New York, Jun 8 (AP/UNB) — A New York City man accused of planning a terrorist attack on Times Square is being held without bail. Ashiqul Alam was arraigned Friday on charges he bought illegal guns from an undercover agent…
Month: June 2019
DU losing ‘academic standing as well as breathing spaces’
Dhaka, June 8 (UNB) – Once admired for its green ambience and cool atmosphere, Dhaka University is now losing its beauty fast with the fading greenery and untidy environment like other parts of the capital. Students of the university, once…
নবাব সলিমুল্লাহর ১৮৪তম জন্ম বার্ষিকী পালিত
বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগ গতকাল শুক্রবার নিখিল ভারত মুসলিম লীগ ও ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা নবাব সলিমুল্লাহর ১৮৪তম জন্মবার্ষিকীতে তাঁর বেগমবাজারস্থ মাজারে ফাতেহা পাঠান্তে মরহুমের রুহের মাগফেরাতের জন্য মাগফেরাত কামনা করেন। এই উপলখ্যে উপস্থিত দলীয় নেতৃবৃন্দের উদ্দেশ্যে সংক্ষিপ্ত বক্তব্যে পার্টির মহাসচিব কাজী…
Four films released on Eid day
Entertainment Desk On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr this year, four films were released across the country. Those are Password , The Director, Nolok and Abar Bosonto Password: Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s anticipated film “Password” is being screened at 180 theatres…
NASA to open International Space Station to tourists from 2020
NASA said Friday it will open up the International Space Station for tourism and other business ventures as of next year, as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab. “NASA is opening the International Space Station to…
Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies
Dr. John, an American jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died yesterday, his family said. The legendary blues pianist, whose real name was Malcolm John McRebennack,suffered a heart…
Recreational Eid atmosphere persists in Rangpur division
A recreational Eid atmosphere is persisting on the third day since the holy Eid-ul-Fitr day as thousands of people are rushing to the, entertainment and tourist spots for pleasure allover Rangpur division. The recreational, entertainment and tourist spots have been…
Tigers face off hosts England at CWC
Sports DeskHigh on confidence following their two contrasting but effective performance in the first two matches, Bangladesh will lock horns with tournament favourties and hosts England at the Cardiff today. The match starts at 3.30 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh…
Bomb-like object at BSMMU worries BNP about Khaleda’s life
Dhaka, June 7 – BNP on Friday voiced deep concern over the life and security of its chairperson Khaleda Zia as a petrol bomb-like object was reportedly recovered from the administrative building of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on…
Bangladesh are more experienced than us: Morgan
Dhaka – Bangladesh and England are gearing up for their battle in the ICC Men’s World Cup which is scheduled for Saturday. Before the match, England captain Eoin Morgan said this set-up of Bangladesh team is more experienced than the…
Persistent rain washes out Pakistan-Sri Lanka battle
Dhaka – Due to the persistent rain in Bristol, the ICC World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was called off without a ball being bowled on Friday. Both the teams were awarded one point each. After this abandoned…
Bangladeshi footballers hold last training session in Laos
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Football Team held their last training session on Friday morning in Vientiane, Laos. They also had swimming and recovery sessions at Landmark Hotel after training. The team will leave Laos for Thailand at 8:30pm on Friday…
Toxic gas in septic tank kills 2 workers
Magura, June 7 (UNB) – Two construction workers died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank at Tupipara in Sreepur upazila on Friday. The deceased were identified as Palash Roy, 27, son of Kumaresh Roy and Manirul Islam, 30,…
Bangladesh Sundarbans has Tk 19-billon carbon reserve: Survey
Khulna, June 7 (UNB) – There is a reserve of 5.6 crore tonnes of carbon in the Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans, says a survey of the Forest Department. This carbon worth Tk 18,816 crore could be extracted without causing…
Stressed out? Your dog may feel it too, study suggests
New York, June 7 (AP/UNB) — When dog owners go through a stressful period, they’re not alone in feeling the pressure — their dogs feel it too, a new study suggests. Dog owners experiencing long bouts of stress can transfer…
