Dhaka – Bangladeshi shooter Abdullah Hel Baki won the silver medal in the men’s 10m Air Rifle event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Sunday.
Year: 2018
Journalist Syed Ahiya Bakht laid to rest
Dhaka – Syed Ahiya Bakht, a veteran journalist and freedom fighter, was laid to rest at his family graveyard in Habiganj on Saturday. –UNB
‘বাংলাদেশে শিশুর সংস্কৃতির সঙ্কট ও উত্তরণ-শীর্ষক সেমিনার’
শনিবার (৭এপ্রিল) জাতীয় প্রেসক্লাবে খেলাঘরের আয়োজনে বাংলাদেশে শিশুর সংস্কৃতির সঙ্কট ও উত্তরণ-শীর্ষক সেমিনার অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে। সকাল: ১০.৩০মিনিট, কনফারেন্স রুম-২ (৩য় তলা), জাতীয় প্রেসক্লাব মিলনায়তনে কেন্দ্রীয় খেলাঘর আসরের প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য ডা: আবু সাঈদ এর সভাপতিত্বে, ও সম্পাদক সৌমেন পোদ্দার এর সঞ্চালনায়…
Hilsa still unbeatable on Pahela Baishakh menu
Dhaka – Despite a strong campaign over the last few years against keeping hilsa on Pahela Baishakh’s morning menu as an ‘artificial’ culture, the demand for the delicious fish among city dwellers looks still very high this year too, pushing…
Safety nets saved one-third very poor from extreme poverty
The State of Social Safety Nets 2018: Safety nets protect vulnerable households from impacts of economic shocks, natural disasters, and other crises • An estimated 36 percent of the very poor escaped extreme poverty because of social safety nets, providing…
40-km Ctg human chain demands end to road crashes
A 40-kilometer long human chain was formed in Sitakunda on Saturday demanding effective steps to prevent road accidents on Dhaka-Chattogram highway.
JUJA marks 46th founding anniversary
Savar (Dhaka) April 7 – Jahangirnagar University Journalists’ Association (JUJA), on Fridya celebrated its 46th founding anniversary on the campus amid fanfare and festivity.
Khaleda wanted to be tested at private hospital: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that their Chairperson Khaleda Zia wanted to have her medical tests conducted at a private hospital, but the government did not pay heed to it.
‘Next decade for BD economy looks bright’
Bangladesh Bank’s Chief Economist Faisal Ahmed on Saturday said the diversification in Bangladeshi business beyond the RMG sector is shaping the country for a better future in the next decade.
Indian court grants bail to Bollywood star Salman Khan
New Delhi— A court has granted bail to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who spent the past two days in prison after he was convicted of poaching rare deer in a wildlife preserve two decades ago. –AP/UNB
Ananya honours 10 women
Nazia Jabin has long been working for the education of visually impaired children through this publication Sporsho that produces the braille books.
Police stops Koko’s wife from visiting Khaleda
The daughter in law of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and wife of late Arafat Rahman Koko went to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to visit her ailing mother in law on Saturday.
Draft law on higher court judge appointment ready: Anisul
DHAKA – Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the draft law for appointing judges in the higher court has been prepared and it would be sent to the cabinet for approval soon. -BSS
Reform election system, says Ershad
Mentioning that there is no election in the country these days, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Saturday demanded that the polling system be reformed.
Taking Khaleda to hospital was a drama: BNP
BNP on Saturday alleged that the government has staged a ‘drama’ by sending its chairperson Khaleda Zia to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) ‘by force’ in the name of her medical tests.
Joglul Ahmed clinches Khagrachhari President’s Cup Golf title
Dhaka- Brigadier General Joglul Ahmed clinched the 4th President’s Cup Golf Tournament held at the Chengi Golf and Country Club in Khagrachhari Cantonment on Friday.
IPL opener: Fizz gets spot in best XI of Mumbai Indians
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s cuter master Mustafizur Rahman was placed in the best eleven of Mumbai Indians to play the opener of the 11th Indian Premier League (IPL) against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday night.
Swimmer Najma ends CWG with dismal performance
Dhaka – Bangladeshi swimmer Najma Khatun completed her engagement in the ongoing Gold Coast Commonwealth Games with dismal performances in both of her events at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre in Australia on Saturday.
World Health Day observed Saturday
Dhaka, April 07 – The World Health Day-2018 was observed on Saturday in Bangladesh as elsewhere across the world though the holding of different health awareness programmes.
8 Shibir men held with ‘bombs’ in Jashore
Dhaka – Police arrested eight activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir along with ‘7 bombs’ from Narayandpur union in Sadar upazila of Jashore on Friday night.
BNP leader hacked dead in Chuadanga
Dhaka- A local BNP leader was hacked to death by rivals at Jugirhuda village in Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Saturday morning.
FIFA VP quits amid audit into confederation irregularities
Zurich,(AP/UNB) — David Chung abruptly resigned as FIFA’s senior vice president and a member of its ruling council on Friday after an audit of the Oceania confederation he led found “potential irregularities” on a $20 million building project and funding…
Fizz’s Mumbai Indians take on Chennai SK in IPL opener tonight
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s cuter master Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL franchise Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in the 11th edition opener at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday.
Khaleda taken back to jail after medical tests at BSMMU
Dhaka, Apr 7 – Ailing BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was taken back to Dhaka central jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Saturday after medical check-up and tests.
UN SDGs cannot be achieved if bombs keep falling from sky
By Miroslav Lajčák Baku, Azerbaijan, Apr 6 (IPS) – I am honoured to pay a visit to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to address this Ministerial Meeting. I would like to use this opportunity to commend the role of the Non-Aligned…
Micro gardening scheme to help feed Rohingya refugees
By International Organization for Migration Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Apr 6 (IOM) – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are distributing 50,000 vegetable gardening kits to tackle malnutrition and improve the diet of people…
How corruption impedes universal health coverage
Sania Nishtar Islamabad – Half of the planet cannot access essential health services. For many people, paying to see a doctor, obtaining medications, seeking family-planning advice, or even getting immunized against common illnesses is a choice between staying healthy and…
Sustaining progress in transition countries
Cihan Sultanoğlu New York – In the World Bank’s most recent “Doing Business” report, half of the Eastern European and Central Asian countries included in the global ranking were among the top 50. As a measure of economic maturity, the…
China vows to fight US ‘at any cost’ as trade spat worsens
Washington, Apr 6 (AP/UNB) — China vowed on Friday to fight the U.S. “at any cost” after President Donald Trump proposed slapping an additional $100 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods in an escalating trade dispute between the world’s two…
Healthcare professions and jobs going digital
by Aida Ponce Del Castillo With the advent of new technologies, the healthcare sector is confronted with an unprecedented wave of change. What will the sector look like in a few years time? How can healthcare workers navigate an environment…