Dhaka – A housewife was slaughtered to death allegedly by her husband over family feud at Choker Char village in Dewanganj in Jamalpur upazila early Thursday.
Year: 2018
College student found dead in Ctg
Dhaka- A college girl was found dead at Khorana in Patia upazila on Thursday morning.
Couple found hanging in Joypurhat
Dhaka- A couple was found hanging at Rukindipur Farkirpara village in Akkelpur upazila on Thursday morning.The deceased are Saiful Islam, 24, son of Lokman Hossain and his wife Sonia Akhter, 21.
Passport official hacked in Bogra
Dhaka – Miscreants hacked an officer of local passport office at Koigali of the district town on Thursday.The victim was identified as Shahjahan Kabir, assistant director of local passport office.
Korean historic summit 27 April
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a border village on April 27, the South announced Thursday after the nations agreed on a rare summit that could prove significant in global efforts to…
Venezuela jailbreak attempt sparks blaze: 68 dead
A total of 68 people died on Wednesday during an attempted jailbreak in Venezuela after a fire engulfed police holding cells in one of the worst tragedies in years in a notoriously violent and overcrowded prison system.
Khaleda falls sick in jail: Rizvi
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia suddenly fell sick in Nazimuddin Road Old Central Jail on Thursday, said party senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.
Conflicts force up global hunger levels
Largely driven by conflict, the number of hungry people has dramatically increased around the world, reversing decades of progress, according to a new report.
Celebrations herald new set of hurdles for Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s great strides in human development were widely celebrated this month, although they come at the potential cost of Western trade benefits that have helped underpin the nation’s export success for decades.
Rohingya issue to get focus at OIC foreign ministers’ meet
Myanmar has agreed to engage UNHCR in the Rohingya repatriation and rehabilitation process which Dhaka sees as a progress.
13,000-year-old footprints found off Canadian coast
Searching the shoreline sediment of British Columbia’s Calvert Island, researchers uncovered 29 footprints that are 13,000 years old. The footprints belonged to two adults and a child, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS-ONE.
Asia markets see more losses as Easter break approaches
Most Asian stocks extended their selling on Thursday as a volatile week draws to an early close in many markets, while bubbling trade tensions and another painful day for Wall Street technology shares continued to feed uncertainty.
Javed Akhtar: Indian film industry is citadel of secularism
The Indian film industry is a citadel of secularism where there’s no scope for communal bias, said veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 3: All you need to know
Shah Rukh Khan is busy shooting for Anand L Rai’s Zero these days. The film in question co-starring Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif is slated to release in December this year and we just can’t keep calm. And if you…
Third London Bengali Film Festival begins April 12
Entertainment Desk Third London Bengali Film Festival begins April 12 Telefilm Amar Akash Ki Er Cheyeo Choto was telecasted on March 22 on Maasranga television. The telefilm was unique in its story as it tells about a controversial love between…
BD Buddhist leaders launch int’l appeal for Rohingyas
Dhaka, Mar 29 – Upon visiting the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh Buddhist leaders have announced the launch of an international appeal to halt Myanmar’s “policy of violence” and increase humanitarian assistance to the victims.
IBBL agent banking outlet opens at Patenga, Chittagong
Dhaka, March 28 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 82 nd Agent Banking Outlet in Patenga of Chittagong on 27 March 2018 Tuesday.
Khaleda sick – Why punishment won’t be enhanced: HC rule
Dhaka, March 28 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday issued a rule asking BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and the government to explain as to why the imprisonment term of the BNP leader in Zia Orphanage…
SC to pass order on BGMEA building time plea April 2
Dhaka, March 28 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Wednesday decided to pass its order on April 2 on a petition filed by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (BGMEA) seeking time for demolishing the BGMEA Bhaban in…
Will agroecology be the solution to mitigate climate change?
Danielle Nierenberg On April 3-5, 2018, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will convene the Second International Symposium on Agroecology. The Symposium, titled “Scaling up Agroecology to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” will bring together leaders in governmental,…
Class-X student stabbed dead in Manikganj
Dhaka – A Class-X student was stabbed to death allegedly by a young man at Pouli village in Manikganj municipality area in Manikganj on Tuesday night.
Saudi partners with Japan’s softbank for 200 gigawatt solar power
Saudi Arabia and Japan’s SoftBank will partner to develop a massive, multi-billion-dollar solar project in the kingdom that could generate 200 gigawatts by 2030, SoftBank said Wednesday.
3 to die for murder in Chandpur
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced three people to death for killing a young man.The condemned convicts are-Sufian Ahmed alias Shibir, son of Shajahan Shikder of Shahbazkandi village, Saiful Islam alias Sujon, son of Shafiqul Islam and Sharif…
DMP allows BNP’s rally changing date and venue
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today granted BNP the permission to stage its planned rally at the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) on March 30. “We allowed BNP to hold its rally at IEB on March 30,” DMP commissioner M Asaduzzaman…
Good chance NKorean leader will do what is right: Trump
President Donald Trump said Wednesday there’s “a good chance” that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will “do what is right for his people and for humanity” and make moves toward peace.
Cop killed in Mymensingh road crash
Dhaka – A member of law enforcers was killed and 10 other people were injured as two buses collided head-on on Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway at Chairmanbari area of Trishal Upazila in Mymensingh on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Md Ali,…
Kim, Xi portray strong ties after former’s China visit
With smiles and firm handshakes, North Korea and China used a surprise summit this week to show that despite recent tensions, Pyongyang still has a powerful backer and Beijing will not be sidelined in discussions about the fate of its…
Australia captain Smith banned 12 months for tampering plot
JOhannesberg,(AP/UNB) – Australia cricket captain Steve Smith has been banned from playing for his country for 12 months for his role in a ball tampering plot in the test series in South Africa.
BNP postpones Suhrawardy Uddyan rallyn
Having failed to get permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities for the third consecutive time, BNP has finally postponed its rally, scheduled to be held at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city.
‘Urban poverty requires immediate attention’
Urban poverty, caused by rapid urbanisation for economic opportunities, has taken a serious turn in the country that requires an immediate attention, says ActionAid Bangladesh on Wednesday.