The High Court on Tuesday stayed the bail of three accused in a case filed over forgery in the design of FR Tower in city’s Banani area and directed them to surrender before the lower court within a week.
Month: November 2019
EC’s registration of expat BD voters begins in Malaysia
The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday started the first-ever registration process of expatriate Bangladeshis as voters in Malaysia.
Narayanganj building collapse: Trapped boy found dead
Schoolboy Iftekhar Ahmed Wazid who got trapped inside after a three-storey building collapsed in Baburail area of the city on Sunday was found dead on Tuesday afternoon.
Jahangirnagar University shut after clash
Authorities on Tuesday closed Jahangirnagar University (JU) for an indefinite period following a clash between protesting students and ‘VC-backed teachers and Chhatra League men’.
BNP to mourn Khoka’s death Wednesday
BNP will observe mourning day on Wednesday over the death of its vice chairman and former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation Sadeque Hossain Khoka.
9th Dhaka Lit Fest kicks off Thursday
The ninth edition of Dhaka Lit Fest, an international literature festival, begins on Thursday on the Bangla Academy premises, aiming to create a bridge between native and international literary figures.
Probe body formed over Star Jute Mill fire in Khulna
A five-member probe body was formed to investigate the fire incident at state-owned Star Jute Mill in Chandani Mahal area in Dighalia upazila on Monday night.
Ex Dhaka Mayor Khoka’s body to arrive from US Thursday
The body of BNP leader and former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation Sadeque Hossain Khoka is expected to arrive here from the USA on Thursday morning.
Dhaka again ranks 4th worst in Air Quality Index
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked fourth worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.Dhaka had a score of 169 at 9:11 am, which means the city’s air quality was classified as unhealthy.
Protesters lay siege to JU VC’s residence urging her removal
Jahangirnagar University (Savar), Nov 4 (UNB) – Protesting teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) laid a siege to the residence of their Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Farzana Islam on Monday evening demanding her removal on corruption charges.
Sundarbans Dolphins being surveyed
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is home to two freshwater dolphin species – the endangered Ganges River Dolphin and Irrawaddy Dolphin.
US tells UN it is pulling out of Paris climate deal
The United States has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
AL leader’s wife slaps JSC invigilator in Atwari, Panchagarh
Panchagarh, Nov 4 – Wife of an Awami League leader slapped a teacher and beat him with a shoe on Monday for not extending the time to her JSC examinee daughter after the end of the examination.
Europe’s Green Deal is turning red
by Delara Burkhardt on 4th November 2019 @delarabur The European Green Deal does not just aim at combating the climate crisis. It’s also an opportunity for social change.
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.