Dhaka, 04 Jan – The Emir of the State of Kuwait had given the money for the Zia Orphanage Trust as donation to preserve the memories of former president Ziaur Rahman.
Day: January 4, 2018
BAU exams cancel due to BCL anniversary
Mymensingh, 04 Jan – The final and class test examinations of different levels cancelled at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Thursday due to unavoidable reasons.
Drama fiesta begins at JU on Saturday
Savar, Dhaka 04 Jan – A five-daylong drama festival, titled ‘Natyaparban’ on Saturday, will begin at the Selim Al Deen Muktamancha here on Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus.
2 motorcyclists killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as an oil-tanker hit their motorcycle on Airport road under EPZ thana of the city on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Al-Amin Sheikh, 26 and Rabbi Sheikh, 22.
6 get life term for abducting 2 girls in Ctg
Dhaka – A tribunal here on Thursday sentenced six people to life term imprisonment in case over attempting to rape two cousins after abducting them in Lohagara upazila in 2005.The lifers are-Arman Prokash Forman, 31, Farid Prokash LG Farid, 34,…
2 killed in Narayanganj wall collapse
Dhaka- Two people were killed as a wall of an old building collapsed on them while demolishing it at Bholail in Sadar upazila on Thursday.
Coach says Chris Gayle still has much to offer West Indies
Wellington,(AP/UNB)-West Indies cricket coach Stuart Law has defended out-of-form batsman Chris Gayle, saying critics who suggest his international career may be over “write him off at your peril.”The 38-year-old Gayle scored only 38 runs in four innings on the West…
Juventus beats city rival Torino 2-0 to reach cup semifinals
Turin,(AP/UNB)-Three-time defending champion Juventus beat city rival Torino 2-0 to reach the Italian Cup semifinals on Wednesday.A Douglas Costa strike and a controversial Mario Mandzukic goal set up a two-legged encounter with Atalanta.
Root fails again to turn a good start into a century
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Despite batting for 4 1/2 hours and frustrating one of the world’s best bowling units, England captain Joe Root failed again to convert a good start into a century during the fifth Ashes test at the Sydney Cricket…
BCB announces Green, Red XIs for preparation match
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced two XIs of the Tigers to play two One-Day practice matches ahead of their New Year’s international campaign with the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series, starting on January 15 in Dhaka.Mashrafe Bin…
Esoft Arena CC takes solo lead in 1st Division Chess
Dhaka – Esoft Arena Chess Club took solo lead in the points table of the Marcel 1st Division Chess League after the 6th round games at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room in the capital on Thursday.
Hasina accprds reception to U-15 Women Football Team
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday accorded a reception to the players of the National under-15 Women Football Team at her official residence Ganobhaban for their victory in the South Asian Football Under-15 Women Football Championship. Team Manager Amirul Islam…
Dhaka North City polls Feb 26
The by-polls to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will be held on February 26 after the announcement of its schedule on January 9 next. The decision came on Thursday at the Election Commission’s meeting held with…
DMP advises BNP to hold indoor programme
Denying it permission to hold its scheduled rally in the city, Dhaka Metropolitan (DMP) police on Thursday urged BNP to arrange an indoor programme instead of going for outdoor one on Friday. Talking to UNB after a meeting with the…
Govt trying to push country towards confrontation
BNP on Thursday alleged that the government is trying to push politics towards confrontation by buying time in giving permission to their party to hold its scheduled rally in the city on Friday. “Awami League leaders’ remarks have given an…
Hasina commits to banalced dev, opens flood control – drainage project
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the ultimate goal of the government is to ensure the overall balanced development of the country to change the fate of its people. “Our utmost goal is to ensure overall development of the…
Two DU teachers relieved of academic duties
Dr Akib Ul Huque, an assistant professor of Psychology Department, and Umme Kawser, a lecturer of Educational and Counseling Psychology Department of Dhaka University (DU) have been relieved of all academic activities for different terms. The academic committee of Psychology…
Mouse study shows how alcohol may cause cancer
Alcohol damages the DNA of stem cells responsible for producing new blood, according to a mouse study which may explain the link between drinking and cancer, scientists said on Wednesday.
DU Technology Unit admission test tomorrow
The first year honours admission test of academic session 2017-2018 under Technology Unit of Dhaka University (DU) Engineering and Technology Faculty will be held tomorrow.
Improving quality of SME products suggested
Industries Secretary Muhammad Abdullah suggested for improving quality of the small and medium industries products with a view to reach the target of medium income country before 2021.
Ancient infant helps scientists unravel America’s genetic history
A baby girl who died in Alaska some 11,500 years ago belonged to a formerly-unknown population group whose discovery has shed light on the peopling of the Americas, a study of her genome revealed Wednesday. By decoding the child’s genetic…
Youth claims to be Aishwarya Rai’s son born in London
A 29-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, India has claimed to be the son of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Sangeeth Kumar has stated that he was born in 1988 via IVF in London, which is when Ashwariya was only 14-year-old.
Zahid to star in Farooki’s movie
Entertainment Desk Renowned actor Zahid Hasan is going to be appeared in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s new movie ‘Saturday Afternoon’ with a new look. The popular actor confirmed the news through a facebook live video which was shared from the page…
‘Zero’ scores 32 million on Twitter
The Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, who unveiled the teaser of his upcoming film Zero on January 1, has over 32 million followers on Twitter now.
Rush to fix ‘serious’ computer chip flaws
Tech firms are working to fix bugs that could allow hackers to steal personal data from computer systems. Google researchers said there were “serious security flaws” in chips made by Intel, AMD and ARM, affecting devices which use them.
Cold wave sweeping over Bangladesh to continue
Dhaka, Jan 4 – Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions and the region of Srimangal, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday.
Billionaires, fiscal paradise, world’s debt, and victims
By Roberto Savio Rome, Jan 2 (IPS) – Among Bloomberg’s many profitable activities is a convenient Bloomberg Billionaires Index that has just published its findings for 2017. It covers only the 500 richest people, and it proudly announces that they…
The plight of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim Refugees
By Fiona MacGregor Reprint Bangladesh, Jan 3 (IOM) – When a major upsurge in violence broke out in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state on August 25, it started an exodus that sent almost half a million of the mainly stateless Rohingya…
20 houses gutted in Jessore fire
Dhaka – At least 20 houses were gutted in a fire at the Ulasi-Gilpol government housing project in Sharsha upazila in Jessore on Wednesday night.The fire originated from the kitchen of a house around 11 pm and soon engulfed the…
Religion: Between ‘power’ and ‘force’
By Azza Karam UN, Jan 3 (IPS) – In 1994, Dr. David R. Hawkins wrote a book positing the difference between power and force (Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior – the latest revised version came out…