At least 20 garment workers were injured as police charged baton on them after they blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Maleker Bari area demanding their salaries and other dues.
Day: September 23, 2018
Burimari, Mongla ports plagued by irregularities: TIB study
Illegal transaction of money takes places in almost every stage of clearing imported goods and completing customs procedures at Burimari and Mongla ports, says an study of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Tanzania buries ferry disaster dead as toll hits 224
Tanzania declared the whole nation was in mourning Sunday as the first dozen bodies were buried from a devastating ferry capsize on Lake Victoria that left people 224 dead.
Saudi restrictions to impact 1.22m foreign-held jobs
Saudi government plans to restrict jobs in the retail and wholesale sectors to nationals could affect as many as 1.22 million expat jobs, according to reports. Under the rules, which came into effect this month, automobile and motorbike showrooms and…
Greater awareness about fungal infection urged
Country’s dermatology experts on Sunday called for more research works and forming uniform guidelines for all dermatologists to ensure control over skin diseases.
Reshuffle in admin: 10 districts get new DCs
In a major reshuffle in the field administration, the government has appointed new deputy commissioners to 10 districts.The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday.
Govt awaits ‘shameful’ defeat: BNP
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Sunday warned that the government will have to face a ‘shameful’ defeat in the face of a united movement by most opposition political parties.
Farooki’s film Doob to represent BD in 91st Oscar
Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film Doob (No Bed of Roses) is going to represent Bangladesh in the foreign movie category of the 91st Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
‘Drug trader’ held with 477 bottles Phensidyl
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a suspected drug trader from Boroteghoria Bridge area in Gomostapur upazila in Chapainawabganj early Sunday.
Minority groups to hold grand rally in city on Sept 28
Different religious and ethnic minority groups in the country have planned to hold a grand rally in the city on September 28 to share their thoughts centring the upcoming national election.
One held with 1.125kg heroin in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a drug trader along with 1.125 kilogram heroin from Khoribona Rodpara area in Chapainawabganj sadar upazila in Rajshahi on Saturday night.
Quader ‘using public transport in electioneering’: BNP
BNP on Sunday accused Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader of illegally conducting their party’s election campaign using government’s vehicles.
Two killed in Chattogram road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed following a collision among a car, a microbus and a parked CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Panchlaish in Chattogram early Sunday.
Writ seeks independent probe of 4,000 ‘fictitious cases’
A writ petition was filed with the High Court (HC) on Sunday seeking its directive to the Home Secretary for the formation of an independent committee for probing 4,000 ‘fictitious cases’ filed against BNP leaders and activists across the country…
Siddikur finishes joint 60th in Asia-Pacific Open
Dhaka – Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman finished on joint 60th in the Asia-Pacific Open Golf Championship Diamond Cup to win a purse of US$5197 at Musashi Country Club Sasai Course in Japan on Sunday.
No one wants movement before election: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the people of the country do not want any movement before the national election.
AFC U-16 Women’s: Bangladesh emerge group champions beating Vietnam 2-0
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladesh emerged Group F champions with all-win record to reach the 2nd round of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship beating upper ranked Vietnam by 2-0 goals in the last group match at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi…
Asia-Cup: Bangladesh opt to bat first against Afghanistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in a crucial Super-Four stage of the 14th Asia Cup at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Duck farming becomes boon for Rajshahi villagers
Rashida Begum, 45, a resident of Beel Sohar village under Tanore upazila, has been able to break the poverty cycle after finding the way of a better livelihood though self-employment.
Online skill development portal launched
Access to information (a2i) programme with the support of ICT Division, UNDP and USAID launched yesterday ‘Skills Portal’ (skills.gov.bd) in the first session of the National Apprenticeship Conference 2018 organized at the White Orchid Hotel in Cox’s Bazar.
Kajol all set to recreate Ajay Devgn’s Ruk ruk ruk
Culture Desk Pradeep Sarkar directorial, Helicopter Eela, is inching close to release. It stars Kajol and National Award Winner Riddhi Sen in the lead. Written by Mitesh Shah, the film is co-produced by Ajay Devgn and Jayantilal Gada of Pen…
Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chawla to reunite for a comedy
Frequent collaborators Rishi Kapoor and Juhi Chawla will reunite for a family comedy produced by Sony Pictures International and MacGuffin Pictures, reported Variety. The film will reunite Kapoor and Chawla 22 years after their last film ‘Daraar’ .
Peter Jackson might testify against Weinstein in Judd’s lawsuit
The article surfaced as a central topic at a hearing on Tuesday in which Weinstein’s attorney Phyllis Kupferstein asked US District Judge Philip Gutierrez in Los Angeles to dismiss Judd’s lawsuit .
Excessive drinking killed over 3 mn people in 2016: UN
Geneva, Sep 23 (AP/UNB) — Drinking too much alcohol killed more than 3 million people in 2016, mostly men, the World Health Organization said. The U.N. health agency also warned that current policy responses are not sufficient to reverse trends…
Sundarban wildlife gets extended sanctuary
Bagerhat, Sep 23 – The biodiversity boundary has been extended in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. Experts expect the move to help boost all types of forest resources including wildlife, fisheries, and trees.
‘Cat Grandpa’ goes viral for napping with shelter pets
The retired Spanish teacher – dubbed Cat Grandpa – can’t quite believe his online fame Photographs of a Wisconsin retiree cat-napping with his feline friends have gone viral – melting hearts online and leaving the shelter inundated with well-wishes and…
Iran blames Gulf rivals for deadly Ahvaz attack
Iranian leaders have accused US-backed Gulf states of being behind an attack on a military parade that killed 25 people, including a child. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said “puppets of the US” were trying to “create insecurity” in Iran.…
Will write Bangladeshi ‘termites’ off voter roll: Amit Shah
The BJP president was addressing a rally at Gangapur in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district ahead of the state assembly elections.
National unity without Awami League farcical: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister said on Saturday BNP could not wage any movement against the government for 10 minutes in the last 10 years and the party will not be able to do that…