Dhaka, April 28 – Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday expressed grave concerned over the increasing of backlog of cases before the court and said that the backlog reached a critical stage. “There are so many cases pending in the…
Month: April 2019
Brac varsity student killing: drivers put on remand
Dhaka, April 28 – Covered van driver Anis, who allegedly crashed Brac University student Fahmida Haque Labannya under wheel and uber motor-cycle rider Sumon were on Sunday put on remand in the case filed in connection with the killing of…
দেশে আইনের শাসন না থাকায় মানুষ কোথাও নিরাপদ নয় -আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের সিনিয়র নায়েবে আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মোহাম্মদ ফয়জুল করীম বলেছেন, বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতার ৪৮ বছর অতিক্রম হলেও দেশের আইনের শাসন না থাকায় মানুষ কোথাও নিরাপদ নয়। সুদ, ঘুষ, দুর্নীতি, টেন্ডারবাজি, চাঁদাবাজি, খুন, ধর্ষণ মহামারি আকার রূপ নিয়েছে। সড়ক, বাসা-বাড়ি…
HC rule to enforce road transport law and regulate drivers
Dhaka, April 28 – The High Court on Sunday issued a rule a rule asking the government to explain within two weeks why its inaction to issue a gazette notification on the Road Transport Act-2018 in line with the sub-section…
EU envoys for pol resolve, action to do urgent policy reform
The Heads of Mission of the European Union, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom participated in the 5th plenary of the EU-Bangladesh Business Climate Dialogue on Sunday 28 April 2019 at the Commerce Ministry. They…
Taskin, Farhad included in Bangladesh squad for Ireland tri-series
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) included all-rounder Farhad Reza and pacer Taskin Ahmed in the Tigers’ squad for the Ireland tri-series slated to start next month. The board confirmed the move in a press release on Sunday.Bangladesh and West…
It’s time to prove my worth in World Cup: Mushfiqur
Dhaka – Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday said he believes the upcoming World Cup in England is the biggest opportunity for him to prove his worth in a greater stage. The batsman also said Bangladesh have the chance to…
Bangamata Football: Bangladesh to play Mongolia in semifinal Tuesday
Dhaka – Group B champions Bangladesh, struggling with injury problems, are confident about winning the 2nd semifinal of the Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup Football when they meet Group A runners-up Mongolia on Tuesday. The match will kick off…
National Youth Handball: Chapainawabganj finish 3rd beating Panchagarh
Dhaka – Chapainawabgani DSA finished 3rd in the Marcel 4th National Youth Handball Championship beating Panchagarh DSA by 28-21 goals in a place deciding match at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Sunday. They led…
National Kabaddi: Gaibandha emerges zonal champion
Dhaka – Host Gaibandha District emerged Tista Zone champions in the National Kabaddi Championship on Sunday. The team also reached the final round of the championship organised by Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation. In the day’s zonal final in Gaibandha, the hosts…
First U-16 National Basketball Championship begins
Dhaka – A 3-day first-ever U-16 National Basketball Championship, started on Sunday at National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur here.Nine district teams and BKSP were participating in the meet organised by Bangladesh Basketball Federation. Six matches were decided on the opening…
Jute cultivation continues in full swing in Rangpur region
The enthusiastic farmers are continuing cultivation of jute in full swing as seed sowing process of the crop is nearing completion in all five districts of Rangpur agriculture region. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said a target…
North America driving global oil, gas pipeline ‘boom’
The global pace of new oil and gas pipeline onstruction has tripled in less than two decades, a multi-billion- dollar boom in infrastructure that experts warned Thursday could torpedo hopes for limiting global warming. In the first worldwide survey of…
Britney reassures fans over mental health
Pop princess Britney Spears took to Instagram Wednesday amid swirling rumors she was being held against her will in a mental facility, telling her 22 million followers: “All is well.” “Hi guys. Just checking in with all of you who…
Ankhi Alamgir, Shwapnil Shojib ready for German gig
Culture Desk To commemorate the new Bengali year Ankhi Alamgir is heading for Germany on an invitation of Desh Sangskritik Goshthi, Germany. The Gig is scheduled to be held on April 27 at the hall of fame of Frankfurt am…
