Bangkok, Feb 13 (AP/UNB) — The Thai political party that took the unprecedented and ultimately unsuccessful step of nominating a member of the royal family as its candidate for prime minister was fighting for its political life Wednesday, while the…
Month: February 2019
Mildly cold weather more devastating than extreme temp
A study has revealed moderately cold temperatures (13.8 degree Celsius to roughly 30 degree Celsius) are responsible for a substantially greater number of deaths in comparison to extremely cold and hot temperatures in India, which struggles to shelter 1.8 million homeless people, amid temperature extremes.…
Electricity connection to all Bd secondary schools ordered
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) –The Ministry of Education has instructed the authorities concerned to supply electricity to all the secondary educational institutions (which don’t have electricity) across the country to facilitate ICT (Information and Communication Technology) education. The Secondary and…
Probe on Thakurgaon BGB firing instituted
Thakurgaon, Feb 13 (UNB) – The local administration has formed a seven-member probe committee to investigate Tuesday’s clash between villagers and members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) that left three people dead and several injured. The probe body, headed by…
PM Hasina goes on a week-long visit to Germany, UAE Thursday
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first overseas tour in her third consecutive term in office will further boost Bangladesh’s image abroad as she carries a big example of development, says Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen…
Elevated expressway to partially open next year: Quader
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) – Parts of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway (airport to Moghbazar) will be opened after the second phase of the public–private partnership project finishes, Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader said Wednesday. He said the first phase of…
BNP hails ‘PM’s retirement plan’
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) – BNP on Wednesday said it is good news that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has planned to go on retirement, saying that people are waiting “for that day”. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday (Tuesday) said she…
12 Years Behind a Stove—Undocumented Immigrant in NY City
NEW YORK, Feb 12 2019 (IPS) – One chilly afternoon in November 2005, Hilarino came by Pedro’s house in Oaxaca, Mexico, driving a shiny red car. “Pedro!” he shouted, “We are leaving in March. There is a route North to the…
Hasan Mahmud accuses Rizvi of showing disrespect to court
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB) – Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday claimed that BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi is showing disrespect to court by urging Prime Minister Sheikh Hsaina to take steps to release their chairperson Khaleda Zia from…
Question paper error forces deferment of an SSC exam
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB) – Wednesday’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination has been rescheduled for March 2 as a portion of the question paper was mistakenly printed in that of Tuesday’s test for ICT subject. The test of Career Education…
NASA to make final attempt to contact Mars Opportunity Rover
US space agency NASA will make one final attempt to contact its Opportunity Rover on Mars late Tuesday, eight months after it last made contact. The agency also said it would hold a briefing Wednesday, during which it will likely…
Dutch scientists probing mystery of mass bird deaths
It was late on a stormy Saturday night when marine biologist Mardik Leopold’s phone rang at his home on the remote northern Dutch island of Texel. On the line was a coast-watch volunteer calling to tell him of reports of…
Amitabh, Taapsee in Badla trailer
The trailer of Badla starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapse Pannu . That trailer opens with AB’s voice over, “Badla lena har baar sahi nahi hota, lekin maaf kar dena bhi har baar sahi nahi hota” (It’s not always right to…
Star Cineplex-3 to open in Mirpur
Culture Desk The popular Sony Cinema Hall of Mirpur will be the destination for the third Star Cineplex in Dhaka. For this reason a signing ceremony took place on February 11 at Star Cineplex of Bashundhara City Shopping Complex in…
Cute and empowering — Galentine’s Day takes off in US
For some people, facing the onslaught of Valentine’s Day flowers, candy and marketing can be overwhelming if you are single. For Riya Patel, it’s a reason to celebrate love — platonic love — even by long distance. Welcome to the…
‘Bangladesh in Nuclear Club’ at Ekushey Book Fair
Engineer Md. Anwar Hossain, Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled the book titled “Bangladesh in Nuclear Club: Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in the journey for development” written by himself at the Morok Unmochon Moncho of Ekushey Book Fair today,…
বোরকা পরা ছাত্রীর প্রতি অশালীন মন্তব্যকারী প্রধান শিক্ষকের শাস্তি দাবি
বোরকা পরার অপরাধে চট্টগ্রাম পতেঙ্গার মাইজপাড়া মাহমুদুন্নবী চৌধুরী উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়ের প্রধান শিক্ষক এম এ কাশেম কর্তৃক ছাত্রী ও অভিভাবককে নাজেহাল করায় তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর মহাসচিব প্রিন্সিপাল মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ। এক বিবৃতিতে তিনি বলেন, ৯৫ ভাগ…
নারীর জন্যই গড়েছে তাজমহল, ভেংগেছে ট্রয়!
