UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has pointed out that Myanmar’s “too slow” efforts to ensure Rohingyas’ safe return to their place of origin in Rakhine making him frustrated enormously.
Month: January 2019
AL celebrates victory to hide moral defeat: Fakhrul
BNP on Saturday alleged that the ruling party is celebrating its victory to divert people’s attention from ‘vote rigging’ in the December-30 election.
Dr Kamal going to Singapore tonight for treatment
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain is going to Singapore tonight (Saturday night) for treatment.
People spontaneously mandated AL in Dec 30 polls: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the people of the country spontaneously gave their verdict in favour of Awami League’s manifesto in the December-30 election to free the country from terrorism, militancy, drugs, corruption, hunger and poverty, and ensure…
RCC plans Tk 3,000cr road network project
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has taken an initiative of implementing a road network project involving around Taka 3,000 crore aims at lessening the gradually mounting pressure on the existing roads.
Paris Jackson dismisses reports regarding treatment
Paris Jackson has rubbished the reports of seeking treatment for her health, saying the media is ‘exaggerating’.
Kareena , Akshay Kumar begin shooting
Good News film stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani in the main roles and is directed by Raj Mehta.
Kannada actor Sudeep to play Dabangg 3
After Dabangg and Dabangg 2, Salman Khan is all set to be back on the big screen with the third installment of the Dabangg franchise.
Madrasha Edu Dept asks for info on 1500 Ibtedayee Madrashas
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Directorate of Madrasha Education (DME) has sought information of the teachers of the 1,500 independent Ebtedayee Madrashas to know how many of them are active or left the jobs.
Garment workers demand withdrawal of false cases
Dhaka, Jan 18 – ‘Bangladesh Garments Sromik Songhoti’ on Friday formed a human chain in front of the national press club in the capital and demanded the withdrawal of false cases against their fellows, which have filled after the protest…
Chinese cos give Dhaka US$4bn 2000mw coal-based power deal
Dhaka, 18 Jan – GCM Resources plc and POWERCHINA (a People’s Republic of China Central Government State Owned Enterprise) signed a Joint Venture Agreement and EPC Contract for the development of 2,000MW of mine-mouth coal-fired power plants with an approximate…
‘ফিলিস্তিন ও চীনের মুসলিম নির্যাতন বন্ধে সোচ্চার হতে হবে’
সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ মাদানী ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য প্রিন্সিপাল সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ আল মাদানী বলেছেন, বিশ্ব মোড়ল দাবীদার কমিউনিষ্ট চীন উইঘুরের মুসলিমদের সাথে মানবতা বিরোধী অপরাধ করছে। প্রায় বিশ লাখ মুসলিম নারী, পুরুষ ও শিশুকে বিশেষ বন্দীশালায় আটকে রেখে…
Zia’s 83rd birth anniversary Saturday
BNP will celebrate the 83rd birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on Saturday.
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.
Last hopes to save Bolivian aquatic frog
Almost a year after conservationists sent out a plea to help save a species of Bolivian aquatic frog.
New TVC pair Sonia, Aman
Entertainment Desk For the first time Popular actress and model Sonia Hossain worked in a TV commercial in Kolkata. Dhaka’s popular film actor Aman also performed with her in the TVC.
“For Rishi, me, everything is Khel Khel Mein,” Rakesh Roshan
Filmmaker and actor Hrithik Roshan’s father, Rakesh Roshan recently made headlines due to his health.
Pop singer Sam Smith has eye surgery
British pop singer Sam Smith has revealed he underwent an eye operation while holidaying in New Zealand on Wednesday.