Dhaka, Nov 18 – The High Court yesterday granted anticipatory bail to BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas and his wife, Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal chief Afroza Abbas for eight weeks, in three cases filed over the Naya Paltan clashes.
Day: November 18, 2018
Reza Kibria’s submits nomination form to Dr Kamal
Dr Reza Kibria, son of slain finance minister and Awami League leader Shah AMS Kibria, on Sunday submitted the Gono Forum nomination form to the party chief to contest the next general election as a party candidate under the banner…
Gemcon Golf: Dulal Hossain dominates first day
Dhaka – Mohammad Dulal Hossain of Kurmitola Golf Club dominated the 3rd Gemcon Professional Golf Tournament with six-under par after the first round of the four-day meet at the Kurmitola Golf Course in Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday.
Soumya sets eyes on long innings against West Indies
Dhaka – Bangladesh top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar wants to play long innings if he gets a spot in the best eleven in the first Test against West Indies, which is scheduled to begin at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on…
Bangladesh Premier League Football now to begin in Jan
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, scheduled to begin on November 30, has been deferred by more than one month due to ensuing 11th parliamentary elections.
Windies 303/6* at stumps against BCB XI
Dhaka – West Indies scored 303 for six wickets in the first innings against Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI in a two-day warm-up match at MA Aziz Stadium here on Sunday.
BNP gives CEC list of 4,429 cases filed against its workers
BNP on Sunday submitted a list of cases filed against its leaders and workers to Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda.
Quader draws EC’s attention to Tarique’s video conference
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Qauder on Sunday drew the attention of the Election Commissioner to taking interview of BNP nomination seekers by its acting chairperson Tarique Rahman through a video conference.
Khaleda Zia challenges Charitable Trust conviction
Dhaka, Nov 18 – BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has filed an appeal with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court challenging the lower court verdict that sentenced her seven years imprisonment in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Disney details new ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ attractions
“Star Wars” fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.
Bd govt prohibits 31st night celebrations for nat’l polls
The government has imposed a restriction on any kind of indoor and outdoor celebrations of the 31st night on the eve of New Year 2019 due to the general election.
Bd opposition BNP starts interviewing nomination seekers
BNP has started interviewing its nomination hopefuls to finalise the candidates who will contest the 11th parliamentary elections with its tickets.
Female journos form human chain supporting #MeToo
Female journalists under the banner of ‘Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra’ (BNSK) formed a human chain in the city on Sunday to express solidarity with the #MeToo movement.
Shifting Khaleda from Hospita to jail: Order on writ Monday
The High Court on Sunday fixed Monday to deliver an order on a writ filed challenging the government’s decision to send BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (BSMMU) and seeking her readmission.
Lives at risk as drug prices soar in crisis-hit Zimbabwe
Since starting treatment five years ago, 50-year-old Alice Chenyika kept her blood pressure under control by adhering to doctors’ strict instructions to take two daily doses of nifedipine.
Amitabh Reza’s short films set to premiere on Iflix
Entertainment Desk Good news for fans and followers of Amitabh Reza Chowdhury. The prominent film maker has made a short film called “Nishshobdotar Shahar” which is set to premiere on Iflix soon.
Priyanka’s mom Madhu kick starts wedding preparations
With less than 15 days to go for the big day, Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra was spotted in Jodhpur today as she started the preps for the big day.
Team Kalank to head to Rajasthan after their Mumbai shooting
Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan are currently shooting for Dharma Productions’ Kalank in Dahisar.
সৌদি আরবে বোরকার বিরুদ্ধে অভিনব প্রতিবাদ
সৌদি আরবের কিছু নারী বিশেষ পোশাক আবায়া বা বোরকার বিরুদ্ধে অভিনব প্রতিবাদ শুরু করেছেন। ইনসাইড-আউট আবায়া-হ্যাশট্যাগ দিয়ে তারা সামাজিক নেটওয়ার্কে ছবি পোস্ট করছেন। সৌদি নারীরা তাদের এই অভিনব প্রতিবাদে আবায়া বা বোরকা উল্টো করে পরে সেই ছবি পোস্ট করছেন।
Yimou’s Shadow wins most Golden Horse awards
One of China’s most acclaimed directors, a rising star with a tragic story and a documentary charting mass protests have all won top prizes at this year’s Golden Horse awards. The 55th annual awards – dubbed the “Chinese Oscars” –…
Trump visits California’s deadliest wildfire sites
US President Donald Trump has arrived in California to survey the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history. The Camp Fire, in northern California, has killed at least 76 people. More than 1,200 people have been reported missing,…
Stop screening of Hasina’s docudrama: BNP
BNP on Saturday demanded that the screening of docudrama titled ‘Hasina, A Daughter’s Tale’ be stopped to check the violation of the electoral code of conduct.
That BNP-worker-Police clash should have never taken place
The Election Commission has sought a report on the police-BNP worker’s clash of Wednesday from the Inspector General of Police.
9 injured in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp gas cylinder blast
At least nine Rohingya people sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder used for inflating balloons exploded at Madhuchhara Camp in Ukhia Upazila on Saturday afternoon.
No election boycott, reaffirms Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said their alliance will in no way boycott the election and urged people to get ready to guard the polling stations.