Dhaka – An activist of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), the Chittagong Hill Tracts-based political party, was gunned down by unidentified miscreants in Alutila area of Matiranga upazila in Khagrachhari on Thursday.
Day: July 12, 2018
Women’s WT20QLF: Scotland invite Bangladesh to bat
Dhaka- Bangladesh women’s cricket team have to bat first as Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce won toss and elected to field first in the second semifinal of the Women’s World T20 Qualifiers at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen in Netherlands on Thursday.
2nd Test: Bangladesh opt bowl against Windies
Dhaka – Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against host West Indies in the series-decider second Test at Sabina Park, Kingston in Jamaica on Thursday.
Khaleda’s legal consultant Carlile denied entry into India
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s legal consultant Lord Alexander Carlile was denied entry into India on Wednesday for not having obtained the appropriate Indian visa.
Producers plan movie about Thai cave rescue
New York, (AP/ UNB) — The boys are out of the cave. Now Hollywood wants in.
BD’s FF job quota reform not possible: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said it is not possible to reform freedom fighter quota in government jobs as there is a High Court verdict to continue it.
Hear Khaleda’s plea against graft case verdict: SC
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the High Court to start the hearing on the review petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia against a lower court verdict sentencing five years’ imprisonment in the Zia Orphanage…
Oli Ahmed’s vehicle vandalised in Cumilla
President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Col (retired) Oli Ahmed’s motorcade came under attack and his vehicle was vandalised on Wednesday when he was on his way to a function in Chandina upazila.
DB men pick up quota movement leader Suhel
Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) picked APM Suhel, a leader of quota reform movement, up from a house in the city’s Shantinagar area early Thursday.
Dhaka-KL defence training deal soon: Malaysian minister
Visiting Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamad Bin Sabu on Thursday said preparations are on to sign a memorandum of understanding between Bangladesh and Malaysia on defence training and technical cooperation.
Editors acknowledge need for journos’ safety protocol
Editors, journalists, academics and activists on Thursday recognised the need for a common framework of guideline towards better safety and security of journalists in the context of increasing threats and risks.
Restore Taj Mahal, or destroy it: India SC tells gov’t
India’s Supreme Court has criticised the government for what it calls a “failure” to protect the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
No more BNP’s dream-like election: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said there will be no more election in the country like the one in 2001 although BNP keeps dreaming of it.
Europe’s Football World Cup celebrates diversity
This weekend I sat in my local bar in Brooklyn, New York and, alongside an enthusiastic and racially diverse group of English fans, watched England defeat Sweden to advance to the World Cup semi-finals.
Agroecology beats land, water scarcity in Brazil
“Now we live well,” say both Givaldo and Nina dos Santos, after showing visiting farmers their 1.25-hectare farm in Brazil’s semi-arid Northeast, which is small but has a great variety of fruit trees, thanks to innovative water and production techniques.
Flydubai to operate some flights out of T3 as part of Emirates tie-up
Flydubai has announced that flights to 10 of its destinations will move from its current operating base of Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport as part of its partnership with Emirates. From December 2, 2018, flights to…
UAE Cabinet approves VAT refund for tourists
Tourists visiting the UAE will be provided with a refund system for value-added tax (VAT), it was announced on recently. The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to implement the new system, which will be integrated between retail outlets with…
Probe into Samoa infant deaths after vaccine jabs
International health experts launched an investigation Thursday into why two Samoan infants died shortly after receiving childhood vaccination injections in a tragedy that has rocked the close-knit Pacific nation.
DIU researchers innovate technology for preserving agro products
DIU researchers innovate technology for preserving agro products Researchers of the Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) Department in Daffodil International University (DIU), Savar, have innovated a new technology for preserving seasonal fruits and vegetables for a long time.
Cancer fighter Sonali Bendre says she is not alone
As Sonali Bendre battles against cancer in New York, the actor took to her official Instagram handle to share her well being with her fans and industry insiders. In a series of photos along with a video, Sonali can be…
Bollywood biopic celebrates shot Indian hockey hero
The remarkable story of an Indian hockey player who spent two years out of the game after being accidentally shot before returning to captain his country hits cinemas this week. Sandeep Singh was travelling on a train in August 2006…
21st Young Artist Art Exhibition kicks off July 15
Entertainment Desk A two-week ‘21st Young Artist Art Exhibition’ will kick off on July 15 at the auditorium of National Art Gallery of Shilpakala Academy. The announcement was made recently at a press conference organised by Shilpakala Academy at its…
Tackling antimicrobial resistance together
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a working paper which offers practical tips and suggestions to form the multisectoral coordination needed to develop and implement National Action Plans (NAPs) on AMR (antimicrobial resistance).
BD-Burma talks end with promise of better border management
Dhaka, July 12 – The border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) ended here on Thursday where delegations from both sides agreed to prevent transnational crimes, enhance border security and ensure better border management.
Killing rats could save coral reefs
The much-maligned rat is not a creature many would associate with coral reefs. But scientists studying reefs on tropical islands say the animals directly threaten the survival of these ecosystems.
A debate on abolishing manual scavenging
12th July (10 am-1 pm) Side Event: Inclusion in Sustainable Development Goal 6- Water and Sanitation. A debate on abolishing manual scavenging @ American-Scandinavian Foundation, 58 Park Ave Deepak Nikarthil deepak.nikarthil@asiadalitrightsforum.org via googlegroups.com – asiapacificrcem asiapacificrcem@googlegroups.com
World Population Day observed at RU
Rajshahi, July 11 – With the slogan of “Parikalpito paribar, Surakkito manobadikhar” the World Population Day was observed on Rajshahi University Campus on Wednesday.
Khaleda’s right curtailed – relatives not allowed: BNP
Dhaka, July 11 – The BNP on Wednesday accused the government of undermining the rights of party chairperson Khaleda Zia by not permitting her relatives, friends and colleagues to visit her at the prison for last 11 days.
Croatia beat England by 2-1 goals to move into final
DHAKA– Croatia came from behind to enter the dream final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 as they recorded a 2-1 goals victory in the extra time over England in the second semifinal held in the early hour of Thursday at…
Croatia beat England by 2-1 goals to move into final
Dhaka, July 12, 2018 – Croatia came from behind to enter the dream final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 as they recorded a 2-1 goals victory in the extra time over England in the second semifinal held in the…