Dhaka – Dipali Juba Sangha defeated Government Printing Pres S&RC by 3-0 goals in the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Monday.
Year: 2018
Xi Jinping Chinese President for Life?
President Xi is expected to be granted broad new powers by China’s National People’s Congress, which kicked off its annual session today. For more than two decades Chinese presidents have been limited to two five-year terms, said CBS News correspondent…
PM visits Dr Zafar Iqbal at CMH
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here to see Dr Zafar Iqbal who was injured in a knife attack on the campus of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet.She went to…
Kuwait reinstates ban on Bangladeshi Migrant workers
Kuwait has imposed a ban on recruiting Bangladeshis to work in the northern Arabian Gulf state.Kuwait’s Interior Minister Shaikh Khalid Al Jarrah has ordered the ban and asked the interior ministry to apply it, reports Gulf News on Monday quoting…
Myanmar army again deployed along border
After a three-day interval, Myanmar Army again took position along Tambru border in Naikkhonchhari upazila of Bandarban district on Monday, creating panic among the Rohingyas who have taken shelter on no man’s land.
Berlusconi’s flat tax fallacy
“A flat tax is for a flat earth”: This was my answer to Grzegorz Kolodko, Poland’s Minister of Finance and First Deputy Premier for the Economy (1994-97 and 2002-03), when in the mid-1990s he asked me – his adviser sponsored…
More Europe is more freedom
Will the period of postings be shortened from 24 months to 12 (with a potential 6-month extension) as proposed last week by the negotiators on behalf of the European Parliament, the Council and Commission? The current talks between European Parliament…
EED implements Tk 361.31cr projects in Rajshahi, C’nawabganj
Education Engineering Department (EED) has implemented 981 schemes under 14 major development projects at a cost of around Taka 361.31 crore in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts during last nine years.
Source of ‘world’s worst listeria outbreak’ found
South Africa says it has finally traced the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed 180 people in the past year – said to make it the worst in history.
Art project Shohor Nama inaugurates in city
A group art exhibition ShohorNama inaugurated at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct on March 3. The venue features works by Tayeba Begum Lipi, Najmun Nahar Keya and Shimul Saha and Kao Jun-Honn (Taiwan) while Salauddin Ahmed’s work is being displayed…
Sam Rockwell wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘Three Billboards’
Sam Rockwell on Sunday won the Oscar for best supporting actor for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” with one of the night’s top films picking up the first award.
Udichi’s elocutionists recite poems
Culture Desk Elocutionists of Udichi Dhaka Mahanagar Sangsad enthralled the audience reciting poems depicting irregularities, abnormalities and anomalies in the society, human rights and others at a event which was held at Music and Dance Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy…
France’s McDormand wins best actress Oscar
Los Angeles, Mar 5 (AP/UNB) —McDormand’s portrayal of a mother seeking justice for her murdered daughter in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” has won the best actress Academy Award.
‘The Shape of Water’ wins best picture Oscar
Los Angeles, Mar 5 (AP/UNB) — The Cold War fantasy film “The Shape of Water” is the winner of the best picture Academy Award. Director Guillermo del Toro’s film has been considered one of the front-runners for the evening’s top…
Rise of feminism and the renewed battle for women’s rights
By Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini Washington DC, Mar (IPS) – In 1909, the Socialist Party of America, in support of female garment workers protesting working conditions, designated March 8 as a day to honor women. By 1917, women in Russia were protesting…
4th People’s Health Assembly in November at Savar
The 4th People’s Health Assembly marking the 40th anniversary of Alma Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care will be held in November at Savar, near Dhaka.
China sets trillion yuan military budget
China has announced a military budget of 1.11 trillion yuan ($175bn; £126bn) for the coming year. The figure, an 8% increase on last year, was announced by Prime Minister Li Keqiang as the annual meeting of parliament got under way…
US aircraft carrier Vinson in historic Vietnam visit
US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is making a historic call at Vietnam, the first time a ship of this size has visited since the Vietnam War ended. The nuclear-powered carrier will anchor off the port city of Danang, where US…
Mother ‘commits suicide killing daughter’ in Dinajpur
Dhaka – A young housewife allegedly committed suicide after killing her minor daughter at Poly Khiar Mahmudpur village in Birampur upazila in Dinajpur on Sunday evening.
Spinning mill catches fire in Gazipur
Dhaka – A fire broke out at a spinning mill in BSCIC area of Konabari in Gazipur
2 ‘pirates’ killed in Barguna gunfight
Dhaka-Two suspected pirates were killed in a gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion in Majherchar area of Patharghata upazila in Barguna early Monday.
Premier Cricket: Shinepukur, Khelaghar register win in 7th round
Dhaka – Shinepukur Cricket Club moved one step up in the table from the 4th spot with the 4th victory in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League as they managed a one-wicket win against Legends of Rupganj in the 7th…
JU teachers, students protest attack on Prof Zafar Iqbal
Savar (Dhaka) March 4 – Denouncing attack on eminent educationist and writer Dr. Zafar Iqbal, teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Sunday demonstrated on the campus.
Messi free kick gives Barcelona win v Atletico, extends lead
Barcelona, Mar 5 (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi put Barcelona on a clear path to the Spanish league title after scoring from a free kick for a third straight game on Sunday.
IBBL pays homage to language martyrs
Dhaka – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited paid homage to the Language Martyrs by placing floral wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar on the first hour of the Ekushey.
Man City shows gulf in class in beating Chelsea 1-0 in EPL
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Statistics often don’t tell the whole story but some figures from Manchester City’s dominant 1-0 win over Chelsea further highlighted the gulf in class between the Premier League leaders and the rest.
Zafar Iqbal received six stab injuries – now safe
Dhaka, March 4 – Professor Muhammad Zafar Iqbal received six stabs in his body but he is now out of danger and conscious, a doctor of Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Dhaka said Sunday.
Australia forced to wait 1 more day to seal victory over SA
Durban,(AP/UNB) – Australia was forced to wait for the one wicket it needs to confirm a commanding win over South Africa in the first test after a strange end to the fourth day on Sunday.
Pro-AL panel narrowly win Dhaka Bar election
Dhaka, March 4 – The pro-Awami League While penal won 14 posts including the post of General Secretary in the Dhaka Bar Association election for the session 2018-2019.
Moulana Faruki murder case report deferred
Dhaka, March 4 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the submission of the probe report to April 11 in the case filed for killing former host speaker of Channel i Television- Nurul Islam Faruki.