Dhaka, July 31 – The High Court (HC) on Tuesday summarily rejected a bail petition filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case in which she was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment.
Month: July 2019
Prizes of JnU Inter-Department Football distributed
Dhaka – The prize distribution ceremony of Inter-Department Football competition of Jagannath University (JnU) was held at the university premises on Tuesday.
Bangladesh suffer humiliating clean-sweep
Dhaka — Bangladesh suffered a humiliating clean-sweep in the three-match ODI series losing the last and final match to Sri Lanka by 122 runs on Wednesday at R Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
6 amateur cleaners die of toxic gas entering septic tank
Joypurhat, July 31 – Six people died after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a septic tank at Zafarpur in Akkelpur Upazila of Joypurhat on Wednesday.
Wellness mobile application powered by Genetics and AI
Singapore – Media OutReach – 31 July 2019 – Genesis Healthcare Co., Japan’s leading genetic testing and research company, today announced the launch of its new mobile application in Singapore, empowering its new and existing GeneLife users to access personal…
CITIZEN introduces the NY009 series
An update to last year’s NY008 series – with new watches available on stainless steel bracelets and vintage inspired colours Singapore – Media OutReach – 31 July 2019 – While it is the case that receives the most attention for…
In a globalized world, music fragments take unexpected roads
New York, Jul 31 (AP/UNB) — At my son’s fourth birthday party, a classmate presented him with a toy recycling truck. Atop it was a button that, when pushed, uncorked a familiar tune with the words: “To the dump, to…
Three killed as truck overturns in Comilla
Cumilla, July 31 – A cattle-laden truck overturned on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway on early Wednesday, killing three people and six cows. Police identified the men as Anwar Hossain, Samiul Islam and Khokon Mia. The cattle traders were residents of Jhenaidah’s…
15 injured in AL factional clash in Jhenidah
Jhenidah, July 30 — At least 15 ruling Awami League activists were injured in a clash between two factions at Doharo village in Shoilakupa upazila on Tuesday. Bazlur Rahman, Shoilakupa Police Station’s officer-in-charge, said followers of Hakimpur union’s former member…
Japan offers to mediate solution to Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, July 30 (UNB) – Japan has proposed to play a role as mediator in Tokyo taking Bangladesh and Myanmar onboard to find a peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis ensuring their safe return to their place of origin in Rakhine…
Bangla delicacy hilsa abundant in Bay after fishing ban
Khulna, Jul 31 – Bangladesh’s fishermen are overjoyed as they have returned to the Bay of Bengal after a 65-day ban to find an abundance of hilsa, their prized catch.
ভারতীয় দূতাবাস অভিমুখে আইএবি’র গণমিছিলে পুলিশের বাধা
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ভারতসহ বিশ্বের দেশে দেশে মুসলমানদের বিরুদ্ধে ষড়যন্ত্র ও চক্রান্ত চলছে। তাবৎ আল্লাহবিরোধী শক্তিগুলো ঐক্যবদ্ধভাবে মুসলমানদের নাম-নিশানা মুছে ফেলতে কাজ করছে। এদের এই ষড়যন্ত্র মুসলমানদের নস্যাৎ করে দিতে…
চিত্রজগত এ্যাওয়ার্ড পেলেন ১৩ জন তারকা
দেশের ঐতিহ্যবাহী বিনোদন ‘সাপ্তাহিক চিত্রজগত’-এর ৩২ বছর পূর্তি উপলক্ষে গতকাল ২৯ জুলাই সোমবার সন্ধ্যায় বাংলাদেশ শিল্পকলা একাডেমির জাতীয় চিত্রশালা মিলনায়তনে জমকালো অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করে সাপ্তাহিক চিত্রজগত পরিবার। সুস্থ বিনোদন সুন্দর সমাজ গঠনের সহায়ক শীর্ষক আলোচনার পাশাপাশি প্রদান করা হয় ‘চিত্রজগত…
‘পাঠ্যপুস্তকে ডারউইনের বিবর্তন তত্ত্ব ঈমান আক্বীদার সাথে সাংঘর্ষিক’
-মাওলানা মঞ্জুরুল ইসলাম আফেন্দী জমিয়তে উলামায়ে ইসলাম বাংলাদেশের যুগ্ম মহাসচিব ও ঢাকা মহানগর জমিয়তের সভাপতি মাওলানা মঞ্জুরুল ইসলাম আফেন্দী বলেছেন নবম-দশম শ্রেণী থেকে মাস্টার্স পর্যন্ত পাঠ্যপুস্তকে থাকা ডারউইনের বিবর্তন তত্ত্ব ঈমান-আক্বীদার সাথে সম্পূর্ণরূপে সাংঘর্ষিক। মুসলিম সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ বাংলাদেশের শিক্ষা সিলেবাসে এ…
Five dengue deaths reported on Tuesday: It spreads across BD
Dhaka, July 30 – At least five people died of dengue on Tuesday, as the menace the of mosquito-borne fever spreads across Bangladesh. Two out of those five deaths happen outside of Dhaka.
