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.
Month: April 2018
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.
Police pupils’ late-night clash at DU: Journos blame BCL
Dhaka, 09 April – Chased away from Shahbagh intersection, the students and job seekers demonstrating for reforms to quota in government jobs fought pitched battle with police on the Dhaka University campus late Sunday night. Female students from dormitories came down…
Rape accused killed in Jashore ‘gunfight with Rab’
Jashore, Apr 9– An accused in a case filed for violating an eight-year-old girl was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Kholadanga Mandalgati in Sadar Upazila of Jashore district early Monday.
Jahangir, Khaleque AL mayor nominees for Gazipur, Khulna
Dhaka, Apr 8 – Awami League has picked Talukder Abdul Khaleque and Advocate Zahangir Alam as the party candidates to contest elections to Khulna and Gazipur city corporations respectively billed for May 15.
Women’s recruitment through civil service exams on decline
Dhaka, Apr 8 – The rate of women recruitment through the BCS examination has declined over the last four BCS tests.
Israel, Hamas may have done war crimes in Gaza Strip: ICC
Jerusalem, Apr 9 (AP/UNB) — The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court raised concerns Sunday that Israel and Hamas may have committed war crimes during a current flare-up of violence in the Gaza Strip.
3 JCD men held from near Khaleda’s motorcade on remand
Dhaka, April 7 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court on Sunday put three persons, arrested near BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s motorcade in Shahbagh area on a day’s remand. Those, who have been placed on remand are- Saiful Islam Tuhin,…
Govt medical board sees no need to send Khaleda abroad
Dhaka, April 7 – The medical board formed for treatment of BNP chairperson Khaleda sees no necessity to send the former premier abroad for treatment.
3 held with 23,580 Yaba tablets in Cox’s Bazar
Chattogram- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested three people along with 23,580 Yaba tablets from Shaplapur Bazar in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar district on Saturday night.
Fire at city shopping mall
Dhaka- A shopping mall caught fire in the city’s Gulshan area on Sunday evening.
Michael Clarke offers to return as Australia captain
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke says he’s prepared to come out of retirement to lead his embattled national team after the ball-tampering scandal that led to the suspension of current captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron…
Dhaka Metro School Cricket advance to final
Dhaka- Kadamtola Purbo Bashabo School & College and Glory School & College reached the final of the Dhaka Metropolis phase of the Prime Bank National School Cricket Tournament eliminating their rivals in the semifinals at separate city venues on Sunday.
South Asain TT : Bangladesh beat Bhutan, lose to India
Chattogram- Bangladesh champions Palolic Club made a mixed results on the 2nd day of the three-day first ever six-team Advocate Golam Mostafa Memorial South Asian Club Table Tennis Championship at MA Aziz Stadium gymnasium in the port city on Sunday.
Asian Chess: Warsia Khusbu of Bangladesh earns gold medal
Dhaka – Warsia Khusbu of Bangladesh earned gold medal in Under-6 age group of Blitz chess events of the Asian Youth Chess Championships securing seven points after the 9th and last round matches at Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Hotel in…
IPL: Shakib’s Hyderabad play Rajasthan Monday
Dhaka – World renowned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in a match of the 11th Indian Premier League (IPL) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.
Visva Bharati to play friendly football against JSTU team
Jeshore, – Visva Bharati University (VBU) team of India will play a friendly football match against hosts Jeshore University of Science and Technology (JUST) team at JUST sports ground on Monday. JUST vice-chancellor Dr Md Anwar Hossain will be the…
HC issues rule on setting up medical waste ETPs
The High Court today issued a rule asking concerned authorities to show causes why they should not be directed to set up waste refineries at medical institutions and form waste management bodies in the country’s every administrative divisions.
Monument for foreigners killed during liberation war
The government, for the first time, is going to build a monument at Ashuganj of Brahmanbaria district, in memory of the foreign friends, who were killed in the Liberation War of 1971.
EC does not have authority to deploy army: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the Election Commission (EC) does not have any authority to call out army for election duty but could request the government for troop deployment if the law enforcement agencies fail to maintain…