মোতাহারহোসেন ১৭৫৭ সালে পলাসীর আম্রকাননে একটি পাতানো যুদ্ধে বাংলার স্বাধীনতা সূর্য অস্তমিত হয়েছিল। কিশোর নবাব সিরাজের আপন বড় খালা ঘষেটি বেগমের ষড়যন্ত্র আর মীরজাফর, জগত সেটদের বিশ্বাসঘাতকতায় এ পরাজয়ের কালিমালিপ্ত ইতিহাস সকলেই জানে। আমরা অনেকে এও জানি যে এ পরাজয়ের…
Niko case against Khaleda, next hearing Feb 20
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka court on Tuesday fixed February 20 as the next date for hearing in the Niko graft case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and ten others. Judge Sheikh Hafizur…
Bd High Court asks for guidelines on physicians’ practice
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to form an independent commission to formulate a guideline for the physicians to conduct their private practices. Responding to a writ petition filed by five Supreme Court lawyers,…
BPL Football: Dhaka Abahani take solo lead beating Arambagh 2-1
Dhaka – A double strike by national striker Nabib Newas Zibon enabled defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited to take the solo lead in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Arambagh KS by 2-1 goal in the 6th round match…
Bangladesh upbeat ahead of New Zealand ODIs
Dhaka – Bangladesh are all set to start their three-match ODI series against hosts New Zealand at Napier. The first match of the series, which is Bangladesh’s first ODI of the year, will start at 7am on Wednesday. Steve Rhodes,…
Bangamata U-19 Women’s Int’l Gold Cup Football to begin Apr 23
Dhaka – The first-ever Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup Football Tournament under the auspices of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will begin here on April 23. Six U-19 national women’s football teams are expected to participate in the 11-day meet…
1st Div Hockey: Combined SC beat Bachelors Club 4-1
Dhaka – Combined Sporting Club earned a facile 4-1 victory over Bachelors Sporting Club in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday. Javed Hossain scored twice, and Ashrafuzzaman and Shibu…
The migrants genocide: the banality of democracy
In 40 years from now what we define as the ‘migration crisis’ in Europe will be reported in history books as the migrants genocide. The migrants genocide of the early XXI century unveils the banality of democracy and its supposed…
People calling what happened on Dec 30 a drama: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Feb 12 – Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain Tuesday said 16 crore people have been deprived of their rights through holding what he said a farcical election on December 30. “December 30 election has deprived the 16 crore…
Pak envoy summoned; protest over remarks on Bd, Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned acting high commissioner of Pakistan Shah Fasial Kakar and strongly protested indecent remarks over Bangladesh and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a government…
Bhupen Hazarika’s family turns down Bharat Ratna award
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB) – Late singer Bhupen Hazarika’s only son, Tej Hazarika, who lives in USA, has said that they won’t accept Bharat Ratna award conferred on his father in the backdrop of the situation arisen out of Citizenship…
Stay alert against drugs, militancy, terrorism: PM to Ansar, VDP
Gazipur, Feb 12 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked all concerned, including the Ansar and VDP members, to always remain vigilant against drug abuse, militancy and terrorism in the country. “We must remain alert in resisting drug…
Don’t reveal children’s identity in criminal cases, HC to media
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB) – The High Court on Tuesday directed all media including the Daily Star to remain alert while publishing name, address and photo of a child in any under-trial criminal case. A HC bench of Justice Sheikh…