A court here on Sunday placed seven accused on a five-day remand each in a case over the gang-rape of a woman in Subarnachar upazila.
Day: January 6, 2019
Tearful adieu to Ashraful Islam – an honest politician
Awami League Presidium member and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam, who passed away at a Thailand hospital on Thursday, was laid to eternal rest here on Sunday.
Sultan of Oman, Sudanese PM greet Hasina
Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said has extended his heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her party’s absolute victory in the 11th parliamentary elections.
BPL: Rangpur Riders back to winning streak; beat Khulna Titans
Dhaka – Defending champions Rangpur Riders tasted the maiden win in their 2nd match of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating Khulna Titans by eight runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.
HC stays trial proceedings of a case against Mainul
The High Court on Sunday stayed for six months the trial proceedings of a case filed against Barrister Mainul Hosein under the Digital Security Act for defaming journalist Masuda Bhatti during a TV talk show.
BPL: Shahid Afridi stars with bat, Comilla beat Sylhet by 4 wickets
Dhaka – Comilla Victorians started Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign with style as they beat Sylhet Sixers by four wickets on Sunday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Oikya Front MPs-elect ‘not to take oath’
Trashing media reports on a rift in their alliance, Jatiya Oikyafront senior leader on Sunday said no elected MPs of their coalition is going to take oath.
Huawei named as platinum sponsor of Comilla Victorians in BPL
Dhaka -World leading tech company “Huawei” has been named as the platinum sponsor of Comilla Victorians, one of the seven participating teams of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Malaysia’s king abdicates in unexpected and rare move
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated on Sunday in an unexpected move, after just two years on the throne.
Rilee Rossouw propels Rangpur Riders to 169 against Khulna Titans
Dhaka- South African cricketer Rilee Rossouw scored a half century to take defending champions Rangpur Riders to 169 runs for 3 in the 6th version of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) against Khulna Titans at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Amu, Tofail, Matia among 34 left out of new cabinet
Thirty-four members of the outgoing cabinet, including 23 ministers like Amir Hossain Amu, Tofail Ahmed, Matia Chowdhury, Rashed Khan Menon and Hasanul Haq Inu, have been dropped from the upcoming cabinet.
Convince govt to hold reelection, Oikya Front urges envoys
Jatiya Oikyafront leaders on Sunday urged the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka to convince the government to hold another election in a free and fair manner to resolve the crisis over the national election.
Cabinet of 24 new faces – 22 junior ministers: oath Monday
A 47-member cabinet, led by Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, will be constituted on Monday, said Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam on Sunday.
Signal 2 for BD maritime ports over cyclone Pabuk
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal no 2 as the cyclonic storm ‘Pabuk’ over the Andaman sea and adjoining areas moved northwestwards.
Bangladesh AL leader Syed Ashraf’s first funeral prayer held
The first namaz-e-janaza of Syed Ashraf was held at the South Plaza of the Jaitya Sangsad on Sunday morning.The body of the veteran Awami League was taken to the Parliament complex from Combined Military Hospital (CMH) at 9:30 am.
Bd ruling coalition partner Ershad may take oath Sunday
Jaitya party chairman HM Ershad is likely to take oath as an MP of the 11th parliament on Sunday.
One killed in Barisal ferry accident in Southern Bangladesh
A launch passenger was killed and three others were injured as a launch hit another anchored one in the Meghna River at Kaliganj in Mehendiganj upazila early Sunday.
AL leader injured in Keraniganj knife attack
A local leader of Awami League was seriously injured in a knife attack at Ghatarchar in Dakshin Keraniganj on Saturday afternoon.
Mental health could cost $16trillion worldwide by 2030
The global mental health crisis could cost the world $16 trillion by 2030, according to an article of World Economic Forum (WEF).
Hridoy Khan’s new playback receives huge response
Cultural Correspondent Noted singer Hridoy Khan’s new playback song titled ‘Rupkotha’ has received a huge response from music lovers.
Drive to release this June
Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez acted flim Drive to release this June.
Simmba fared after a week at the box-office
It seems that Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty’s collaboration Simmba is weaving magic at the box-office.
Japan assures support for uplift, regrets matters of concern
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Japan has said it intends to continuously support Bangladesh’s efforts for its development and prosperity, and further develop the relationship between the two countries.
Syed Ashraf’s body flown in from Thailand
Awami League Presidium member and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam will be laid to eternal rest at Banani Graveyard on Sunday afternoon after three namj-e-janazas to be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad, and in Kishoreganj…
Youth’s body found floating in Barisal Kirtankhola river
The body of an unidentified young man was recovered from Kirtankhola river in Siddikbazar area in the district headquarter on Saturday evening.
UNHCR seeks clarification from India over return of Rohingya
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has sought clarification from India over the return of Rohingya and regretted the India’s decision.
Quader criticises BNP for complaining to foreigners
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP has nothing other than complaining to foreigners after its failure in both the election and its movement.
‘You aren’t alone’, BNP tells Noakhali rape victim, family
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday assured Subarnachar gang-rape victim that their party and Jatiya Oikyafront will always remain beside her.
JP wants to be strong opposition: GM Quader
Dhaka, Jan 5 – Jatiya Party cochairman GM Quader on Saturday said their party aims to be strong opposition in parliament to raise their voice for people’s welfare.
AL must take responsibility for Noakhali rape: CPB
Awami League has to take responsibility for the rape of a woman in Noakhali’s Subarnachar Upazila, leaders of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Women Cell demanded on Saturday.