Liverpool, Mar 6 (AP/UNB) – There’s a familiar name back in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.”It’s time we showed up again,” Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said after his team secured a place in the last eight for the first…
Year: 2018
Sri Lanka beats India by 5 wickets in the tri-nation opener
Colombo(AP/UNB) – Kusal Perera smashed 66 runs off 37 deliveries to guide Sri Lanka to a five-wicket win over India in the opening match of the Independence Cup three-nation Twenty20 tournament on Tuesday.
England blasts 335-9 in 4th ODI vs New Zealand
Dunedin,(AP/UNB) – Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root made centuries and shared a 190-run second-wicket partnership to lift England to 335-9 as it batted first after losing the toss Wednesday in the fourth one-day international against New Zealand.
N Korea used VX nerve agent to kill Kim Jong-nam: US
The half-brother of Kim Jong-un was killed by a chemical attack in Malaysia on the orders of the North Korean government, the US has concluded. Kim Jong-nam died after a bizarre encounter at Kuala Lumpur airport in 2017, when two…
Key Trump economic policy adviser Cohn quits
US President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser Gary Cohn is resigning, the White House has said. It is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from President Trump’s team. There has been speculation that Mr Cohn, a supporter of…
State of emergency in Sri Lanka to face communal violence
Sri Lanka’s government has imposed a nationwide state of emergency to “take stern action” against people instigating communal violence, according to a government spokesperson.
France to set age of sexual consent at 15
France plans to fix the legal age of sexual consent as 15, meaning sex with someone younger than that would be considered rape.Equality Minister Marlène Schiappa welcomed the move, which follows advice from doctors and legal experts.
BD developing more bio-tech crops: Minister Matia
Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury today acknowledged the positive impact of biotech crops and their potential to help Bangladesh meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger by 2030.
Historic March 7 Wednesday
Dhaka, Mar 6 – The Historic 7 March, a memorable day in the history of Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, will be observed on Wednesday with elaborate programmes.
Ferdousi Priyabhashini passes away
Noted sculptor and freedom fighter Ferdousi Priyabhashini passed away in a city hospital on Tuesday noon. She was 71.Ferdousi Priyabhashini, who has been suffering from multiple complications includingkidney ailment, diabetes, high blood pressure, orthopedics and heart disease, and undergoing treatment…
Fundamental rights Fear loathing and poverty: Italy after elections
The post-election map of Italy has two main traits: fear and poverty. Northern and Central regions have gone to a Centre-Right-wing coalition where the leader is not anymore Forza Italia’s Silvio Berlusconi but the League’s Matteo Salvini, who dropped its…
Outline of a new world currency system
The financial and economic crisis and the drastic situation in the Eurozone have shown the limitations of liberalised markets in ensuring – of their own accord – some sort of consistent order. For more than thirty years, our politicians have…
‘Bangladesh Military 57th most powerful in the world’
Bangladesh’s military is placed 57th on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their global military prowess.
IBBL Dhaka North Zone Client get together held
Dhaka, March 6 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Dhaka North Zone organized a client get together on the occasion of Cash Waqf Campaign at Nikunja Branch, Dhaka on Monday, 5 March 2018.
Ethnic cleansing against Rohingyas in Myanmar continuing: UN official
Myanmar’s “ethnic cleansing” of Rohingya Muslims is continuing, a senior UN human rights official said, more than six months after insurgent attacks sparked a security response that has driven nearly 700,000 people into Bangladesh.
3 shops vandalized by drunkards in Rajshhai
Rajshahi, March 6 – 3 shops have been vandalized by some miscreants in Rajshahi. The incident happened on Monday night at the Station intersection of the City. Police have detained 3 miscreants in this regard.
Cities have bigger opportunity to reduce global emissions
Edmonton, Canada 06 March — New C40 research released at the IPCC Cities Climate Science conference takes a different look at city emissions, based on the goods and services consumed by urban citizens, including food, clothing, electronics, construction and air…
Zia Orphanage Graft Case convict Salimul files appeal
Dhaka, March 6 – Former BNP lawmaker Kazi Salimul Haque, convicted with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case yesterday filed an appeal with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court challenging the verdict that…
Arrest warrant against Shafik Rehman in plot against Joy case
Dhaka, March 6 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday accepted charges against Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman, journalist Shafik Rehman and three others in the case filed for plotting to abduct and kill Prime…
Conspiracy on to turn Bangladesh into failed state: BNP
Dhaka, March 6 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday accused the ruling Awami League of hatching conspiracy to identify the country a ‘failed state.’
Kuwaiti ban on domestic helps not average workers
Dhaka, March 6 – Minister for Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Islam yesterday has said that his ministry is not aware about imposing ban on recruiting Bangladeshi workers by Kuwait.
’94pc women commuters in BD experience sexual harassment’
Dhaka, March 6 – About ninety-four per cent women commuting in public transport in Bangladesh have experienced sexual harassment in verbal, physical and other forms, a study by development organisation BRAC has revealed.
School teacher, youth killed in Narsingdi road accident
Dhaka – A primary school teacher and a young man were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Badhuar Char on Narsingdi-Raipura road in Sadar upazila in Narsingdi on Tuesday morning.
Kabiraj found dead in Pabna
Dhaka – A kabiraj (herbal medicine practitioner) was found dead at his own residence at Jaleshwar village in Chatmohor upazila in Pabna on Tuesday.
Sramik League leader among 2 killed in Sylhet clash
Dhaka – Two people, including a local Sramik League leader, were shot to death and 20 others injured in a clash between two feuding groups at Baroikandi in Sylhet on Tuesday.
Matic stunner completes United comeback in 3-2 win at Palace
London,(AP/UNB) – Nemanja Matic scored a stunning long-range goal in injury time as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 in a wild English Premier League game and reclaim second place on Monday.
Premier Cricket: Abahani beat Agrani Bank by 11 runs
Dhaka – A brilliant century by Nazmul Hossain Shanta guided League leader Dhaka Abahani Limited to return to the winning note as they beat Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 11 runs in the 8th round match of the Walton Dhaka…
AFC Cup: Dhaka Abahani to play New Radiant Club of Maldives Wednesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League and Federation Cup Football champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will take on New Radiant Club of the Maldives in their opening group match of the AFC Cup Football 2018 at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday…
C’nawabganj mango growers eye bumper yield
The mango growers of the district, known as the capital of mango, are expecting a high yield this season as mango trees are in full bloom due to favourable weather.
Govt using technology to spread Bangabandhu’s strategies
Government, through its ICT Division, is applying modern technology to spread strategies and prudence of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.