Dhaka – As per the Future Tour Programs (FTP), Bangladesh will play eight Tests, more or less 17 ODIs and 7 T20Is in the year of 2018, including their fixtures in the Asia Cup in India and Nidahas Trophy in…
Month: January 2018
India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations
India and Pakistan exchanged a list of their nuclear installations on Monday, officials said. The exchange was carried out through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, Indian’s foreign ministry officials said.
8000 children born on 01 January in Bangladesh: Unicef
Approximately 8,370 babies are expected to be born in Bangladesh on New Year’s Day (January 1), UNICEF said today. The new babies will account for 2.17 percent of the estimated 385,793 babies to be born globally on New Year’s Day.…
BPL Football: Mohammedan split points with Arambagh
Dhaka – A last minute goal by Bukola Olaleken helped Arambagh KS snatch important points from Dhaka Mohammedan SC as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between the two teams ended in 2-2 draw at the…
Premier Football: Muktijoddha beat Farashganj 1-0
Dhaka-Muktijoddha Sangsad KC earned a much-needed victory in the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating lowly Farashganj SC by 1-0 goal in the day’s 2nd match at the floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium here Monday evening. Abbas scored…
Saudi Aramco to establish world-class maritime yard
Saudi Aramco has entered into a joint venture to establish, develop and operate a world-class maritime yard. The oil giant signed an agreement to work with Lamprell plc, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), and Hyundai Heavy Industries…
31,089-tonnes aromatic rice produced in Rangpur region
The farmers have produced 31,098 tonnes aromatic rice in the immediate past Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) season in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said the farmers got bumper production of different…
Make reforms while sun shines on world economy: Lagarde
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has urged France and other countries to push through reforms “while the sun is shining” on the global economy. In an interview with France’s Le Journal du Dimanche published Sunday Lagarde said the strength…
Five cultural personalities accorded reception
Five cultural personalities were accorded a reception and awarded in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the cultural field. The award winning persons are: Abdur Rahsid (drama), Freedom Fighter Abdul Jalil (musical instrument), Abdul Khaleque Chhana (song) Abdus Samad (folk…
GP launches DPDC’s pre-paid meter vending
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) today signed an agreement with mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) for vending its pre-paid meter.Joint Secretary and Company Secretary of DPDC Jayanta Kumar Sikder and Head of Financial Services of GP Rasheda Sultana signed…
‘Classical Music Festivals should be held in every district’
Culture Desk Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt resumed the musical segment with Mohan Veena shortly after the discussion session while Pandit Subhen Chatterjee accompanied him on tabla. Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt resumed the musical segment with Mohan Veena shortly after the…
Nabila to get married!
Entertainment Desk Masuma Rahman Nabila cracked a bomb on the last day of the year. The Aynabaji famed actress is going to end her bachelor life in the upcoming 2018. This lustrous actress is going to tie knot in April…
New Year welcomed with jubilant celebrations
Dhaka, Jan 1, – The people of Bangladesh welcome New Year 2018 with jubilant celebrations and exchange of wishes for family, friends.
Saudi Arabia, UAE introduce VAT for first time
Value Added Tax (VAT) has been introduced in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The 5% levy is being applied to the majority of goods and services. Gulf states have long attracted foreign workers with…
China’s ban on ivory trade comes into force
China has long been one of the world’s biggest markets for ivory, but as of 2018 all trade in ivory and ivory products in the country is illegal. The move is being hailed as a major development in efforts to…
‘Ex-councilor’ killed in Habiganj gunfight with cops
Dhaka – A former ward councilor was killed in a reported gunfight with police personnel at Magurunda village of Chunarughat upazila early Monday.The deceased was identified as Yunus Miah, 40, former councilor of ward No. 9 in Chunarughat municipality.
Ex municipal councilor killed in Habiganj ‘gunfight’
Habiganj, Jan 1 – A former ward councilor was killed in a reported gunfight with police personnel at Magurunda village of Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj early Monday.
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume
Dhaka – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after three and a half hours of disruption caused by dense fog on Monday morning.
Current govt worse ‘exploiter’ than colonial rulers: BNP
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Sunday alleged that the current government is a worse ‘exploiter’ than the colonial rulers.
U18 Cricket: Barisal lead by 106 runs against Rangpur
Dhaka – Barisal Division took 106 runs lead in the 2nd innings against Rangpur Division after the 2nd day’s play of the three-day-match of Young Tigers Under-18 National Cricket Competition in their Group A match at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket…
New Zealand includes 2 spinners for first 2 ODIs vs Pakistan
Wellington,(AP/UNB) – New Zealand has included two spinners in a 13-man squad for the first two matches of a five-match limited-overs international series against Pakistan starting Saturday.
Nadal to return in Tie Break Tens; Djokovic also playing
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will make his return from injury in the Tie Break Tens event in Melbourne on Jan. 10.Nadal previously withdrew from the Brisbane International and Fast4 event in Sydney while recovering from a knee injury.
Two hurt as barge carrying New Year fireworks display catches fire
Two people were injured when a barge carrying a New Year fireworks display caught fire at an Australian beach. A few minutes into the show at Terrigal Beach in New South Wales, an apparent malfunction caused fireworks to go off…
Citizens have right to criticise, not destroy – Iran’s Rouhani
Media captionVideo from the town of Dorud shows a crowd carrying what appears to be a wounded man Iranians are free to protest against the government but must not jeopardise security, President Hassan Rouhani has said after four days of…
Assam draft register of citizens minus 1.4 crore names: Muslims anxious
Guwahati: The much-publicised first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was on Monday published with the names of 1.9 crore people out of the 3.29 crore total applicants in Assam recognising them as legal citizens of India.…
NY politicians pledge to protect SA culture and religion
New York, 31 Dec – Once again the joyous Holiday Season is upon us. All the great nations, cultures, and religions of the world are celebrating the season in their unique way. I, as the National President of ASAAL, want…
RU relaxes CGPA condition on teacher recruitment
Rajshahi – The Rajshahi University authority has decided to relax the CGAP condition on teacher recruitment. The unbinding on CGPA condition has been done for the second time in last two years. Besides, they also withdrew the accusation of sexual…
Restoration of electoral system – Great challenge: BNP
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury thinks that restoration of country’s election system and people’s confidence would be the great challenge for the Election Commission in the year 2018. The election system has been broken and…
Daffodil student killer sentenced to prison for life
Dhaka – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka on Sunday sentenced Asia Pacific University student Mezbaul Alam for life in prison in the Daffodil University student Setu Sarkar murder case filed in 2013.