Humayun Ahmed’s daughter, Sheila Ahmed, took to Facebook on Monday to state her astonishment at how a film was made based on her father’s book ‘Debi’, without her or her siblings’ permission.
Year: 2018
Emirates, Etihad announce VR trials
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are embracing virtual reality technology after announcing separate trials in their airport lounges. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad said today it would introduce SkyLights Aero Virtual Rality entertainment headsets at its first class and business class lounges…
Bahrain’s labour force shrinks
Bahrain’s labour force shrank for the first time in five years in 2017 as the Gulf island kingdom tackled tough economic conditions. In comments carried by state-run Bahrain News Agency, minister of labour and social development Jameel bin Mohammed Ali…
Saudi King reiterates Palestine support
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has reiterated the country’s support for Palestine in a phone call with US President Donald Trump after the heir to the throne issued comments appearing to acknowledge Israel’s right to a nation-state. The kingdom still does…
Three shot at YouTube HQ, female suspect dead
A woman shot and wounded three people at YouTube’s headquarters in Northern California before killing herself, police say. US media have named the suspect as Nasim Aghdam and said the incident is the result of a domestic dispute. A 36-year-old…
Israel defense minister vows tough response to Gaza protests
Israel’s defense minister said Tuesday that the military will not change its tough response to Hamas-led mass protests near Gaza’s border with Israel, warning that those who approach the border will endanger their lives.
‘Robber’ killed in Thakurgaon ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in 29 Mile area near Thakurgaon-Dinajpur highway in Sadar upazila in Thakurgaon early Tuesday.
4 killed in Savar road accidents
Dhaka- Four people, including a woman and her daughter, were killed in separate road accidents on Dhaka-Aricha highway here in Savar on Monday night.
Govt to spend Tk 607cr on excavating city’s 5 canals
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved 10 projects, including one to excavate and re-excavate five canals in the capital to resolve the water-logging problem, involving around Tk 3,416 crore.
2 killed in Satkhira road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcycle riders were killed and two others injured following a head-on collision between two motorbikes on Kaliganj-Shymganj road in Pirojpur Katakhali area of Kaliganj upazila on Tuesday morning.
Youth stabbed dead in Chattogram
Dhaka – A young man was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals at Miakhannagar area at Bakalia in Chattogram on Monday night.
Woman killed in Faridpur land dispute
Dhaka- A woman was killed allegedly by her rivals over land-related dispute at Amgacchia village in Boalmari upazila on Tuesday.
2 school girls drown in Buriganga
Dhaka – Two school students drowned in the Buriganga river as a boat capsized while crossing the river at Sadarghat in the city on Monday.
New Zealand draws 2nd test vs England, clinches series
Christchurch,(AP/UNB) – England’s long and cheerless summer in the southern hemisphere ended in a final, bitter disappointment Tuesday when victory in the second test against New Zealand slipped through its fingers and it had to accept a 1-0 series loss.
DRU Media Cricket: Channel 24 emerge champions
Dhaka – Channel 24 clinched the Summit-DRU Media Cup Cricket title beating bdnews24.com by one run in the nerve-racking final at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Bangladesh finish 3rd in South Asian Women’s Handball
Dhaka – Bangladesh finished 3rd in the five-nation 5th South Asian Women’s Handball Championship losing to hosts India by 11-27 goals in the last match in the Indian city of Lucknow on Tuesday.
BD-India starts trial run of container trains
Bangladesh and India will now be able to send and receive containerised goods through railways as trial run of first container train from India to Bangladesh was flagged off on Tuesday.
IGP asks police to ensure smooth Baishakh celebration
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Javed Patwari on Tuesday ordered the police force to perform their duties professionally so that people can celebrate ‘Pahela Baishakh’ in a festive manner.
UN, int’l community urged to ensure protection of Rohingya women, children
Experts at an international conference here has called upon the United Nations (UN) and other members of the international community to use diplomatic channels to provide sufficient humanitarian assistance and other support to ensure the protection and rights of Rohingya…
Bumper Maize yield expected in six south-western districts
Farmers are expecting a bumper Maize production in six south-western districts of the country this season. A total of 79,566 hectares of land have been brought under the Maize cultivation in the area with fixing the production target of 6,…
Amitabh Bachchan: Film has suddenly lost its charm
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who met multiple Oscar-nominated filmmaker Christopher Nolan to talk about celluloid films in the digital era, rues that film has lost its charm due to the growth of digitalisation.
Mahadev Ghose performs at National Museum
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) recently organised a Tagore musical evening by noted Tagore artiste Mahadev Ghose at Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum in the city.
Programmes taken to celebrate ‘Pahela Boishakh’ in Rangpur
The district administration at a meeting here today chalked out elaborate daylong programmes to celebrate “Pahela Boishakh”, the first day of the Bangla New Year- 1425, amid traditional festivities on April 14 next.
Fiji PM links climate change to fatal cyclone
Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama on Tuesday blamed climate change for a deadly cyclone over the weekend, saying his South Pacific nation had entered a “frightening new era”. Cyclone Josie caused severe flooding when it passed Fiji’s main island Viti…
College principal killed in Chattogram road crash
Dhaka – A college principal was killed as a truck hit a human-hauler on Dhaka- Chattogram Highway at Noyduari of Katachhara union in Mirsarai Upazila in Chattogram on Monday. The deceased was identified as Aminur Rasul, 55, principal of Professor…
Mash becomes most wkt hunters in one session of DPDCL
Dhaka – Tigers ODI side captain Mashrafe Bin Moratza has become the most wicket getter in one session of the List ‘A’ cricket in Bangladesh.
Pakistan thrashes jet lagged West Indies by 143 runs
Karachi,(AP/UNB) – Pakistan thrashed a jet lagged West Indies by 143 runs in their Twenty20 opener on Sunday for the second biggest margin of victory in top-level T20 cricket.
Summit-DRU Media Cup Cricket advance to semifinals
Dhaka -The Summit-DRU Media Cup Cricket Tournament, organized by Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), advanced to the semifinal stage on the 5th day at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Monday.
South Asian Handball: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan, lose to Nepal
Dhaka, Apr 2 (UNB) – Touring Bangladesh made mixed results in the five-nation 5th South Asain Women’s Handball Championship in the Indian city Lucknow on Monday.
Asian Youth Chess: Subroto, Manon, Warsia share top slots
Dhaka – Subroto Biswas, Manon Reza Neer and Warsia Khushbu shared the top slots in their respective groups of the Asian Youth Chess Championship securing full two points after 2nd round matches at Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Hotel in Chiang…