Dhaka, April 9 – The inauguration of a solo exhibition entitled PHOTOSEUM, by noted portrait photographer Nasir Ali Mamun, on 10 April 2018, Tuesday, 5:00 pm, at Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Gallery of Bangladesh National Museum, Dhaka.
Day: April 9, 2018
August 21 case arguments for 30 end
Dhaka, April 9 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka yesterday completed hearing arguments on behalf of 30 arguments in the August 21 grenade attack case.
For many migrants no land sweeter than home
Most migrants to Europe, Australia and the United States from Rangpur in northern Bangladesh leave home at a young age and return when they have just passed middle age.
‘Quota reform needed to protect FFs’ honour’
Renowned writer and teacher of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal on Monday said that quota reform is needed to protect the honour of freedom fighters.
Dhaka-Delhi sign 6 MoUs to strengthen ties
Bangladesh and India on Monday signed six documents to strengthen development cooperation between the two countries. Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Keshav Gokhale and his Bangladesh counterpart M Shahidul Haque witnessed the signing of the documents at state guesthouse Padma after…
Govt to examine existing quota system by May 7
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the government would examine the existing quota system in public jobs by May 7.
‘India can’t put too much pressure on Myanmar’
India cannot put too much of pressure on Myanmar on Rohingya issue considering its strategic issues with Myanmar as it might become counterproductive and China can take advantage of it, says an Indian expert.
The Orwellian danger of Facebook
Virtually every month it seems, new controversies emerge swirling around Facebook, Google, Amazon, Twitter and other Silicon Valley companies. The latest controversy, which involved allies of Donald Trump swiping personal data from as many as 87 million Facebook users in…
Indefinite bus strike in Gopalganj
Dhaka – Bus owners and workers of the district went on an indefinite strike on Monday morning protesting the torching of a bus and demanding stopping the plying of illegal vehicles on Dhaka-Khulna highway.
5 held over gang rape in moving bus in Savar
Savar – Police early Monday arrested five people, including a bus driver and his assistant, in connection with the ‘gang rape’ of a female garment worker in a moving bus at Kachmach in Dhamrai on Dhaka-Aricha Highway.
6 tonnes of hilsa fry seized from Chattogram
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion men on Monday seized six tonnes of hilsa fry from Sadarghat area in Chattogram.
Banks get three more months to bring down ADR
DHAKA, April 9 – Bangladesh Bank today extended the time by three months for banks to bring down their respective Advanced Deposit Ratio (ADR) or Investment Deposit Ratio (IDR) within the new limit declared on January 30. -BSS
Atletico holds Real Madrid 1-1 in fight for 2nd place
Madrid,(AP/UNB)- Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the 650th time in his career on Sunday but Antoine Griezmann responded with a goal of his own to leave Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid even in a city derby that allowed Barcelona to move…
4th Round Bangladesh Cricket League begins Tuesday.
Dhaka – The 4th round of the 6th Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) begin on Tuesday (April 10) at three separate venues across the country.
3rd Div Football: Muslim Institute, Kadamtola Sangsad win
Dhaka – The Muslim Institute and Kadamtola Sangsad won their respective super league matches of the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Monday. The Muslim Institute beat Jatrabari Zhatika Sangsad by a solitary…
Tigresses’ preparation camp for SA tour starts Thursday
Dhaka – A 30-member Bangladesh Women’s cricket team will start the 15-day long preparation camp in Sylhet on Thursday.
ID Kabaddi: Dhaka reaches final eliminating Narayanganj 42-36
Dhaka – Dhaka District reached to the final of Independence and National Day Kabbadi Tournament on Monday eliminating Narayanganj District by 42-36 points at Kabaddi Stadium.
Bangladesh finishes 3rd in South Asian Club TT
Dhaka – Palolic Club of Bangladesh finished their campaign in the six-nation Advocate Golam Mostafa Memorial South Asian Club Table Tennis Championship placing 3rd after 3-1 set victories each against visiting Sri Lanka and Maldives at MA Aziz Stadium Gymnasium…
Demonstrations for quota reform continue across country
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Students of different universities in the country continued their protests for the second consecutive day on Monday demanding that the exiting quota system in public service be reformed. –UNB
Munshiganj T20 Cricket: Sadar Upazila emerge champions
Dhaka – Sadar Upazila clinched the Munshiganj Victory Day T20 Cricket title beating Gazaria Upazila by one wicket in a keenly contested final at the local stadium here in Munshiganj on Monday.
Khaleda needs proper ‘medical tests’: Pro-BNP physicians
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Pro-BNP doctors on Monday alleged that their leader Khaleda Zia’s physical problems cannot be diagnosed with some ‘simple medical tests’ conducted as per the prescription of the medical board formed by the government. -UNB
Protestors postpone movement for quota reform until May 7
Dhaka, Apr 09 –The protesters postponed their movement until May 7 following the assurancefrom the government to bring ‘logical reform’ in the existing quota system, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday. -UNB
4.9-magnitude quake hits northern Myanmar
YANGON, April 9 – An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck Myanmar’s northern Mandalay region in the early hours of Monday, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. -BSS
BNP backs reform of quota system
Dhaka, April 09 – The BNP has extended its support to the ongoing movement of students and job-seekers for quota reform in public service.
Consumer groups seek probe of YouTube over ads for kids
Consumer and activist groups called Monday for an investigation into Google-owned YouTube for allowing advertising to be targeted at children in apparent violation of US law.
Rolls-Royce sells German unit L’Orange
British engine maker Rolls-Royce said Monday it has sold German division L’Orange for 700 million euros ($860 million) to US group Woodward.
Miss World Manushi signs 1st endorsement
Entertainment Desk India’s Manushi Chhillar has been named as the face of jewellery group Malabar Gold & Diamonds. This is her first endorsement deal after winning the Miss World crown. The Haryana-born beauty queen, who brought home the world crown…
Suniel Shetty thinks no one else could play Sanjay except Ranbir
The Dutt biopic has been in the news for a very long time and for all the right reasons. It’s for the first time ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will be working with Ranbir Kapoor who will be essaying the role…
Janhvi is constantly bringing smiles on people’s faces
Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor have almost finished shooting for Shashank Khaitan’s Dhadak, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
They planned to kill me, claims DU VC
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman on Monday claimed that the attack made on his residence during angry protests against the existing quota system in public service was a planned one to kill him.