Sir Ken Dodd, creator of the Diddy Men and one of the most popular comedians of his time, has died aged 90. The Liverpool legend had recently been released from hospital after six weeks of treatment for a chest infection.…
Year: 2018
Xi Jinping’s rule shatters hopes for China’s liberalization
Beijing, Mar 12 (AP/UNB) — When American scholar Orville Schell first visited China in 1975, Mao Zedong was leading the country through the tumultuous Cultural Revolution, when Chinese were being shamed, beaten and even killed for perceived political mistakes.
NGO worker killed in Rajshahi road accident
Dhaka – A field worker of a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) was killed as a bus ran over him in Katkhali areain Rajshahi on Sunday night.
Hundreds of shanties gutted in Mirpur slum fire
Dhaka- Several hundred shanties were gutted in a devastating fire that broke out at a slum in Mirpur in the capital early Monday.
Natural shot in Bangladesh’s battle against climate change
Zulker Naeen Reducing dependence on fossil fuels requires a long time to decrease emissions. A rapid transformation of the existing energy systems and infrastructure is also a slow process. But, natural climate solutions are already available if we want to…
Fire guts 20 shops in Chandpur
Dhaka – At least 20 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at a local kitchen market in the district town on Monday morning.
‘Robber’ killed in Ctg ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Jangal Salimpur of Sitakundu upazila in Chittagong early Monday.
Cticketer Mushfiqur’s ‘Nagin Dance’ goes viral on internet
Dhaka, Mar 11 – Wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim broke into a celebration after blasting 72 off 35 balls to help Tigers pull off a memorable win against host Sri Lanka in Nidahas Trophy T20 on Saturday.
UN plans to amass evidence of genocide on Rohingyas
Dhaka, March 11 – United Nations Special Adviser on Genocide Prevention Adama Dieng Sunday said the UN planned to amass evidence of genocide on Rohingyas through a judicial investigation a s he met with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman…
China makes historic move to allow Xi rule indefinitely
Beijing, Mar 11 (AP/UNB) — China’s rubber-stamp lawmakers on Sunday passed a historic constitutional amendment abolishing presidential term limits that will enable President Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely.
Unlock new dynamics in renewable energy, BD President tells ISA
New Delhi, Mar 11 – President Abdul Hamid on Sunday said Bangladesh is ready to cooperate with all the International Solar Alliance (ISA) members countries in ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable energy, and urged all to protect the environment for the…
IRENA-ISA to accelerate solar energy deployment
Joint Declaration by the International Renewable Energy Agency and International Solar Alliance pledges close cooperation to promote solar energy globally New Delhi, India, 11 March – On the occasion of the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Sunday,…
Graft case report against businessman Moosa deferred
Dhaka, March 11 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka Sunday (Sunday) deferred the submission of the investigation report in the case filed against businessman Moosa Bin Shamsher on the charges of dodging customs duty and submitting erroneous…
Niko graft charge hearing agaist Khaleda deferred to Apr 19
Dhaka, March 11 – The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka yesterday deferred the date of the charge hearing in the Niko graft case filed against 11 persons including BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to April 19.
Zia Orphanage graft case records reach HC
Dhaka, March 11 – The records of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, in which BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was imprisoned for five years, reached the High Court Division of the Supreme Court from the lower court on Sunday afternoon.
BNP yet to get permission for rally at Suhrawardy Uddyan
Dhaka, March 11 – The BNP was not given permission till Sunday to hold its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today demanding the release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Man gets life for murder in Thakurgaon
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday sentenced a man to life term imprisonment for killing his neighbor in Baliadangi upazila in Thakurgaon 2012.
3 killed in Mymensingh road crash
Dhaka -Three people were killed and five others injured on Sunday as a bus collided with a human hauler at Barkhila in Haluaghat upazila in Mymensingh.
Mushfiqur’s ‘Nagin Dance’ goes viral on internet
Dhaka – Wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim broke into a celebration after blasting 72* off 35 balls to help Tigers pull off a memorable win against host Sri Lanka in Nidahas Trophy T20 on Saturday.
Youth Games Football: Sylhet, Rajshahi storm into final
Dhaka – Sylhet and Rajshahi district teams confirmed their final berths in the Bangladesh Youth Games Football (boys) beating their rivals in the semifinals at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium here on Sunday.
Mahmudullah fined for slow over-rate
Dhaka – Bangladesh T20I side stand in captain Mahmudullah Riyad was fined 20 percent of his match fee for ‘minor over-rate’ while Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal received a two-match suspension due to a “serious over-rate offence” during the 3rd T20I…
Shakib back home taking treatment in Australia
Dhaka – After taking better treatment in Australia, the Tigers Test and T20I sides skipper Shakib Al Hasan returned home on Sunday. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by an aircraft of Singapore Airlines around 11 am.
Bumper wheat production expected in Naogaon
Farmers and others concerned, including agriculturists are expecting a bumper production of wheat in the district during the current season. Deputy Director of Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Monojit Kumar Mollik said favorable climate conditions, adequate supply of necessary fertilisers…
After Cohn, Mnuchin positions himself as the economic moderate
With President Donald Trump’s top economic advisor Gary Cohn out the door, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is working to assume the mantle of the White House’s main economic voice of reason.
DU VC for conducting joint research on microbiology
Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University (DU) Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman t yesterday urged researchers to take collaborative research initiatives with industrial institutions on microbiology.
Call for proper nurturing of ‘Bhaoyaiya’ songs
Discussants at a function here last night stressed properly preserving, flourishing and nurturing of ‘Bhaoyaiya’ and other folk songs for reviving the past glory of our rich cultural heritage and social values. They put importance on enriching Bengali culture through…
My partner is a warrior: Irrfan’s wife
Ailing actor Irrfan Khan’s wife says her partner is facing his health scare, a “rare disease”, like a “warrior”. Producer Sutapa Sikdar, days after Irrfan revealed that his life has been jolted with a rare disease, took to Facebook to…
Bangladesh Street Theatre Festival concludes in city
Cultural Correspondent The week-long Bangladesh street theatre festival recently concluded with shows of four street plays by three Dhaka-based troupes at Central Shaheed Minar in the city.
Syria’s ‘Human Catastrophe’
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Mar 7 (IPS) – Despite calls for a ceasefire, violent clashes have continued and humanitarian access remains limited in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta, leaving the international community extremely concerned.
2 children drown in Korotoa
Dhaka – Two minor boys drowned in the Korotoa River at Bishwanath Ghat in Ghoraghat upazila here in Dinajpur on Saturday evening.