Dhaka, Dec 16 – Bangladeshis at home and abroad on Sunday paid deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country in 1971, marking the 48th Victory Day.
Day: December 16, 2018
182 injured in 10 districts as pre-poll violence escalates
Dhaka, Dec 16 – At least 182 people were injured in pre-election violence in Chattogram, Narsingdi, Bhola, Tangail, Chandpur, Bagerhat, Naokhali, Natore, Rangamati and Faridpur districts on Sunday.
Academy considers “No 2019 Oscars Host”
The Academy was startled by Hart’s departure announced Thursday night, according to two insiders, reports Variety. ‘The Board of Governors will convene on Tuesday night for a previously-scheduled meeting where the matter will inevitably be discussed.’
5G: A revolution not without risks
The recent diplomatic dust-up over Chinese telecoms company Huawei, one of the leaders in developing equipment for fifth-generation mobile networks, has demonstrated that this technology . Which promises to enable an internet of things and self-driving vehicles also poses risks.
Shooting, Victory Day celebrations stalled in honour of Amjad Hossain
Culture Desk Shooting of films have been stalled till December 17 at FDC to pay respect to the recently demised filmmaker Amjad Hossain. Shooting of two films were going on when the news of Amjad Hossain’s death first broke out.
Inner beauty matters more: Oishi
Entertainment Desk Miss World contest prioritises the beauty of a woman’s inner self over how she looks, said Jannatul Ferdous Oishi, who represented Bangladesh in the competition’s 68th edition.
Kohli ton leads India to 252-7 at lunch on day 3
Australia,(AP/UNB) – Captain Virat Kohli scored his sixth century in Australia but the hosts took two wickets late in the session to stunt India’s progress at 252-7 at lunch on day three in the second cricket test.
Man City back on top of EPL; Eriksen saves Spurs
London,(AP/UNB) – Facing opposition decked out in royal blue for the second week running, Manchester City avoided any surprises this time round.
Australia builds on lead vs India in 2nd test
Perth,(AP/UNB) – Australia spinner Nathan Lyon took 5-67 to overshadow India captain Virat Kohli scoring his sixth century in Australia on Sunday, leaving the second test evenly poised at stumps on day three.
AL men sued over attack on Dr Kamal
Activists of the Awami League and its front organisations were accused in a case on early Sunday in connection with the attack on Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain’s motorcade.
Chased by police, Ctg JCD activist falls off building, dies
A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activist died after falling from a building in Muradnagar when he was allegedly being chased by police on early Sunday.
‘Fake’ freedom fighters uniting in BNP, Oikyafront: Quader
People ‘disguised as freedom fighters’ are banding together in the BNP and the Jatiya Oikyafront ahead of the national election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader claimed on Sunday.
BNP complains to EC of ‘police obstruction’ to campaign
BNP Vice-chairman Selima Rahman on Sunday alleged that police were obstructing BNP candidates from carrying out electioneering across the country defying Election Commission’s directives.
‘Sheaf of Paddy’ candidate held in Satkhira
Police arrested Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Gazi Nazrul Islam, who is contesting the upcoming general election from Satkhira-4 constituency with the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’, and three other party leaders in Shyampur upazila on Sunday afternoon.
Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb
Egypt on Saturday announced the discovery of a private tomb belonging to a senior official from the 5th dynasty of the pharaohs, which ruled roughly 4,400 years ago.
Oikya Front stages Victory Day rally in capital
Jatiya Oikyafront on Sunday took out a colourful rally in the city, marking the 48th Victory Day.Thousands of leaders and activists of the alliance thronged BNP’s Nayapaltan central office and its adjacent areas in small processions since morning.
PM greets war-wounded FFs, sends sweetmeats
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday greeted the country’s freedom fighters (FFs) on the occasion of the 48th Victory Day.
Ruling AL party trying to turn election into farce: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the ruling party is trying to turn the national election into a farce through its repressive acts in the month of Victory Day.
Victory inevitable for unified people, says Dr Kamal
Reiterating that this country belongs to people, Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday said the victory of unified people is inevitable.
Dr Kamal skeptical about fair polls
In the wake of ‘attacks’ on the Jatiya Oikyafront candidates in many places and the arrest of its leaders and activists, alliance chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday feared whether the government will allow a credible election in the country.
Oikya Front’s strategy to ‘go slow’ till army deployment
As part of their move to avoid violence and arrest of their leaders and activists, Jatiya Oikyafront senior leaders said they have taken a ‘go slow’ strategy over electioneering at present, as they have a target to stage huge showdowns…
BNP leader, Jubo Dal leader hacked in Comilla, Chuadanga
A BNP leader and a Jubo Dal leader were hacked in separate incidents in Cumilla and Chuadanga districts on Saturday.
President, PM pay homage to Liberation War martyrs
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar with the rise of sun on Sunday, marking the 48th Victory…
Cyclonic storm ‘Phethai’ formed over Bay
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist distant warning signal no two as the deep depression over southeast bay and adjoining area moved to northwestwards, intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Phethai’ over southwest…
Ganosamhati to restore democracy for fear-free Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 15 – The Ganosamhati Andolan, a component of the Left Democratic Alliance, in its election manifesto released on Saturday ahead of the December 30 1national elections, pledged to establish fear-free Bangladesh restoring democracy.
At COP24, nations agree to bring Paris climate deal to life
COP24 closing plenary meeting in Katowice, Poland, 16 December 2018. Katowice, 15 December 2018 – After two weeks of crunch negotiations – with overtime – the almost 200 parties gathered in Katowice, Poland, for the United Nations COP24 two-week climate…
COP24: Day 12 – Negotiations heading into overtime
It’s crunch time in Katowice, on what it supposed to be the last day of COP24, but the talks are heading for an all-nighter. This is not unusual for climate conferences to run late—in fact, they all do. But it…
Election clashes in Patuakhali, Chandpur, Bhola, Faridpur
Dhaka, Dec 15 – A BNP contestant and his supporters were reportedly attacked in Chandpur while the motorcades of BNP candidate for Manikganj-1 and Jatiya Party contestant for Manikganj-2, and the vehicle of Patuakhali-3 BNP runner’s wife allegedly came under…