Narsingdi, April 16 – A court here on Monday convicted six people of killing a trader here in 2003 and sentenced them to life imprisonment.
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6 hurt in BCL factional clash at Dhaka University
Six Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists were injured in a factional clash of the student organisation on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Monday.
Bus kills college principal in Sirajganj
Dhaka – A college principal was killed as a bus crashed into his bike on Kazipur-Dhunat regional road at Chalitadanga in Kazipur upazila in Sirajganj on Monday noon.
All needed for repatriation in place, claims Burma
Though there is no sign of repatriation yet, Myanmar has claimed the work is proceeding steadily on this front and necessary steps are in place to start the repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar.
Quota protesters threaten fresh agitation
Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council’ on Monday threatened to wage a fresh movement if the cases filed against them during the quota-reform movement are not withdrawn within the next two days.
Narail court to hear Khaleda bail plea on May 8
Narail, April 16 – A court here on Monday fixed May 8 for hearing on appeal petition filed seeking BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in a case over ‘derogatory remarks’ against freedom fighters.
Stocks up on large cap vive
Stocks witnessed upward trend on Monday with rising trend of all the indices at Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges on higher activities of large-cap securities.
AL forms national election conducting committee
Dhaka, April 16 –Awami League has formed its national election conducting committee, headed by its President Sheikh Hasina, ahead of the next parliamentary polls likely to be held in December next.
Juventus beats Sampdoria 3-0 to go 6 points clear of Napoli
Milan,(AP/UNB) – Juventus took a major step toward a seventh straight Serie A title on Sunday as it beat Sampdoria 3-0 after Napoli was held to a 0-0 draw at AC Milan.
3 quota demo leaders released after ‘detention’ by DB
Dhaka, April 16 – Barely an hour after their ultimatum for withdrawal of all the cases filed against them during their demonstration for quota reform, three leaders of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council were reportedly picked up by detectives…
Nadal wary of saying he’s fully recovered from thigh injury
Monaco,(AP/UNB) – Rafael Nadal is wary of saying he’s fully recovered from a troublesome right thigh injury as he defends his Monte Carlo Masters title.
Hasina failed to keep election pledges, says Ershad
Nilphamari, April 16 – Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Monday said although Sheikh Hasina came to power promising to provide the poor with rice at Tk 10 per kg and job for youths at every house, she could not…
5th round BCL begins Tuesday
Dhaka – The 5th round of the four-day first class cricket — 6th Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) — begins on Tuesday at two separate venues across the country.
Ensure better treatment of Khaleda: BNP
Dhaka, April 16 – BNP on Monday demanded the government take step to ensure better treatment of their chairperson Khaleda Zia at United Hospital in the city as her health condition has deteriorated further in jail.
All India Basketball: Bangladesh beat Mumbai Railway 89-79
Dhaka- Touring Bangladesh Men’s Basketball team tasted the first victory in their 2nd match of the All India Invitational Basketball Tournament beating Mumbai Central Railway team by 89-79 points on the 2nd day of the meet in Kolkata on Sunday.
Shooting Federation to arrange victory rally in capital on Tuesday
Dhaka- Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation will arrange a victory rally in the capital on Tuesday for its two silver medalists – country’s only medals – as they return home from the just-concluded 21st Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast.
PM joins Saudi-led military drill’s concluding ceremony
DAMMAM, (Saudi Arabia) April 16 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today joined the concluding ceremony of a Saudi-led joint grand military exercise named “Gulf Shield-1” in the kingdom’s eastern province of Al- Jubail.
3rd Div Football: Jhatika Sangsad routs Lalbagh SC by 3-1
Dhaka – Jatrabari Jhatika Sangsad defeated Lalbagh Sporting Club by 3-1 goals in the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Monday.
‘The labour market basis for populism’
All over the world, populist parties and movements are growing ever more strongly, and established parties appear to lack effective strategies to combat this. A newly-published report from Stockholm-based think tank Futurion confirms that this growing populism can be explained…
British-led fight against marine pollution joined by New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ghana
British Prime Minister Theresa May announced Sunday that New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Ghana have joined Britain in an alliance to fight against plastic pollution.
Asia stocks fall after Syria strike
Asian markets fell on Monday after a US-led strike on Syrian targets fuelled fresh geopolitical concerns over the tinderbox Middle East, though analysts said investors were hopeful the crisis would not escalate. The US, Britain and France carried out their…
Priyanka Chopra on losing a film due to her skin colour
Priyanka Chopra might be a global icon today, but her brush with pay disparity in two of the world’s biggest entertainment industries continues. “I feel it every year, especially when you’re doing movies with really big actors, whether it’s in…
This is my first Naboborsho in Kolkata: Jaya Ahsan
Entertainment Desk Actress Jaya Ahsan is popular in both Kolkata and Bangladesh with her traditional Bengali look and a knack for the diverse role. This year, this actress, who is turning into a producer by making Devi-based on Humayun Ahmed’s…
Full Metal Jacket’ star R. Lee Ermey is no more
US actor and retired Marine R. Lee Ermey, best known for his role as foul-mouthed Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket,” has died, his manager said Sunday. He was 74. Manager Bill Rogin said the Golden Globe…
DU VC’s house ‘attackers are professional’, says DMP chief
Dhaka, Apr 12 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzaman Miah on Thursday said those who were involved in attacking the residence of Dhaka University vice-chancellor will be brought to book. The DMP boss came up with the remark while…
A musical tribute to Folk Poet Jasimuddin
Dhaka, Apr 16 – On the occasion of Bangla New Year 1425, two young singers, Monirul Islam and Farhadur Islam Bony, have paid tribute to Polli Kobi (rustic poet) Jasimuddin by singing a song of the legendary poet.
BRTA launches drive against unfit vehicles in Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 16 – The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on Monday launched drives against unfit and faulty vehicles in different parts of capital Dhaka.
Trump ‘morally unfit to be president’: Ex-FBI chief Comey
Former FBI director James Comey has said Donald Trump is “morally unfit to be president”, who treats women like “pieces of meat”. Mr Comey was giving his first major television interview since he was fired by President Trump last year.…
On-site support systems for migrant workers in Asia: MFA
On-site support systems for Sri Lankan migrant workers Sri Lanka maintains on-site services for its migrant workers abroad primarily through the Ministry of Foreign Employment and its embassies in popular destination countries. The services are enhanced because of its self-financed…
Accused ABT militant put on remand
Dhaka, April 15 – A Dhaka court Sunday placed Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) operation wing member Sabur alias Razu alias Saad on a four-day remand in the writer and blogger Avijit Roy murder case.