Bill Van Esveld On Monday, an Israeli military court will decide whether to release 16-year-old Ahed Tamimi on bail or keep her in jail until the end of her trial. She has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance, and some…
Day: February 13, 2018
Mugger held for killing woman in Dhanmondi
Dhaka – Police arrested a suspected mugger from Ashulia on Monday in connection with death of a woman, who was killed during a mugging incident in Dhanmondi area in the capital on January 26.
Minor boy drowns in Satkhira pond
Dhaka – A minor boy drowned in a pond ofJugipukuria village in Patkelghata upazila in Satkhira on Tuesday.
Women’s Cricket: Indira Road CA crushes Azad SC by 132 runs
Dhaka – Indira Road Cricket Academy earned a convincing 132 runs victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Monday.
School Cricket: GK Pilot crush Sherpur Memorial by 98 runs
Dhaka – GK Pilot High School notched up a 98-run victory against Sherpur Memorial High School in the opener of the Prime Bank Young Tigers’ National School Cricket Competition at Sherpur Shaheed Muktijoddha Smriti Stadium in Sherpur on Monday.
Muslim Institute play goalless draw with Narinda JLC
Dhaka – The lone match of the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League between Muslim Institute and Narinda Junior Lions Club ended in a goalless draw at the Bir Shresta Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa KamaL Stadium in Kamalapur…
South Africa wins toss and bowls against India in 5th ODI
Port Elizabeth,(AP/UNB) – South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first in the fifth one-day international against India on Wednesday, a game South Africa must win to retain hopes of drawing the series.
‘New generation of Nigerians’ marks Olympic bobsled debut
Pyeongchang, (AP/UNB) – Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, Akuoma Omeoga was raised on Nigerian food, language and culture. Next week, the 25-year-old will represent her parents’ homeland in the Winter Games, hurtling down the bobsled track with her tresses…
Mahmudullah to captain Tigers in 1st T20I against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Mahmudullah Riyad will captain Bangladesh team in the first match of the Rocket two-match Twenty20I series against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Women’s Cricket: Shishu Palli beat Urban Sports by 21 runs
Dhaka – Shishu Palli Plus managed a 21-run victory over Urban Sports and Cultural Development Academy in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground here on Tuesday.
Satellites show warming is accelerating sea level rise
Washington,(AP/UNB) — Melting ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are speeding up the already fast pace of sea level rise, new satellite research shows.
N’ganj judge tenders unconditional apology to SC
Dhaka– The Joint District Judge of Narayanganj on Tuesday offered unconditional apology to the Appellate Division of Supreme Court for the failure to dispose of a case filed over faulty electric metres and inflated bill in over 10 years.
4G auction fetches BTRC Tk 5268.51 cr
Dhaka- Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Tuesday earned Tk 5268.51 crore in revenue from 4G spectrum auction and tech neutrality fees from three mobile operators.
Putin meets Palestinian leader, conveys greetings from Trump
Moscow,(AP/UNB) — President Vladimir Putin on Monday passed greetings from U.S.President Donald Trump to the visiting Palestinian leader, who responded that he doesn’t want to cooperate with Washington following its decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.
Stability, peace in Rakhine absolutely critical, says Myanmar
Dhaka – The stability, peace and development of Rakhine State are absolutely critical for entire Myanmar to become stable, peaceful and developed, says a Myanmar government report.
Khaleda not shown arrested in any other case: Home minister
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that BNP’s chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is serving her five year sentence on a corruption charge, has not been shown arrested in others cases filed against her.
Water: Why the taps run dry
The world has abundant freshwater but it is unevenly distributed and under increasing pressure, UN agencies say, as highlighted by the severe shortages in Cape Town. More than 97 percent of the planet’s water is salty, most of it in…
Kamal urges Canada to invest more in Bangladesh
Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today urged Canada to invest in Bangladesh in a larger volume utilising the existing investment-friendly policy of the government.
PMO makes directive for using hollow bricks in construction
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has made a directive for using hollow bricks in government construction works.
Two-day long art camp starts in Sylhet
Culture Desk An art camp has been organised at The Bahubal Palace in Sylhet by Galleri Kaya recently. The two day long art camp has as its participants noted artists Ahmed Shamsuddoha, Jamal Ahamed, Sheikh Afzal Hossain, Mohammad Iqbal, Rafiqun…
Partha Barua takes up film production
Culture Desk Musician Partha Barua has now announced that he would take up filmmaking. He has taken up the project as a producer. It is currently towards the end of the pre-production phase and will go for shooting from September.…
US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
Geneva, 12 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – A request for establishment of a panel by India to determine India’s compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in its dispute with the United States over certain Indian…
Pahela Falgun celebrated across Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Jatiya Basanta Utsab Udjapan Parishad organised a cultural programme in Dhaka early Tuesday morning marking the srart of Pahela Falgun celebration. It was foillowed by a colourful procession, programmes of dance and songs which ended…
BNP stages sit-in programme pressing Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists staged sit-in peacefully in front of its Nayapaltan central office here on Tuesday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud ‘killed in drone attack’
The Pakistani Taliban say a senior militant, Khalid Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone attack.
Commonwealth in secret succession plans
By James Landale The Commonwealth has secretly begun considering who might succeed the Queen as its head, the BBC has learned. The issue is hugely sensitive because the role is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to the Prince…
An effortless way to improve your memory
A surprisingly potent technique can boost your short and long-term recall – and it appears to help everyone from students to Alzheimer’s patients. By David Robson When trying to memorise new material, it’s easy to assume that the more work…
US teacher dies after opting out of ‘costly’ flu medicine
A US school teacher has died from flu complications after deciding to forgo anti-viral medication because it “costs too much”, her husband tells US media.
JaPa leader arrested over torturing female teacher
Dhaka – Police on Monday arrested a local leader of Jatiya Party (JaPa) from Hajiganj area under Fatullah Police Station of the city for allegedly torturing and physically assaulting a female school teacher of the area.
Garments warehouse catches fire in Gazipur
Dhaka – A fire broke out in a warehouse of a garment in Zirani area of the city on Tuesday morning.