Dhaka – Two people were killed in a road accident on Monirampur-Kalibari road near Silempur Bazar in Monirapur upazila in Jessore on Tuesday noon.
Month: February 2018
Woman killed by ‘drug addict son’ in Faridpur
Dhaka – A ‘drug edict’ man allegedly killed his mother in North Alipur area of the district town on Tuesday noon.The deceased was identified as Amena Khatun, 55, wife of Mojahar Sheikh of the area.
Ctg Abahani storm Independence Cup Football final
Dhaka – Defending champions Chittagong Abahani Ltd reached the final of the 12-team Independence Cup Football Tournament eliminating Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society by 1-0 goal in the 2nd semifinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Premier Cricket: 2nd phase first-round matches on Wednesday
Dhaka – Three 2nd phase first-round matches of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League will be held on Wednesday at as many venues surrounding the capital.
Dhaka becomes OIC City of Tourism
Dhaka is chosen as the “City of Tourism” for 2019 by the tourism ministers of the OIC member state at the closing session of the 10th Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) in the capital.
BNP slams DMP ban on public gathering
BNP on Tuesday denounced the ban imposed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on holding any public gathering in the capital on Thursday, calling it an unfair act in the name of law.
Meetings in Dhaka banned on Khaleda verdict day
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Tuesday imposed a ban on holding any procession and carrying sharp weapons, explosives, flammable materials in the capital on Thursday (Feb 8).
Blaming Immigrants For Economic Troubles
Immigration has always been a prominent issue in American politics. It has become even more salient with the presidency of Donald Trump. A major debate at the moment concerns the economic impact of immigration—low-skilled immigration, in particular. It is argued…
Zuckerberg acknowledges ‘mistakes’ as Facebook turns 14
Mark Zuckerberg offered fresh self-criticism Monday, acknowledging making numerous mistakes in building the world’s biggest social network as Facebook marked its 14th birthday. “Over the years, I’ve made almost every mistake you can imagine,” the Facebook co-founder said on his…
US services sector sees record growth in January
The US services sector expanded at a record pace in January, springing to life after slowing for two straight months, according to a business survey released Monday.
Cape Town now faces dry taps by May 11
Residents of drought-stricken Cape Town received rare good news Monday when city officials said they now face losing piped water to their homes on May 11 — a month later than previously forecast. But Capetonians are not yet out of…
Nancy’s Valentine’s Day song ‘Jolrong’
Entertainment Desk National Film Award-winning popular singer Nancy’s duet song ‘Jolrong’ is going to be released on the Valentine’s Day. Young singer Bashar has sung with Nancy for the first time. The lyrics has been written by Rezaur Rahman Rizvi…
Ferdous pairs up with Céline Beran
Entertainment Desk Popular Dhallywood actor Ferdous Ahmed is now going to share silver screen with Hollywood actress Céline Beran in a British-Bangladesh film, titled ‘In Pursue of Love’. The film depicts identity crisis of the third generation Bangladeshi diasporas in…
Frasier’ dad John Mahoney dies at 77
Actor John Mahoney, who portrayed the no-nonsense father in the TV sitcom “Frasier,” has died in Chicago at the age of 77, his longtime theater company said Monday.
Man held with arms in Munshiganj
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Monday arrested a man along with arms during a drive from Sadar upazila in Munshiganj.
15 BNP-Jamaat men held in Thakurgaon
Dhaka – Police here arrested at least 15 leaders and activists of BNP-Jamaat during separate drives at different areas in Thakurgaon from Sunday evening to Monday.
32 held in Rajshahi police drive
Dhaka – Police here on Monday arrested 32 people with drugs in separate drives in the district. Among the detainees eight were held with different types of drugs.
Canada women shooting for 5th straight Olympic hockey gold
Dhaka(AP/UNB) -Four years is a long time to wait for a second chance. For some, the chance for golden redemption has been much longer.
Watford crushes 10-man Chelsea 4-1 in EPL
Watford,(AP/UNB) – Antonio Conte’s future as Chelsea manager was cast into further doubt when the struggling English Premier League champion was thrashed by Watford 4-1 on Monday.
Las Palmas beats last-place Malaga 1-0 late in La Liga
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Substitute Alen Halilovic scored in the 90th minute for Las Palmas to beat relegation rival Malaga 1-0 in the Spanish league on Monday.
Cyber security seminar at JU Tuesday
Savar (Dhaka), Feb 05 – A ‘Seminar on Cyber Security for Students’ will be held on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Tuesday.
Rape on birthday again at Dhaka’s Banani
Dhaka, 05 Feb – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka fixed February 7 for hearing on whether the two youngmen, who have been accused of raping a young woman will be placed on remand or not.
Islami Bank inaugurates Cash Waqf campaign
Dhaka, 05 Feb – With the slogan “Unlimited Welfare on Perpetual Deposit” Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has formally inaugurated the ‘Cash Waqf Campaign’. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO of the bank inaugurated the campaign as the chief…
Survival of indigenous tribes in BD starts at school
By Rafiqul Islam Sarker Chatra (Bangladesh) Feb 5 (IPS) – Just before sundown on Jan. 30, a group of women day labourers from the Shantal indigenous community are in a rush to wind up their work harvesting potatoes in a…
Activists being harassed for greeting Khaleda: BNP
Police have harassed BNP activists who gathered to greet party chairperson Khaleda Zia on her way to Sylhet to visit shrines, senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged.
‘Khaleda goes to Sylhet by road to create pressure on court’
Awami League General Secretary and Roads Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia went to Sylhet by road to create pressure on court about the verdict of her corruption case.
Khaleda offers Fateha at Shahjalal Mazar
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia offered fateha at the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (R) and Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) here Monday evening as a Dhaka court is set to deliver verdict on Thursday in a graft case against her.
3rd Div Football: Uttara Friends beat Govt Printing Press 3-0
Dhaka – Uttara Friends Club earned a comfortable 3-0 goal victory over Govt Printing Press in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on Monday.
Premier Cricket: Mashrafe’s Abahani crush Khelaghar by 9 wkts
Dhaka – Mashrafe Bin Moratza-led Abahani Ltd made a brilliant start in the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League crushing Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity by nine wickets in the 1st round match at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) Ground 4…
Premier Cricket: Agrani Bank off to flying start
Dhaka – An all-round performance by national cricketer Soumya Sarkar enabled Agrani Bank Cricket Cub to get off to a flying start in the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League upsetting defending champions Gazi Group Cricketers by eight wickets…