global Times tabloid that it would “take revenge” if the incoming president abandoned its decades-old “One China” policy toward Taiwan.The latest threat…
US: Trump’s Justice, CIA Picks Threaten Rights
President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions as United States attorney general reinforces fears that Trump’s administration will threaten human rights protections, Human Rights Watch said today. Sessions has said that he supports the use of torture and…
Victory Day Kabaddi begins on Thursday
Dhaka – The Victory day Kabaddi Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Kabbadi Federation and sponsored by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, will begin at Kabaddi court of Outer Stadium here on Thursday.
A blueprint for reforming American security sector assistance
Since the attacks of 9/11, the United States has spent more than $250 billion building up military and police forces around the world. From attempts to build whole armies in Iraq and Afghanistan to efforts to help Yemen or Nigeria…
BJMC, Ansar in final of women’s handball
Dhaka – Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) and Bangladesh Ansar moved final of the EXIM Bank 27th National Women’s Handball championship eliminating their respective rivals in the semifinals held on Tuesday at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium.The final…
FIFA approves 48-team World Cup for 2026
Dhaka – FIFA’s ruling council on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026, with a format of 16 groups of three nations.”The FIFA Council unanimously decided on a 48-team #WorldCup as of 2026:…
‘Missing element’ found in Earth’s core
Japanese scientists believe they have established the identity of a “missing element” within the Earth’s core. They have been searching for the element for decades, believing it makes up a significant proportion of our planet’s centre, after iron and nickel.…
Natural remedies for combating colds that work
With cold weather, fatigue, stress and lack of sleep, colds are quick to take advantage of weakened immune systems. Here’s a look at some of the natural remedies available to help you bounce back. Unblock noses with essential oils Place…
British musician Ed Sheeran returns with two new singles
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran ended a near-two year hiatus from music by releasing two new singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill”, on Friday. “Cause I’ve been away for a bit here’s two singles rather than one”, the…