Dhaka – After more than one hour of hectic efforts, firefighters doused the fire that broke out at a slum in city’s East Tejturi Bazar area on Monday noon.
Day: January 1, 2018
“Robber” killed in Netrokona gunfight
Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed during a gunfight with law enforcers in Mohanganj of in Netrokona early Monday.The deceased was identified as Lutfar Rahman alias Ripul, 40, son of late Abdul Motaleb Mia of Chanpur village of Mohanganj upazila.
JCD leader killed in Sylhet infighting
Dhaka – A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was killed in a factional clash in Court Point area of the city on Monday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Abul Hasnat Shimu, former assistant organizing secretary of JCD Sylhet…
Bus-covered van collision leaves 5 dead in Bogra
Dhaka – Five people were killed and 26 others injured in a fatal road accident at Noy Mile on Bogra-Dhaka highway in Shahjahanpur thana of the district on Monday afternoon.
Sharapova Halep advance at Shenzhen Open
Shenzhen,(AP/UNB) – Maria Sharapova and top-ranked Simona Halep opened their 2018 seasons with straight sets wins on Monday at the Shenzhen Open.Sharapova finished off a 6-3, 6-0 win over Mihaela Buzarnescu with a powerful forehand winner, and Halep started her…
Hasina calles for finding new markets for BD products
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the businessmen to explore new markets, produce new products and maintain their quality to grab export opportunities in the competitive world market. “You (businessmen) to look for new countries, new markets and assess…
Ershad for strengthening Jatiya Party
Jatiya Party Chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad today urged the party leaders and workers for strengthening the organization to lead it to go to power. “There is no alternative to the Jatiya Party in the next polls,” he told a function…
Prosecution seeks capital punishment for Tarique in Grenade case
Concluding its argument, the prosecution on Monday sought death penalty for BNP senior vice President Tarique Rahman and 48 other accused in the cases filed over the August 21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally in 2004. Syed Rezaur…
Sabbir out of BCB contract, banned from domestic cricket for 6 months
Dhaka – Bangladesh top-order batsman Sabbir Rahman has been stripped off his Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) central contract for assaulting a cricket fan during a 19th National Cricket League (NCL) match.He has also been banned for six months from domestic…
Mumbai Chess: Shakil drops point with Jain Nityata
Dhaka- Bangladeshi IM Abu Sufian Shakil dropped points with Jain Nityata of India as the 2nd round match of the IILF 3rd International Mumbai Chess Tournament between them ended in draw in Mumbai on Sunday.
A look at Tigers’ FTP in 2018
Dhaka – As per the Future Tour Programs (FTP), Bangladesh will play eight Tests, more or less 17 ODIs and 7 T20Is in the year of 2018, including their fixtures in the Asia Cup in India and Nidahas Trophy in…
India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations
India and Pakistan exchanged a list of their nuclear installations on Monday, officials said. The exchange was carried out through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, Indian’s foreign ministry officials said.
8000 children born on 01 January in Bangladesh: Unicef
Approximately 8,370 babies are expected to be born in Bangladesh on New Year’s Day (January 1), UNICEF said today. The new babies will account for 2.17 percent of the estimated 385,793 babies to be born globally on New Year’s Day.…
BPL Football: Mohammedan split points with Arambagh
Dhaka – A last minute goal by Bukola Olaleken helped Arambagh KS snatch important points from Dhaka Mohammedan SC as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between the two teams ended in 2-2 draw at the…
Premier Football: Muktijoddha beat Farashganj 1-0
Dhaka-Muktijoddha Sangsad KC earned a much-needed victory in the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating lowly Farashganj SC by 1-0 goal in the day’s 2nd match at the floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium here Monday evening. Abbas scored…
Saudi Aramco to establish world-class maritime yard
Saudi Aramco has entered into a joint venture to establish, develop and operate a world-class maritime yard. The oil giant signed an agreement to work with Lamprell plc, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), and Hyundai Heavy Industries…
31,089-tonnes aromatic rice produced in Rangpur region
The farmers have produced 31,098 tonnes aromatic rice in the immediate past Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) season in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said the farmers got bumper production of different…
Make reforms while sun shines on world economy: Lagarde
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has urged France and other countries to push through reforms “while the sun is shining” on the global economy. In an interview with France’s Le Journal du Dimanche published Sunday Lagarde said the strength…
Five cultural personalities accorded reception
Five cultural personalities were accorded a reception and awarded in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the cultural field. The award winning persons are: Abdur Rahsid (drama), Freedom Fighter Abdul Jalil (musical instrument), Abdul Khaleque Chhana (song) Abdus Samad (folk…
GP launches DPDC’s pre-paid meter vending
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) today signed an agreement with mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) for vending its pre-paid meter.Joint Secretary and Company Secretary of DPDC Jayanta Kumar Sikder and Head of Financial Services of GP Rasheda Sultana signed…
‘Classical Music Festivals should be held in every district’
Culture Desk Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt resumed the musical segment with Mohan Veena shortly after the discussion session while Pandit Subhen Chatterjee accompanied him on tabla. Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt resumed the musical segment with Mohan Veena shortly after the…
Nabila to get married!
Entertainment Desk Masuma Rahman Nabila cracked a bomb on the last day of the year. The Aynabaji famed actress is going to end her bachelor life in the upcoming 2018. This lustrous actress is going to tie knot in April…
New Year welcomed with jubilant celebrations
Dhaka, Jan 1, – The people of Bangladesh welcome New Year 2018 with jubilant celebrations and exchange of wishes for family, friends.
Saudi Arabia, UAE introduce VAT for first time
Value Added Tax (VAT) has been introduced in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The 5% levy is being applied to the majority of goods and services. Gulf states have long attracted foreign workers with…
China’s ban on ivory trade comes into force
China has long been one of the world’s biggest markets for ivory, but as of 2018 all trade in ivory and ivory products in the country is illegal. The move is being hailed as a major development in efforts to…
‘Ex-councilor’ killed in Habiganj gunfight with cops
Dhaka – A former ward councilor was killed in a reported gunfight with police personnel at Magurunda village of Chunarughat upazila early Monday.The deceased was identified as Yunus Miah, 40, former councilor of ward No. 9 in Chunarughat municipality.
Ex municipal councilor killed in Habiganj ‘gunfight’
Habiganj, Jan 1 – A former ward councilor was killed in a reported gunfight with police personnel at Magurunda village of Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj early Monday.
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume
Dhaka – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after three and a half hours of disruption caused by dense fog on Monday morning.
Current govt worse ‘exploiter’ than colonial rulers: BNP
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Sunday alleged that the current government is a worse ‘exploiter’ than the colonial rulers.
U18 Cricket: Barisal lead by 106 runs against Rangpur
Dhaka – Barisal Division took 106 runs lead in the 2nd innings against Rangpur Division after the 2nd day’s play of the three-day-match of Young Tigers Under-18 National Cricket Competition in their Group A match at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket…