The Hague,(AP/UNB) – Midfielder Wesley Sneijder is retiring from international football after 15 years and a record 133 appearances for the Netherlands.
Month: March 2018
Signal detected from ‘cosmic dawn’
Scientists say they have observed a signature on the sky from the very first stars to shine in the Universe. They did it with the aid of a small radio telescope in the Australian outback that was tuned to detect…
Neymar leaving hospital to begin rehab
Brazil and Paris Saint- Germain superstar Neymar was to leave hospital Sunday after a successful operation on his broken foot, but it will be six weeks before doctors know when the world’s most expensive player can train again.
High winds cancel dozens of flights on Madeira
High winds forced the cancellation Saturday of dozens of flights on the Portuguese island of Madeira in the mid- Atlantic, airport management said. Portugal’s meteorological office said the winds would likely persist across Sunday.
Insurance sector contributing to national economy: Ashiqur
The country’s boosting insurance sector is significantly contributing to the national economy, infrastructural development, cutting unemployment side by side with enhancing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Britain relaxes pub rules to celebrate royal wedding
British pubs will be allowed to open late for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, described on Sunday as “a day of national celebration” by Home Secretary Amber Rudd. The government decree will allow pubs to stay open…
Elton John left stage because of ‘rude’ fan
Elton John left the stage in Las Vegas because a “rude” fan was interfering with the performance, he said on Saturday. “A fan put his hands on the piano keys while I was playing and continued to do so even…
Actor Jamaluddin Ahmed passes away
Culture Desk Popular actor Kazi Jamaluddin Ahmed has passed away. The actor was declared dead at quarter to seven in the evening on March 2. He was aged 90. The actor is known for a commerical of real-estate company Asian…
Stocks open optimistic on both bourses
Dhaka, Mar 4 – The prices of most shares on both bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – witnessed an upward trend in early hours of trading on Sunday as enthusiastic investors remain active.
BNP’s fresh action plan to secure release of Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, March 4 – The BNP will again stage programme of human chain and sit-in demonstration across the country demanding unconditional the release of chairperson Khaleda Zia.
‘I attacked Zafar Iqbal as he is enemy of Islam’
Sylhet, Mar 4 – The attacker confessed to the law enforcers that he attacked Professor Muhammed Zafar Iqbal as the teacher what he said is an enemy of Islam. Lt Colonel Ali Haider Azad Ahmed, CEO of Rapid Action Battalion…
Two uncles of Prof Zafar Iqbal’s attacker held
Sylhet, Mar 4 – Law enforcers, in separate drives, detained two uncles of the attacker of renowned writer and teacher of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Professor Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal from Sunamganj and Sylhet respectively on Saturday…
Trump steps up war of words over trade tariffs
US President Donald Trump has stepped up his war of words over trade tariffs, threatening to “apply a tax” on imports of cars from the European Union. Mr Trump said other countries had taken advantage of the US for years…
Neymar leaving hospital to begin rehab
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil,(BSS/AFP) – Brazil and Paris Saint- Germain superstar Neymar was to leave hospital Sunday after a successful operation on his broken foot, but it will be six weeks before doctors know when the world’s most expensive player can…
The hidden cost of jewelry
Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewelry Companies Jewelry and watches denote wealth and status, as well as artistry, beauty, and love. Gold and diamond jewelry in particular are frequently purchased as gifts for loved ones and…
When students stand up
Jo Becker Two weeks ago, 18-year-old Emma Gonzalez didn’t even have a Twitter account. Today, @Emma4Change is approaching 1 million followers, far exceeding those of the National Rifle Association. Her “We Call BS” speech, delivered just three days after the…
স্বাধীনতা রক্ষায় কৃষক বাঁচাতে হবে – শহিদুল ইসলাম কবির
লাখো শহীদের রক্তে কেনা প্রিয় মাতৃভূমি বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা স্বার্বভৌমত্ব রক্ষা করতে হলে দেশের কৃষি ও কৃষককে বাঁচানোর জন্য আহবান জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী কৃষক-মজুর আন্দোলনের কেন্দ্রীয় সাধারণ সম্পাদক শহিদুল ইসলাম কবির। তিনি বলেন, মহান মুক্তিযুদ্ধে যে সকল মুক্তিযোদ্ধা অংশ নিয়েছেন তাদের মধ্যে…
Playground crisis acute in Rajshahi
Sakib Al Hasan Rajshahi, March 3 – The crisis of Play-ground has been severe to the sports fan citizens of Rajshahi. Most of the play-grounds of the city are in unrepaired and unfavorable to sports condition where some of are busy…
Green details on how Power Africa changes Africa
Mohammad Zainal Abedin, NY New York – USAID Administrator Mark Green details how Power Africa brings about revolutionary changes in Africa. Addressing the three-day 4th Powering Africa Summit (PAS) held at Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, D.C from February 28 to…
Quader rejects BNP’s objection to PM’s polls campaign
Dhaka, March 3 – The general secretary ruling Awami League Obaidul Quader on Saturday rejected BNP’s objection to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ‘unilateral’ election campaign in favour of Nouka (Boat) violating electoral code of conduct.
BNP public meetings in cities, districts in phases this month
Dhaka, March 3 – The BNP will hold public meetings at city and district levels across the country in phases from this month protesting jailing of chairperson Khaleda Zia in a ‘false and fabricated case’ and demanding her release, and…
1 killed in B’baria clash
Dhaka – A man was killed and five others were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over a piece of land at Laxmipur village in Nabinagar upazila in Brahmanbria early Saturday.
Fake NSI held in Faridpur
Dhaka – Police here early Saturday arrested a person posing as an official of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and his accomplice from a property at Hazrakanda of Bhanga upazila in Faridpur.
Man ‘burns’ self to death in city
Dhaka – A man died as he reportedly set himself alight at Nazirabazar of the city’s Bangshal area early Saturday.
Housewife attempts suicide in Bagerhat
Dhaka – A housewife tried to commit suicide by pouring kerosene on herself at Sauthkhali village in Sharankhola upazila on Saturday morning.The victim is Kamala Begum alias Nuri, 20, wife of Motaleb Hawladar of Bakultala village of the upazila and…
Nidahas Trophy: Shakib-less Tigers leave for Colombo Sunday
Dhaka – A 16-member Bangladesh team, without captain Shakib Al Hasan, will leave for Sri Lanka Sunday at 1 pm to participate in the Nidahas Trophy Tri-nation T20I Tournament beginning on Tuesday (March 6) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in…
BCB announce U17 squad against Afghanistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced a 15-member Under-17 squad to play two three-day matches and three one-day matches against Afghanistan Under-17 at Greater Noida, India, in March.
England beats NZ by 4 runs in thrilling 3rd ODI
Wellington,(AP/UNB) – England held on for a thrilling four-run win in the third one-day cricket international on Saturday, despite an unbeaten century by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
Pran-RFL U-14 School Handball kicks off Sunday
Dhaka -The Pran-RFL Under-14 School Handball Tournament for Boys and Girls, organised by Bangladesh Handball Federation, will begin at the Shaheed Capt (retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Sunday.
PSL- Mahmudullah scores only 15 for Quetta
Dhaka – Bangladesh stand-in T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad contributed only 15 runs off 13 balls with one six as his team Quetta Gladiators suffered a nine-wicket defeat against Multan Sultans in the day-night basis Pakistan Super League T20 Cricket in…