Dhaka -A prisoner, who fell sick in the district jail, died at a hospital here on Saturday morning.
Day: July 21, 2018
Two killed in C’nawabganj road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as the biker lost control over the wheels while trying to avoid a head-on collision with a truck at Dhobpur in Shibganj upazila Chapainawabganj on Saturday.
Balancing trade wars
By Sunita Narain New Delhi, Jul 20 2018 (IPS) – A global trade war has broken out. The United States fired the first salvo and there has been retaliation by the European Union, Canada, China and even India. Tariffs on…
Grocer hacked dead in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A grocery trader was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Saturday.
Strong current disrupts ferry services on Padma
Dhaka – Strong current of water continued disrupting ferry services on two major routes on the River Padma on Saturday, inflicting miseries to passengers and truckers.
Housewife gang-raped in CTG, 3 held
Chattogram – A housewife has allegedly been gang-raped by four culprits at Goalpara area in the port city early Saturday.
Bangladesh, West Indies first ODI Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play host West Indies in the 1st ODI of the three-match series at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Sunday.
Quantum beat Narinda Boys 34-33 in Premier Handball
Dhaka – Quantum Foundation made a good start beating Narinda Pragoti Boys Club by 34-33 goals in a keenly contested opening match of the Cute Premier Division Handball League that began on Saturday at Shaheed Capt (Retd) M Mansur Ali…
Policy to realise untapped Bay of Bengal resources urged
Dhaka – Speakers at a seminar on Saturday urged the government to develop an appropriate and pro-poor policy to realise the untapped resources in the Bay of Bengal in context of poverty reduction and achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goal).
National dance competition begins
National Dance Competition started today at rehearsal room of music and dance building of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
Govt developing 1.5m people’s skills to achieve SDGs
The government has been developing skill of 15 lakh people in three phases side by side with ensuring their job for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Councilor hopefuls vow to establish child marriage-free society
Five councilor candidates, including one for women reserved seat, in the Ward No-12 of the upcoming election of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) scheduled to be held on July 30, promised to establish child marriage-free society if they were elected.
BGMEA for Dhaka-Delhi cooperation in textile sector
President of apparel exporters’ apex body M Siddiqur Rahman on Saturday said there is a huge potential of collaboration between Bangladesh and India in the textile and apparel sector which can bring opportunities for both the countries.
Mob lynches Muslim man over cow smuggling in W India
A Muslim man was beaten to death by a mob in western India over allegations of smuggling cows, police said Saturday, despite calls by the country’s highest court for immediate steps to stop deadly mob violence across the country.
Two workers die failing off building at DU
Two construction workers died reportedly after falling off an under-construction building at Jagannath Hall on Dhaka University (DU) campus on Saturday.
Want to work for people until death: PM tells AL reception
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said she is not ready to die before death as she will have to work for the country and its people to fulfill Bangabandhu’s dream for building a hunger- and poverty-free Sonar Bangla.
The assault on Swami Agnivesh
By Chandra Muzaffar The International Movement for a Just World (JUST) is shocked to learn that the prominent Indian social activist, Swami Agnivesh, was assaulted on the 17th of July 2018 in the Pakur area of Jharkhand State while leaving…
Digging on for ‘hidden treasure’ at Mirpur home
Dhaka, July 21 – Police and district administration on Saturday started excavation in search of ‘hidden treasure’ in a house near the office of Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited (Desco) in Mirpur-10.
Dubai to host world’s longest desert ultra marathon
Dubai is set to host the world’s longest desert ultra marathon later this year at the recently launched Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The reserve, which was unveiled in January, is home to 40 hectares of shrub and fertile land,…
3 tiger calves born at Chittagong Zoo in Bangladesh
Chattogram, July 20 –Three calves have been born to a Royal Bengal tiger couple at Chittagong Zoo in Bangladesh. Dr Md Shahadat Hossain Shuvo, veterinary surgeon of the zoo, said the tigress – Pori — gave birth to the triplets…
Maharaj’s 8 wickets restrict Sri Lanka to 277-9
Colombo(AP/UNB) – Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj picked up career best figures of eight for 116 runs as South Africa restricted Sri Lanka to 277 for nine at stumps on day one of the second Test in Colombo on Friday.
Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 244 runs in 4th ODI
Bulawayo,(AP/UNB) – Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 244 runs in the fourth one-day international at Queens Sports Park on Friday. Pakistan leads the series 4-0.
Neymar insists he will stay at PSG to win titles
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Neymar has rejected rumors he could leave Paris Saint-Germain, saying he wants to win titles at the French club.
Brazil’s Germany defeat a bitter experience
Neymar left the 2014 World Cup quarter-final between Brazil and Colombia on a stretcher and was ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a back injury For ordinary Brazil people, the Germany defeat was probably the bitterest part…
All set for PM Sheikh Hasina’s mass reception
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will receive a mass reception at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka today. Awami League will accord the reception to Prime Minister for the incumbent government’s outstanding contributions to the country’s development and achievements in different…
Film on Rohigyas eyeing August release
Cultural Correspondent Director Prasun Rahman has announced that a film is being made on Rohingyas. The film will facilitate TV actress Saira Akter Jahan’s first big screen appearance. The film is titled Janmabhumi. Rownak Hasan has also acted in the…
Temperature likely to drop
News Desk Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday said that temperature is likely to drop today as light to moderate rainfall may occur over the country.
Bengali Beauty released in capital
Cultural Correspondent After more than a month Bangladeshi film theatres have got two new films. While Poramon-2 is continuing to draw attention in halls Indian film with Jaaz Multmedia- Sultan: The Saviour has been released. Starring Tollywood star Jeet and…
Ram Gopal Varma to helm Sanjay Dutt biopic
After the stupendous success of Sanju, Ram Gopal Varma has now declared that he will make a biopic on Sanjay Dutt and this one will tell the true story. Hirani’s film has received much acclaim but many have criticised the…
Vehicular movement restricted around Suhrawardy Udyan for Saturday
News Desk Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) yesterday announced to restrict vehicular movement around the Suhrawardy Udyan in the city today(Saturday) ahead of the mass reception to be accorded by Awami League to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.