The hearing on genocide by Myanmar against Rohingyas is all set to begin at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday in The Hague, Netherlands as the Gambia asked the top UN court to urgently order measures “to stop…
Month: December 2019
SA Games: Bangladesh win 18 gold
The Bangladeshi contingent at the ongoing South Asian Games have secured a record18 gold medals in an edition of the regional games held outside the country. The archers created history securing all 10 gold medals in the archery discipline on…
Bangladesh clinch record 19 gold medals; all 10 in archery
Dhaka – Bangladesh made the record of achieving most gold medals in a South Asian Games securing 19 gold medals in the ongoing 13th SA Games in Nepal, featuring all the 10 gold medals in archery. Celebrated archer Mohammad Ruman…
Navy earn an emphatic 5-0 goals victory over Police
Dhaka – Star-studded Bangladesh Navy earned an emphatic 5-0 goals victory over Bangladesh Police in the Walton Refrigerator Victory Day Hockey Tournament at the Maulana Bhasaani National Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Roman Sarker struck two field goals in the…
All-rounders hold the key for Rajshahi Royals in BPL
Dhaka — Former English cricketer Owais Shah believes Rajshahi Royals can do well in the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) starting from December 11, if their all-rounders come up with expected efforts. The 41-year-old former cricketer is all set to…
Bangladesh secure record 19 gold after beating Sri Lanka
Bangladesh secured their record 19 gold medals in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games in Nepal when Bangladesh Men’s cricket team (U-23) beat Sri Lanka (U-23) by seven wickets at Kritipur, Nepal on Monday.
World’s first car that can fly
It has been over century in the making, but the world’s first ‘fly and drive car’ is set to make its US debut Tuesday night in Miami, Florida.
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe crown
Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment.
SA Games Archery: Suma, Sohel, Shana win gold for Bangladesh
Suma Bishwash, Md Sohel Rana and Mohammad Ruman Shana won gold medals for Bangladesh in archery competition at the 13th South Asian Games at Pokhara Stadium in Nepal on Monday.
New “Shaun the Sheep” film to hit Chinese theaters in December
“Farmageddon,” a new production of the “Shaun the Sheep” franchise, will hit the Chinese mainland theaters on Dec. 28, the film’s official Weibo account announced Monday.
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high civilization under socialism” in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its…
Stay alert against women repression: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged all to remain alert against all forms of repression of women, saying that enacting laws is not enough to end this menace.
Begum Rokeya Day Monday
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The Begum Rokeya Day will be observed on Monday marking the 139th birth as well as 87th death anniversary of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain, a pioneer in the fight for securing women’s rights in the subcontinent.
BNP to stage countrywide demo again Tuesday
Dhaka, Dec 9 – Accusing the government of obstructing Sunday’s scheduled programme at different places, BNP again announced countrywide demonstrations for Tuesday demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
Mercury dips to 8C in northern BD district of Panchagarh
Panchagarh, Dec 9 – The minimum temperature in the district of Panchagarh dropped below 10 degrees Celsius on Sunday, hinting at a rough winter ahead.
PM distributes National Film Award among winners
Dhaka, Dec 8 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday distributed the prestigious National Film Award for the years 2017 and 2018 among its recipients.
Poachers active as migratory birds roost in Khulna
Khulna, Dec 9 – Although the poaching of migratory birds is a punishable act, it is going on unabated in Khulna under the nose of the local administration and police.
Remove Mithila, Fahmi’s personal photos from online platforms, HC orders
The High Court on Sunday directed Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to remove the personal photos and videos of actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila and director Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi from online platforms.
5th graders tied to tree, tortured in Pirojpur; 2 held
Pirojpur, Dec 8 – Police on Sunday arrested two people for tying two minors to a tree and torturing them on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone in Pirojpur’s Bhandaria Upazila.
Consolidating people’s power for development justice
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 7 December 2019 – We, the representatives of CSOs of South Asia convened the South Asia Peoples Forum on Sustainable Development 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on the occasion of Third South Asia Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals…
Amari Dhaka launches a New Friday Getaway
Dhaka, December 2019 – Looking for a bubble of warmth and serenity in this long grey winter. Amari Dhaka is bringing a relaxing Friday getaway for you and your loved ones. Rejuvenate with ‘Weekend Paradise’ package and enjoy 5-star comfort…
মুসলিম উম্মাহর ঐক্য সময়ের অপরিহার্য দাবি-পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমির, মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেন- মুসলিম উম্মাহ আজ নানান সঙ্কটে নিপতিত। বিশ্বের বিভিন্ন প্রান্তে মুসলমানদের ওপর নির্যাতন-নিপীড়নের সংবাদ আসছে প্রতিনিয়ত। মুসলমানদেরকে নিশ্চিহ্ন করে দেওয়ার জন্য চলছে নানামুখি ষড়যন্ত্র আর চক্রান্ত।
ইসলামী শা ছাত্র আন্দোলন ২০২০ পূর্ণাঙ্গ কেন্দ্রীয় কমিটি ঘোষণা
আজ ০৮ ডিসেম্বর’১৯ইং রবিবার সন্ধ্যা ৬ ঘটিকায় রাজধানীর পুরানা পল্টনস্থ আই.এ.বি. মিলনায়তনে ইসলামী শাসনতন্ত্র ছাত্র আন্দোলন-এর কেন্দ্রীয় পূর্ণাঙ্গ কমিটি ঘোষণা ও শপথ অনুষ্ঠান অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
BCL Panel demands resignation DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur
Dhaka, Dec 8 – The Chhatra League panel members of Dhaka University Central Student Union (Ducsu) have demanded the resignation of its Vice President (VP) Nurul Haque Nur over allegations of corruption. In the meantime, Nur has claimed he will…
Despite imports, harvest of fresh onion price still above Tk 200
Dhaka, Dec 8 – While some of the imported onions were relatively cheaper, but the local newly harvested and old onions were still selling at higher prices in the capital’s kitchen markets. Though the local onion price was relatively down…
ACC chief rejects Taposh’s stance to include one name in FIR
Dhaka, Dec 8 – The Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Iqbal Mahmood yesterday warned that no corrupt people would escape from the net of the commission (ACC).
Bangladesh women clinch gold medal
The Bangladeshi contingent at the ongoing 13th South Asian Games has already created history securing a record haul of gold medals for the country in an edition of the regional games held outside Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s haul was buoyed by the…
SA Games Cricket: Bangladesh suffer first defeat to Sri Lanka
Dhaka — Bangladesh Men’s cricket team (U-23) suffered their first defeat against Sri Lanka (U-23) in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games (SA Games) on Sunday in Nepal. Before heading to this game, Bangladesh won three consecutive games respectively against…
Bangladesh create history securing 14 golds
Dhaka- The Bangladeshi contingent at the ongoing 13th South Asian Games has already created history securing a record haul of gold medals for the country in an edition of the regional games held outside Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s haul was buoyed by…
Bangladesh out of SA Games Football title race
Dhaka – An early goal by midfielder Sunil Bal helped hosts Nepal to eliminate Bangladesh U-23 team from the title race of the South Asian Games Men’s Football on Sunday. Bangladesh conceded a 0-1 goal defeat against Nepal in their…