Berlin (AP/UNB) — Bayern Munich is running out of healthy players as it bids to make up lost ground in the Bundesliga. The Bavarian club ended a run of two league losses with a 3-1 win over Tottenham in the…
Day: December 12, 2019
Liverpool in talks to sign Japan midfielder Takumi Minamino
Salzburg (AP/UNB) — Takumi Minamino could soon become the first Japanese player to sign for Liverpool. Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund said Thursday his club is in talks with Liverpool over the transfer of the 24-year-old Minamino, who impressed in…
Labuschagne 110 not out as Australia grinds to 248-4
Perth (AP/UNB) — Marnus Labuschagne’s third consecutive century helped Australia grind out 248-4 against New Zealand on the opening day of the first cricket test under lights at Perth Stadium on Thursday. Labuschagne and Travis Head were unbeaten on 110…
Bad weather limits Pakistan-Sri Lanka 2nd day to 18.2 overs
Rawalpindi (AP/UNB) — Bad weather spoiled the second day of Pakistan’s first home cricket test in more than 10 years as only 18.2 overs could be bowled against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Resuming on 202-5, Sri Lanka reached 263-6 when…
BPL: Khulna Tigers earn stunning win over Challengers
Dhaka — Khulna Tigers registered a stunning win over Chattogram Challengers in their first match of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday. The Tigers captain Mushfiqur Rahim won the toss and…
IBBL opens its 353 rd Branch at College Gate of Tongi
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 353 rd Branch as College Gate Branch at College Gate, Tongi, Gazipur on 12 December 2019, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam,Managing Director & CEO of the Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest. Muhammad…
Khaleda Zia’s bail petition rejected by Appellate Division
Dhaka, Dec 12 – The Supreme Court’s (SC’s) Appellate Division yesterday dismissed an appeal filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia against a High Court (HC) order that had turned down her bail petition in a corruption case.
FM’s Delhi visit cancelled for ‘busy schedule’
The scheduled visit of Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen to New Delhi has been cancelled due to his ‘busy schedule’ at home ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day, said a senior official on Thursday.
India’s Parliament passes contentious citizenship bill
Indian lawmakers approved legislation granting citizenship to non-Muslims who migrated from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, even though critics said it undermines the country’s secular constitution.
Winners of National Film Award react over achievement
Entertainment Desk The prestigious National Film Award for the years 2017 and 2018 were distributed on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the awards to the winners at a colorful ceremony at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the…
Kim Kardashian West sues doctor over ‘Vampire Facial’
Reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian West is suing an Alabama doctor over claims he wrongly used her image to promote a medical procedure called a “Vampire Facial.”
Be alert against bribery, corruption: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked government officials to remain alert against bribery and corruption as the social diseases spoil the development of the country.
Royals bowl first against Platoon
Rajshahi Royals captain Andre Russell won the toss and opted to bowl first in their first encounter of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Thursday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
56 new aids patients detected in Khulna division
Fifty-six new aids patients were detected in the division between November year and October 2019.
ADB trims growth forecasts as Asia’s biggest economies slow
Manila, Philippines (12 December 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia this year and next year as growth in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India is weighed down…
70 soldiers dead in Niger after attack: President adviser
12 December 2019 – Suspected Islamic militants ambushed a military post in western Niger and killed at least 70 soldiers, a presidential adviser said late Wednesday, marking the deadliest attack on the West African country’s forces in recent memory.
Why the current case against Myanmar in ICJ is crucial
New York, Dec 11 2019 (IPS) – Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has arrived at the Hague to defend Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, against charges of genocide of the Rohingya people, as brought on by…
Climate financing being undermined by rich nations, NGOs say
By Thalif Deen UN, Dec 11 2019 (IPS) – The successful battle against climate change – which has triggered a rash of natural disasters, including floods, droughts and rising sea levels— will be predicated largely on the availability of financing.
Taking Bangladesh to zero-leprosy, one new case at a time
By Stella Paul Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec 11 2019 (IPS) – Sandhya Mandal has never felt so vindicated. For the past four years, the 36-year-old community health worker from Meherpur – a rural district bordering India – has been traveling 50…
Supreme Court hearing on Khaleda Zia’s bail plea Thursday
Dhaka, Dec 12 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail petition in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case on Thursday.
Keraniganj Factory Fire: Death toll raises to 9
The death toll from Keraniganj plastic factory fire climbed to nine after another victim succumbed to his injures at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday.
Miss Universe Bangladesh Shirin Akter Shila returning home
Thursday 12th December evening at 5:20 pm Shirin returning to Dhaka flying Qatar airways. Shirin left for Atlanta to attend Miss Universe 2019 Main event.
ভারত সরকার সংখ্যালঘুদের দেশ ছাড়া করার চক্রান্ত করছে -চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ভারতে নাগরিকত্ব বিল পাশের নামে মুসলমানদের নাগরিক অধিকার কেড়ে নেয়ার চক্রান্ত করছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন।
Deviation from secular position may weaken India: FM
Dhaka dismisses any repression on minorities Dhaka, Dec 11 – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday ruled out any repression on minorities in Bangladesh saying any deviation from India’s historic position as a tolerant and secular nation might…
Suu Kyi denies Myanmar genocide allegations at top UN court
THE HAGUE, December 11, AP/UNB – Myanmar’s former pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday denied that her country’s armed forces committed genocide against the Rohingya minority, telling the U.N.’s top court that the exodus of hundreds of thousands…
Close evening courses at all public universities: UGC
Dhaka, Dec 11 – Noting that running of evening courses tarnishes the features and reputation of public universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has ordered the closure of such courses at all the public universities.