BNP will celebrate the 83rd birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on Saturday.
Day: January 18, 2019
2 BNP stalwarts suggest change in party leadership
Following the party’s disastrous defeat in the 11th national election, two BNP standing committee members on Friday suggested a change in the party leadership through holding a council.
Quader foresees ‘split’ in Oikyafront
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday predicted that the Jatiya Oikyafront will not survive for lack of principles and ideals in the alliance.
HRW report 2019: Reversing autocrats’ attacks on rights
There is a growing global trend to confront the abuses of headline-grabbing autocrats, Human Rights Watch said today in launching its World Report 2019. Within the European Union, at the United Nations, and around the world, coalitions of states, often…
Tk 2,000cr to ensure non-stop power supply to Dhaka, N’ganj
A move is underway to implement a Tk 2,000 crore project to ensure uninterrupted power supply to Dhaka’s central and south-west zones and major parts of Narayanganj within the next three years.
1,300 Rohingyas from India now in Cox’s Bazar transit point
Rohingya Muslims, not less than 1,300, who entered Bangladesh from India recently, are now staying at Ukhia upazila’s Balukhali transit point, said an official here on Friday.
Shakib overshadows Warner as Dynamites decimate Sixers
Dhaka – Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten knock of 61 helped Dhaka Dynamites overpower Sylhet Sixers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday.
David Warner guides Sixers to 158 against Dynamites
Dhaka – Sylhet Sixers captain David Warner starred with the bat again, hitting 63 off 43 balls, to guide his side post a challenging 158/8 against Dhaka Dynamites on Friday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Fire breaks out at closed jute mill in Chittagong
A fire broke out at a closed jute mill in the city’s AK Khan area on Friday afternoon.
AL leader Quader sees split in Jatiya Oikya Front alliance
The Jatiya Oikya Front, the opposition alliance formed with the BNP, will not stay united, according to Awami League leader Obaidul Quader. “Seeing them, we spotted break-up factors in the Oikya Front from the moment it began its journey. It…
Human diet causing ‘catastrophic’ damage to planet
The way humanity produces and eats food must radically change to avoid millions of deaths and “catastrophic” damage to the planet, according to a landmark study published Thursday.
Katrina Kaif disagrees with the term item song
Katrina Kaif has in the 16 years from being known mainly for her dancing ability, to her acting talent being proved by films such as ‘New York’, ‘Rajneeti’ and ‘Zero’.
Poppy, Toma’s desire fulfilled
Entertainment Desk Poppy and Toma Mirza got the National Film Award for the recognition of their acting skills. Both are hailed from greater Khulna. Poppy got the award for three times while Toma got it for single time. Poppy always…
Salman’s secret gym on ‘Bharat’ set
Irrespective of how busy Salman Khan is, his daily schedule will feature a rigorous workout session – the primary reason why he is fighting fit at 53.