Dhaka, Aug 16 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 339th Branch at Barura of Cumilla on 16 August 2018, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest.
Year: 2018
Govt seeks stay against bail of Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Aug 16 – On behalf of the government two separate petitions were filed with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court seeking stay on the High Court orders that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in two…
‘EC nearly completes prep for next BD general polls’
Dhaka, Aug 16 – The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said it has no plan to hold any further dialogue with the registered political parties ahead of next parliamentary polls.
Atal Behari Vajpayee dies at 93
Former Indian prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has died aged 93. He was being treated for age-related illnesses in Delhi’s AIIMS hospital. Vajpayee was one of the founding members of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which currently governs…
Aretha Franklin, ‘Queen of Soul’, dies aged 76
Aretha Franklin, the “queen of soul” known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last year she was retiring from music.…
Trump’s attack on media draws editorials in 300 US outlets
More than 300 news outlets have launched a campaign to counter US President Donald Trump’s attacks and promote a free press.
BD Govt condemns attack on US envoy Bernicat’s vehicle
The government has strongly condemned the “unfortunate incident” of attack on an official vehicle of the US Embassy in the city recently and said appropriate actions will be taken upon completion of the investigation into the incident.
Rani Hamid takes lead in Nat’l Women’s Chess
Dhaka – WIM Rani Hamid took solo lead in the 38th National Women’s Chess Championship after the 8th round at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on Thursday. The leader of the points table earned seven points from eight round games while…
SAFF U-15 Women’s Champs: BD storm final beating Bhutan 5-0
Dhaka– Defending champions Bangladesh smartly reached the final of the six-nation 2nd SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship eliminating hosts Bhutan by 5-0 goals in the 2nd semifinal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Thursday evening. The winners clearly dominated the…
Man killed over land dispute in Sylhet
Dhaka– A man was killed while eight others injured in a clash over a land-related dispute between two rival groups in Bayampur village of Kanaighat upazila in Sylhet on Thursday morning. The deceased was Faruk Ahmed, 42, son of late Asad…
2 held with 1,440 bottles of Phensidyl in Jashore
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) recovered 1,500 bottles of Phensidyl from a truck and arrested its driver and helper in the district town early Thursday. The arrestees were identified as Md Yusuf Gazi, 28, truck driver and…
BNP criticises Inu for his ‘Criticism of ‘Zia Family’
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Thursday suggested the government to create a new ministry styled ‘Zia family criticism affairs’ and give current Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu its charge.
Former Indian PM Vajpayee dies after illness
Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Hindu nationalist who set off a nuclear arms race with rival Pakistan but later reached across the border to begin a groundbreaking peace process, died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He…
People urged to sacrifice animals at designated spots
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain on Thursday urged people to slaughter their sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha in designated places to avoid environmental and health hazards.
Khaleda also involved in Aug-15 carnage conspiracy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is no doubt that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was also involved in the August-15 carnage conspiracy.
Question leak: HC orders Janata Bank recruitment test cancelled
In the wake of allegations of question paper leak, the High Court on Thursday ordered the authorities concerned to cancel the written test of Janata Bank taken for the post of executive officer on April 21, 2017.
Asian Game Football: Bangladesh hold Thailand 1-1
Bangladesh U-23 team forced stronger and upper-ranked Thailand U-23 side to play 1-1 draw in their 2nd Group B match of the 18th Asian Games Men’s Football at the Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, Bogor in Indonesia on Thursday.
Fukushima clean-up workers at grave risk of exploitation
Japan must act urgently to protect tens of thousands of workers who are reportedly being exploited and exposed to toxic nuclear radiation in efforts to clean up the damaged Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Station, say three UN human rights experts.
Mangrove forests in Patuakhali depleting fast
Mangrove forest, which is known as ‘Green Wall’ that protected the people of the coastal district from the devastation of cyclone Sidr, is shrinking fast, thanks to unmindful felling of trees and lack of effective conservation efforts.
12 private university students denied bail
A court here on Thursday denied bail to 12 private university students accused in two cases filed over vandalism and attacks on police during the student movement demanding road safety.
Hostility to Islam remains stagnant in Germany
While homophobia has seen a drastic decrease in Germany over the years, Islamophobia has remained stubbornly stagnant. A new Playboy poll has found that most Germans are opposed to mosques, hijab, and refugee homes. A new poll published on Thursday…
বাংলাদেশের যে এলাকায় ছাগল পালন একেবারেই নিষিদ্ধ
বাংলাদেশের দক্ষিণ-পশ্চিমাঞ্চলের ঝিনাইদহ জেলার অন্তত ৩৫টি গ্রামে গত বেশ কয়েক বছর যাবত ছাগল পালন বন্ধ রয়েছে। জেলার প্রাণিসম্পদ অফিস জানিয়েছে, স্থানীয় সমাজপতিদের সিদ্ধান্ত অনুযায়ী গ্রামগুলোতে ছাগল পালন বন্ধ রাখা হয়েছে। ঝিনাইদহের শৈলকূপা উপজেলার ৩৫টি গ্রাম ছাড়াও আশপাশের আরো কিছু উপজেলায়…
Gold prices touch 19-month low
Gold prices touched a 19-month low early on Thursday, mainly due to the strong US dollar and concerns about the Turkey crisis. Spot gold fell by 1.2 per cent to $1,159.96, its lowest since January 2017. However, bullion prices managed…
Saudi officials nab man wearing explosive vest
Saudi security forces neutralises a suspected “terrorist” in the city of Al Bukayriyah, who was wearing what appeared to be an explosive vest. The security spokesman of the Ministry of the Interior said that officials managed to trace Fawaz Abdulrahman…
Cabbage, broccoli, kale can stop cancers
Scientists say they have discovered why some vegetables – including cabbage, broccoli and kale – can reduce the risk of bowel cancers. That cruciferous veg is good for the gut has never been in doubt but a detailed explanation has…
SpaceX vows manned flight to space station is on track
Tech magnate Elon Musk’s SpaceX vowed Monday to send its first astronauts into orbit on schedule next year — part of a drive to restore America’s dominance of the space race.
Crazy Rich Asians’ touted as Hollywood watershed
Rich, dashing man sweeps sweet young girl off her feet. It’s the fantasy to launch a thousand love stories, but Hollywood’s latest rom-com oozes more than sentimental escapism.
‘Poramon-2’ set to release in 14 countries
Entertainment Desk ‘Poramon 2’, now running at nine cinema halls across the country following its release during Eid-ul-Fitr, will soon hit theatres in 14 countries targeting Bangladeshi expatriates living there.
Channel i to air six films on Eid-ul-Adha
Entertainment Desk Channel i will air six Impress Telefilm productions this Eid-ul-Adha. The films will air from Eid day till the sixth day of the holiday, at 10:15pm every night.
Missing schoolboy found dead in Savar; 2 held
Savar, Aug 16 – A schoolboy, who remained missing since Tuesday, was found dead at Bhagalpur Balurghat along the Bongshi river in Savar, on the outskirts of the capital, on Thursday.