Manikganj, Jan 5 – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after two hours of disruption caused by dense fog on Friday morning.
Month: January 2018
Amnesty for full investigation of Mithun Chakma murder
Dhaka, Jan 4: Amnesty International has called for a full investigation into the murder of indigenous human rights defender Mithun Chakma, who was gunned down on Wednesday by unidentified miscreants in Khagracchari.
Four international revelations from new book on Trump
By Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) Excerpts from journalist Michael Wolff’s forthcoming book “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” detail salacious allegations and explosive insight into background conversations thought to have shaped US President Donald Trump’s first year in…
Serena Williams withdraws from Australian Open 2018
Former world number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from this month’s Australian Open in Melbourne. The 36-year-old American last week played her first match since giving birth in September.
North Korea accepts Olympics talks offer, says South
North Korea has accepted an offer to attend high-level talks next week, South Korean officials have said. The meeting, on 9 January, will focus on finding a way for North Korean athletes to attend the Winter Olympic Games in South…
Trade multilateralism set back yet again
By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, Jan 3 (IPS) – As feared, the Eleventh Ministerial Conference (MC11) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 10-13 December 2017, ended in failure. It…
Marooned in Bangladesh, Rohingya face uncertain future
By Sohara Mehroze Shachi Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Jan 3 (IPS) – Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugee women from Myanmar are currently living in the cramped camps along Bangladesh Myanmar border. Victims of sexual and physical violence in the Rakhine…
Climate Science: 2018
As per program outline, a review will be made in 2018 on the progress of the Paris Climate Agreement on how much accomplishments the signing countries have made towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions to holding the average global temperature to…
16 young entrepreneurs revolutionising food and farming
Danielle Nierenberg Today’s young food and agricultural entrepreneurs are developing innovative ways to revolutionize the entire food chain. They are at the forefront of reducing food loss and waste, increasing crop yields, improving market access, developing novel technologies, and increasing…
Seven bkash agents held for alleged illegal transaction
Dhaka, 03 Jan – The Crime Investigation department (CID) arrested seven bkash Agent for allegation of illegal transactions. CID said seven agents of bkash were arrested on Wednesday in several districts of the country. Eight money laundering cases were filed…
BD Bureau of Statistics blamed for lack of consistency
Dhaka, 04 Jan – Experts on Thursday expressed concerned over the data of the Bangladesh bureau of statistic (BBS) as there is lack of consistency.
‘Observance of national days to made mandatory’
Dhaka, 04 Jan – Two lawyers filed a writ petition seeking High Court order for making mandatory the observance of eight National Days, including Independence Day and Martyrs Intellectuals Day, for all political parties and citizens. The petition also sought…
HC directs Comilla mayor to surrender in graft case
Dhaka, 04 Jan – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday directed Comilla City Corporation Mayor Monirul Haque Sakku to surrender before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka in a graft case.
Kuwait not S Arabia gave money to Zia Trust: Khaleda
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.
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…