Dhaka, Sep 15 – The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) will hold a meeting with all active student organisations of the university on Sunday to hold a discussion about Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections, shelved since 1990.
Month: September 2018
B Chy, Kamal launch greater nat’l unity for credible polls
Dhaka, Sept 15 – Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury-led Jukta Front and Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikya Prokriya on Saturday formally announced the journey of a ‘greater national unity’ to ensure ‘functional democracy’ in the country through holding a credible national election.
US-Bangla to add two Boeing 737-800 to its fleet in Nov
US-Bangla Airlines is set to add two new Boeing 737-800 aircrafts to their fleet by November, according to a press release issued on Saturday.
International Ozone Day Sunday
The International Ozone Day will be observed across the country on Sunday as elsewhere in the world for creating awareness about depletion of the ozone layer and its adverse effects on this planet’s environment.
Medical board visits Khaleda in old Dhaka Central Jail
The five-member medical board, formed by the government for jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, examined her physical condition inside Old Dhaka Central Jail here on Saturday afternoon.
Microbus plunges into Hatirjheel lake in Dhaka City
A microbus plunged into Hatirjheel lake in the capital on Saturday morning.
100pc electricity of BD can come from solar power by 2050
Experts at a seminar here on Saturday said the country could generate 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy in 2050 if steps are taken to achieve the target.
BD scientist leads discovery of novel quantum state of matter
A Bangladeshi physicist of Princeton University has led an international research team in discovering a novel quantum state of matter that can be ‘tuned’ at will — and it’s 10 times more tunable than existing theories can explain.
Hasina looks at next generation, BNP at election: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday opined that BNP does not understand anything but power and such political parties are ‘disaster’ for Bangladesh.
Powerful typhoon lashes Philippines, killing at least 12
Typhoon Mangkhut lashed the northern Philippines with destructive winds and heavy rain that set off landslides and destroyed homes on Saturday, leaving at least 12 people dead and six missing, as southern China braced for the powerful storm.
22 Jamaat men held in Bogura
Dhaka – Police on Friday arrested a total of 22 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami on charges of planning sabotage activities from different areas of Bogura town.
Housewife found dead in Savar
Dhaka- Police recovered the body of a houseiwfe from a house in Khaguria area of Bhakurta union here in Savar on Saturday morning.
2 held with 16,000 Yaba tablets in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two suspected drug traders along with 16,000 Yaba tablets from Jaliapara area in Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar on Friday night.
Elderly man killed in Sunamganj road crash
Dhaka – An elderly man died after being run over by a speeding truck while crossing Surma bridge in Mallikpur area in Sunamganj town on Saturday.
Serena Williams talks fashion, not fouls at Las Vegas event
Las Vegas,(AP/UNB) – Serena Williams talked about her fashion business and her family, but not tennis fouls during a Friday appearance before a business trade group in Las Vegas.
Shinhan Donghae Open: Siddikur’s 3-day sees gradual downing
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s trailblazing golfers Siddikur Rahman slipped to joint 60th from 45th spot in the approximate US$1,000,000 purse of the 34th Shinhan Donghae Open after third round at Bear’s Best Cheongna Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday.
Asia Cup: Mushfiq, Mithun hold nerves against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Recovering from a two-for three in two overs Bangladesh turned around against Sri Lanka in the 14th Asia Cup opener as Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Mithun were holding their nerves at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in UAE on…
Rangpur region farmers happy with excellent jute price
Farmers under five districts of Rangpur agriculture region are happy with an excellent market price of the newly harvested jute amid achieving a better production of the crop in the current season.
Thugs of Hindostan’s first look to be unveiled in 3 days
Entertainment Desk Thugs of Hindostan is undoubtedly one of the most awaited film of the year because it promises to be a larger than life, never seen before visual and cinematic extravaganza.
Have Disha Patani, Tiger Shroff called it quits?
From dancing buddies to movie co-stars, Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff shared an impeccable chemistry off and on screen.
John on stepping into Aamir Khan’s shoes for Sarfarosh 2
John Abraham’s last release Satyamev Jayate fared well at the box-office. John has completely shifted over to the genre of hard-hitting films currently. But looks like the actor is ready to push his limits a little more with his upcoming…
Bahrain ranked top, Kuwait, Saudi bottom of expat destination ranking
The island kingdom of Bahrain has been ranked the top expat destination globally in a survey by network InterNations for the second year running, while its Gulf peer peers Saudi Arabia and Kuwait stood at the bottom of the table.…
Klamath River – a life or death issue for Yurok Tribe People
Fishermen are scarce in the Klamath River delta, unlike other fishing season, because climate change has driven up water temperatures which kills off the salmon, the flagship species of this region in northern California.
Drying Ganga may stall food security, prevent achieving SDGs
by Sahana Ghosh A study forecasts that in the absence of interventions, groundwater contribution to Ganga river’s water flow would continue diminishing in the summer for the next 30 years. The dwindling of Ganga river would severely affect water available…
পা দিয়ে নারী ভক্তের শরীর স্পর্শ করার পর জেলে ‘গুরু’
স্বঘোষিত একজন “গুরু” যিনি পা দিয়ে মহিলাদের স্তন স্পর্শ করতেন তাকে যৌন হয়রানির দায়ে জেলে পাঠানো হয়েছে। এই নারীরা যখন আচার অনুষ্ঠানের জন্য তার কাছে আসতো তখন তারা সেই “গুরু”র শরীর ম্যাসাজ করে দিতেন। আর তখনই মেয়েদের ওপর এভাবে চড়াও…
Africa’s widening digital gender gap
By Mercedes Sayagues Maputo, Sep 14 2018 (IPS) – ‘Think Bigger’, urge the colourful posters on the walls of Ideario, an innovation hub in Chamanculo, a modest neighbourhood in Maputo, Mozambique’s capital. The message is right on target for the…
‘Catastrophic’ flash flooding may follow Hurricane Florence
Weather forecasters warn of the risk of life-threatening flash flooding in parts of North and South Carolina, and Virginia, from storm Florence. It has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm but continues to soak the East Coast…
Plainclothesmen picked up 3 bullet-hit victims: Case filed
Narayanganj, Sept 15 – A murder case has been filed in connection with Friday’s recovery of bullet-hit bodies of three friends from a 300-feet area of Purbachal in Narayanganj.
Serena Williams talks fashion, not fouls one week later
Las Vegas, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams talked about her fashion business and her family, but not tennis fouls during a Friday appearance before a business trade group in Las Vegas.
Brazil backlash as footballers back far-right poll candidate
Sao Paulo, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — Often reticent to become embroiled in Brazilian politics, soccer players are making rare interventions as a far-right candidate’s presidential campaign polarizes the country.