A red carpet was rolled out at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived here on Saturday afternoon on a two-day visit.Joko Widodo arrived here at the invitation of President Abdul Hamid.
Day: January 27, 2018
Indian national found dead in Magura; 1 held
Dhaka – An Indian national was found dead in front of a five-storey building at Natun Bazar in the district town on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Gobinda Bhattacharja, 38, a resident of Madhyapara village in 24 Parganas district…
Sri Lanka clinch Tri-nation series
Bangladesh lost the tri-nation ODI series conceding a 79-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
No injudicious verdict against Khaleda acceptable: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday warned that people will not accept it if any injudicious verdict is given in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case against Khaleda Zia and others.
Independence Cup Football: Sheikh Jamal first to reach semis
Dhaka – Former Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club became the first team to reach the semifinals of this year’s Independence Cup, after eliminating Brothers Union 2-0 in the first quarterfinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here…
12 Bangla Academy Award winners declared
Twelve personalities have been declared as recipients of the Bangla Academy Sahitya Puraskar 2017.Director General of Bangla Academy Shamsuzzaman Khan announced the names at a press briefing at the Shamsur Rehman auditorium on Saturday.
Siddikur clinches City Bank American Express Dhaka Open crown
Dhaka – Bangladeshi celebrated golfer Siddikur Rahman returned to the winning note clinching the inaugural US$60,000 City Bank American Express Dhaka Open Golf title carding two-under-par 70 in the 4th and final round at Kurmitola Golf Course here on Saturday.
Investigate fates of the disappeared: HRW
The Bangladesh government should take urgent steps to confirm the whereabouts and release of men held by its security authorities outside the authority of the courts, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that was…
Shakib ruled out of 1st Test against Sri Lanka
Dhaka -Bangladesh cricket Test side skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka due to finger injury, after missing out batting on the final of the Tri-nation ODI series…
Don’t work for any party during polls: Dr. Kamal asks police
Ganoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday urged police not to work for any specific political party during the next general election.
95 killed, 158 wounded in Afghan ambulance bomb attack
A suicide bomber driving an ambulance killed at least 95 people and wounded 158 more in an attack claimed by the Taliban in the Afghan capital Kabul, authorities said. The bombing Saturday came just a week after Taliban militants killed…
Bangladesh team leaves for Oman Saturday night
Dhaka- A-six member Bangladesh team are set to leave here for Oman tonight (Saturday night) to participate in the Davis Cup Asia/Occania Zone, Group-IV matches in Muscat on January 27-February 4.
2 motorcyclists killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as a bus knocked down their vehicle on Chittagong- Cox’s Bazar highway at Kagojipara in Patia upazila in Chittagong on Saturday morning.One of the deceased was identified as Mahbubul Alam, 26.
Shakib hospitalised with finger injury
Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s world famed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been hospitalized with finger injury during bowling against Sri Lanka in Tri-series final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Fizz becomes Tigers’ fastest 50 wkts taker in ODI
Dhaka- Cutter master Mustafizur Rahman has become the 1st Bangladesh bowler to get fastest 50 wickets in ODI cricket and jointly 13th in the world along five others.He recorded the feat during the final of the seven-match Tri-nation series, bowling…
Roof gardens to help turn Dhaka into sustainable city
Dhaka, 27 Jan – Several hundred roof gardeners got free saplings of fruit-bearing trees at an informal programme at Dhaka University’s Botany Department premises on Friday a fternoon. The ‘Sabuj Bagan Society’ organized the programme. About 2000 saplings were distributed.
Ariane 5 satellites in orbit despite earlier ‘lost contact’
Two commercial satellites have been successfully placed in orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket, Arianespace said Thursday, despite mission control briefly losing contact with the craft. “Both satellites were confirmed separated, acquired and they are on orbit,” Arianespace said in…
California wants 5 million ‘green’ cars on roads by 2030
California Governor Jerry Brown Friday signed an executive order detailing aims to have five million electric cars on the state’s roads by 2030 — by accelerating the production of such vehicles using financial incentives and rebates. The $2.5 billion, eight-year…
US trade commission blocks 300% tariffs on Bombardier CSeries planes
A bipartisan US trade panel on Friday blocked the government’s decision to impose nearly 300 percent punitive tariffs on airplanes manufactured by Canada’s Bombardier, in a dispute that has inflamed relations with Ottawa. The US International Trade Commission voted 4-0…
Two Bangladeshi films at 4th DIMFF
Entertainment Desk Md Al Hasib Khan’s “The Burning Canvas” and Jukto Fuad’s “Tobe Ki Polayonei Mongol,” were selected in the competitive category of DIMFF. Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (DIMFF) 2018’s curtains will lift from February 17 with screening sessions…
Alia Bhatt looking like million bucks
Alia Bhatt is the best Bff one can ask for. Despite her super busy schedule, she makes sure to make time for her besties. Alia is currently in Jodhpur for her best friend Kripa Mehta’s big fat Indian wedding has…
Secret Superstar earns over Rs 200 crores in China
Aamir Khan has developed a huge fan following in China. Aamir’s movies always fare well in China and the trail started after the release of 3 Idiots, it then picked up its pace with films like Dhoom 3, PK and…
Dhaka 2nd Division Cricket League begins Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 27 (UNB) – The 22-team Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division League begins on Sunday at BKSP ground in Savar with two matches billing for the opening day.Dhanmondi Progoti Sangha will take on Eskaton Sabuj Sangha at BKSP ground-4 while…
Tri-series-final: Sri Lanka opt to bat against Tigers
Dhaka -Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Bangladesh in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.
Sultana Kamal Taekwondo: Dhanmondi TA emerge men’s, women’s champions
Dhaka -Dhanmondi Taekwondo Association clinched both the men’s and women’s junior titles of the Sultana Kamal Taekwondo Competition that concluded on Friday at the Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex in Dhanmondi.
Dhaka’s commuters show a strong preference for trains
Masudul Hoque, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Jan 26 – Many people who travel between capital Dhaka and neighbouring towns are increasingly using trains as traffic congestions on city roads and those in adjacent areas have become unmanageable.
USA Gymnastics board to quit over abuse scandal
The entire USA Gymnastics (USAG) board has said it will comply with a US Olympic Committee’s (USOC) ultimatum to resign over an abuse scandal. The USOC earlier said the 18-member board must step down by January 31 or lose status…
Minister’s remarks prove they know of Khaleda verdict: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 26 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday criticised the Home Minister for what he said issuing a threat to their party saying it was not his justified action before the announcement of the verdict…
Paris readies for floods
Riverside homes and businesses in Paris are on high alert as the swollen River Seine threatens to overflow its banks. Some basements in the city have already sprung leaks after the river surged following heavy rainfall, reports said. The Seine…
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume
Dhaka – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after one hour of disruption caused by fogon Saturdaymorning in Manikganj.