Dhaka – A young man was stabbed to death by a miscreant following a brawl at Gunagari area of Banskhali upazila in Chattogram on Tuesday morning.
Day: August 7, 2018
Man gets life for killing wife in Natore
Dhaka- A court here on Tuesday sentenced a man to life term imprisonment for killing his wife in 2017 in Natore .
Husband, father-in-law to die for killing woman in Satkhira
Dhaka- A court here on Tuesday sentenced a man and his father to death for killing his wife over a family feud at Chanduria village of Kolaroa upazila in Satkhira during 2017.
Send Shahidul Alam to BSMMU: HC
Dhaka – The High Court on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned to send Drik Gallery Managing Director Shahidul Alam, now on a seven-day remand, to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) as soon as possible for his medical treatment.
Free solar panels: 3,500 families in shoals getting electricity at Kurigram
Dhaka – Electricity was an illusion to the people of Nageshwari upazila’s char areas (people living in the shoals) since their geographic location meant electric connection was unmanageable in Kurigram .
Final squad of Bangladesh Hockey team for 18th Asian Games announced
Dhaka- Bangladesh Hockey Federation announced a 18-member final squad of Bangladesh National Men’s Hockey team for the ensuing 18th Asian Games beginning at the GBK Sports Complex, Jakarta on August 20.
Journalists demand immediate arrest of attackers
Dhaka – Journalists from different media outlets on Tuesday demanded immediate arrest of those who attacked some of their colleagues during the ongoing student movement seeking safe roads.
CUET closed before Eid vacation
Dhaka– Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) on Tuesday, declared the university closed issuing the Eid vacation from today and asked students to empty residential dormitories.
Stocks witness upward trend on higher transactions
Stocks witnessed upward trends on Tuesday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges were found finishing upward trend with higher transactions of some large-cap securities.
ASK expresses concern at ‘torture’ on Shahidul Alam
Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) on Tuesday expressed its deep concern at the incident of alleged torture on renowned photographer and human rights activist, Shahidul Alam, during his time in custody.
Pragatishil Chhatra Jote’s nationwide demo Wednesday
Pragatishil Chhatra Jote (PCJ), an alliance of left-leaning student organisations, on Tuesday announced to stage demonstrations in all the educational institutions across the country on Wednesday, protesting attacks on students seeking safe roads.
Wheat-laden vessel sinks near Ctg port
A wheat-laden lighter vessel capsized in the Bay of Bengal Tuesday morning.
Can’t assure anomaly-free election: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Tuesday said he cannot assure that there will be no anomaly during the next general election.
Stop Attacks on Student Protesters, Critics: HRW
Instead of prosecuting those responsible for unlawfully attacking student protesters demanding road safety, Bangladesh authorities are arresting students and targeting activists and journalists who are highlighting the abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities should order an immediate investigation into…
As heat waves rise, cooling is human right, not luxury: UN
The rising heat waves in the world’s middle income and poorer nations are threatening the health and prosperity of about 1.1 billion people, including 470 million in rural areas without access to safe food and medicines, and 630 million in…
Bumper Aush paddy production in Jamalpur
Farmers in the district have achieved a bumper production of Aush paddy this year as a result of favourable climatic conditions.
‘Domestication’ genes found in foxes
A six-decade breeding experiment with foxes designed to shed light on how wolves became dogs has led to the discovery of genes that favour tame or aggressive behaviour, scientists said Monday.
Earth headed towards “hothouse climate” tipping point
The world could enter an irreversible “hothouse climate” if the global average temperature increases by 1 degree Celsius, a study has found. The international study, led by researchers from the Australian National University (ANU), revealed that Earth’s climate was approaching…
Pink cancels Sydney shows after being hospitalised
American pop star Pink has been forced to cancel several Sydney shows on her Australia tour after being hospitalised with a virus and dehydration.
Kajol: Mothers need to realise they are more than just caretakers
Geared up for her portrayal of a mother, who decides to complete her education in the same college as her son in Pradeep Sarkar’s Helicopter Eela, actor Kajol says it is important for women to take notice of themselves even…
When Kishore Kumar got 9 out of 25 marks in GK
Legendary singer Kishore Kumar preferred singing and music to studies during his student days and was very clear in the formative years of his life that he wanted to make a “mark” in the fledgling Hindi film industry. Kumar, whose…
Global rights group slams BD government for attacks
Dhaka, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — A global human rights group has accused authorities in Bangladesh of using abusive measures in handling a student-led protest calling for safer roads.
Zia Charitable Trust case: Khaleda’s bail extended again
Dhaka, Aug 7 – A Dhaka court on Tuesday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia until September 5 in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.
EU missions concerned at road transport governance in BD
Dhaka, Aug 7 – The heads of missions of the European Union (EU) countries in Bangladesh in a joint statement expressed concern at school children and young people being caught up in protests of violent clashes with other groups. Welcoming…
Union leaders for trial of those who assaulted photographers
Dhaka, Aug 6 – Journalists’ leaders on Monday demanded the arrest and trial of attackers of their fellows while covering the students’ agitation during the last two days.
Four on remand over killing student
Dhaka, Aug 6 – A Dhaka court placed two drivers and two helpers of Jabal-e-Noor Paribahan bus on a 7-day remand in a case filed over the deaths of two college students in a bus crash on Airport Road.
মার্কিন রাষ্ট্রদূতের উপর হামলা দেশের ভাবমুর্তি ক্ষুন্ন করেছে
ইসলামী ঐক্যজোটের চেয়ারম্যান ও নেজামে ইসলাম পার্টির সভাপতি মাওলানা আবদুর রকীব এডভোকেট, মহাসচিব অধ্যাপক মাওলানা আবদুল করীম খান ও সিনিয়র যুগ্ম মহাসচিব বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ডাঃ মাওলানা শওকত আমীন বাংলাদেশে নিযুক্ত মার্কিন রাষ্ট্রদূত মাশা বার্নিকাটের উপর সশস্ত্র ব্যক্তিদের হামলার তীব্র নিন্দা…
World review finds antibiotics often given sans prescription
About three in four antibiotics requests and three in five consultations in community pharmacies around the world result in the sale of antibiotics without a prescription, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Infection recently.
Rohingyas awaiting future return to Myanmar need safer camps
Bangkok – The Bangladeshi government should relocate Rohingya refugees living in a severely overcrowded mega camp to safer ground in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch said in a report issued today. The refugees, who fled the Burmese military’s campaign…