Dhaka – Bangladesh will play against Pakistan and India in official warm-up matches before the ICC World Cup 2019. The International Cricket Council on Thursday announced the fixture of warm-up matches. Tigers will lock horn with Pakistan on May 26…
Month: January 2019
SM Jahangir elected GS of Table Tennis Federation
Dhaka – The Executive Committee of Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation (BTTF) was elected unopposed on Thursday with Sheikh Mohammad Jahangir Alam as the general secretary. All of the 23 office bearers and members out of 24 of the executive committee…
Alex Hales ruled out of BPL
Dhaka – English cricketer Alex Hales has been ruled out of the ongoing edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the game against Rajshahi Kings in Chattogram. Hales was playing for defending champions…
Corruption takes a ‘devastating turn’: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 31 (UNB) – BNP on Thursday alleged that corruption has now taken a devastating turn in the country, but the media are unable to publish reports on the malpractice due to the government’s control. Speaking at a press…
MPs-elect not joining parliament, no tea with PM: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Jan 31 (UNB) – Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday said they have asked their two MPs-elect not to join parliament as per their party’s decision. “We’ve clearly conveyed them (two MPs) our party’s decision of not…
Are anti-immigrant parties in Europe anti-democratic?
In May this year we will have elections for the European Parliament. We can agree that the parliament is the most democratic body in the European Union. We also can agree that the election process for the parliament is democratic…
Golden Rice to be released soon: Minister
Dhaka, Jan 31 (UNB) –Golden rice, a new variety of rice helpful to fight Vitamin A deficiency, will be released soon, said Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzak on Thursday. He came up with the information after a meeting with International…
185 people murdered in Bd in January: BHRC
Dhaka, Jan 31 (UNB) – Six people were murdered everyday on average in the first month of the new year, the Bangladesh Human Rights Commission (BHRC) said on Thursday. A BHRC report documented 185 killings in January alone. ‘Social violence’…
Govt to ensure equal rights for all: PM
Dhaka, Jan 31 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government’s goal is to ensure equal rights for all people irrespective of their religions and casts. “There should be equal rights for all people, irrespective of their…
Rooftop solar power sale growing fast in Dhaka city
Dhaka, Jan 31 (UNB) – The sale of unconsumed rooftop solar electricity to government power distribution entities is rising fast in the capital city. According to the latest statistics placed in a review meeting at Power Division, the number of…
Fuad’s popular song selected for joint-production film
Culture Desk “Nitol Paye Ilik Jhilik” is a hugely popular song from Fuad. The song was voiced by Rajib. Now the song has been selected for a film named “Prem Amaar-2”. For the film the song has been recorded again…
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behaviour
Scientists have long known that some beaked whales beach themselves and die in agony after exposure to naval sonar. Now they know why: the giant sea mammals suffer decompression sickness, just like scuba divers. At first blush, the explanation laid…
7th founding anniv ,2nd film festival at DU
Entertainment Desk TV, film and Photography Department of Dhaka University, 7th founding Anniversary and 2nd film festival here almost 230 film participated only 15 best film got selected and staged. A little story from a film- “A lonely middle-aged busy…
Zahid, Nadia, Urmila share screen for the first time
Entertainment Desk For the first time in an ongoing drama-serial popular model-actresses Nadia Ahmed and Urmila Srabonti Kar sharing the screen with celebrated actor-director Zahid Hasan titled ‘Don’. Zahid Hasan plays the role of the main protagonist. Jointly directed by…
The world order that’s now emerging
By Eric Zuesse The Post-World-War-II world order was dominated by the one WW II major combatant that had only 0.32% of its population (the lowest percentage) killed by the war: the United States. The Soviet Union’s comparable number killed by…
লেবাসের অসম্মান করা অনুচিত নয়কি?
