Sri Lanka earned a record $3.5 billion from tourism in 2016, seven years after the end of a devastating civil war, a government minister said. But sources in the industry warned that the post-war boom could be short-lived as planned…
Year: 2017
Five dead in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting by Iraq veteran
Miami, Jan 7 – A gunman thought to be an Iraq veteran opened fire Friday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport, a major tourist hub in Florida, killing five people and injuring eight, as panicked travelers fled for safety. The suspect, who…
6 suspected robbers arrested in Sirajganj
Dhaka, Jan 7 – Police arrested six alleged robbers from Bagbari village in Kamarkhanda upazila od Sirajganj on Friday.
BD couple killed in cooking gas cylinder blast in Savar
Dhaka, Jan 7 – A couple was killed and four members of the family were injured as a cooking gas cylinder exploded in a house at Bhabalpur village in Savar upazila early Saturday.
US official: In Myanmar crackdown, abuses appear ‘normal’
Washington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — Abuses appear “normal and allowed” in Myanmar’s response to an armed uprising by Rohingya Muslims, a senior U.S. official said in an interview, casting a pall over one of President Barack Obama’s legacy foreign policy…
Train derails at Ullapara snapping Dhaka-Khulna rail link
Sirajganj – Train communication of Dhaka with Khulna and western region of the country remained snapped following the derailment of a freight train in Ullahpara station area early Saturday.
US report: Putin ordered effort to help Trump, hurt Clinton
Washington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a hidden campaign to influence America’s presidential election in favor of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, U.S. intelligence agencies declared Friday in the government’s first formal allegation supporting sensational claims…
Nigeria’s freed Chibok girls are kept silent
Nigeria, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — She was found wandering in a forest, the first of the nearly 300 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram to escape on her own and reach freedom. That was in May. Since then, Amina Ali…
BCL factions led by president, secretary at BAU clash
Dhaka – A clash took place over silly matter between some followers of president and secretary Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) unit in Mymensingh at KR market on Thursday evening. Witnesses said, an altercation occurred between followers…
Islami Bank under new Chairman, Acting MD, new committees
Former secretary Arastoo Khan has been made chairman of the most profitable private bank in Bangladesh. Executive Committee Chairman Syed Ahsanul Alam Parvez has become a vice-chairman. Senior Deputy Managing Director Mahbubul Alam is acting managing director of the bank…
Pakistan makes case for Indian terrorism to UN
Islamabad (AP/UNB) — Pakistan’s foreign ministry says Islamabad has handed over a dossier to the United Nations over the alleged involvement of India in acts of terrorism in the Islamic nation.
BD peacekeeper shot dead in Central Africa
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi peacekeeper was killed during a clash with local terrorists in Central African Republic on Thursday.
Father wants trial of those who derailed slain Marzan
Dhaka – Nizam Uddin, poor father of slain militant leader Nurul Islam Fahad alias Marzan, on Friday demanded trial of those who took his son to the wrong path.
DNCC market fire an act of sabotage, says BNP
Senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi reckons the fire at Gulshan’s DNCC Market is an act of sabotage and was orchestrated by the government.There was a strong connection between the ruling party and the fire, Rizvi claimed at a press…
BNP plotting to topple Sheikh Hasina: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is out to oust the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through conspiracy.”Although BNP is speaking of democracy they are orchestrating…
Get united for ‘restoring democracy’: Dr Kamal
Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday urged all to get united for what he said restoring democracy, the rule of law and the election system, and establishing people’s rights.”There’s no proper democratic atmosphere in the country. The rule…
Jordan says moving US Embassy to Jerusalem is ‘red line’
Amman – Jordan’s government spokesperson warned on Thursday of “catastrophic” repercussions if US president-elect Donald Trump makes good on a campaign promise to move the US Embassy in Israel to contested Jerusalem.Such a move could affect relations between the US…
Chinese fake bank founders jailed for swindling
A court in the Chinese city of Nanjing has jailed two men for swindling customers of their savings through a fake bank, state media report.The men, surnamed Zeng and He, were found guilty of pocketing 435m yuan (£51m; $63m) from…
Kohli named new India limited overs skipper
Dhaka – Virat Kohli was appointed India’s limited overs skipper on Friday after the resignation of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as selectors announced the squad for the upcoming series against England.The swashbuckling batsman, who has presided over an 18-match unbeaten run…
Sylhet, Chittagong match end in a draw in NCL
Dhaka – The match between Chittagong Division and Sylhet Division of Tier-2 four-day National Cricket League ended in a draw on Friday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong.Alok Kapali of Sylhet Division was named the player of the…
Aussies push for series clean sweep over Pakistan
Dhaka – Australia were nine wickets away from a series clean sweep and Pakistan an improbable 410 runs from victory with one day left in the third Test in Sydney on Friday.Spinner Nathan Lyon grabbed the wicket of debutant opener…
Child killed in road accident in Ctg
Dhaka – A twelve-year-old child was killed in a road accident in Fakirhat area under Sitakunda upazila in Chittagong today. The victim was identified as Afikur Rahman, son of Abul Kashem of Naluapara village under the Sitakunda upazila.
Woman’s body recovered in Natore
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a woman from Kalibari village under Baraigram upazila in Natore this morning.The victim was identified as Amena Begum, 80, wife of late Nayeb Ullah Mondol of Kalibari village under Baraigram upazila of the district.
Khulna to observe death anniversary of Hazi Muhammad Mohsin
Dhaka – The Khulna district administration has taken elaborate programme to observe the 203rd death anniversary of noted philanthropist Hazi Muhammad Mohsin in Khulna tomorrow. Born in 1730 at Hoogly in India, Mohsin died on November 29 in 1812.The death…
BGB-BSF flag meeting held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – A battalion commander level flag meeting of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) was held at Raghunathpur frontier under Chapainawabganj district on Thursday.
Barcelona lose first leg of cup tie in fiery Bilbao affair
King’s Cup holders Barcelona have a fight on their hands if they are to remain in the competition after losing a fiery first leg of their last-16 tie at Athletic Club 2-1 on Thursday despite playing the final 10 minutes…
No doubt Russia interfered in election, says US intel chief
Washington — Brushing aside Donald Trump’s dismissiveness, the nation’s intelligence chief insisted Thursday that U.S. agencies are more confident than ever that Russia interfered in America’s recent presidential election. And he called the former Cold War foe an “existential threat”…
UN rights expert to visit Myanmar to assess situation
Dhaka – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, will undertake her fifth information-gathering visit to the country from January 9 to 20. Following her country visit, the human rights expert will…
50 sued over Gopalganj Hindu idol vandalism
Gopalganj – A case was filed against 50 people in connection with the vandalism of 20 idols of three temples in Jamai Bazar Dhumuria area of Tungipara upazila.