Another session of the 10th parliament will sit at a convenient time in October next as the current session (22nd session) will continue for only 10 working days until September 20.
Year: 2018
SAFF Suzuki Cup: 0-2 loss to Nepal shatter BD dream again
Hosts Bangladesh’s dream shattered again in the seven –nation 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup as Nepal brought down high flying Bangladesh to the earth beating them by 2-0 goals in the last Group A match at the flood-light Bangabandhu National Stadium…
No missile show-off at 70th anniversary parade in N Korea
The North Korean regime has staged a massive military parade in Pyongyang to mark the 70th anniversary of the country’s founding. It focused on development work and civilian efforts to build the economy. To the surprise of the international community,…
Kid’s night: Osaka, 20, beats her idol Serena to win US Open
Naomi Osaka walked to the net, the excitement of being a Grand Slam champion mixed with a bit of sadness.
Williams loses game arguing during US Open loss to Osaka
The events and the arguing and the booing that would make this a U.S. Open final unlike any other began when Serena Williams’ coach made what she insisted was an innocent thumbs-up, but the chair umpire interpreted as a helpful…
BD opposition BNP gets permission to stage human chain
BNP on Sunday got permission to stage a human chain programme in the city on Monday demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Asia Cup: Tigers leave for UAE Sunday
Dhaka – An strong Bangladesh Cricket team led by ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza left the capital for United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunday evening at 7:30 pm by an Emirates flight to participate in the six-nation Asia Cup Cricket beginning…
Bangladesh wants safe return of Rohingyas: FM
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Sunday said Rohingyas are a composite group of Myanmar people, and Bangladesh wants to send these forcibly displaced people to their homeland in safe and secure manner.
Cement-laden ship capsizes in Bay: Nightmare for marine life
A cement-laden lighter ship was capsized after being hit by another vessel in the Bay of Bengal near Sandwip Channel at Bhashan Char in Sandwip upazila on Sunday.
US cuts $25m from hospitals serving Palestinians
After cutting $200 million in Palestinian aid in August, US President Donald Trump is making further cuts. It comes as the US is preparing to unveil its peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians. The US government said it was…
RMCH to re-launch Cobalt- 60 for cancer treatment
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) is going to re-launch its Cobalt- 60 machine for cancer treatment within a shortest possible time.
Australia drought extends despite ‘widespread, significant rain’
A devastating drought that has left Australian farmers struggling to stay afloat is set to persist despite widespread and significant rain last month, authorities have said.
Syrian war documentary wins top Venice prizes
A film that follows two friends through four nightmarish years of the Syrian civil war has lifted some of the top prizes at the Venice film festival, which ends Saturday.
Gaaner Raza’ auditions in October
Culture Desk A reality show for singers age six to 13, named ‘Gaaner Raza,’ will be launched in October. The show, based on a music festival, is an initiative of ACI Pure Spices and Channel i, to provide creative psychological…
Rapper Mac Miller dead
Rapper Mac Miller, who found fame early with his raucous, retro hip-hop but struggled with substance abuse and a painfully public breakup with pop star Ariana Grande, died Friday, officials said. He was 26.
BNP team meets home minister Sunday: Issue Khaleda’ health
Dhaka, Sept 08 – A high-profile BNP delegation will meet Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday afternoon to discuss party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition and her treatment.
UN urges ICC: Urgently probe Crimes against Rohingya
Dhaka, Sept 9 – United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng has urged ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to consider the recommendation of its Chamber to decide on the opening of an investigation into the atrocities against…
NYT reflects free press’ deep roots in the US
Mostafa Kamal Majumder What the New York Times has done Last Thursday is nothing short of making a new history, publication of an anonymous opinion piece against the Trump administration that too from ‘a senior member’ of the said administration,…
Rooppur NPP pavilion at creates huge interest among visitors
Dhaka, Sept 8 – To create awareness about the modern nuclear power technology, safety and eco-friendliness of nuclear energy, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) set up a pavilion at a fair organized at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in…
Students of two BAU residential halls clash
Mymensingh, Sept 8 – A clash took place between students of two residential halls of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on a silly matter.
21 killed as bus plunges into ravine in Indonesia
Twenty-one people were killed Saturday when a tourist bus plunged into a ravine on Indonesia’s main Java island, officials said.
Jubo League man stabbed in Jashore
Dhaka- A Jubo League activist was stabbed by his rival at Purbobarandi Mathpara area in Jashore on Friday night.
Cardi B escorted out of fashion party after lunging at Minaj
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B were involved in an altercation Friday night that got physical at a New York Fashion Week party and left Cardi B with a mark on her head.
9 lakh Yaba tablets seized in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in separate drives seized 9 lakh Yaba tablets from different areas in Teknaf upazila early Saturday.
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to retire
The New York Times is reporting that Jack Ma, the co-founder and executive chairman of Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group, is retiring.
Helicopter crash in Nepal kills 5, leaves 1 missing
A helicopter flying in bad weather crashed in Nepal’s mountains on Saturday, killing five of the seven people on board and leaving another missing, police said.
Youth killed in Chattogram clash
Dhaka- A young man, who was injured in a clash between two groups over establishing supremacy at Paschim Khulshi in the port city on Friday night, died at a hospital here in Chattogram on Saturday. The deceased was identified as…
Progress in key areas must to resolve Rohingya crisis: UN
The United Nations has said a substantial progress remains urgently needed in three key areas including addressing the root causes of the Rohingya crisis and a clear pathway to citizenship for Rohingyas who are eligible.
Fire guts Moulavibazar market
Dhaka- A numbers of establishments including factories and shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at a market in Sherpur Afrozganj area Moulavibazar on Saturday afternoon.
Common people in BD getting benefits of development: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the common people are now getting the benefits of her government’s development programmes as it has been able to lower the inflation rate with sustainable GDP growth.