মোস্তফা কামাল মজুমদারইংরেজীতে বলে ‘ফেস ইজ দ্য ইন্ডেক্স অব মাইন্ড’। তার মানে, চেহারা দেখে মন চেনা যায়। এটাতো একটা চিরন্তন বাকধারা। আমরা একে অন্যকে চেনা ও বোঝার জন্য যে কয়টা জিনিষ পরখ করি তার মধ্যে অন্যতম হচ্ছে বেশভূষা – জীর্ণশীর্ণ,…
China’s factory activity shrinks
Chinese factory activity contracted for a second straight month in January, the official Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) showed. The index ticked up to 49.5, but remained below the 50-point level that separates growth from contraction. China reported its weakest economic…
Five more senior secretaries
Dhaka, Jan 30 – The government has made five more Senior Secretaries after satisfying their better performances as secretary in five different ministries and divisions yesterday. They are: secretary of Secondary and Higher Education Division of Education Ministry Md. Sohorab…
Bd HC landmark verdict declares Turag river as living being
Dhaka, Jan 30 – In a historic verdict, the High Court on Wednesday declared the Turag River as a legal/juristic person or a living being to save the river from illegal encroachment. In its partial judgment, the HC bench of…
‘Finalise land-use policy very quickly to save farm land’
Dhaka, Jan 30 – Land-use policy needs to be finalised very quickly to completely stop the use of agricultural lands in non-farm activities, said experts on Wednesday. They said, it is necessary to take measures to rescue the agricultural land…
17 Jahangirnagar University students suspended
Savar (Dhaka), Jan 30 – The authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) suspended 17 students on separate charges of sexual harassment, taking drugs, and assault. The decision was taken at the January 18 syndicate meeting, said Acting Registrar Rahima Kaniz. An…
Problems noted at some centres where EVMs were used: CEC
Dhaka, Jan 30 – Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said there were problems in some of the places where electronic voting machines (EVM) were used in the 11th parliamentary election on December 30 last year. He said, form…
New monetary policy unveiled: Surplus liquidity Tk 793 bn
Central bank set to file case over its heist Wednesday night Dhaka, Jan 30 – Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday unveiled its monetary policy statement (MPS) for the second half (January-June) of the 2018-19 fiscal year. Central bank Governor Fazle Kabir…
President emphasises national unity to achieve prosperity
Dhaka, Jan 30 (UNB) – President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday called for forging a unity of all on basic issues mentioning that peace and prosperity cannot take the permanent shape without the national unity. He also urged all the MPs…
BPL Cricket: Vikings advance to play-off stage beating Dynamites
Dhaka – Chittagong Vikings rallied into the play-off stage of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating former champions Dhaka Dynamites by 11 runs on Wednesday. The victory at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium after three consecutive defeats helped Vikings secure a…
1st Div Hockey: PWD SC maintains winning run beating Bachelors SC 3-2
Dhaka – Public Works Department (PWD) Sporting Club maintained their winning run in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League beating Bachelors Sporting Club by 3-2 goal at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Wednesday. PWD SC outplayed…
BFF greets whip Shamsul Haque Chwodhury
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has congratulated Secretary General of Chattogram Abahani Ltd and Chairman of BFF DFA Monitoring Committee Shamsul Haque Chowdhury on his election as a whip. Extending the greetings to him, BFF President Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin,…
Pooran propels Sixers to 189 against Kings in must-win game
Dhaka – Nicholas Pooran hit unbeaten 76 off 31 with six fours and as many as sixes to propel his team Sylhet Sixers to 189 for five in 20 overs against Rajshahi Kings on Wednesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.…
Jatiya Oikya Front cent percent united: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Jan 30 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said their alliance is cent percent united with the country’s 16 crore people. He, however, did not make any comment whether his party Gonoforum’s two MPs–elect will…
Criticism of govt is welcome, says PM
Dhaka, Jan 30 (UNB) – Mentioning that criticism is important in a democratic process, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday assured that the opposition will be able to make enough criticisms of the government as no obstacle will be created…