Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the Alem-Ulema of the country not to take laws in their own hands provoked by false propaganda on social media.
Month: November 2018
LDA’s dialogue with PM Tuesday
Leaders of Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), a platform of left-leaning political parties, will sit in a dialogue with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday over the next general election.
HC asks Election Commission to register Trinamul BNP
Dhaka, Nov 4 – The High Court yesterday directed the Election Commission to register the Trinamul BNP, led by former minister Nazmul Huda as a political party.
Bangladesh’s tallest man scared of needed head surgery
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A tumour in the head of Jinnat Ali—the tallest person of the country at 8 feet 2 inches—is getting worse and he needs immediate treatment, his doctors said yesterday.
Quota Reform movement case report date deferred
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A Dhaka court on Sunday deferred the date to December 6 for submission of the investigation report in the four cases filed in connection with an attack on the residence of the Vice Chancellor of Dhaka…
IBBL Jessore Zone Business Development Confce held
Dhaka, Nov 4 – The Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a Business Development Conference on 2 November 2018, Friday at Jashore Zonal Office. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank addressed the program as…
Second Govt – Oikya Front dialogue Wednesday: Quader
Dhaka, Nov 4 – PM Sheikh Hasina will hold a second phase small-group dialogue with Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday morning over the next general election.
Zimbabwe lead by 140 runs against hapless Bangladesh
Dhaka – Zimbabwe controlled the steering of the first Test with a 140-run lead, at stumps, in the second innings as hapless Bangladesh finished the first innings on 143/10 on day two at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Women booters fly for Myanmar Monday
Dhaka – A 27-member Bangladesh Women’s Football Team will leave here for Myanmar on Monday morning to participate in the Group C Round-1 matches of the Asian Qualifiers of the Women’s Olympics Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 beginning in Yangon on…
Fed Cup Football: Arambagh KS emerge Group A champion
Dhaka – Coming from behind, as the match was locked in a 2-2 draw after the regulation 90 minutes at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Sunday.
EC finalises draft rules to use EVM in national election
The Election Commission on Sunday finalised the draft rules to use Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the general election.
Iranian film show begins in city
A four-day Iranian film show is underway at national music and dance auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the city.
China seeks to rebrand global image with import expo
Facing a blizzard of trade complaints, China is throwing an “open for business” import fair hosted by President Xi Jinping to rebrand itself as a welcoming market and positive global force.
Authorities plan 3-month ban on tourism in Sundarbans
The Forest Department has taken a move to impose a ban on tourism in the Sundabans from June to August considering the three months as a breeding period of wild animals.
No movement if dialogue becomes successful: BNP
BNP on Sunday said it will not go for movement if the current political crisis is resolved through Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s talks with Oikyafront based on its seven-point demand.
Dr Kamal sends letter to PM 2nd phase Oikya Front talks
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain sent another letter to Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday seeking the second phase of small-group talks with her over the next general election.
Teufelsberg listening station to be historical monument
An abandoned Cold War listening station in the forests outside Berlin will now receive state protection. The site has become a popular destination for more adventurous tourists. A former NSA spy station outside Berlin will receive state protection as a…
UK, EU solve Northern Irish border status: Report
British Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly planning to present the plan to her Cabinet on Tuesday. It would potentially solve one of the thorniest problems plaguing the Brexit talks. Britain and the European Union have reportedly agreed to a…
New Caledonia votes on independence
Voters in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia are taking part in a referendum on whether to remain part of France or become independent. The vote was promised as part of a deal two decades ago after a violent…
1st Test: Zimbabwe 236/5 at stumps after day1 vs Bangladesh
Dhaka – Zimbabwe scored 236 for 5 in 91 overs at stumps in the first innings against host Bangladesh after day one in the first Test of a two-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
1st Test: Taijul shakes Zimbabwe 85/2* before lunch
Dhaka- Bangladesh spin bowler Taijul Islam got two top-order batsmen of visiting Zimbabwe on 85* runs in the first innings before the lunch break on day one in the first Test of a two-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium…
Fed Cup Football: Mohammedan beat Nofel SC 2-0
Dhaka – Dhaka Mohammedan SC keep the quarterfinal hope alive from Group D of the season’s curtain raiser soccer meet, Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament, beating newcomer Nofel Sporting Club by 2-0 goals in their 2ndmatch at the Bangabandhu National…
কুমিল্লায় শচীন দেব বর্মনের বাড়িকে জাদুঘরে রূপান্তরিত করুন
মোতাহার হোসেন সেদিন ৩১অক্টোবর, অনেকটা নিরবে চলে গেল তার মৃত্যু দিবস।কেউ,কোন প্রতিষ্ঠান দিনটি পালন করেনি; শ্রদ্ধায় অবনত হয়নি কারো মস্তক।স্মরণ করেনি কেউ এই মহান ব্যক্তিত্বকে।হ্যাঁ আমি উপমহাদেশের কিংবদন্তীতুল্য সংগীতজ্ঞ শচীন দেব বর্মনের কথা বলছি।
Jail Killing Day observed
The nation observed the Jail Killing Day on Saturday with due solemnity commemorating the 1975 killing of four national leaders inside Dhaka Central Jail.
Simultaneous movement, dialogue not understandable: says PM
Taking a swipe at BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront for announcing programmes for movement when the dialogue is on, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said their this dual stance is incomprehensible to her.
UNICEF warns impeding aid delivery will lead to famine
The United Nations Children’s Fund regional director says authorities in Yemen are making it “impossible” to deliver and distribute much-needed humanitarian aid to the country.
Rally to raise age limit in govt jobs foiled in Dhaka
Police held 10 protesters from Shahbagh area on Saturday when they tried to form a rally demanding extension of age limit to 35 from 30 for entering the civil service.
Myanmar by-elections a test for Suu Kyi’s ruling party
Voters in several parts of Myanmar went to the polls Saturday in 13 by-elections seen as a test of support for leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her ruling party.
BNP takes up two-day programme to mark Nov 7
BNP on Saturday chalked out a two-day programme to observe the ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day,’ marking what it said the civil-military ‘uprising on November 7, 1975’.
Any anarchy over polls to invite trouble: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan once again warned on Saturday that strict actions will be taken if any attempt is made to create anarchy after the announcement of election schedule.