13 pioneering mayors have committed to the Green and Healthy Streets Declaration pledging to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025 and ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030. Signatories to the Green and Healthy…
Day: May 1, 2018
2 motorcyclists killed in city road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as their motorbike overturned on the road in Hatirjheel area in the capital in early Tuesday.
Youth held for killing minor after abduction in Keraniganj
Dhaka – Police on Tuesday arrested a man from Mirerbag Balurmath area in the upazila for killing a schoolboy after abduction in Keraniganj.The deceased was identified as Md Sohag Khan, 11, son of Md Idris Khan of Mirerbag area.
7 including 5 cops hurt in Cumilla ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – At least seven people including five cops were injured during a reported gunfight between police and robbers at Nandanpur area of Daudkandi upazila here in Cumilla on Tuesday. Police also arrested two robbers, Mohsin, 37, son of Razu…
Trump makes appeal for 2026 World Cup in North America
Washington(AP/UNB) – President Donald Trump on Monday called on African countries to get behind the joint North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
Barcelona celebrates La Liga triumph in city parade
Barcelona, May 1 (AP/UNB) – Barcelona players and coaches showed off the Spanish league and Copa del Rey trophies to the city and themselves in selfies in a victory parade on Monday.
Madrid wary of Champs League home setbacks in Bayern visit
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Despite a 2-1 victory at Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals, Real Madrid is worried.
No mayhem, maintain cordial relations: PM to employers, workers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged both employers and workers to maintain cordial relations among them avoiding any mayhem in their workplaces.
No benefit from lodging complaints with foreigners: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today came down heavily on a section of labour leaders for their ill efforts to defame the country by lodging complaints with foreigners and asserted that there will be no benefit from it (complaints) as long…
Workers, activists mark May Day with defiant rallies
Workers and activists marked May Day on Tuesday with rallies to demand their government address labor issues. International Workers’ Day is a public holiday in many countries, though activities are restricted in some places, sometimes leading to confrontations. A look…
RMG workers block Dhaka-Aricha highway demanding arrears
Agitated workers of a readymade garment factory on Tuesday blocked the Dhaka-Aricha Highway for at least five hours demanding their arrears.
Suu Kyi underscores Myanmar’s readiness to receive ‘verified’ Rohingyas
Myanmar’ State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi underscored Myanmar’s readiness to receive the verified Rohingyas and necessary cooperation of Bangladesh to expedite the repatriation process.
Korean Air heiress apologizes before police questioning
A Korean Air heiress apologized Tuesday for causing trouble in her first public appearance as a suspect in an abuse of power case after she allegedly threw a drink at someone during a business meeting.
70 people killed in lightning strikes in March, April: Minister
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya on Tuesday said 70 people were killed in lightning strikes in different parts of the country in March and April.
Myanmar army chief denies rape allegation of Rohingas
Myanmar military commander-in-chief Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing in a meeting with the UN Security Council delegates in the capital Naypyidaw claimed that no sexual abuse took place during the crackdown on Rohingya Muslims.
3 killed as bus hits truck in M’singh
Dhaka, May 1 – Three people were killed as a bus hit a stationary truck in Habirbari Seedstore bazar in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh on Tuesday morning.
UK backs Iran nuclear deal despite US and Israel opposition
The UK has backed a “vitally important” nuclear deal with Iran, despite accusations from the US and Israel that Iranians are pursuing atomic weapons.
Cardinal Pell ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charges
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will stand trial on historical sexual assault charges, a court has ruled. Cardinal Pell formally pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Injured youth dies in Satkhira
Dhaka – A young man, who was injured in a clash over land at Bandakati village in Kaliganj upazila on Monday evening, died on the way to Dhaka in Satkhira early Tuesday.
3 killed in M’singh road crash
Dhaka – Three people were killed as a bus hit a stationary truck in Habirbari Seedstore bazar in Bhaluka upazila on Tuesday morning.
Elephant found dead in Sherpur
Dhaka- A wild elephant was found dead at bordering Gandhigaon village in Jhenaigati upazila in Sherpur on Tuesday morning.
Schedule of Parliamentary polls in October: EC
Dhaka, April 30 – Election Commission (EC) Monday said the schedule of the 11th parliamentary polls will be announced in October this year.
Gazipur Mayoral candidates promise to build a clean city
Dhaka, April 30 – The mayoral candidates in Gazipur City Corporation polls Monday Promised to build a clean and modern city as well as solve the important problems of city peoples. They also placed their various plans to solve these problems…
Charge-sheet in Avijit murder case within next month
Dhaka, April 30 – Charge sheet in blogger Avijit Roy murder case will be submitted next month, a top police official, reported Monday.
Quota reform demo: JU student forced out of hall
Savar (Dhaka), April 30 – A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit, on Sunday allegedly drove a student out of a university dormitory for his involvement in quota reform demo.
Suhrawardy Udyan denied: BNP for May Day procession
Dhaka, April 30 – Being denied permission to hold a workers’ rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, the BNP has decided to bring out workers procession from in front of the party central office this morning to mark the to mark the…