Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – As Roger Federer cried while accepting his 20th Grand Slam title, Rod “Rocket” Laver took a chance to snap a picture for posterity.Federer has won more major singles titles than any man, including a record-equaling six on the…
Month: January 2018
HC dissatisfied at mobile court imprisoning man in custody
Dhaka, 28 Jan – A High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday expressed strong dissatisfaction for sentencing a man to eight months imprisonment by a mobile court when he was in police custody last year.
Report on Gulshan café attack deferred
Dhaka, 28 Jan – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the submission of the investigation report in the case filed in connection with the attack on the Holey Atrisan Bakery at the city’s diplomatic zone…
RU student group demands stoppage of rag excesses
Rajshahi, 28 Jan – Demanding an end to rag excesses and seeking the interference of administration a human chain by Student Rights Association was formed at Rajshahi University (RU) on Sunday.
RU Political Science dept chairman pressed to resign
Rajshahi, 28 Jan – Several hundred students and teachers of Political Science department (PS) of Rajshahi University (RU) on Sunday laid siege to the office of thier chairman Prof Dr Nasima Zaman for three hours pressing their demands including resignation from…
Manzoor murder investigation report deferred
Dhaka, 28 Jan – The First Additional District and Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the submission of the investigation report on the further investigation against 5 accused including Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad. The new date is…
Non-Govt teeachers to boycott SSC exams if demands not met
Dhaka, 28 Jan – The teachers and employees under the banner of Non-Government Education Nationalisation Liaison Forum has threatened to boycott the duties of the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations on February 1 if the their demand is not…
Muhith warns of widespread use of black money
Dhaka, 28 Jan – With less than a year to the national election, Finance Minister AMA Muhith has warned banks and the regulator of a widespread use of ‘black money’.
New BD chief justice very soon, Law Minister
Dhaka 28 Jan – A new Chief Justice will be appointed soon, Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Sunday. “Some new appellate division judges will also be appointed after appointing the Chief Justice”, he said while talking to the reporter…
Bagerhat road crash leaves one dead
Dhaka – A man was killed and four others were injured in a road accident at Attraki on Dhaka-Mawa Highway in Fakirhat upazila in Bagerhat on Sunday morning.The deceased was identified as Bellal Hossian, 45, son of Nowsher Ali, a…
Dhaka for Jakarta’s help to be Asean dialogue partner
Bangladesh has sought Indonesia’s support in favour of Bangladesh’s request for Sectoral Dialogue Partnership with Asean. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated her government’s keen interest to intensify trade, economic and regional peace and security partnerships with Asean countries and sought…
Bangladeshi beaten dead by BSF along Burimari border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi young man was allegedly beaten to death by members of Border Security Force of India (BSF) near Burimari border in Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat early Sunday.
Robbers kill one, loot trawler in B’baria
Dhaka – A worker of a trawler was beaten to death and four others were injured by robbers in the Meghna River in Sarail upazila on Saturday midnight.
ভোক্তা ও নাগরিক সমাজের করনীয় নিয়ে মতবিনিময় সভা অনুষ্ঠিত
চট্টগ্রাম, ২৮ জানুয়ারী – সরকার দেশের ক্রেতা-ভোক্তাদের স্বার্থ সংরক্ষনে ভোক্তা সংরক্ষন আইন ২০০৯ প্রণয়ণ করেছেন, যেখানে মানুষ এসএমএস, মেইল ও ফোনে বা চিটি প্রেরণ করে প্রতারিত বা ভোগান্তির শিকার হলে আইনী প্রতিকার পেতে পারেন। আর অভিযোগ প্রমানিত হলে জরিমানার ২৫…
2 siblings burnt alive in Savar fire
Dhaka – Two siblings were burnt alive in a fire that broke out at their shanty at Hemayetpur in Savar, on the outskirts in Savar, on Saturday midnight.
2 held with 200 kg hemp in B’baria
Dhaka -Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two people along with 200kg hemp on Dhaka-Sylhet highway near Khatihata in Sarail upazila on Sunday morning.
Missing man found dead in Comilla
Dhaka – Police recovered the throat-silt body of a missing fish trader from Panch Pukuria village in Paharpur union of Muradnagar upazila on Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Mostak Mia, 38, son of late Resho Mia Bepary of the…
Federer beats Cilic in Aussie final; wins 20th major title
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Back where his career resurgence began with a drought-breaking triumph last year, Roger Federer cried as he lifted and kissed the Australian Open trophy for a sixth time and celebrated his 20th Grand Slam title.
Abdur Razzak likely to feature in Tigers’ Test squad
Dhaka – Veteran spinner Abdur Razzak is likely to be recalled in the Bangladesh Test squad after a three-year break to play the Test series against touring Sri Lanka beginning on Wednesday (January 31) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in…
Tigers lose two points in ODI ranking
Bangladesh lost two rating points in ODI rankings after losing twice in the tri-nation series at home, according to ICC Men’s ODI Team Ranking which updated on Sunday.
3rd Div Football: Kadamtala beat Govt Printing Press
Dhaka – Kadamtala Sangsad defeated Govt Printing Press by 2-1 goals in the Dhaka Mahanagori Saif Power Tec 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Sunday.
Bill adopted in Parliament to set up ‘Hasina University’
A bill, titled ‘Sheikh Hasina University Bill-2018’, was passed in Parliament on Sunday.Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid moved the bill and it was passed by voice vote.
IC Football: Sabuj’s suicidal goal eliminate Farashganj SC
Dhaka – Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society, riding on a suicidal goal by an opponent player, moved into the semifinals of the Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament eliminating Farashganj Sporting Club by 1-0 goal in the quarterfinal at the Bangabandhu National…
Women’s Cricket: Sheikh Russel beat Indira Road by 10 wkts
Dhaka – Sheikh Russel Sports Development Academy earned a convincing 10-wicket victory over Indira Road Krira Chakra in the Dhaka First Women’s Cricket League at Gulshan Youth Club ground here on Sunday.
Two dead, dozens saved in latest migrant boat rescue
Two women died and many others are presumed drowned after a migrant boat carrying dozens of people sank in the Mediterranean, rescue services in Italy said.
Four jar-water producing factories sealed off
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) sealed off four jar-water producing factories apart from slapping a Tk 2 lakh fine on them in the city’s Mohammadpur area on Sunday.
Oust Govt movement if Khaleda convicted unlawfully: BNP
Two BNP senior leaders on Sunday threatened that their party will go for an outright oust-government movement if Khaleda Zia is ‘unlawfully’ convicted in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
BNP to face trial for threatening court: Quader
BNP will have to face trial for threatening the court which is set to pronounce its verdict in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday.
Indonesia to stay beside Rohingyas
Visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Sunday that Bangladesh has set an example of humanity by sheltering over a million displaced persons from Rakhine State and assured of staying beside Rohingya people always.
HC rejects writ seeking appointment of Chief Justice
The High Court on Sunday rejected the writ petition that filed challenging the inaction of the authorities to fill the post of the Chief Justice.