Dhaka, Apr 2 – India’s Supreme Court has expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish.
Year: 2018
UAE’s Futtaim opens Saudi’s first IMAX cinema
Saudi Arabia on Monday witnessed the opening of its second new cinema in decades by UAE malls and retail group Majid Al Futtaim’s Vox Cinemas unit. The opening follows a decision last year to lift a nearly 40-year ban on…
Dubai airports to cut passport clearance time to 10 seconds
Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has announced plans to speed up passport clearance at the emirate’s airports to as little as 10 seconds. General director assistant of the airport immigration department at GDRFA, brigadier Talal Ahmad…
A ‘crippling’ addiction that can ruin relationships
Relationship charity Relate is calling for people with a “crippling” addiction to sex to receive help on the NHS. Two sufferers speak about the impact it has had on their lives. “At its worst, even having sex five times a…
In crucial moment, Benzema finally comes through for Madrid
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Zinedine Zidane kept believing in Karim Benzema despite a frustrating season for the French forward. The Real Madrid coach kept giving Benzema chances even as the striker struggled to find the net.
Real Madrid reaches 3rd straight Champions League final
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Last time, it was a late penalty. This time, a goalkeeping blunder.Real Madrid keeps finding ways to get out of trouble in the Champions League.
Seamers lift Bangalore to 14-run win over Mumbai in IPL
Bangalore,(AP/UNB) – A good performance by the seamers led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 14-run victory over struggling defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.
US and its allies to launch final operation against ISIS
Mohammad Zainal Abedin New York: The US soon launches final operation against ISIS strongholds in Syria, says Heather Nauert office of the Spokesperson of State Department.
BNP’s Sramik Dal slams DMP for not allowing to hold rally
Dhaka, May 1 – BNP’s labour wing Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal on Tuesday alleged that they could neither hold a workers’ meeting nor take out a rally in the city marking the May Day because of the denial of permission by…
Resist any farcical election: B Chy
Dhaka, May 1 – Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Tuesday urged the common people and workers to get ready to resist the government’s any move to hold a ‘farcical national election’.
French museum finds over half of its art collection fake
A French museum dedicated to painter Étienne Terrus has discovered paintings it thought were by him were fakes.
Infrastructure to be prioritised in next Budget: Muhith
Dhaka, May 1 – Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has said the government will give priority on power and energy, infrastructure, education and health sectors in the upcoming national budget for fiscal 2018- 19.
BD human rights situation in the first quarter of 2018
While enforced disappearances have been significantly lower in 2018 than the previous year, the number of deaths during imprisonment has gone up. In the first four months of 2017, at least 30 people had been victims of enforced disappearances. But…
Thirteen cities commit to creating green & healthy streets.
13 pioneering mayors have committed to the Green and Healthy Streets Declaration pledging to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025 and ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030. Signatories to the Green and Healthy…
2 motorcyclists killed in city road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as their motorbike overturned on the road in Hatirjheel area in the capital in early Tuesday.
Youth held for killing minor after abduction in Keraniganj
Dhaka – Police on Tuesday arrested a man from Mirerbag Balurmath area in the upazila for killing a schoolboy after abduction in Keraniganj.The deceased was identified as Md Sohag Khan, 11, son of Md Idris Khan of Mirerbag area.
7 including 5 cops hurt in Cumilla ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – At least seven people including five cops were injured during a reported gunfight between police and robbers at Nandanpur area of Daudkandi upazila here in Cumilla on Tuesday. Police also arrested two robbers, Mohsin, 37, son of Razu…
Trump makes appeal for 2026 World Cup in North America
Washington(AP/UNB) – President Donald Trump on Monday called on African countries to get behind the joint North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
Barcelona celebrates La Liga triumph in city parade
Barcelona, May 1 (AP/UNB) – Barcelona players and coaches showed off the Spanish league and Copa del Rey trophies to the city and themselves in selfies in a victory parade on Monday.
Madrid wary of Champs League home setbacks in Bayern visit
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Despite a 2-1 victory at Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals, Real Madrid is worried.
No mayhem, maintain cordial relations: PM to employers, workers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged both employers and workers to maintain cordial relations among them avoiding any mayhem in their workplaces.
No benefit from lodging complaints with foreigners: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today came down heavily on a section of labour leaders for their ill efforts to defame the country by lodging complaints with foreigners and asserted that there will be no benefit from it (complaints) as long…
Workers, activists mark May Day with defiant rallies
Workers and activists marked May Day on Tuesday with rallies to demand their government address labor issues. International Workers’ Day is a public holiday in many countries, though activities are restricted in some places, sometimes leading to confrontations. A look…
RMG workers block Dhaka-Aricha highway demanding arrears
Agitated workers of a readymade garment factory on Tuesday blocked the Dhaka-Aricha Highway for at least five hours demanding their arrears.
Suu Kyi underscores Myanmar’s readiness to receive ‘verified’ Rohingyas
Myanmar’ State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi underscored Myanmar’s readiness to receive the verified Rohingyas and necessary cooperation of Bangladesh to expedite the repatriation process.
Korean Air heiress apologizes before police questioning
A Korean Air heiress apologized Tuesday for causing trouble in her first public appearance as a suspect in an abuse of power case after she allegedly threw a drink at someone during a business meeting.
70 people killed in lightning strikes in March, April: Minister
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya on Tuesday said 70 people were killed in lightning strikes in different parts of the country in March and April.
Myanmar army chief denies rape allegation of Rohingas
Myanmar military commander-in-chief Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing in a meeting with the UN Security Council delegates in the capital Naypyidaw claimed that no sexual abuse took place during the crackdown on Rohingya Muslims.
3 killed as bus hits truck in M’singh
Dhaka, May 1 – Three people were killed as a bus hit a stationary truck in Habirbari Seedstore bazar in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh on Tuesday morning.
UK backs Iran nuclear deal despite US and Israel opposition
The UK has backed a “vitally important” nuclear deal with Iran, despite accusations from the US and Israel that Iranians are pursuing atomic weapons.