Dhaka – Hundreds of present and former students of Dhaka University staged demonstrations at the foot of Raju memorial sculpture at Dhaka University on Saturday morning demanding revision of quota system in government jobs.
Year: 2018
Jailing Khaleda Zia govt’s biggest mistake: Oli Ahmed
Dhaka – Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chief Col (retd) Oli Ahmed on Saturday said the government has made its biggest mistake by sending Khaleda to jail as part of its ‘plot’ to keep her away from the national election.“The country’s…
Those kept Khaleda in abandoned jail to face trial: Ariful
Dhaka– Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Saturday said those who have kept BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in an abandoned jail after jailing her in a ‘false’ case will be tried one day.
‘Take comprehensive preparations for sustainable LDC graduation’
Dhaka – Speakers at a seminar on Saturday stressed the need for taking comprehensive preparations for the country’s sustainable graduation from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as Bangladesh will not avail itself of the LDC facilities in the world trade after…
Photo show of GMB Akash to open at AF Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, Feb 17 – A photography exhibition titled Faces of Empowerment by photographer GMB Akash will be inaugurated at La Galerie, Alliance Française, Dhaka on Tuesday, 20 February at 4.30 pm.
Bangladesh-Kosovo establish diplomatic relations
Dhaka, Feb 17 – Bangladesh has established formal diplomatic ties with Kosovo as the two countries signed a joint communique, in this regard on Friday.
Minor girl drowns in Joypurhat
Dhaka- A minor girl drowned in a pond of Briddhi village in Panchbibi upazila in Joypurhat on Saturday noon.
‘Robber’ lynched in Shariatpur
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack during a robbery at a house of East Chorosondi village in Sadar upazila early Saturday.
2 bikers killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as they fell of their bike while trying to save a pedestrian at Mithachhar Bypass in Mirsarai upazila on Saturday afternoon.
Tigers face Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I Sunday eying win
Dhaka – Bangladesh will face visiting Sri Lanka in the second and last match of the T20I series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, eying a win to level the series.
Women’s Cricket: Urban Sports beat Mirpur Boys by 20 runs
Dhaka – Urban Sports & Cultural Development Academy earned 20-run victory over Mirpur Boys Cricket Club in the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Women’s Cricket League at Kalabagan KC ground here on Saturday.
Doleshwar Kalabagan win 4th round DPCL matches
Dhaka – Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club registered their third successive win in the 12-team Dhaka Premier Cricket League as they routed Brothers Union by six wickets in the fourth round game at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) ground-4 in Savar…
Tech-bar may delay iPhone users’ 4G experience
The iPhone users in Bangladesh may not get the experience of 4G/LTE mobile phone services immediately after the introduction of the fastest data service due to technological ground of Apple. Mobile phone network operators (MNOs) in the country has said…
Light pollution threatens Chile’s dark skies
It seems nothing can escape the inexorable spread of light pollution — not even the giant telescopes probing the heavens above northern Chile, a region whose pristine dark skies, long considered a paradise for astronomers, are under increasing threat.
Nirjhar brings together sixteen singers from Bangaldesh, India
Culture Desk Enamul Karim Nirjhar published 101 songs bringing together 51 vocalists of the country in 2014. All the songs in that album titled “Ek Nirjhar-Er Gaan” were penned and composed by him. Now the architecht and filmmker has released…
World stocks most rise as rate-hike fears ebb
Global stocks mostly rose Friday as investors continued to ramp up purchases as equities have stabilized following a bout of volatility earlier in the month.
Fashion photographer Demarchelier accused of harassment
The Boston Globe published a bombshell expose on Friday accusing more than two dozen professionals in the fashion industry, among them legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier, of sexual misconduct.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux split
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are separating after two years of marriage, they said in a statement to AFP on Thursday. The pair, who shared a mansion in the upscale Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, met on the set…
13 Russians, 3 cos charged with interfering in US 2016 poll
Thirteen Russians have been charged with interfering in the US 2016 election, in a major development in the FBI investigation. Three of those named have also been accused of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five have been accused of…
Man hacked dead by cousin in Satkhira
Dhaka – A young man was hacked to death allegedly by his cousin at Digong village in Helatola union of Kolaroa upazila in Satkhira on Friday night.
Record run chase as Australia beats NZ to keep England alive
Auckland,(AP/UNB) – D’Arcy Short hit 76 and David Warner struck a 24-ball 59 on Friday as Australia pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket with seven balls remaining to beat New Zealand by five wickets in…
Unchanged Tigers squad for 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced unchanged squad for the 2nd and last match of the Rocket two-match T20I series against touring Sri on Sunday (Feb 18) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Unstoppable Kohli leads India to 5-1 hammering of SAfrica
Centurion,(AP/UNB) – Virat Kohli led India to a 5-1 series hammering of South Africa on Friday, scoring another magnificent century in an eight-wicket win in the sixth and final one-day international.
1 446 students get book reader get award at Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Feb 16 – A total of 1,446 students have been awarded as book readers under the “Book reading program at the school level.” The pogramme was organized by the Biswa Sahitto Kendra in Rajshahi.
Networking conference on journalism held at RU
Rajshahi, Feb 16 – A networking conference on journalism was held at Rajshahi University (RU) on Friday aiming to enhance the education quality of journalism students.
Global coalition to defeat ISIS sets guiding principles
From Mohammad Zinal Abedin in NY New York: The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has reiterated its firm commitment to uproot the terror group. The Foreign Ministers and principals, after their meeting at Kuwait City on February 13, in a joint…
America remembers Susan Anthoy’s contribution
From Mohammad Zainal Abedin in NY New York – America remembers Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights activist, on her 198th birthday – which is observed in the US as Susan B. Anthony Day – and recollects her contributions. Susan…
Nothing justifies corporal punishment… absolutely nothing!
Corporal punishment is a violation of the most basic and crucial laws of a civilized society… but who cares? By Sir Frank Peters A highway billboard in Amarillo, Texas, that screams ‘beat your children’ to thousands of passing onlookers daily…
Cauvery verdict: ‘No state can claim exclusive right to a river’
Cauvery Water Dispute: The 765-km long Cauvery river, also called the Ganga of the south, is considered the lifeline for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. New Delhi/Bengaluru: In a landmark verdict that casts a long shadow on southern politics, Tamil Nadu’s…
India woman held for posing as groom for dowry
Police in India have arrested a woman who allegedly posed as a man and duped two women into marriage for dowry.Krishna Sen was arrested on Wednesday in the northern state of Uttarakhand for demanding dowry, which is illegal in India.