Theresa May officially steps down as Tory leader
Dhaka, June 7 (UNB) – Theresa May will officially step down as the leader of the Conservative Party on Friday, but will remain as prime minister until her successor is chosen. Mrs May announced her resignation two weeks ago, saying…
Storm kills one, injures around 40 in Nepal
Kathmandu, June 7 (Xinhua/UNB) – At least one person was killed and 37 others were injured when a strong storm hit several villages of Nepal’s Kailali and Kanchanpur districts on Thursday evening, authorities said here. Secretary at the Central Ministry…
Aung San Suu Kyi finds common ground with Orbán over Islam
On a rare trip to Europe, Myanmar leader and Hungary PM discuss issue of ‘growing Muslim populations’ Hannah Ellis-Petersen Thu 6 Jun 2019 06.12 BST Last modified on Fri 7 Jun 2019 02.39 BST From her failure to speak out…
3 Rohingyas one suspected drug peddler killed in ‘gunfights’
Cox’s Bazar, June 7 – Three Rohingya youths were killed in an alleged gunfight with police in connection with the kidnap of a minor girl in Teknaf Upazila while a suspected drug peddler was killed in Comilla on early Friday.…
Police say Oman-Dubai bus crashes, killing 17 in UAE
Dubai, June 7(AP/UNB) — Police in Dubai say 17 people were killed when bus from Oman crashed in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai police announced the death toll in tweets published early Friday. Police say the bus crashed into a…
2 brothers drown as one tries to rescue another in Netrokona
Netrokona, Jun 6 (UNB) – Two brothers drowned in a canal at Chanpur village of Mohanganj upazila on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Tamim, 5, and Shamim, 4, sons of Alam Miah of the village. Locals said the brothers were…
Google Doodle celebrates Lucky Akhand’s birthday
earch engine giant Google is celebrating the 63rd birth anniversary of renowned Bangladeshi singer-composer Lucky Akhand. It posted a doodle on its Bangladeshi homepage showing Akhand, donning a cap, playing guitar and singing. Doodles are alterations made to the Google…
Probe finds ‘state actor’ led attack on tankers
International investigators believe last month’s attacks on oil tankers in a United Arab Emirates port were led by a foreign state using divers on speed boats who planted mines on the vessels. They did not name Iran, which the U.S.…
Curbs on migration or freedom of movement— Swiss experience
by Vasco Pedrina Arguments about immigration have polarised between restriction and liberalisation. But key are accompanying measures to ensure freedom of movement is associated with wage and social protection. Together with Luxembourg, Switzerland is one of the countries with the…
Australia beats West Indies by 15 runs at CWC
London (AP/UNB) – Australia made it two wins from two games at the start of its Cricket World Cup title defense by eking out a 15-run win over West Indies. Chasing 289 to win at Trent Bridge, West Indies had…
PSG says Neymar’s injury to be re-assessed in next 3 days
Paris (AP/UNB) – Neymar will be re-examined by Paris Saint-Germain’s medical staff within the next three days to determine how long the Brazil forward will need to be sidelined. PSG said Thursday that Neymar has “suffered a severe sprain of…
FIFA vice president Ahmad questioned by French authorities
Paris (AP/UNB) – FIFA vice president Ahmad was detained and questioned by French authorities on Thursday in the latest criminal investigation to hit officials in positions of power within the governing body of world soccer. Ahmad was in Paris for…
China conducts first sea-based space rocket launch
China launched a space rocket from sea for the first time yesterday, its space agency announced, the latest step in Beijing’s push to become a major space power. The Asian giant now spends more than Russia and Japan on its…
When to have thyroid test?
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland located at the front of the neck below Adam’s apple. It is basically responsible for the secretion of thyroid hormones which regulates body processes such as respiration, body temperature, pulsation, digestion…
Three three late legends to remember in Eid
Culture Desk Satellite channel NTV has arranged three separate programmes to honour the contributions of three recently demised musical icons. The programmes will be aired from the fifth day to the seventh day of Eid. The three musical artistes to…