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Day: November 4, 2019
183 rape incidents recorded in October: Mahila Parishad
Dhaka, Nov 04 – The immediate past month of October has seen a total of 183 rape incidents across Bangladesh. Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP), a rights body working for the women, came up with revelation on Monday.
BD-India 2nd T20 match likely to be disrupted by cyclone
Dhaka- The 2nd T20 match between touring Bangladesh and hosts India on Thursday (Nov 7) in Rajkot is likely to be disrupted by severe cyclonic storm “Maha” which is expected to cause heavy rain in Gujarat on the day of…
Govt erased from people’s heart: No time to look back: BNP
Jessore, Nov 4 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said launching a united movement to dislodge the current government is now a matter of time.
Mahfuzur Rahman clinches 2nd gold medal for Bangladesh
Dhaka– Mahfuzur Rahman clinched the 2nd gold medal for Bangladesh in the high jump on the 3rd day of the 35th Indian National Junior (U-20) Athletics Championships ’2019 held at Acharya Nagarjuna University in Andhra Pradesh of India on Monday.…
Dhaka Metro, Sylhet Division earn innings victory on day-3
Dhaka – Dhaka Metro and Sylhet Division posted innings victory in their respective Tier-2 matches of the National Cricket League (NCL) on the 3rd day of the four-day matches on Monday.
Bangladesh U-19 team reaches Bahrain Monday
Dhaka – A 30-member Bangladesh Under-19 Men’s Football team safely reached Bahrain capital Manama Monday afternoon to play the qualification round of the AFC U-19 Championship’2020 beginning there on Wednesday (November 6). Bangladesh, which was placed in Group E along…
Bangladesh booters reach Oman to play FIFA, AFC qualifier
Dhaka – A 26-member Bangladesh National Football team reached Oman capital Muscat on Monday afternoon to play their away match of the joint qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 against Oman on November 14.…
Selling spree pulls bourses down
DHAKA, Nov 4, 2019 (BSS) – Country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) bounced back to the downbeat leaving behind the positive vibe of previous session as the risk-averse investors continued their selling spree.
Dhaka seeks UAE investment in BCIC projects
Bangladesh has invited investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its industrial sectors, particularly four projects under the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).
Billie Eilish wins best song at MTV Europe
SEVILLE, Spain, Nov 4, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Billie Eilish won best newcomer and best song for “Bad Guy” at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, while Ariana Grande failed to bag any of her seven nominations.
Dhaka Police chief warns against new traffic law abuse
Strict actions will be taken against traffic sergeants if they are found involved in abusing the new Road Transport Act, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam here on Monday.
Rajshahi polytechnic principal thrown into pond: 4 more held
Police here early Monday arrested four more students of Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute from different parts of the city over throwing their principal into a pond on the campus.
Daraz BD to celebrate 11.11 Sale with best local brands
Country’s largest online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh (daraz.com.bd) is going to arrange Daraz 11.11 sale for the second time.
174 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24hr
In the last 24 hours till 8am on Monday, 174 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country.
China’s lunar rover travels over 300 meters on moon’s far side
China’s lunar rover Yutu-2 has driven 318.62 meters on the far side of the moon to conduct scientific exploration of the virgin territory.
Imperious Djokovic wins 5th Paris Masters and 77th title
Novak Djokovic looked imperious in beating an overawed Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 Sunday to win his fifth Paris Masters final, clinching a 34th overall Masters title in fine style to move one behind record holder Rafael Nadal.
India’s capital restricts cars as people choke in dirty air
Delhi’s sky line is seen enveloped in smog and dust in New Delhi Authorities in New Delhi are restricting private vehicles from the roads on alternating days to control vehicular pollution as people in the national capital continues to gasp…
BNP leader Sadeque Hossain Khoka dies in USA
Sadeque Hossain Khoka , former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation and BNP vice-chairman, died on Monday in the USA.
McDonald’s boss Steve Easterbrook fired for dating employee
McDonald’s has fired its chief executive Steve Easterbrook after he had a relationship with an employee.
Eti Akter is the winner of ‘SAPNA Ma Sera Dosh’
Dhaka, Nov 04 – Eti Akter from Kaliganj, Gazipur, won the contest of ‘SAPNA Ma Sera Dosh’. The first runner up is Fatema Akter from Lakshmipur Sadar and the second runner up is Razia Begum from Ramgoti. Special recognition for…
Olivia Newton-John’s final ‘Grease’ ensemble fetches $405K
November, 04 – Two collectors said you’re the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John’s iconic “Grease” leather jacket and skintight pants at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills.
Classical Guitar concert of AF Dhaka at Shilpakala, Nov 5
Alliance Française Dhaka invites you to a classical guitar concert featuring the award-winning French guitarist Thibault Cauvin. Jean-Marin SCHUH, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh will attend the event as the chief guest.
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ is No. 1, but it’s no winner
Los Angeles, Nov 4 (AP/UNB) — It might be judgment day for the Terminator franchise.
PM congratulates Bangladesh for win over India
Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday congratulated Bangladesh Cricket team for their first-ever victory over India in T20I.
Man kills teen brother in Dhaka
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A young man was stabbed to death by his sibling in city’s Demra area on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Hossain Box, 19, son of Ali Box of the area.
Man, his associates held 12 years after killing wife, son
Dhaka, Nov 04 – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a man and his two associates more than a decade after killing his wife and two-month-old son. The arrestees are – Md Sohel Fakir, 37, and his associates Anwar Hossain…
Ethipia’s Nile dam: Egypt FM heads to US for mediated talks
November 04 – Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday headed to Washington for U.S.-brokered talks over the controversial dam constructed by Ethiopia on their shared Nile River, Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
ASEAN leaders for comprehensive solution to Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Nov 4 – Asean leaders have reiterated the need to find a comprehensive and durable solution to Rohingya crisis addressing the root causes of the conflict in Rakhine State.
Dhaka ranks 4th worst in Air Quality Index Monday morning
Dhaka, Nov 04 – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked fourth-worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning. The city’s air was classified as unhealthy at 9:50 am as it had a score of 169.