Dhaka – Claiming that the country’s people, including the youth, are not in peace, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Sunday said it is only his party that can bring peach and ensure good governance.
Month: June 2018
PM for partnership with G7 nations on blue economy
LA MALBAIE, QUEBEC, Canada, – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for development of partnership of G7 countries with vulnerable countries for sustainable management and protection of marine and coastal ecosystem.
Trump, Kim arrive in Singapore ahead of high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a Tuesday sit-down meant to settle a standoff over…
Trump pulls out of joint G-7 statement, attacks Trudeau
The annual G-7 summit appeared to have weathered tensions over President Donald Trump’s threats of a tariff-fueled trade war until the mercurial American pulled out of a joint statement while citing “false statements” by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Xi extols free trade at Asia meet as G-7 ends in disarray
Chinese President Xi Jinping extolled free trade and criticized “selfish, short-sighted” policies during a closely orchestrated gathering of a Beijing-led bloc Sunday, standing in stark contrast with the G-7 summit that ended in disarray over trade tensions.
Bangladesh emerge Women’s T20 Asia Cup champion
Bangladesh women’s cricket team outplayed India by three wickets to get the first-ever title of the six-nation Women’s T20 Asia Cup at Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday.
It’s not mild stroke, but low blood sugar, Quader about Khaleda
About the suspicion of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s personal physicians that she has suffered a mild stroke, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said it is not true as she fell sick for low blood sugar level.
Restore discipline in banking sector, MPs to Muhith
Members of both the treasury and opposition benches came down heavily on Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday for the prevailing ‘indiscipline’ in the banking sector.
BNP against Khaleda’s treatment at BSMMU
BNP on Sunday opposed the government’s decision to send their chairperson Khaleda Zia to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) as it thinks her proper treatment is not possible there.
Polio makes comeback in Venezuela after decades
Polio has been reported in Venezuela, a crisis-wracked country where the disease had been eradicated decades ago, the Pan-American Health Organization reports. The organization said the child had no history of vaccination and lives in an under-immunized extremely impoverished Delta…
Digitization becomes boon for many Rajshahi youths
Computer literacy along with efficient using of internet has not only eradicated the distressed condition of Ziaul Haque but also turning him into a successful entrepreneur who contributes a lot to the society at present.
Renovated musical instrument gallery opened
A renovated gallery of ancient musical instruments was inaugurated today at the National Museum at Shahbagh here on Saturday.
বাজেটে বটমলাইনিং মাতৃত্বকালীন ভাতা নবদিগন্তের সিংহদার উন্মোচিত হলো
২০১৮-১৯ অর্থ বছরের বাজেটে সামাজিক নিরাপত্তা খাতে দরিদ্র মাদের জন্য ‘মাতৃত্বকালীন ভাতা’ ভোগীর সংখ্যা ৬ থেকে ৭ লাখ, পরিমান ৫শ থেকে ৮শ টাকা, দুই থেকে তিন বছরে উন্নিত করায় গরীব দরদী সরকারকে অভিনন্দন জানিয়েছেন দেশের সামাজিক সাংস্কৃতিক নেটওয়ার্কিং ও বেসরকারী…
Randhir responds to daughter Karisma’s wedding rumours
Karisma Kapoor got divorced to entrepreneur Sunjay Kapur back in 2016. Her divorce remained in the headlines for quite a while even after the settlement. Recently, rumours of Karisma dating Sandeep Toshniwal began to spring up. Also due to the…
Aamir ’s compliments leave Ekta enthralled
Ekta Kapoor is ecstatic and how! Who wouldn’t be after receiving compliments from none other than the perfectionist, Aamir Khan. Ekta, who is already in a celebratory mood after the success of her latest outing, Veere Di Wedding at the…
Inefficient dam operations threaten India-Bangla Rivers
Sandrp – the South Asia Network on Dams Rivers and People – in its latest bulletin published on Saturday 9 June has questioned the huge live storage of 27659 MCM (million cubic meters) water in 91 reservoirs in India on…
Budget to benefit both rich and poor, says Tofail Ahmed
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Saturday said that the recent national budget will benefit everyone, from the rich to the poor.
BGMEA seeks withdrawal of source tax for 3 years
Welcoming the new national budget proposed for 2018-19, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Saturday urged the government to withdraw source tax for three fiscal years and bring down corporate tax to 10 percent.
Trump considers pardon for Ali, wants athletes’ advice
Reveling in his pardon powers, President Donald Trump said Friday he’s thinking “very seriously” about pardoning former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, whose conviction was already overturned by the Supreme Court in 1971.
Punish those plundered money from banks: FBCCI
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Saturday sought exemplary punishment for those who have misappropriated and plundered money from the country’s banks.
Deaths in anti-drug drive unacceptable: Manna
Dhaka, June 9 – The Nagorik Oikya leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Saturday strongly criticized the killing of people without trial under the anti-narcotic drive by the law enforcing agencies. He said that every accused should face a case charge-sheet in…
10 killed in road crashes across country
Dhaka – At least 10 people were killed and 17 others injured on Saturday in separate road accidents in Chattogram, Narayanganj, Chapainawabganj, Bogura, Panchagarh, Sirajganj and Moulvibazar districts.
Russia, China sign biggest p nuclear package of contracts
Russia and China have signed the biggest package of contracts in the history of the two countries’ nuclear partnership recently in Beijing. The signing ceremony was attended by Russian president Vladimir Putin and President of People’s Republic of China president…
Saudi king calls for meeting in Makkah over Jordan crisis
Riyadh, June 9, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud called on Saturday for a meeting in Makkah with leaders of Jordan, Kuwait, and the Abu Dhabi crown prince on Sunday over the crisis in Jordan, official Saudi Press Agency…
Mumbai Chess: Bangladeshi GM Zia shares 3rd slot
Dhaka- Bangladesh Grand Master Ziaur Rahman shared the 3rd slot in the 11th Mumbai Mayor’s Cup International Chess Tournament with 17 other players securing 5.5 points after the 8th round matches in the Indian city of Mumbai on Friday.
Hasina attends outreach session of the G7 Summit
Quebec (Canada), Jun 9 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday joined the outreach session of the G7 Summit 2018 for the third time. When Sheikh Hasina reached the venue at Manoir Richelieu Hotel in La Malbaie here, Canadian Prime Minister…
Rafi carries Bangladesh flag in of FIFA F4F program opener in Moscow
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-12 footballer Rafi carried the Bangladesh national flag in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Football for Friendship (F4F) Program in Moscow on Saturday, ahead of the FIFA World Cup’2018.
4th time’s the charm: Halep tops Stephens to win French Open
Paris, (AP/UNB) – Simona Halep kept telling everybody who would listen: She was a different player. She was stronger mentally. She wanted so much to finally win a Grand Slam title and was sure that, one day, she would.
Bangladesh storm into final of Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Dhaka- Bangladesh women’s cricket team stormed into the final of the six-nation Women’s T20 Asia Cup for the first time after a huge 70-run victory against host Malaysia at Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
Pope urges action on clean energy
Pope Francis has said climate change is a challenge of “epochal proportions” and that the world must convert to clean fuel. “Civilisation requires energy, but energy use must not destroy civilisation,” he said. He was speaking to a group of…