Dhaka, March 13 – The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Tuesday convicted three war crimes accused and sentenced them to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
Day: March 13, 2018
Production Warrant against Khaleda in Zia Orphanage case
Dhaka, March 13 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday issued production warrant to produce BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia before his court on March 28 and 29 in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
2 killed in Bhola road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed and two others injured when a goods-laden truck rammed a human hauler in front of Banglabazar Polli Bidyut office here in Bhola on Tuesday.
Man, housewife commit suicide in Jessore
Dhaka – In separate incidents, a housewife and a man reportedly committed suicide in different upazilas in Jessore early Tuesday.
Nidahas Trophy: Tigers to play India Wednesday eyeing win
Dhaka – Being inspired by their five-wicket victory over hosts Sri Lanka in the last match, Bangladesh will play their giant neighbour and league leader India in their 3rd match of the Nidahas Trophy Tri-Nation T201 Cricket at R Premadasa…
In Colombia birders find their version of Eden
CALI, Colombia,(BSS/AFP) – Despite his small stature, 10-year-old Juan David Camacho has big dreams: pacing through Colombia’s jungle with binoculars in tow, he aims to spot all the bird species his country offers.
Govt trying to split BNP, alleges Fakhrul
Dhaka – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the government is conducting various ‘false campaigns’ to create a rift in their party.
PM Hasina returns home from Singapore
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home from Singapore on Tuesday evening cutting short her four-day official visit by a day following the crash of a Bangladeshi plane in Nepal.
‘People were burning, screaming and falling, it was horrific’
Dhaka – Bangladeshi citizen Shahreen Ahmed, 29, is one of the passengers of US-Bangla aircraft who survived the crash and is undergoing treatment for burn injuries at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, reports The Himalayan Times.
Youth Games: Hasan, Rupa, Sharmin, Shawon win gold medals in athletics
Dhaka – Hasan Miah, Rupa Khatun, Sharmin Akhter and Mahmudul Hasan Shawon won gold medals in the Bangladesh Youth Games Athletics competition at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Growers expect bumper litchi yield in Rajshahi zone
Like the previous year, growers, agriculturists and other traders concerned are expecting a bumper production of litchi as most of the trees have sprouted massively by dint of a suitable climatic condition everywhere in the region.
36 genes linked to heart failure identified
Scientists have identified 36 new genes linked to heart failure, paving the way for novel personalised drug therapies to treat or prevent the deadly condition. Researchers from Northeastern University in the US confirmed that one of those genes plays a…
Met Opera sacks legendary conductor Levine after abuse probe
New York’s Metropolitan Opera announced Monday it fired legendary conductor James Levine, for decades the face of its orchestra, after finding “credible evidence” that he sexually abused younger musicians.
Space bases could preserve civilization in World War III: Elon Musk
Bases on the moon and Mars could help preserve human civilization and hasten its regeneration on earth in the event of a third world war, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, said on Sunday.
In Colombia, birders find their version of Eden
Despite his small stature, 10-year-old Juan David Camacho has big dreams: pacing through Colombia’s jungle with binoculars in tow, he aims to spot all the bird species his country offers. It’s a mighty goal: Colombia boasts the greatest number of…
Four deals penned to foster Bangladesh-Singapore economic cooperation
Apex business organizations of Bangladesh and Singapore and government enterprises have signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to foster their economic partnership in future.
Daughters pay tribute to Mahmudun Nabi
Entertainment Desk Samina Chowdhury and Fahmida Nabi previously released their solo albums individually featuring songs of their father Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury, daughters of the late playback singer Mahmudun Nabi are now ready with their new album. They have…
Shakib, Apu part ways
Culture Desk On and off-screen couple Shakib and Apu are no longer married. Dhaka North City Corporation Zone-3 Executive Officer Hemayet Hossain confirmed that the divorce would be in effect from Monday.
We must talk to each other to solve gender inequality
By Monique Barbut Bonn, Mar 12 (IPS) – The international community agreed on the global Goal of achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030. But we can’t reach it – not even by 2050 – until we talk to…
Getting Syrian refugee students to school safely
By International Organization for Migration Mar 12 2018 (IOM) – Seven years of war in Syria has not deterred Ameena from being fully involved in her children’s education. The mother of four and her husband Abu Hamzeh fled their hometown…
JCD leader Zakir dies in custody following torture: BNP
Dhaka, Mar 12 – BNP on Monday alleged that Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Dhaka north city unit vice president Zakir Hossain Milon died in custody early Monday due to ‘brutal torture’ on him during police remand.
Civil Aviation-men in Nepal to assist aircraft crash probe
Dhaka, Mar 12 – The Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (Caab) has sent two of its officials to Nepal to assist the Nepalese probe body looking into the US-Bangla Airlines aircraft crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in the capital of…
Furniture shop gutted in Gazipur fire
Dhaka – A furniture shop was gutted as a fire broke out at it in Gazipur early Tuesday.
4 JMB men held with bomb in Natore
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested four suspected activists of banned outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Dighapatia, on the outskirts of Natore town, early Tuesday.
Silva double earns title-chasing Man City 2-0 win at Stoke
Stoke(AP/UNB) – For Manchester City, a record-setting season in the English Premier League could yet have the perfect ending.
India chases down Sri Lanka to lead Twenty20 tri-series
Colombo,(AP/UNB) – India led the Twenty20 tri-series after beating host Sri Lanka by six wickets with nine deliveries to spare in their rain-affected match on Monday.
১৫ মার্চ ২০১৮ বিশ্ব ভোক্তা অধিকার দিবস
আগামী ১৫ মার্চ ২০১৮, বিশ্ব ভোক্তা অধিকার দিবস। এবারে দিবসের প্রতিপাদ্য বিষয় হলো “ ডিজিটাল বাজার ব্যবস্থাপনায় অধিকতর স্বচ্ছতা ও ন্যায্যতা নিশ্চিতকরণ”। চট্টগ্রামে দিবসটি পালনের জন্য জেলা ও উপজেলা প্রশাসন, জাতীয় ভোক্তা অধিকার সংরক্ষন অধিদপ্তর এবং কনজুমারস অ্যাসোসিয়েশন অব বাংলাদেশ…
BAU lecturer assistant professor forum on work abstention
Mymensingh, March 12 – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) lecturer assistant professor went for indefinite strike from Sunday demanding on four points.
Nationalisation of Education demanded in Rajshhai
Rajshahi, 12 March – Demanding the nationalization of the education system the teachers and officials movement committee of Rajshahi staged their demonstration in the city.
Report on Kallyanpur militant den deferred
Dhaka, March 12 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday deferred the date for submission of the investigation report in the case filed over operation at a militant den in the capital’s Kalyanpur area to April 19.