The EU and Mexico said Saturday they had reached an “agreement in principle” to modernise an existing free trade deal, as the Latin American country faces pressure from protectionist measures threatened by US President Donald Trump.
Month: April 2018
Drone shot down near Riyadh palace
Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unrest. The Riyadh police spokesman, quoted by…
Queen rolls her eyes when Charles addresses her as ‘Mummy’
Queen Elizabeth II has marked her 92nd birthday with a Saturday night concert in London, smiling on stage with the Royal Family in attendance and a spectacular line-up of singers including Sting and Shaggy, Tom Jones and Kylie Minogue. The…
UK asks social media to do more to protect children online
Jeremy Hunt has threatened social media firms with new laws if they don’t do more to protect children online. In a letter to companies including Facebook and Google, the health secretary accused them of “turning a blind eye” to their…
Armenian leaders face crunch talks after protests
The organiser of anti-government protests in Armenia says he will hold talks with Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan early on Sunday. Nikol Pashinyan has been leading calls for Mr Sargsyan to resign over a constitutional change that opponents say is an…
Man found dead in Jashore
Dhaka – A man was found dead in front of Khajura police outpost in Jashore on Saturday night.
Thousands sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Queen Elizabeth II
London, Apr 22 (AP/UNB) — The audience at Royal Albert Hall got a rare treat Saturday — the chance to sing “Happy Birthday” to the longest reigning monarch in British history.
Bus-truck collision kills 4 in Gaibandha
Dhaka – Four people, including a child were killed and 15 injured following a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Dhaka-Rangpur highway at Bakchar in Gobindaganj upazila on Sunday morning.
Rape accused killed in Satkhira ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An accused of a rape incident was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Hijaldi village at Kolaroa upazila in Satkhira early Sunday.
Bus-truck collision kills 4 in Gaibandha
Gaibandha, Apr 22 – Four people, including a child were killed and 15 injured following a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Dhaka-Rangpur highway at Bakchar in Gobindaganj Upazila of Gaibandha on Sunday morning.
Blast hits Boro crops in Netrakona
Dhaka- Fungal disease blast has turned into an epidemic in different upazilas of the district, hindering Boro production during the harvesting season.
Rape accused killed in Satkhira ‘gunfight’
Satkhira, Apr 22 (UNB) – An accused of a rape incident was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Hijaldi village at Kolaroa Upazila of Satkhira early Sunday.
Former Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar retires at Flamengo
Rio De Janeiro,(AP/UNB) – Julio Cesar has retired from football after playing a last match for boyhood club Flamengo.
FC Dallas remains unbeaten with 2-0 win over Union
Frisco,(AP/UNB) – Mauro Diaz and Maximiliano Urruti scored and FC Dallas remained one of the two unbeaten teams in MLS with a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
Orlando City wins 4th straight, beating Earthquakes 3-2
Orlando,(AP/UNB) – Chris Mueller had a goal and an assist and Orlando City held on to beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 on Saturday night for its fourth win in a row.
Roma beats Spal 3-0 ahead of Liverpool semi in CL
MilanAP/UNB) – Roma saw off relegation-threatened Spal 3-0 in Serie A on Saturday and stayed confident for the trip to Liverpool for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals.
Barcelona easily wins historic 4th straight Copa del Rey
Madrid,(AP/UNB)- If it was a farewell, Andres Iniesta went out in style.The veteran midfielder is expected to soon confirm he’s leaving Barcelona at the end of the season. He couldn’t have asked for a better way to say goodbye.
Govt’s foreign policy has failed: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Apr 21 – The BNP on Saturday alleged that the government could not resolve the Rohingya crisis and some outstanding problems with India due to its ‘utter diplomatic failure’.
AL team to visit India; meet top BJP leaders
Dhaka, Apr 21 – A 19-member delegation of the ruling Awami League, led by its General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, leaves here for New Delhi on Sunday at the invitation of the Indian ruling Bharatiya…
Ex-BCL leader at union level held for torturing imam
Patuakhali, Apr 21 – Police arrested a former leader of union unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) for shaving the head of an imam (Islamic cleric) of a mosque in Mirzaganj upazila on Saturday night.
SI closed in N’ganj ‘for taking bribe’
Dhaka – A sub-inspector of Araihazar Police Station was closed to the district Police Lines on Friday night for freeing three drug traders taking bribe in Narayanganj.
Why markets can’t cool the planet
by Ivan Ascher Milwaukee – With global temperatures rising at an alarming rate, the race is on to lower the world’s consumption of fossil fuels and accelerate the adoption of greener forms of energy. Among the most discussed remedies are…
1 died 3 injured in Pabna school wall collapse
Dhaka – At least a student was killed while three others sustained severe injuries as an under-construction wall of a school collapsed on them at Shibrampur in sadar Upazila in Pabna on Saturday morning.
Lightning kills farmer in Tangail
Dhaka – A farmer was killed as a thunderbolt hit him at Charpakulla village in Sadar Upazila here on Saturday noon.
Minor girl killed after being hit by motorcycle in Jashore
Dhaka – A minor girl was killed as a motorcycle hit her on Manirampur- Noapara road at Hogladanga village in Manirampur upazila in Jashore on Saturday noon.
2 including fugitive convict held in Munshiganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and police in separate drives arrested two persons including a convicted accused from two different upazilas here in Munshiganj on Saturday and Friday.
Ex-FIFA referee Golam Hafiz passes away
Dhaka – Former FIFA referee and international Kabadi referee Golam Hafiz breathed his last at his own residence due to brain stroke on Saturday morning. He was 89.
Bangladesh has 80-fold increase in plastic use since 1990
The use of plastic in Bangladesh increased 80 times in past 28 years, claimed a green group, Save the Environment Movement (POBA), on Saturday.
Asian Volleyball: Bangladesh makes good start beating Nepal by 3-1 sets
Dhaka- Coming from behind, defending champions Bangladesh made a good start in the Bangabandhu Asian Senior Men’s Central Zone International Volleyball Championship beating Nepal by 3-1 sets in the opening match at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium here on…
3rd div football: Arambagh FA emerge unbeaten champions
Dhaka – Arambagh Football Academy clinched the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League title with unbeaten record beating Jatrabari Zatika Sangshad by 1-0 goal at Kamalapur Stadium here on Saturday.