London,(AP/UNB) – The Champions League resumes with a mouthwatering meeting of the aristocrats and the disruptors of European soccer.
Year: 2018
প্রত্যাবাসন নিরাপদ ও মর্যাদাপূর্ণ হতে হবে – ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ
রোহিঙ্গা ইস্যুতে আন্তর্জাতিক মহল বাংলাদেশের প্রতি ইতিবাচক থাকার পরও বাংলাদেশ সরকার তা কাজে লাগাতে ব্যর্থ হয়েছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের যুগ্ম মহাসচিব অধ্যাপক মাওলানা এটিএম হেমায়েত উদ্দিন। তিনি বলেন, রোহিঙ্গাদের ব্যাপারে দ্বি পাক্ষিক চুক্তি রোহিঙ্গাদের মৃত্যুমুখেপতিত করবে।
Serena Williams loses in doubles, US advances in Fed Cup
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – The first step in Serena Williams’ comeback underscored how far she has to go after spending over a year away from the game.
Saturday Olympic ratings strong; NBC sorry for Japan remark
New York (AP/UNB) – Highlights from media coverage of the Pyeongchang Olympics: RATINGS: An estimated 21.4 million viewers watched NBC’s prime-time coverage on Saturday night, with the number increasing to 24.2 million when consumption on the digital live stream and…
The fear driving US nuclear strategy
Robert J. Burrowes The United States Department of Defense released its latest ‘Nuclear Posture Review 2018’ (NPR) on 2 February, updating the last one issued in 2010 during the previous administration. See ‘Nuclear Posture Review 2018’. https://admin.govexec.com/media/gbc/docs/pdfs_edit/2018_nuclear_posture_review_- _final_report.pdf The Executive…
Congratulations, Hon’ble President!
Heartiest congratulations to Honorable President Abdul Hamid on his re-election as the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for a second consecutive term. During his last term, President Abdul Hamid has earned great reputation and respect for his simplicity,…
Bangkok’s school children kept indoors for smog
Lack of wind blamed for allowing accumulations of carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and other harmful emissions to fester over several days Amy Sawitta Lefevre Residents in Bangkok, one of the world’s top tourist destinations, were warned on Thursday the city’s…
Internet to be disrupted during remaining SSC exam days
Dhaka, Feb 11 – The internet will remain disrupted for two and half hours every day during the remaining Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations across the country in a bid to prevent the question paper leakage.
DCCI seeks measures to make doing business easier
Dhaka, Feb 11 – The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Abul Kasem Khan on Sunday sought steps to improve environment for doing business in the country.
Bill passed with stern penalty for law order disruption
Dhaka, Feb 11 – The Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) on Sunday passed a bill raising imprisonment term for disrupting law and order to a maximum of seven years from five years through the Speedy Trial Tribunal.
Aguero scores 4 as leader Man City thrashes Leicester 5-1
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Sergio Aguero scored four goals as English Premier League leader Manchester City showed Riyad Mahrez what he was missing in a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester on Saturday.
Mahbub ul Alam Joins as New MD of Islami Bank
Dhaka, Feb 11 – Md. Mahbub ul Alam has joined as the Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Following the decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank, Bangladesh Bank formally approved the appointment.
Venus Williams, Vandeweghe give US 2-0 lead in Fed Cup
Asheville,(AP/UNB) – Venus Williams used her 1,000th career singles match to get the United States off to a strong start in its Fed Cup title defense.
Khaleda gets division facilities in prison
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday directed the jail authorities to provide division for BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia according to the provision of the jail code.
Injured Shakib to miss first T20I against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket Test and T20I sides skipper Shakib Al Hasan will remain out of the squad in the first match of a two-match T20I series against Sri Lanka due to finger injury which he suffered during fielding against…
Premier Cricket: Sheikh Jamal DC register 2nd successive win
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club defeated Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 28 runs in the second round match of the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) ground-5 in Savar on Sunday.
3rd Div Football: Araf SC beat ZA Sohel KC 1-0
Dhaka – Araf Sporting Club secured a solitary goal victory against Zabid Ahsan Sohel Krira Chakra in the match of the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Sunday.
1st Div Women’s Cricket: City Club emerge group champions
Dhaka – City Club emerged Group B champions in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League after a four-wicket victory against Rayer Bazar Athletic Club in the first phase match at Kalabagan Krira Chakra Ground on Sunday.
20-Party backs BNP agitation to get Khaleda freed
The 20-Party Alliance on Sunday expressed solidarity with all the programmes announced by BNP and decided to actively take part in those demanding Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Digital payment increases sale in Ekushey Book Fair
Book sale in Ekushey Book Fair this year is jumping day by day as a result of introducing digital payment system, sellers of different book stalls at the fair ground said.
Indian speeding train kills 4 elephants
At least four elephants were killed and two others injured in Assam after a train hit a herd trying to cross railway tracks, officials said.
Internet slowdown to check question paper leak
Mobile phone operators have been asked to slow down internet speed for an hour in the morning during the SSC examinations to check question paper leaks, according to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Dhaka announced autarky in fish and meat production
Bangladesh has attained self-sufficiency in fish and meat production.Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda announced this at a press conference held at the Secretariat on Sunday.
Jet crashes with 71 passengers just after take-off in Moscow
A Russian passenger plane has crashed after leaving Moscow’s Domodedovo airport with 71 people on board.The Saratov Airlines jet vanished minutes after take-off and crashed near the village of Argunovo, about 80km (50 miles) south-east of Moscow.
Star cricketer Shakib made ACC goodwill ambassador against graft
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has become an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) goodwill ambassador to campaign against corruption.
BNP to form human chain in capital on Monday
As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists will stage a human chain in the city on Monday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Jail is not for leading luxurious life: Quadeer
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said jail is not a place for leading a luxurious life or for spending leisure time.
Pakistan’s leading Human rights activist Asma Jehangir dies
Asma Jehangir, one of Pakistan’s prominent right activists and lawyers, has died of a heart attack in the eastern city of Lahore. She was 66.
Cattrall blasts ‘cruel’ Parker after brother’s death
Kim Cattrall has criticised fellow Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker after she sent condolences following the death of Cattrall’s brother. Cattrall wrote on Instagram: “Your continuous reaching out is a painful reminder of how cruel you really…
Wenger fears Arsenal’s top four chances are in peril
LONDON, (BSS/AFP) – Arsene Wenger conceded Arsenal’s hopes of ending their Champions League exile are in severe danger after Harry Kane condemned them to a damaging 1-0 defeat against bitter rivals Tottenham.