‘Shonibar Bikel’ stars at Moscow film fest
Entertainment Desk Zahid Hasan has confirmed to reporters that he, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, director of the film “Shonibar Bikel”, are all in Moscow, Russia, to participate in the 41st Moscow International Film Festival. The stars left…
Commission may identify planners of Bangabandhu killing: PM
Dhaka, Apr 24 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government is actively considering formation of a commission to identify the masterminds behind the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She said this…
BD dissident opposition MP Mukabbir wants fresh election
Dhaka, Apr 24 (UNB) – Claiming that people have questions about the 11th parliamentary elections held on December 30 last, Gonoforum MP Mukabbir Khan on Wednesday demanded an immediate fresh national election so that all can exercise their voting rights.…
BD solar module producers for 20pc quota in public projects
Dhaka, Apr 25 (UNB) – Local solar module manufacturers have demanded a provision in the upcoming national budget for the mandatory use of 20-30 percent local products in different public development projects like Kabikha (food for work), Kabita (money for…
Lost in the Cyberworld? The Enigmatic Mr Assange
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Apr 23 2019 (IPS) – Trump´s electoral success was preceded by a rise of chauvinistic politics in most of Europe, paired with electoral triumphs of far-right candidates in several other countries. A development accompanied by revelations of corrupt…
Graceful Bangla painting show begins at AF Dhaka on Friday
Dhaka, April 25: The inaugural ceremony of the 4th solo painting exhibition entitled ‘রূপময় বাংলা / Rupomoy Bangla (Graceful Bangla)’ by artist Suman Kumar Sarkar will be held on Friday, 26 April 2019 at 5.30 pm in its La Galerie…
Belt & Road Forum begins in Beijing: 37 countries attend
Dhaka, April 24 – A three-day second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) began in Beijing on Thursday. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun left Dhaka for Beijing on Wednesday to attend the BRF, said an official. Under…
Russia’s First Female Central Bank chief in Challenging Job
WASHINGTON DC, Apr 24 2019 (IPS) – Within a few short months after taking up her post as governor of the Central Bank of Russia in 2013, Elvira Nabiullina faced a growing economic crisis brought on by plunging oil prices, geopolitical…
IBBL board recommends 10% cash dividend for shareholders
The Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has recommended 10% cash dividend for the shareholders for the year 2018 subject to approval of the 36th Annual General Meeting of the Bank. The decision was taken in a meeting…
শ্রীলঙ্কায় সন্ত্রাসী হামলার ঘটনায় পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই’র নিন্দা
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর চরমোনাই পীর মুফতি সৈয়দ মোহাম্মদ রেজাউল করিম বলেছেন, শ্রীলঙ্কার রাজধানী কলম্বোসহ কয়েকটি শহরের একাধিক গির্জা ও আবাসিক হোটেল, মুসলিমদের বিভিন্ন ব্যবসা প্রতিষ্ঠান ও মসজিদেও হামলায় তিন শতাধিক মানুষ নিহত ও ৬০০ জন আহতের ঘটনায় তীব্র নিন্দা…
Seminar on Updates in Hematology held at RMC
Rajshahi, April 24 – A Seminar on“Updates in Hematology” Organized by Department of Hematology of Rajshahi Medical College (RMC) and Hematology Society of Bangladesh (HSB) was held at the college on Wednesday. The program was held at the Amin Uddin…
People in a Mumbai waste-filled slum barely make it to 40
by Apekshita Varshney • Every day, 9000 metric tonnes of waste goes to the 134-hectare Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai. • The life expectancy of people living around the dumping ground hovers at 39 years, as against an urban life…
Mamun given 7 years in money laundering case
Dhaka, April 24 – A Dhaka court yesterday sentenced BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman’s friend and business partner Gias Uddin Al Mamun to seven-year imprisonment and fined Tk 12 crore in a money laundering case. Mamun, who was made accused…
Writ to make doctor’s prescription for antibiotics must
Dhaka, April 24 – A writ petition was filed with the High Court Wednesday seeking its directive on the authorities concerned to make mandatory a doctor’s prescription for the purchase of antibiotics from pharmacies. Barrister Sayedul Haque Suman, a Supreme…
Stay alert against terror, militant activities: PM
Dhaka, Apr 24 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged all to remain vigilant and instantly inform law enforcement agencies of any suspicious terror and militant activity in their respective localities. “I would like to urge the people…