Dhaka – Four people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in Habiganj and Sunamganj districts on Friday.
Year: 2018
Schoolboy ‘commits suicide’ in Sylhet
Dhaka – A school boy reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his room in Dewannagar village of Biswanath Upazila in Sylhet on Friday.
Late Rolando winner sends Marseille to Europa League final
Salzburg,(AP/UNB) – Marseille advanced to its first European final in 14 years after a goal late in extra-time gave it a 3-2 aggregate win over Salzburg in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday.
Injury leaves Koscielny’s World Cup hopes in danger
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – France defender Laurent Koscielny’s World Cup hopes are in serious doubt after he suffered a suspected ruptured Achilles in Arsenal’s Europa League semifinal defeat against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s Madrid Open, saying she wasn’t ready to compete.
1st ODI: Tigresses need 271 for win against SA
Dhaka – Bangladesh women’s cricket team need 271 runs in the 1st match at Senwes Cricket Stadium in Potchefstroom, South Africa on Friday to get off to a winning start in the five-match ODI series against South Africa women’s team.
Steps sought to overcome banking sector challenges
Claiming that the country’s banking sector is going through a turmoil, speakers at a discussion on Friday underscored the need for steps to overcome its challenges, including mobilising domestic resources and preventing money-laundering.
People will decide form of election-time govt: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said it is the people who will determine under which government the next general election will be held in the country.
Maintaining political stability in BD a big challenge
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said it remains very optimistic about Bangladesh’s continuous growth but how the country will maintain the current political stability remains a big challenge.
What prospects for the Polish left
For most of the post-1989 period, the most powerful political and electoral force on the Polish left was the communist successor Democratic Left Alliance (SLD), which governed the country from 1993-97 and 2001-5. However, the Alliance has been in the…
PM Hasina asks Rab to fight drugs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to continue its drive against drugs to save the country and children from its (drugs) clutches side by side with maintaining law and order to keep up development spree.
Speaker for climate smart agriculture tech to ensure food security
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury today stressed on innovation and adoption of emerging climate smart technology in agriculture for increasing food and nutrition security of the people.
No plan to include BNP in poll-time govt: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said there is no plan to include BNP in the cabinet of the poll-time government as the party has no representation in the current parliament.
Slumping economy overhangs Saudi reform efforts
A slump in Saudi Arabia’s economy cast a shadow over ambitious plans for reform as top officials met businessmen to discuss freeing the kingdom from its dependence on oil exports. At a conference with hundreds of foreign and local bankers…
Parliamentary body to discuss ICT Bill with editors: Minister
Dhaka, May 4 – Law minister Anisul Huq Thursday informed that the parliamentary standing committee on post telecom and ICT would hold talks with the media representatives on May 22 for discussing on the issues of the proposed Digital Security…
SSC question leakage admitted: No exam cancellation
Dhaka, May 4 – Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid Thursday said no examinations will be cancelled to retake as the leaked questions of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations had reached a limited number of examinees.
RU BCL men grab mango-litchi groves on campus
Rajshahi, May 4 -Allegation has been made against the leaders of Bangladesh Chatraa League (BCL) Rajshahi University (RU) unit over occupying the mango and litchi groves illegally without any tender.
Bumper yield of salinity-tolerant rice in Gopalganj
Gopalganj, May 4 – Farmers in Gopalganj district have achieved a bumper production of Bina-10 rice, a salinity-tolerant variety of rice evolved by the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (Bina).
Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open
Madrid, May 4 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s Madrid Open, saying she wasn’t ready to compete. Tournament organizers say Williams withdrew because she needs more time to train before returning to action.
Election without solving political crisis not acceptable: BNP
Dhaka, May 3 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said people will not accept if the next general election is held without resolving the ‘ongoing political crisis’.
Dhaka writes to London bring Tarique back: FM
Dhaka, April 3 – The government has sent several letters to the British authorities concerned as part of its ongoing process to bring BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman back home from London.
Hatred of journalism threatens democracies: RSF
The 2018 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), reflects growing animosity towards journalists. Hostility towards the media, openly encouraged by political leaders, and the efforts of authoritarian regimes to export their vision of journalism pose a…
Good food advocates to converge in D.C. to oppose Farm Bill
Danielle Nierenberg On May 8-9th next Food Policy Action (FPA) is mobilizing stakeholders from across the United States to voice their united opposition to the draft 2018 Farm Bill released by the House Agriculture Committee.
Robber kingpin killed in Cumilla infighting
Dhaka – The ringleader of a robber gang was killed by rivals at Bazra village of Daudkandi upazila in Cumilla early Thursday.
Youth’s body found in Suhrawardy Udyan
Dhaka- Police here on Thursday recovered body of an unidentified young man from Suhrawardy Udyan in the city’s Shahbagh area.
Boy killed in Cox’s Bazar elephant attack
Dhaka- A teenage boy was trampled to death by an elephant and two others sustained severe injuries in the attack at Uttar Shilkhali village in Taknaf upazila here in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday night.
Premier Hockey: Abahani notch 8-0 win against Victoria
Dhaka- Dhaka Abahani Ltd crushed Victoria Sporting Club by 8-0 goals in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Thursday.
Masters Cricket: Rajshahi smell spot in final with 3rd win a row
Dhaka- Air Asia Rajshahi Masters team almost ensured a final berth with their 3rd consecutive win in the five-team battle of 100-ball Walton Masters Cricket Carnival beating Raw Nations Khulna Masters by eight wickets at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket…
Independence Cup Kabaddi final phase kicks off Friday
Dhaka – The final phase of the Independence Cup Kabaddi tournament will begin at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium at Paltan on Friday.
Saif SC clinch title of SK Abu Naser Football
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club clinched the 4th edition title of the Shaheed Sheikh Abu Naser Football Tournament, with a 4-1 win against Pabna Police Super Football team in the final at Sheikh Helal Uddin Stadium in Bagerhat on Thursday.