Dhaka – A Class-X student was stabbed to death allegedly by a young man at Pouli village in Manikganj municipality area in Manikganj on Tuesday night.
Day: March 28, 2018
Saudi partners with Japan’s softbank for 200 gigawatt solar power
Saudi Arabia and Japan’s SoftBank will partner to develop a massive, multi-billion-dollar solar project in the kingdom that could generate 200 gigawatts by 2030, SoftBank said Wednesday.
3 to die for murder in Chandpur
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced three people to death for killing a young man.The condemned convicts are-Sufian Ahmed alias Shibir, son of Shajahan Shikder of Shahbazkandi village, Saiful Islam alias Sujon, son of Shafiqul Islam and Sharif…
DMP allows BNP’s rally changing date and venue
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today granted BNP the permission to stage its planned rally at the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) on March 30. “We allowed BNP to hold its rally at IEB on March 30,” DMP commissioner M Asaduzzaman…
Good chance NKorean leader will do what is right: Trump
President Donald Trump said Wednesday there’s “a good chance” that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will “do what is right for his people and for humanity” and make moves toward peace.
Cop killed in Mymensingh road crash
Dhaka – A member of law enforcers was killed and 10 other people were injured as two buses collided head-on on Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway at Chairmanbari area of Trishal Upazila in Mymensingh on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Md Ali,…
Kim, Xi portray strong ties after former’s China visit
With smiles and firm handshakes, North Korea and China used a surprise summit this week to show that despite recent tensions, Pyongyang still has a powerful backer and Beijing will not be sidelined in discussions about the fate of its…
Australia captain Smith banned 12 months for tampering plot
JOhannesberg,(AP/UNB) – Australia cricket captain Steve Smith has been banned from playing for his country for 12 months for his role in a ball tampering plot in the test series in South Africa.
BNP postpones Suhrawardy Uddyan rallyn
Having failed to get permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities for the third consecutive time, BNP has finally postponed its rally, scheduled to be held at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city.
‘Urban poverty requires immediate attention’
Urban poverty, caused by rapid urbanisation for economic opportunities, has taken a serious turn in the country that requires an immediate attention, says ActionAid Bangladesh on Wednesday.
US interfaith leaders call for imposing sanctions on Myanmar
American interfaith leaders on Wednesday called upon the international community to impose full sanctions on Myanmar until it stops what they said the textbook case of genocide against Rohingyas and restore citizenship of its displaced Muslim minority people.
BCB announces squads for friendly T20
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced its two teams –BCB Green and BCB Red — to play an exhibition T20 match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Poland Sues Argentine Newspaper Under New Holocaust Law
Can an official historical truth be universally imposed in defense of a nation’s reputation? Poland believes that it can, and launched a crusade against those who accuse the Polish State or citizens of complicity with the Holocaust. An Argentine newspaper…
Uzantia Primary School clinch Bangabandhu Gold Cup
Dhaka – West Uzantia Govt Primary School of Cox’s Bazar emerged champion in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup Primary School Football Tournament beating Vulbaria Govt Primary School of Pabna by 2-1 goals in the final at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday.
We need more social investment but no more PPPs
Europe needs to spend €1.5 trillion on social infrastructure between now and 2030 to redress the massive underspend over recent years and to address the increasing demands on social services. This is one of the main arguments of the report,…
Nationwide premiere of theatre performance with physically challenged artists
Physically challenged artists performing in ‘A Different Romeo & Juliet’ Courtesy.This ambitious project auditioned more than 170 people with disabilities to finalise the cast of 16 artists representing different social backgrounds in Bangladesh.
Ecuador endangered
By John Seed The tropical Andes of Ecuador are at the top of the world list of biodiversity hotspots in terms of vertebrate species, endemic vertebrates, and endemic plants Ecuador has more orchid and hummingbird species than Brazil, which is…
Farhan Akhtar deletes Facebook account permanently
Rock On fame Farhan Akhtar has ‘permanently deleted’ his Facebook account. The actor-producer on Tuesday took to his official Twitter handle to inform his followers about it. He wrote, “Good morning. This is to inform you all that I have…
Upbeat reviews as Trump-voting ‘Roseanne’ returns to TV
Hit working-class sitcom “Roseanne” returned to US television screens Tuesday after a two-decade hiatus, winning generally positive reviews in a sharply polarized America with a title character who is now a pill-popping, Trump-voting grandma.
NASA pushes back giant space telescope launch to 2020
The launch of NASA’s next giant space telescope has been delayed until at least May 2020, the US space agency said Tuesday, in the latest setback for the much-anticipated project.
Solar seeks its place under Spanish sun
Sun-drenched Spain should be a natural for solar energy, and it is here that the technology is making an effort to stand on its feet financially without subsidies.
Asian markets tumble again as US tech sell-off spreads
Asian markets resumed their downward spiral on Wednesday following a sell-off on Wall Street, with technology firms tracking their US counterparts, while trade war fears continue to niggle at investor confidence.
Youth hacked dead in Natore
Dhaka- A young man was hacked to death by miscreants at Kanaikhali of the district town on Tuesday night.
Fake cop held in Brahmanbaria
Dhaka – Police arrested a fake policeman during extortion at TA Road of the district town on Tuesday night.
Missing housewife found buried in Natore
Dhaka- A teenage girl who went missing on March 24, only two days after her marriage, was found buried at Jhaupara village in Gurudaspur upazila on Tuesday night.
Youth held with Yaba pills in Magura
Magura – Police arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 325 Yaba tablets from the Dhaka Road bus stand area in the district town on Tuesday night.
Minor girl killed in Pabna over onion harvesting
Pabna – A five-year-old girl was killed in an attack over harvesting onions at Ghughudah village in Sathia upazila on Tuesday.
Aussie cricket boss: 3 cheaters face “significant sanctions”
Johannesburg,(AP/UNB) – Angry and with his voice trembling at times, Australia’s cricket chief announced Tuesday that team captain Steve Smith and two other players who plotted to cheat in a test in South Africa face “serious sanctions,” which could end…
Rested Messi watches Argentina get crushed 6-1 by Spain
Madrid(AP/UNB) – With Lionel Messi rested, Argentina was crushed 6-1 by Spain on Tuesday, with Real Madrid midfielder Francisco “Isco” Alarcon scoring his first career hat trick.
Brazil wins 1-0 in Berlin to end Germany’s unbeaten run
Berlin(AP/UNB) – Brazil defeated Germany 1-0 on Tuesday to end the World Cup champion’s 22-game unbeaten run and restore some lost pride following the humiliating mismatch between the sides in their previous meeting.