by Éloi Laurent Reports of the death of growth have been greatly exaggerated. As the IMF noted last month, the world enjoyed in 2017 the “broadest cyclical upswing since the start of the decade”. In other words, after ten years…
Day: January 26, 2018
European social democracy extinct?
by Marcel Pauly “In a constitutional state, the true ruler is the voter”, go the words of Ferdinand Lassalle, the champion of workers and intellectual force behind European social democracy. But in the meantime, the voter has – more than…
‘Robber’ hurt by bullet in Laxmipur gunfight
Dhaka- A suspected robber sustained bullet injuries in a reported gunfight with police in Binodpur area of Sadar upazila in Laxmipur early Friday.
EU top court says privacy campaigner can go after Facebook
The European Union’s top court says that Austrian privacy campaigner Maximillian Schrems can bring a case against Facebook Ireland as an individual but there cannot be a class action suit.
Tigers to give strong reply to Lankans
Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.The final of the series will begin at 12pm (Bangladesh time).
One held in Cox’s Bazar over Rohingya murder
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a Rohingya man from Jhumerchhora area in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Friday in connection with murder a Rohingya camp leader on January 20.
Woman run over by muggers’ car in city
A private hospital staff was run over by a muggers’ car who tried to snatch her handbag in city’s Dhanmondi area early Friday. The victim was identified as Helena Begum, a fourth-class employee of the Green Life Medical College Hospital…
‘Pir’ jailed for raping teenage girl in Chandpur
Dhaka – A court here on Thursday afternoon sent a ‘Pir’ to jail in a case over raping a teenage girl in Faridganj upazila in Chandpur.
Messi and Suarez strike again as Barcelona advances in Copa
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – With Philippe Coutinho making his debut and Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez adding to their scoring run, Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey semifinals for the eighth straight year on Thursday.
Jose Mourinho extends contract at United until at least 2020
Dhaka, (AP/UNB) – Jose Mourinho believes he is laying the foundations for a sustained period of success at Manchester United, and he now plans to stay even longer.The manager, who succeeded Louis van Gaal in 2016 on a three-year deal,…
‘New IGP to continue current policing’
Outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Friday expressed his hope that the newly appointed IGP will continue present mass people-oriented policing system.
BCB picks Nayeem in 14-man squad for 1st Test against Sari Lanka
Dhaka – Picking up Under19 side off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a 14-man Test squad for the first match of the two-match series against Sri Lanka.Nayee, the 17-year old spinner and a boy from Chittagong,…
Tri-series final: Mash wants strong reply against Sri Lanka Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.The final of the series will begin at 12pm (Bangladesh time).
ICC U19 CWC: BD exit from race as India storm to semis
Dhaka- Bangladesh made their exit from the race of last-four berth of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup losing to India by 131 runs in the 4th quarterfinal at Queenstown Events Centre in New Zealand on Friday.
Siddikur maintains lead in Dhaka Open after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s celebrity golfer Siddikur Rahman maintained the leadership in the City Bank American Express Dhaka Open after the 3rd round at Kurmitola Golf Club course on Friday.
Action in case of chaos over Khaleda verdict: Home Minister
Dhaka, 26 Jan – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Friday said stern actions will be taken if anyone tries to create anarchy centering the verdict in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. The Home Minister came up with the warning…
Museum offers gold toilet to Trump
New York’s Guggenheim museum has turned down a request from President Donald Trump to borrow Van Gogh’s work for the White House – instead offering him a gold toilet, media reports say. The museum apologised for not being able to…
Trump denies trying to fire Mueller
US President Donald Trump has described as “fake news” a report that he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but backed down when his own lawyer threatened to resign. White House counsel Donald McGahn said the…
Traditional cultural centres planned in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Jan 26 – Two cultural centres will be built in city’s Uttara and Mirpur area to spread the practice of cultural activities throughout the city.
6 accused ‘confess to raping and killing’ Ctg girl
Chittagong, Jan 26 – Six accused in a murder case on Thursday night reportedly confessed to police their involvement in killing a girl after rape in the port city on January 21.
Hospital fire kills dozens in Miryang, South Korea
At least 41 people have been killed and dozens injured in a fire at a hospital in Miryang, South Korea, said the Yonhap news agency.
Int’l congress on Bengal Studies begins at JU
Savar (Dhaka), 25 Jan – A 4-daylong international conference on Bengal Studies started at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Thursday.
2 held with 800 Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two suspected peddlers along with 800 pieces of Yaba tablet from Naf Panjapara in Sadar upazila on Thursday evening.
This Valentines at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, 25 Jan – This year Amari Dhaka has created an opportunity for one special couple to experience the most extravagant and unique date of all, a real Cloud Number 9 experience on top of the city. For the first…
Youth’s body found floating in the Meghna
Dhaka – Police recovered the floating body of an unidentified young man from the Meghna River in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbadia district on Thursday evening.
Young Tigers in hot chase of 266 against nemesis India
Dhaka – A tenacious bowling and fielding performance has given the Bangladesh under-19 cricket team a fighting chance against India in their ICC U19 World Cup 2018 quarterfinal, taking place in Queenstown, New Zealand today.