Dhaka – Members of Coast Guard in a drive recovered 4.20 lakh pieces of yaba worth of Tk. 21 crore from an engine boat at Bay of Bengal in St. Martin of Teknaf on early Saturday.
Day: January 13, 2018
3 held with 494 turtles in Khulna
Dhaka- The Forest Department and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a joint drive arrested three people along with 494 turtles of rare species at the Zero Point of the city early Saturday while those were being smuggled to India.
2 die after ‘taking liquor’ in Sirajganj
Dhaka – Two people, including a local Jubo League leader, have died and three others fallen sick allegedly after taking liquor at Soydabad of Sadar upazila.
Abducted in Chapainawabganj, found in Lalmonirhat
Dhaka – Police rescued a 9-year-old boy from a house in Kanchshar village of Kaliganj upazila in Lalmonirhat on Saturday, five days after being abducted from Chapainawabganj.The rescued boy was identified as Jaynal Abedin Jihadi, son of Abul Hayat hailing…
Clash kills 1, hurts 5 in Kutupalong Camp
Dhaka- A Rohingya man was killed and five others were injured in a clash between two groups of the forcibly displaced Myanmar citizens at Kutupalong Rohingya Camp in Ukhia upazila on Saturday afternoon.
New Zealand held to 257 in 3rd ODI vs. Pakistan
Dunedin,(AP/UNB) – Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor made half centuries as New Zealand reached 257 batting first Saturday on a challenging pitch at the University Oval in the third one-day cricket international against Pakistan.Williamson, who has a century already in…
Ahmed Shehzad recalled for T20 series against New Zealand
Islamabad,(AP/UNB) – Pakistan recalled Ahmed Shehzad on Wednesday for the three-match Twenty20 international series against New Zealand after ignoring the opening batsman for the ODI series against the Kiwis.All-rounder Imad Wasim has not yet recovered from the knee injury and…
Bangladesh off to flying start in U-19 Cricket World Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh captain Saif Hassan’s blistering knock of 84 from 48 balls guided his side to a flying start in the 16-team ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup crushing Namibia by 87 runs in their rain-marred Group C match at…
Hathurusingha’s Lankan team in city to play tri-nation series
Dhaka- Chandika Hathurusingha’s Sri Lankan team arrived in the capital on Saturday to play against hosts Bangladesh and visiting Zimbabwe in the seven-match Tri-nation series beginning at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on January 15.Angelo Mathews-led 16-man Sri Lanka cricket…
Sri Lankan Test squad against Tigers announced
Dhaka – Sri Lankan Cricket Board on Saturday announced a 16-member strong and dynamic Test squad under the newly appointed head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, including batsmen Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka.After the tri-nation ODI series involving Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Sri…
BPL Football: Farashganj SC relegated
Dhaka – Farashganj Sporting Club have been relegated from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football after lowly Rahmatganj MFS earned an stunning 2-0 goals victory over the 4th ranked Saif Sporting Club in their last league match at the Bangabandhu…
Delhi Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman shares 3rd slot
Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNB) – Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman of Saif Sporting Club shared the 3rd slot in the 16th Delhi Open International Rating Chess Tournament along with 15 others players securing 5.5 points after the 7th round matches in…
Tigers strengths on an open page ahead of Tri-nation series
Dhaka – There will not be much under hiding of their strengths when Bangladesh will face touring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe sides in the double league basis seven-match Tri-nation ODI series, which starting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on…
US inflation modest in 2017, despite rising retail sales
Healthy retail sales in 2017 are another sign of the growing strength of the US economy, but inflation was slower than expected, according to the latest government data released Friday.
Death toll from California mudslides now 18: official
Authorities in southern California said Friday they had discovered the body of an elderly man killed by mudslides that battered the region earlier this week, lifting the overall death toll to 18.
Facebook move will play out in long-term: analysts
Facebook’s move to highlight posts from friends and family over those from brands and publications follows months of turmoil for the social network and will result in lower advertising revenue—at least in the short-term, analysts said.
Kajol shoots for Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero
Every time Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have shared screen space it has been nothing short of magic. From redefining friendship in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to personifying relentless love in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the duo has given the…
Shooting of liberation war film ‘Namhin Gotrohin’ begins
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi young filmmaker Razib Ahsan’s debut feature film based on the 1971 liberation war, “Namhin Gotrohin,” started its production phase on January 6 in Old Dhaka. The film is based on a short story of the same title…
Mim in item song Lal Lipstick
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood heartthrob Bidya Sinha Mim astounded audiences with her dance performance in item song Lal Lipstick for upcoming film Ami Neta Hobo, directed by Uttam Akash.
Trump to and from the Paris deal
Washington, Jan 11, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States could “conceivably” return to the Paris climate accord, although he stopped short of signaling any move in that direction.
Most of mudslide-stricken US town Montecito told to vacate
Montecito, Jan 13 (AP/UNB) – Most residents of mudslide-ravaged Montecito were under orders to clear out Friday as the search for victims dragged on and crews labored to clean up massive debris and repair power, water and gas lines.
Nation frustrated at PM’s address: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 12 – BNP on Friday claimed that the nation has been frustrated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation as there is no indication for reaching a political understanding over the next general election.
Jahangirnagar University Day celebrated
Savar (Dhaka), Jan 12 – The Jahangirnagar University (JU) Day was observed on the campus on Friday amid a festive mood marking the 47th founding anniversary of the university.
Saudi Arabia makes history: Women at football stadium
Saudi Arabia has for the first time allowed women to spectate at a football match, part of an easing of strict rules on gender separation by the ultra-conservative Muslim country.
Donald Trump must apologise for comments – African Union
The organisation representing African countries has demanded that US President Donald Trump apologise after he reportedly called nations on the continent “shitholes”.
50 Bangladeshis held in Malaysia for human trafficking
Dhaka, Jan 12 – The Immigration Department of Malaysia has busted another human trafficking syndicate, this time led by a Bangladeshi national known as “Abang Bangla”, according to Malaysian The Star Online.
Accelerating Africa’s energy transition
Charlotte Aubin Paris – For much of Africa, the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy is seen as an environmental imperative. With fossil fuels comprising a majority – as high as 70% in some cases – of…
IBBL business development conference ends
Dhaka, 12 Jan – A two-day business development conference of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited ended at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka on Friday.
Weeklong Drama Festival begins in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, 12 Jan – A Week-long Child-Youth Drama Festival-2018 has begun in Rajshahi. Reputed Short-story writer of Bangladesh Professor Dr. Hasan Azizul Haque inaugurated the programme at the Barendra Child Theatre of the city on Thursday night.