Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon on Wednesday termed the victory of Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza in Sunday’s national election as a ‘big achievement’.
Month: January 2019
Indian women make history by entering Sabarimala temple
Two Indian women have made history by entering a prominent Hindu shrine in the southern state of Kerala, following months of protests against their entry. The Sabarimala temple was historically closed to women of “menstruating age” – defined as between…
NASA speeds toward historic flyby of faraway world
NASA counted down to a historic flyby of the farthest, and quite possibly the oldest, cosmic body ever explored by humankind on Monday.
‘Phurut’ Jaya`s new movie
Entertainment Desk Jaya Ahsan announced the second movie to be made from her production house, C-tey Cinema after ‘Debi’.
Shraddha back in ‘ABCD 3’ after Katrina walks out
Entertainment Desk Remo D’Souza’s dancing jodi from the second edition of his coveted franchise, ‘Any Body Can Dance’ (ABCD), is likely to make a return for the third installment.
My love for movies kept me going : Alia
As 2018 comes to an end, Alia Bhatt opened up about how challenging yet beautiful her year was and also hinted at what really kept her going.
Khulna journo held under Digital Security Act for polls report
Khulna, Jan 1 – A day after a case was filed against two local journalists under the Digital Security Act for running reports on election results of Khunla-1 constituency with ‘false’ information, police arrested one of them on Tuesday.
Russian baby rescued after nearly 36 hours in frozen rubble
Moscow, Jan 2 (AP/UNB) — Laboring through sub-freezing temperatures, Russian rescue workers were digging into a sprawling heap of jagged rubble from a collapsed apartment building when one heard the faintest sound. It was the sound of life.
BNP evaluating post-election situation and its next course
Dhaka, Jan 2 – In the wake of Sunday’s drubbing in the national election, BNP policymakers are struggling to find out suitable measures in the post-election politics.
UK to support more stable, prosperous Bangladesh
‘It’s vital for govt, all political parties to work together now’ Dhaka, Jan 1 – The United Kingdom has welcomed the participation of all opposition parties in Sunday’s elections and said they will continue to support the people of Bangladesh…
Two ‘drug traders’ killed in Feni ‘gunfight’
Feni, Jan 2 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dagonbhuiya early Wednesday.
Raul Castro denounces US ‘confrontation’
Former Cuban President Raul Castro has accused the US of returning to its policy of confrontation. Mr Castro, who is still head of Cuba’s ruling Communist Party, was speaking on the 60th anniversary of the revolution led by his brother,…
Taiwan ‘must and will be’ reunited with China: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the people of Taiwan to accept it “must and will be” reunited with China. In a speech marking 40 years since the thaw in cross-strait relations, he reiterated Beijing’s call for peaceful unification on…
Saudi King, Crown Prince, Qatari Emir greet Hasina
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her party’s absolute victory in the 11th national election.
Bus torched, 40 vehicles damaged as 2 killed in road crash
Garment workers and locals went on a berserk in the city’s Malibagh Chowdhurypara area on Tuesday following the death of two female RMG workers, torching one bus and damaging around 35-40 vehicles.
BNP convenes urgent meeting of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ candidates
In the wake of its debacle in Sunday’s polls, BNP has convened an emergency meeting of the candidates who contested the 11th national election with its symbol the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
Election was inclusive, fair and neutral, says NHRC chairman
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque on Tuesday claimed that Sunday’s general election was held in a free, fair and neutral manner.
Opposition in polls reflects aspirations of people: EU
Dhaka, Jan 1 – The European Union (EU) has said the mobilisation of voters and the participation of the opposition in Sunday’s elections for the first time in 10 years reflect the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh to democracy.
US describes Sunday’s polls as positive development
Dhaka, Jan 1 – The United States has commended the tens of millions of Bangladeshis who voted in Bangladesh’s 11th parliamentary election on December 30, as well as the decision of all major opposition political parties to participate.
Writ challenges election in Dhaka – 8 constituency
Dhaka, Jan – 1 – A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Tuesday seeking cancellation of the December 30 election result of the Dhaka-8 constituency.
Newly elected men to take oath of MPs on Dec 3
Dhaka, Jan -1- Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu has said that the oaths of the newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) will take on January 3.
BNP staged drama in the name of joining election: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 01 – The ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has alleged that BNP had staged a drama on December 30 in the name of joining the polls in a bid to make the polls controversial.
Murray advances in Brisbane in latest comeback from injury
Australia,(AP/UNB) – Andy Murray doesn’t know how long his latest comeback can last, so he’s planning on making the most of it.
Sabbir Rahman keen to shine in upcoming BPL
Dhaka- National cricketer Sabbir Rahman, serving a six-month international ban, says he is taking the next edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) very seriously.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka must play group stage of ICC World T20
Dhaka – Bangladesh and former champions Sri Lanka will have to play in the group stage of the ICC World T20 scheduled for Australia in 2020 as both the teams failed to manage top eight positions in the ICC Men’s…
Mushfiqur Rahim to lead Chittagong Vikings in BPL
Dhaka- Former Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim will lead Chittagong Vikings in the upcoming 6th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket beginning on Saturday (Jan 5) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Comilla, Rajshahi, Sylhet get ready for BPL
Dhaka – Comilla Victorians, Rajshahi Kings and Sylhet Sixers have started gearing up for the sixth edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
New Zealand bowler returns 3rd-best figures in T20 cricket
Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson took six wickets for seven runs during a match on Tuesday in New Zealand’s domestic Super Smash competition.
Murray advances in Brisbane in latest comeback from injury
Andy Murray doesn’t know how long his latest comeback can last, so he’s planning on making the most of it.
US and Israel exit UN cultural agency, claiming bias
The United States and Israel officially quit of the U.N.’s educational, scientific and cultural agency at the stroke of midnight, the culmination of a process triggered more than a year ago amid concerns that the organization fosters anti-Israel bias.