Dhaka -Visiting West Indies finally able to restore their lost pride as they won the three-match T20I series 2-1 beating hosts Bangladesh by 50 runs in the third and final T20I held on Saturday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at…
Day: December 22, 2018
40 platoons Coast Guard deployed in coastal districts
Dhaka, Dec 22 – A total of 40 platoons of Bangladesh Coast Guard were deployed in the coastal districts on Saturday to assist the civil administration in maintaining the law-and-order situation ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections.
Five BNP men injured in Ctg pre-polls violence
Chattogram, Dec 22 – At least five BNP men were injuries in an attack on the residence of BNP aspirant for Chattogram-8 constituency and his election campaign office allegedly by Awami League men at Chandogaon in the port city on…
Cox’s Bazar RO writes EC for 2 helicopters
Cox’s Bazar, Dec 22 – The returning officer (RO) and deputy commissioner (DC) of the district on Saturday said they have requested the Election Commission (EC) to provide them two helicopters for patrolling in the remote areas of the district…
Election to be fair if admin works neutrally, says CEC
Claiming that a congenial election atmosphere prevails in the country, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said the polls will be held in a credible manner if the administration works neutrally.
India baby rescued after mother’s suicide dies
Dhaka, Dec 22 – The baby born during his mother’s suicide in India’s Bhopal Katni town early Thursday died on Friday.
No Jamaat candidate in Bd election, says Nazrul Islam
BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan on Saturday said there is no Jamaat-e-Islami candidate in the 11th parliamentary elections.
Don’t reschedule polls where BNP nominees found invalid: AL
Dhaka, Dec 22 – The Awami League on Saturday demanded that the Election Commission should not reschedule the election in the seats where BNP candidates have been declared ineligible by the court.
Bangladesh polls: UK urges all to shun further violence
The United Kingdom has condemned recent political violence in Bangladesh and laid emphasis on a democratic election as the national election is scheduled to be held on December 30.
Polls violence intensity higher this time: Home minister
Dhaka, Dec 22 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday said the intensity of election violence is slightly higher this time compared to previous years.
OC closed as video seeking vote for AL goes viral
Satkhira, Dec 22 – Kalaroa Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mafur Ahmed has been closed to the district police lines after a video clip where the OC was seen seeking vote for ruling Awami League went viral on social media.
PM blasts BNP, vows to bring back Tarique
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday vowed to bring back BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who has been convicted in a number of cases, from London to execute the court verdicts.
People pay last respects to film director Amjad Hossain
Dhaka, Dec 22 – People from all walks of life paid their last tributes to prominent film director and actor Amjad Hossain at the central Shaheed Minar on Saturday by placing wreaths.
Don’t leave polling centres until vote count ends: Fakhrul
Accusing Awai League of hatching various plots to win the election without people’s vote, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the voters to guard the polling stations on December 30 until the vote counting ends.
Wisdom helps soften rude political vocabulary in Bangladesh
Mostafa Kamal Majumder A charged political atmosphere that the long-awaited start of the process of general elections has created in Bangladesh has a calm undertone – thanks to the wisdom and pragmatism of the newly formed opposition alliance and its…
2018 hottest year for a century in France
2018 was the hottest year in France since modern records began in 1900, the French meteorological service said Friday.
Zero has a superb first day at the box-office
Zero is one of the biggest films to have been made in 2018 and it is rather obvious that the buzz around it is due to its star cast.
Veteran comedian Tele Samad taken to ICU
Entertainment Desk The renowned comedian Tele Samad has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Karisma gets emotional as she remembers Sridevi
Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif starrer Zero has finally hit the screens and as per the latest numbers, the film has already got the third highest screen count this year.
US govt shutdown looms over border wall row
A partial US government shutdown is now just hours away after US lawmakers failed to break a budget impasse. Mr Trump, who has to sign off any deal, is insisting at least $5bn (£4bn) in government funding be included to…
Two arrested over Gatwick drone flight disruption
Two people have been arrested in connection with a string of drone sightings which brought Gatwick Airport to a standstill. Sussex Police said it made the arrests at about 22:00 GMT on Friday. Flights from Gatwick were grounded for more…
PM Hasina promises subway train service in Dhaka
Dhaka, Dec 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said they will introduce a subway train service in the capital to end the nagging traffic congestion if Awami League returns to power through the upcoming general election.
Kamal alleges blocking of fair election, wants arrests stop
Dhaka, Dec 21 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday alleged that what the government is now doing has outdone all the autocrats and urged it to keep cool.