Conflict over resources: 164 activists killed last year
Over 160 people were killed for trying to protect the environment in 2018, says NGO Global Witness. While the Philippines tops the list with 30 deaths, the number of killed activists nearly quintupled in Guatemala.
U-19 Cricket: Bangladesh-India clash delayed for rain
Dhaka – The Tri-nation Under-19 Cricket match between Bangladesh Under-19 team and India U-19 team was delayed at Billericay in Essex, England on Tuesday, till last report received .
Chattogram honours Shakib Al Hasan with keys to the city
Chattogram – Chattogram City has honored the world’s best all-round cricketer, Bangladesh’s very own Shakib Al Hasan, by handing him the keys to the city considering his brilliant performances in the ICC World Cup 2019.
Team BJMC relegated conceding 0-2 goals defeat to Brothers Union
Dhaka – Team BJMC has been relegated from the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football with one match to spare, after conceding 0-2 goals defeat to lowly Brothers Union FC at the floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.
BNP demands farm loan waiver for flood-hit farmers
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday demanded the government waive agricultural loan of the flood-affected farmers and take steps for their rehabilitation.
Gunman posted online minutes before killing 3 at festival
Gilroy, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — Before a 19-year-old gunman opened fire on a famed garlic festival in his California hometown, he urged his Instagram followers to read a 19th century book popular with white supremacists on extremist websites, but his…
C’wealth for Dhaka to lead blue charter, climate mitigation
Dhaka, July 30 (UNB) – Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland QC has urged Bangladesh to lead the Commonwealth Blue Charter and climate risk management as she met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in London on Monday evening. “Bangladesh should lead the…
Bridge approach road in Narsingdi collapses prematurely
Narsingdi, July 30 (UNB) – The approach road of a bridge has caved in in Monohardi upazila, just two months after it was inaugurated. A large portion of the road collapsed on the south side of the bridge over the…
When will mosquito control chemicals arrive in BD, asks HC
Dhaka, July 30 (UNB) – The High Court on Tuesday asked the government and Dhaka city corporations to inform it how long it will take to import effective insecticide to kill mosquitoes. They have been asked to submit separate reports…
Three held, arms, heroin recovered in C’nawabganj
Chapainawabganj Correspondent Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a foreign made pistol, a magazine, seven bullets and 400 grams of heroin and arrested three persons in two separate drives on Monday. The arrested persons were identified as Md. Rubel, 28, son…
Indonesia returns containers of waste to France, Hong Kong
Indonesia has returned seven shipping containers of illegally imported waste to France and Hong Kong, an official said Tuesday, marking the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation to send back rubbish to their wealthy places of origin. The containers…
Week-long folk art exhibition begins at EMK
Entertainment Desk The EMK Center will be hosting two events on its premises in Dhanmondi of the capital. In celebration of the International Tiger Day 2019 (created in 2010 at St. Petersburg Tiger Summit). As a part of the celebration,…
Miles done 10 shows across US without Shafin
Miles has already done 10 shows across the US without Shafin. They have rocked the crowds in 10 cities. Miles performed on June 22 in New Jersey, June 28 in Virginia, June 29 in Maryland, July 5 in Baltimore, July…
Saif Ali Khan doubts if daughter, wife Kareena have watched Sacred Games
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is all set to return in the digital space with the second season of the Netflix show Sacred Games. The first season of the show, as well as Saif’s role of Inspector Sartaj Singh, received…
An inclusive Green New Deal: The EU must raise its ambition
by Kirsty Hughes on 30th July 2019 In our ‘Europe2025’ series, Kirsty Hughes argues that a Green New Deal can gel the domestic and neighbourhood policies of the union.