Dhaka – Four people were killed and three others injured in separate road accidents in Kalihati and Mirzapur upazila in Tangail on Thursday.
Month: June 2018
64 elephants trapped in Ukhia
Dhaka -The speakers of a round table discussion on Thursday said that at least 64 elephants were trapped on the western parts of Ukhia Rohingya camps in Teknaf in the district.
Premier Hockey: Mohammedan-Mariner match abandoned halfway through
Dhaka- The title-deciding match of the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League between two neighbours — league leader Dhaka Mohammedan SC and defending champions Dhaka Mariner Young’s Club — was abandoned halfway through at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium…
3nd T20I: Afghanistan bat first smelling a whitewash
Dhaka – Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the 3rd and last T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, India on Thursday.
School Football: Barisal Baptist Mission High School emerge champions
Dhaka- Barishal BaptistMission High School clinched the Pran Milk National School Football title beating Satkhira Fulbari DS Alim Madrasah by 6-0 goals in the final at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.
Siddikur starts Thailand Open with 2 under par
Dhaka – Bangladesh trailblazing golfer Siddikur Rahman made a good start in the US$ 300,000 Thailand Open as he took two shots less to pars in the first round at Thai Country Club course on Thursday.
PM off to Canada to join G-7’s outreach session
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here on Thursday evening on a four-day official visit to Canada to attend the Outreach Leaders Programme of the G7, the group of seven countries with advanced economies in the world.
Cumilla arson case: Khaleda’s bail hearing Sunday
The High Court will hear on Sunday a bail petition filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed in Cumilla over the February 3, 2015 arson attack.
HRW urges Bangladesh to suspend ‘war on drugs’
Human Rights Watch has urged Bangladesh to suspend its ‘war on drugs’ campaign until proper training and procedures are put in place to ensure that security forces act in conformity with legal standards.
Muhith for 5pc VAT on e-commerce
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Thursday suggested to impose VAT on e-commerce business as the platform rising popularity day by day.
DCCI president baffled by selective reduction in corporate tax
President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) AbulKasem Khan has proposed the government to reconsider slashing corporate tax in all categories at least 2.5%.
Muhith places Tk. 4,64,573 crore national budget
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Thursday placed 2018-19 fiscal’s proposed national budget with a financial outlay of Tk. 4,64,573 crore and a 7.8 percent GDP growth projection.
Budget implication: Prices up and down
With the announcement of proposed budget for new fiscal year, a number of products are expected to see fluctuation in prices both upward and downward. Up Prices of products and services which may go up include: e-commerce, online shopping, coffee,…
Why the only answer is to break up biggest Wall Street banks
On Wednesday 30th of May, Federal bank regulators proposed to allow Wall Street more freedom to make riskier bets with federally-insured bank deposits – such as the money in your checking and savings accounts.
Italy’s crisis democracy and the Euro
The Critiques Many commentators have argued that President Sergio Mattarella’s decisions of May 28 wounded Italy’s democracy and were damaging or counterproductive (e.g., most interestingly Jan Zielonka, on this site, and, more radically, Yanis Varoufakis; and, on Twitter, in alphabetic…
Qatar Airways CEO apologises
The CEO of Qatar Airways Akbar Al Baker was forced into an awkward apology after telling reporters his airline “has to be led by a man, because it is a very challenging position”. The comment came in response to a…
Saudi football fans may miss out on World Cup
Saudi football fans are facing the prospect of missing their national team’s first appearance in the FIFA World Cup for 12 years, amid a dispute over broadcasting rights with Qatar. Qatar’s beIN Sports holds exclusive rights to air the tournament…
Study warns of alarming decline in Australian fish
Conservation experts warned Wednesday of alarming falls in Australian fish populations and called for more marine reserves and better management to halt the decline.
New crew blasts off for ISS
A relatively inexperienced crew of two astronauts and a cosmonaut blasted off Wednesday from theBaikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a five-month mission on the International Space Station.
Raveena Tandon defends her remark on farmers protest
Bollywood star Raveena Tandon on Tuesday justified her stance on farmers’ protests and said she never intended the arrest of agitating farmers. The 43-year-old said she was misquoted as all she wanted was the arrest of the anti-social people who…
It’s decision time for Kareena Kapoor
After Veere Di Wedding, what will Kareena Kapoor Khan’s next film be? Bebo is said to be in no hurry to embark on a signing spree as she wants to spend time with son, Taimur Ali Khan.
Pop legend Azam Khan’s 7th death anniversary observed
The 7th death anniversary of Bengali pop music legend Azam Khan, popularly known as ‘Pop Guru’ was observed on Tuesday with due respect. To mark the day, fans, well wishers and relatives paid rich tributes to his grave while milad…
Drug-resistant bug behind Pakistan’s deadly typhoid outbreak
In February, scientists reported a major outbreak of typhoid fever in Sindh, Pakistan caused by an extensively drug-resistant superbug strain.
Putin heads to China to bolster ties as US pressure grows
Moscow, Jun 7 (AP/UNB) — Just a month after beginning his new term in office, Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a state visit, underscoring how mounting U.S. pressure is drawing the two countries increasingly close.
In memory of young Palestinian paramedic Razan al-Najjar
By Orly Noy The 21-year-old paramedic was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while trying to aid wounded protesters near the Gaza-Israel separation fence. Many Israelis either refuse to believe she was actually killed or claim that her killing was…
Eid shopping catches World Cup heat
Dhaka, June 7 – The excitement of Eid shopping for soccer lovers this time has increased as they flock to jersey shops to buy the jerseys of the teams they are supporting ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018.
Election-year budget to be placed Thursday
Dhaka, Jun 7 – A new national budget for the 2018-19 fiscal will be presented in Parliament on Thursday with a declared policy of expansionary outlays keeping the national elections likely by this year end in sight.
Case report on sexual harassment of March 7 deferred
Dhaka, June 6 – A Dhaka court yesterday deferred the submission of investigation report in the case over the alleged sexual harassment of college student on March 7, to July 5. Magistrate Loskor Sohel Rana of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate…
IBBL Comilla Zone organises discussion and Iftar Mahfil
Dhaka, June 6 – The Comilla Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a discussion on Siam, Taqwa, and Sadaqah and hosted an Iftar Mahfil at Comilla Town Hall recently.
Nepal: Where abortion is treated as homicide
By Sabin Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal, Jun 6 (IPS) – Less than thirty years ago the likelihood of a mother dying due to pregnancy or childbirth in Nepal was one of the highest in the world. In 1990 UNICEF estimated that…