Dhaka, Sept 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can be freed from jail either by the court or through presidential clemency. “The government has nothing to do with it…she (Khaleda) has either to go…
Day: September 2, 2018
5 Hurt as plane skids off runway at Kathmandu Airport
Kathmandu, Sep 3 – A domestic aircraft of a private air service provider skidded off the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, injuring five passengers on board, reports NDTV. The ‘aircraft was carrying 21 passengers from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. It…
AL must relinquish power before polls: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday trashed AL general secretary Obaidul Quader’s comment that Khaleda Zia’s release is not possible out of the legal process.
Man drowns in Sylhet beel
Dhaka – A man drowned in Champa Khari Beel in Fenchuganj upazila on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alauddin Miah, 42, a resident of Rajonpur village in the upazila.
2 killed in Bogura road crashes
Dhaka- Two people were killed in separate road crashes in Sherpur upazila in Bogura early Sunday.
7 held in C’nawabganj for bid to go to India illegally
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained seven people while trying to go to India illegally through Bakchar border in Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj early Sunday.
Djokovic closer to Federer showdown at US Open
New York,(AP/UNB) – Novak Djokovic moved closer to a possible U.S. Open quarterfinal against Roger Federer with an efficient 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 26 Richard Gasquet in the third round.
SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 logo unveiling Monday
Dhaka- The logo unveiling ceremony and introduction of the sponsors of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 International Football Tournament will be held Monday (Sept 3) afternoon at the conference room of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) here.
Asia Cup: Afghanistan squad announced
Dhaka – Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday announced a 17-man squad for the upcoming Asia Cup to be held in the UAE on September 15-28.
পাকিস্তানের সাথে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সম্পর্কে কেন চিড় ধরছে
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সামরিক বাহিনী বলছে যে তারা পাকিস্তানকে ৩০ কোটি ডলার অর্থ সাহায্য দেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা বাতিল করে দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে। মার্কিন প্রতিরক্ষা দপ্তর পেন্টাগন বলছে, জঙ্গি গ্রুপগুলোকে মোকাবেলা করতে ইসলামাবাদ ব্যর্থ হওয়ায় এই অর্থ সাহায্য বাতিল করা হয়েছে। তারা বলছে, জঙ্গি…
US military to cancel $300m in Pakistan aid
The US military says it is cancelling $300m (£230m) in aid to Pakistan over what it calls Islamabad’s failure to take action against militant groups. President Donald Trump has previously accused Pakistan of deceiving the US while receiving billions of…
With rising sea levels, Bangkok struggles to stay afloat
As Bangkok prepares to host climate- change talks, the sprawling city of more than 10 million is itself undersiege from the environment, with dire forecasts warning it could be partially submerged in just over a decade.
Inauguration of 3rd plant of Essential Drugs this month
Third plant of the country’s lone state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer Essential Drugs Company Ltd (EDCL) is going to be launched in the last week of this month.
18th Asian Art Biennale begins
Entertainment Desk The “18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2018”, the largest fine arts festival in Asia, will begin at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the city yesterday.
Stars celebrate Queen Aretha at marathon funeral
Former presidents, stars and musical royalty paid joyous tribute to Aretha Franklin at her marathon funeral on Friday, leading her family and members of the public in bidding goodbye to America’s “Queen of Soul.” The formal part of the service…
Kapil Sharma’s new show to launch during Diwali
Kapil Sharma will soon be back on television. The actor is working on a comedy show for Sony TV that will launch around the festive time of Diwali. A source close to Kapil confirmed with indianexpress.com that he is gearing…
Chanel now has a men’s makeup line
A report by Allied Market Research noted that the men’s grooming market will be worth $166b in sales by 2022. That crater-sized men’s grooming market hasn’t been fully tapped yet. Throwing its hat into the ring is Chanel with it’s…
10 garment workers injured as human hauler overturns in Gazipur
Gazipur, Sept 2 – At least 10 readymade garment (RMG) workers were injured as a human hauler overturned on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Bhabanipur area of Gazipur city on Sunday morning.
Alleged outlaw killed in Rajbari ‘gunfight’
Rajbari, Sept 2 – An alleged member of an outlawed party was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Alamdanga area of Kalukhali Upazila of Rajbari early Saturday.
Chalan Beel boat capsize: Two more bodies found – death toll 5
Pabna, Sept 2 – The bodies of two people, who went missing as a boat sank in the Chalan Beel in Chatmohar Upazila in Bangladesh’s Northwestern district of Pabna on Friday evening, were recovered on Sunday morning. The death toll…
Two killed as train hits bus in Chittagong
Chittagong, Sept 2 –Two bus passengers were killed and 25 others injured as a train hit the vehicle at Bariyarhat Level Crossing in Mirsharai Upazila of Chattogram early Sunday.
Janmashtami to be celebrated Sunday
Dhaka, Sep 1 – Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, worshipped by the Hindu Community, will be celebrated across Bangladesh on Sunday with due religious fervour.
BD workers among 500 undocumented migrants held in Malaysia
Dhaka, Sep 01 – The Immigration Department of Malaysia on Saturday detained at least 500 undocumented migrants, including Bangladeshis, during a nationwide crackdown against ‘illegal’ immigrants.