Dhaka – Islami Bank East Zone were trailing by 81 runs with nine wickets remaining against Walton Central Zone on the first day (Wednesday) of the 3rd round match of the four-day Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) that began on Wednesday…
Month: December 2018
Election Commission’s ‘Awami face’ getting exposed: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission’s ‘Awami face’ is getting exposed gradually with its activities to ‘ensure the ruling party’s victory’.
No scope of Election Commission reform: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said there is no scope of Election Commission (EC) reform as it was earlier overhauled with recommendations from all parties.
Appeals filed against Khaleda’s nominations rejection
The lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday filed appeals with the Election Commission against rejection of her nomination papers of three constituencies.
PM inspects ‘Hangsabalaka’ at Shahjalal Airport
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday inspected newly procured second Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner — the most state-of-the-art aircraft named ‘Hangsabalaka’ — at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the city.
No Brexit generation game for the welfare state
Brexit, it is claimed, has widened an intergenerational divide. Baby boomers voted for Brexit, while millennials remained silent. This argument remains although youth turnout in the Brexit referendum was, in fact, relatively close to the UK national average. Focusing on…
Viqarunnisa Noon School closed sine die amid growing protest
The authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College suspended the classes and examinations (from class I to XII) in all branches for an indefinite period amid the growing protests of students and guardians over the suicide of Aritree Adhikari.
New test tracking cancer nano-signatures points to easier diagnoses
Australian researchers on Wednesday said they have developed a quick and easy test to detect cancer from blood or biopsy tissue.
US comedian Kevin Hart to host Oscars
US comedian and actor Kevin Hart announced on Tuesday that he would be hosting the 91st Academy Awards in February.
Sabina Yasmin to get award in Kolkata with Aarti Mukherji
Cultural Correspondent Popular singer Sabina Yasmin will be honoured in India. In a festival dedicated to Bangla Music the singer will receive the award .
Animated film on climate change,future generation
Culture Desk Now an animated production has been made for children addressing climate change. Titled “Tomorrow” the production, a short film of twenty minutes will be released on Deepto TV next year.
Qatar’s emir receives invite from Saudi king to attend GCC Summit
Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has received a written invitation from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to attend an annual Gulf Arab summit being held in Riyadh on December 9, Kuwait and Qatar’s state news agencies said on…
Genocide committed against Rohingyas: Holocaust Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has said there is compelling evidence that the Myanmar military committed ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and genocide against the Rohingya, the Muslim minority population of Myanmar.
1st baby born using transplanted uterus of deceased donor
Brazilian doctors are reporting the world’s first baby born to a woman with a uterus transplanted from a deceased donor.
Bd pro-govt alliance for caution on foreign poll observers
Dhaka, Dec 4 – General secretary of Bangladesh Samyabadi Dal Dilip Barua on Tuesday said the 14 party-alliance has requested the Election Commission to be cautious over the secret agenda of the foreign election observers and suggested them to be…
BNP moves on with nominations despite rejections enmasse
Dhaka, Dec 5 – Despite worries over the rejection of candidature of its 141 runners, BNP senior leaders on Tuesday said they have already finalised the list of their candidates for about 200 seats from the valid ones.
‘Address disappearances, killings in polls manifestos’
Dhaka, Dec 4 – Families and victims of enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killings and custodial torture, and rights activists made a call on Tuesday for all political parties to address issues of human rights abuses, especially enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings.
IBBL MD achieves Best Emerging CEO in Islamic Banking Award
Dhaka Dec 4 – Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited achieved ‘Best Emerging CEO in Islamic Banking 2018’ award conferred by UK-based financial intelligence house Cambridge IF Analytica.
Oikya Front to have constituency-based coordination bodies
Dhaka, Dec 4 – The Bd opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front on Tuesday decided to form 300 coordination committees based on constituency across the country to coordinate the forthcoming elections slated for December 30.
Govt plans to cling to powert thru’ blueprint polls: Manna
Dhaka, Dec 4 – Nagorik Oikya convenor Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Tuesday alleged that the government wants to cling to power by holding a blueprint election claiming that there is no level playing field in the country though the poll…
World Soil Day: Soil health key to environment, human health
From Danielle Nierenberg Dec 4 – Greetings from Chicago! Tomorrow, I am joining Google, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other members of the Refresh Working Group to officially launch our report Refresh: Food + Tech from Soil to Supper.…
Cities can tackle GHG & air pollution simultaneously: Study
C40 research highlights actions that could yield an 87% reduction in GHG emissions, a 49% reduction in PM2.5 levels, 223,000 premature deaths averted and up to $583 billion in economic benefit
Oikyafront for constituency-based coordination body: Bulu
Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Tuesday decided to form its coordination committee based on every constituency to carry out electioneering in favour of the candidates of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
People expect many things from EC: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday questioned the role of the Election Commission EC) in ensuring a credible national election.
Non-cooperation hinders appeal submission, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that their some candidates are facing difficulties in making appeals against the cancellation of their nomination papers due to non-cooperation by returning officers.
Int’l flower exhibition in Dhaka city from Dec 6
A three-day-long International Flower Exhibition and Conference 2018 will be held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the city from December 6 to 8.
EC to take steps to bring female voters to polling centres
Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam on Tuesday said all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the presence of remarkable number of female voters to cast their votes in the 11th national election scheduled to be held on December 30.
Asian 14/U Series Tennis: Girls’ doubles event advances to final
Dhaka – The girls’ doubles event of the Asian 14/U Series Tennis advanced to the final on the 2nd day of the tournament at the Ramna National Tennis Complex here on Tuesday.
My focus now on cricket, not politics, says Mashrafe
Dhaka – Bangladesh one-day captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza talking for the first time to media after joining politics said on Tuesday he is focused on his game instead of paying all attention to politics.
Ind-Cup Football: Arambagh reach quarterfinals eliminating Team BJMC
Dhaka – Defending champions Arambagh Krira Sangha reached the quarterfinals of the 13-team Independence Cup Football Tournament eliminating Team BJMC by 2-1 goals in Group A match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.