Dhaka – A Beach Volleyball Tournament for both men and women will begin on February 3 at the world longest sea beach of the country’s tourist town of Cox’s Bazar.
Year: 2017
SAFF Women’s: BD to play India in final Wednesday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Women’s Football team will play their first-ever final of the SAFF Women’s Championship against three-time champions and hosts India at Kanchenjunga Stadium in the Indian town of Siliguri on Wednesday.Bangladesh stormed the final crushing the Maldives by 6-0…
Army test-fires anti-aircraft missile
The Test firing of Air Defence Missile FM-90 was held at Nidania Ad Firing Range in Cox’s Bazar today.The firing was conducted under the arrangement of Adhoc Air Defence Artillery Regiment.In the process of modernization, the incorporation of the missile…
SC upholds HC order to recognise 2,367 freedom fighters
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upheld a High Court order that directed the government to recognise 2,367 members of the ‘guerrilla force’ who participated in the 1971 Liberation War as freedom fighters.A four-member bench led by Chief Justice…
Eight arrests in Turkey as Islamic State group takes credit for nightclub attack
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the mass shooting on New Year’s Eve in a packed Istanbul nightclub that left 39 dead, as Turkish authorities continued their hunt for the attacker Monday morning. The Associated Press reported that…
Govt to spend Tk 585.88 cr on road infrastructure
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the procurement of equipment and machinery for repairing and maintenance and road infrastructure construction at an estimated cost of Tk 585.88 crore.The approval came from the 15th Ecnec…
Twins delivered minutes apart have different birth years
Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2i0Ib1q) that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m.…
World’s oldest known killer whale Granny dies
The world’s oldest known killer whale, affectionately known as Granny, is missing and presumed dead, researchers say.Estimated to be over 100 years old, the matriarch’s official name was J2.She was the focal point of a recent BBC documentary that followed…
5-member body formed to probe city market fire
Dhaka – A five-member probe committee has been formed in connection with the fire that broke out at Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) market in the city’s Gulshan area early Tuesday.
Steps taken to stop lobbying in primary teacher transfer
Dhaka – The government has put on hold the effectiveness of sections 1.2 and 2.8 of the Government Primary School Teacher Transfer Instructions-2015 until further notice to stop lobbying in the transfer process.
DNCC Market fire tamed after 15 hrs
Dhaka– Firefighters tamed the fire that razed through the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Market on Tuesday afternoon after over 15 hours. A total of 23 firefighting units brought the blaze under control around 5:45pm, sources at the Fire Service…
Sugar: Should we eliminate it from our diet?
Sugar seems to have developed a reputation as the big bad wolf in relation to health. Numerous studies associate sugar intake with increased aging, cardiovascular disease, obesity and even cancer. Such research has led to many health experts around the…
Tapan Chowdhury to honour distinguished artistes on birthday
Culture Desk Veteran singer Tapan Chowdhury is to celebrate his birthday on January 7 with much solemnity and dedication as he has envisioned awarding seven of his dearest compatriots in career. These seven personalities in one way or another contributed…
Shah Rukh reveals his childhood secrets
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, an ardent fan of comic characters, says during his childhood he used to borrow money from his friends and family members to buy comic books. Shah Rukh revealed some of his childhood secrets on Nickelodeon…
Telco industry sees tangible progress in 2016
Bangladesh witnessed a tangible progress in the telecommunication sector in 2016 by implementing biometric SIM registration system for mobile phone users, initiating installation of own communication satellite, connecting to a second submarine cable and getting rights over ‘dot bangla domain’.…
Syrian star turned pizza boy dreaming of Hollywood ending
It’s an all-too-familiar Hollywood story: the out-of-work actor eking out an existence in cheap housing, earning minimum wage delivering pizzas, desperate for his big break. But for Jay Abdo—one of the Arab world’s biggest stars before the conflict in Syria…
Beijing maintains orange alert for air pollution
Beijing will extend the orange alert for heavy air pollution for another three days as heavy smog will continue in the city, environmental authorities said Monday. The alert, which was originally effective from Friday to Sunday, will not be lifted…
Financing, skill development of women entrepreneurs stressed
An adequate financing along with necessary training for development of skill and expertise of the women entrepreneurs could further flourish their trade, business and enterprises in enhancing national economy. Leaders of Rangpur Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RWCCI) made…
5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts country
A mild tremor shook the city and other parts of the country on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Operation Clean Heart’ 2003 can be sued, indemnity scrapped
Dhaka – The ‘Operation Clean Heart’ victims can file either criminal or civil cases against joint forces’ members seeking redress, the High Court observes.
Dhaka City Corporain market fire razes on
Dhaka – A massive fire broke out at DCC market in Gulshan area of the city early Tuesday.
Spain: 1,100 migrants try to breach N. African border fence
More than 50 Moroccan and Spanish border guards were injured repelling around 1,100 African migrants who attempted to storm a border fence and enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, Spanish authorities said Sunday.
60 inmates killed in prison riot in northern Brazil
Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
Complaint filed over MP Liton murder
A complaint was filed on Sunday night in connection with the killing of Gaibandha-1 MP Manjurul Islam Liton.
Female militants put on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka court on Monday put two female militants on a six-day remand afresh, these militants were detained from Ashkona area of city’s Dakshinkhan.
JMB trainer put on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday placed a JMB trainer on a six-day remand to quiz him in connection with terrorist activities.
Charge hearing against Mahmudur Rahman deferred
Dhaka-A Dhaka court on Monday deferred the hearing on charge framing against the Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman to March 9 in a case filed against him for sabotage.
Huge current net seized in Munshiganj
Dhaka – Fisheries department seized a huge quantity of banned current net from Baba Bhander Fishing Net factory under Sadar upazila in Munshiganj this afternoon.Being informed, a mobile team of the department led by executive magistrate M Sayed Iqbal conducted…
Woman killed in Jamalpur road accident
Dhaka – A woman was killed and four others were injured in a road accident in Dewanganj upazila in Jamalpur this afternoon.The victim was identified as Rabeya Begum, 55, wife of Hossain Ali, a resident of Charamkhawa village of the upazila.Police…
RU signs Taka 100 crore loan agreement with ABL
Dhaka – Rajshahi University (RU) signed a loan agreement worth Taka 100 crore with Agrani Bank Limited (ABL) here today. Under the loan agreement, RU’s teachers, officers and employees can avail the opportunity of borrowing long term loan at simple…