Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived here on Tuesday afternoon on an official visit to attend the Bimstec national security chiefs’ meeting and hold discussions with Bangladesh officials.
Day: March 27, 2018
EU Weimar triangle for a new Europe
We are divergent… A new opening in the debate on the EU’s future initiated by Emmanuel Macron’s proposals for greater integration has brought into sharp relief rifts within the community along traditional fault lines. These conflicting visions reflect the structural…
Harvest rainwater for development: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged all concerned to create reservoirs to harvest rainwater during the monsoon to utilise it for the country’s development.“We’ve to work out a plan for creating ways to harvest the water that we get…
EU gives Facebook seven days to answer questions
Facebook has offered two top executives to appear in front of U.K. lawmakers, but not CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company told CNBC Tuesday amid the continued fallout from the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
Indian citizen among 2 held with 5.800 kg gold in Jessore
Dhaka – In separate incidents, members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested two people, including an Indian national, and recovered 5.800 kgs of gold in Sharsha upazila of Jessore on Tuesday.
UN chief blasts Burma army chief over Rohingya comments
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday criticized Myanmar’s army chief after he declared that the Muslim Rohingya had nothing in common with the country’s other ethnic groups.
Two killed in Comilla road crash
Dhaka-A truck driver and his assistant were killed on Tuesday as a truck hit another electric generator laden-truck on Dhaka-Chittagong Highway at Sonakathia area in Chauddagram upazila.
Police to permit BNP meeting on March 29: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said the BNP’s proposed rally on March 29 at Suhrawardi Uddyan here is subjected to the permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s office.
‘Hundi trader’ shot by BGB men in Satkhira
Dhaka – An alleged hundi trader sustained bullet injuries when members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) shot him while fleeing with the hundi money at Laxmidari of Sadar upazila in Satkhira on Tuesday. The victim is Alimuddin, 32, son of…
Five ways to halt critical land decay
Scientists warned Monday that land degradation imperils the health and well-being of billions of people, threatening food and water supplies while fuelling conflict, mass migration and disease spread.
Dhaka denounces Houthi missile attacks aimed at Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh has conveyed its deep concern at the recent multiple ballistic missile attacks by the Houthi rebels aimed at Riyadh and other bordering cities of South Western parts of Saudi Arabia. The missile attacks were however successfully intercepted by the…
Bangladesh emerge champions in 3rd South Asian Archery
Dhaka- Hosts Bangladesh emerged champions in the Blazer DB BKSP 3rd South Asian Archery Championship securing six gold, five silver and one bronze medalsin the 10-event meet that concluded at BKSP in Savaron Tuesday.
Marvina – Pakistan’s first transgender anchor
A Pakistani news channel has hired the country’s first transgender TV newsreader, reports the BBC. Marvia Malik, a journalism graduate who has also worked as a model, told the BBC she was moved to tears when she was offered the…
Premier Cricket: Abahani suffers 4th defeat
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – A brilliant century by Indian Unmukt Chand forced league leader Dhaka Abahani Limited to suffer 4th defeat in the Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League losing to Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 26 runs in…
FIFA Int’l Friendly: Bangladesh play 2-2 draw with Laos
Dhaka – Coming from 0-2 behind, Bangladesh national football team played to a 2-2 draw with Laos in the FIFA International Friendly on Tuesday at the Lao National Stadium in Vientiane making a memorable return in the international football after…
BNP brings out procession marking Independence Day
Vowing afresh to ‘restore democracy and people’s rights’ and ensure their party chief’s release from jail, BNP on Tuesday took out a colourful rally in the city, marking the 48th Independence Day.
RAKUB’s fisheries programme becomes boon for farmers
Special credit programme of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) for boosting fish production has been gaining popularity everywhere in the country’s northwest region over the last decade.
Five ways to halt ‘critical’ land decay
Scientists warned Monday that land degradation imperils the health and well-being of billions of people, threatening food and water supplies while fuelling conflict, mass migration and disease spread. But all is not lost, said the mammoth report by the Intergovernmental…
Khijir Hayat Khan’s next film calls on terrorist youth to return
Culture Desk Khijir Hayat Khan has sporadically tried his luck in acting. The filmmakers prominently known for trying his luck with the first film on Bir Shrestho Motiur Rahman and the first sports film of the country- Jaago has taken…
Goti Theatre’s play ‘Roktokanchon’ in Rangamati
Culture Desk Goti Theatre’s latest production “Roktoanchon” will open at the Rangamati Indigenous Community Cultural Center on March 30. The play is written by Ashik Sumon, who is also directing it. The theatre company’s president Moni Pahari said in a…
Premik 1982’ set to release on April 12
Entertainment Desk A short film based on a true story, titled “Premik 1982”, directed by Muntasir Akib and produced by Tiger Media will be released on April 12. The film will be published on Tiger Media’s official YouTube channel.
3 killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – At least three people were killed and two others injured in a head-on a collision between a truck and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Baluchora area of the city early Tuesday.
Man to die for killing elder brother in C’nawabganj
Dhaka- A court here on Tuesday sentenced a man to death for killing his elder brother in Gomostapur upazila in Chapainawabganj in 2016.
One killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Ctg
Dhaka- A passenger of CNG-run auto-rickshaw was killed and another injured as a train hit the vehicle at a level crossing in Patia municipal area in Chittagong on Tuesday morning.
Youth held with pistol in Comilla
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a young man along with a foreign pistol, two rounds of bullets and a magazine from Kokali village on Tuesday morning.
Portugal slump to 3-0 loss against the Netherlands in Geneva
Geneva,(AP/UNB) – Portugal was made to pay for a weak first-half display as the Netherlands cruised to a 3-0 win in a friendly on Monday.
Morocco touts gun safety in 2026 World Cup bid against US
Dhaka, Mar 27 (AP/UNB) – Morocco touted its limited threat from gun crime in a 2026 World Cup bidding proposal to take on the United States-led rival for the soccer showpiece. The north African nation highlighted safety for visiting fans…
Argentina coach says Messi fit to play Spain in Madrid
Madrid(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi has recovered from his adductor muscle problems and will play against Spain in a friendly on Tuesday.
Two found hanging in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Mar 26 – Two people were found hanging in Puthia Upazila of Rajshahi district in separate incidents on Monday. The deceased were identified as Babita Rani Paul, wife of Ratan Paul in Baneshwar Namajgram Palpara area, and Abul Hossain,…
Drone nearly hits plane landing in New Zealand from Japan
Wellington, Mar 27 (AP/UNB) — Air New Zealand says a drone came within meters of a flight descending into Auckland Airport from Tokyo, putting the safety of 278 passengers and crew at risk.