Dhaka – Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Monday said it seems that the US Embassy in Dhaka has become a ‘mouthpiece’ for the BNP.
Month: July 2018
Language veteran Halima Khatun no more
Language movement veteran Dr Halima Khatun died on Tuesday in a city hospital.The language veteran breathed her last around 2 pm at the United Hospital after suffering from heart, kidney and blood-related diseases.
BD’s annual development plan execution hits record
The implementation rate of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) in the last fiscal year (2017-’18) hit the record 93.71 percent with an expenditure of Tk 147,703 crore against 87 percent in the 2016-’17 fiscal year.
Human chain at DU protesting attacks on quota reformists
Over 100 Dhaka University (DU) students formed a human chain on the campus on Tuesday, protesting the attacks on the leaders and activists of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council, a platform that spearheads the quota reform movement, by BCL…
Police arrest two teachers from protest rally at JPC
Police on Tuesday dispersed university teachers, guardians and activists of different left-leaning political parties as they tried to gather at the Jatiya Press Club to hold a rally protesting the attacks on the leaders and activists of Bangladesh General Students’…
Quota reform leader Faruk Hassan sent to jail
A joint convener of the quota reform movement Faruk Hassan was sent to jail by a Dhaka court on Tuesday in a police assault case, which was filed with Shahbagh police station in April.
Khaleda not getting justice, alleges Amir Khasru
BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday alleged that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is not getting justice due to political vengeance against her.
Want to see a dramatically different BD: Bernicat
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat on Tuesday said she expects to see a dramatically different country — more advanced and developed one — when she will come to visit Bangladesh after her tenure here.
The overlapping crises of democracy and globlisation
The crisis of contemporary democracy has become a major subject of political commentary. But the symptoms of this crisis, the vote for Brexit and Trump, among other things, were not foreseen. Nor were the underlying causes of this new constellation…
Why cold water and drinks may cause indigestion
Rafael R. Castillo We’re almost addicted to cold drinks, even just water, during meals-what better way to end a good meal than flush everything down with a full glass of cold water. For people with digestion problems, that may make…
Adele could be releasing her fourth album next year
After blasting back onto the music scene in 2015 following a four-year hiatus, singing sensation Adele has wowed fans with new material, a new album and a record-breaking international tour. Now it seems the hitmaker is going back to where…
Zahid Hasan as ‘Mr Tension’
Cultural Correspondent Zahid Hasan’s new drama serial “Mr Tension” will start from July 5 on NTV. The serial will be aired every Thursday and Friday at 8.20pm. Zahid Hasan acts as a mischievous person in the drama.
‘Boney M’ to perform in Dhaka on July 13
The popular 1970s disco group “Boney M” is coming to Bangladesh to perform a musical performance titled “Bony M live in Dhaka”. The world’s famous German origin musical band will perform on July 13, 2018 at the ‘Hall of Fame’…
ICRC for responsible leadership to resolve Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, July 3 – Recognising the progress made so far, ICRC President Peter Maurer on Tuesday laid emphasis on “responsible leadership” to resolve the Rohingya crisis and help Rohingyas go back to their homeland with all their rights.
2 workers go missing while lifting stones from Teesta
Nilphamari, Jul 3 – Two workers went missing while lifting stones from the Teesta river in Keba Khoribari union of Dimla Upazila Tuesday morning.
Devastated Japan coach blames himself not his players
Rostov-On-Don, Jul 3 (AP/UNB) — Japan came so close to reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time but it was not to be, and coach Akira Nishino did not mince his words talking about how it feels to…
Two burn-injured in Gazipur factory fire
Gazipur, July 3 – Two people sustained burn injuries while dousing a fire at a foam factory and its warehouse in Borobari area in the city early Tuesday.
Finland develops piglet vaccine to reduce antibiotics use
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a vaccine, diluted into drinking water, to treat diarrhoea on piglets being weaned. The vaccine reduces the global resistance problem caused by excessive antibiotic use.
Mediterranean – over 200 migrants drown in 3 days
By International Organization for Migration Geneva, Jul 1 2018 (IOM) – This weekend, some 204 migrants have died at sea off Libya, pushing the total number of migrant drownings in the entire Mediterranean so far this year to over 1,000…
Belgium snatch 3-2 win over Japan to set up Brazil clash
Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals when substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds as they beat spirited Japan 3-2 on Monday to set up a mouthwatering clash with five-time champions Brazil.The distraught…
Islami Bank gives awards for cash waqf campaign
Dhaka, July 2 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized an award giving ceremony on 2 July 2018 Monday at Islami Bank Tower to its employees recognizing their special performance in Cash Waqf Campaign.
Rosatom, SUEZ sign water desalination – treatment deal
Dhaka, July 2 – Rusatom Smart Utilities ( ITPC) – a division of the Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation, Russia and SUEZ signed a Memorandum of understanding for water desalination, water treatment and wastewater treatment. Ksenia Sukhotina, Director General of…
Your help may enable student Nayeem get well again!
Dear Editor, Mahmudul Hasan Nayeem, one of our meritorious post-graduate and socialite students suddenly attacked by a rare neurological disease–Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome (GBS) which has made Nayeem speechless and paralyzed! Currently he is undergoing treatment at the National Institute of…
BKSP Cup Hockey: BKSP Red to play Delhi Team in final Tuesday
Dhaka – BKSP Red team reached the final of the 6th BKSP Cup Hockey Tournament eliminating Dhaka Ajax SC by 10-1 goals in the first semifinal at BKSP ground in Savar on Monday.
Order on Khaleda’s bail pleas in Narail case Jul 17
Dhaka – A court here will deliver its order on July 17 on a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed over her derogatory remarks about freedom fighters and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Neymar leads Brazil into World Cup quarterfinals
Samara,(AP/UNB) – Neymar flaunted his flair and his theatrics with a goal and an assist Monday to lead Brazil into the quarterfinals at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Mexico.
Quota Reform Movement: TIB seeks punishment for attackers
Dhaka – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday expressed its deep concern over the attacks on the members of quota reform movement and demanded for exemplary punishment of those involved in the attacks.
Quota issue under govt consideration: Cabinet Secy
Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam on Monday said the quota issue is now under consideration of the high level of the government.
Step up supports for Rohingyas: UN chief’s appeal
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday called upon the international community to step up efforts to help Rohingyas living in Bangladesh.
BD govt okays draft law to control fish import
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the Fisheries Quarantine Act, 2018 to control the import of fish to prevent the intrusion of any harmful bacteria into the country.