Dhaka – Bangladeshi Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Saif Sporting Club finished 8th in the 2nd Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2019 (Category ‘A’) held in the Indian tourist town of Goa on Tuesday. He secured 6.5 points after the…
Year: 2019
ICC WC: Mahmudullah uncertain for India clash
Dhaka – Bangladesh stalwart Mahmudullah Riyad is uncertain to take part in their vital match against India in Edgbaston on July 2 as the all-rounder sustained a calf muscle injury on Monday during the match against Afghanistan. Mahmudullah was seen…
Gold Fair starts in Barishal
Barishal Correspondent A two day-long fair organised by National Board of Revenue for legalizing undisclosed gold and precious materials, starts at Hotel Grand Park of the city on Monday. Serniabad Sadik Abdullah, Barishal City Corporation Mayor, flying pigeons and festoons…
Katrina back in Mumbai
Katrina Kaif is one of the hottest Bollywood celebs. The actress enjoys a massive fan following and hence everything she does gathers momentum over the internet in no time. Her fans love to keep a tab on her whereabouts through…
Russian, North American astronauts to return to earth
The first crew to blast off to the International Space Station following a launch accident that deepened doubts over Russia’s space programme is set to return to earth Tuesday. NASA astronaut Anne McClain, veteran cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos, and…
Fête de la Musique held in city
Culture Desk Alliance Fran aise de Dhaka celebrated ‘Fte de la Musique 2019’ with a series of musical performances in its La Galerie on June 21. Like every year, Alliance Franaise de Dhaka organised a number of musical concerts –…
Korean-Bangla cultural programme at DU
DU Correspondent With the participation of students of Hanseo University of South Korea and Dhaka University (DU), a cultural show titled “Korean-Bangla Cultural Programme-2019” was held today. BAC international and Unique International Language School in association with Dhaka University Central…
Woman police constable commits suicide in Chittagong
Chattogram, June 24 (UNB) – A police constable committed suicide at her residence under Bayazid Bostami Police Station area in the city on Monday evening. The deceased was identified as Kabita Rani, 22, wife of Mithun Kuri, also a police…
Europeans cool on Iran coalition talk, seek de-escalation
Berlin, June 24 (AP/UNB) — European officials on Monday appeared cool toward U.S. talk of building a global coalition against Iran, with the German foreign minister warning that “maximum pressure” without diplomacy increases the risks of a war and several…
Dr Kamal demands judicial probe into Moulvibazar crash
Dhaka, Jun 24 (UNB) – Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday demanded a judicial investigation into Upaban Express train crash in Moulvibazar’s Kulaura upazila to unearth the main reason behind it. In a statement, Dr Kamal and his party…
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on Iran supreme leader
Washington, Jun 25 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran’s supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting…
UN expert fears for civilians after Burma Internet shutdown
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) – The Myanmar government’s shutdown of mobile data networks in nine townships could have serious implications for human rights and humanitarian monitoring in the conflict areas of Rakhine and Chin States, a UN expert warned on…
Opposition BNP candidate GM Siraj wings Bogra – 6 by-election
BNP candidate GM Siraj wins the by-election to Bogura-6 parliamentary constituency BNP candidate GM Siraj has secured a seat in the 11th parliament after winning the by-election to the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency. Senior election officer Mahabub Alam Shah announced the…
Shakib hands Afghanistan 7th WC defeat
Dhaka, June 24 – A scintillating Shakib Al Hasan handed Afghanistan their seventh consecutive defeat in the ongoing World Cup as Bangladesh won the match by 62 runs at Southampton on Monday. The southpaw hit a fifty while batting and…
Developed countries push for changes to Adaptation Fund
24 June, Bonn (TWN) — Discussions over the composition of the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board and eligibility of Parties to the Board have become contentious at the ongoing climate talks in Bonn, Germany. This was due to the proposals by…
Warrant against Artist Mila for not testifying before court
Dhaka, June 24 – A court of Dhaka on Sunday issued warrant of arresst against singer Mila as she did not appear in the court to testify for a long time.Judge Md Sharif Uddin of the Women and Children Repression…
Hidden cameras reveal six colour variants of the Asiatic golden cat
by Shreya Dasgupta on 24 June 2019 • Cameras placed across the Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh have captured Asiatic golden cats with six different coat colours. • These include five colours previously described from different parts of the cat’s…
Div-level program by 20-Party in July for Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, June 24 – The BNP-led 20-party alliance will take up a political course of action in July at divisional headquarters including the capital city of Dhaka demanding the release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. The decision was taken at…
ICC WC: Shakib tops the run chart again with 476
Dhaka – Bangladeshi celebrated all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan regained the top slot in the scorers’ list of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup with 476 runs toppling Australian opener David Warner (447) after making 51 against Afghanistan at The Rose…
Mushfiqur guides Bangladesh to 262 against Afghanistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh posted 262 for seven against Afghanistan in their seventh game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup at Southampton on Monday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim struck 83 off 87 balls with four fours and one six, which was…
Shakib first to score 1000 runs, take 30 wkts in WCs
Dhaka – As the first-ever cricketer in the history, Shakib Al Hasan has completed 1000 runs and 30 wickets in the World Cups. This is now the best-ever all-round performance in the history of World Cups. It was Sri Lanka’s…
Geographical location makes BD drugs route : Minister
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Monday said illegal drugs enter Bangladesh from India and Myanmar due to its geographical location. “Although Bangladesh is not a drug-producing country, it’s now facing the menace due to its…
Low turnout of voters mark Bogra-6 by-election
Bogura, June 24 (UNB) –Voting in the by-election to Bogura-6 constituency is underway on Monday amid a very poor response from voters at many polling stations. The balloting began at 9 am and will continue till 4 pm without any…
Iranians say their ‘bones breaking’ under US sanctions
Tehran, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — As the U.S. piles sanction after sanction on Iran, it’s the average person who feels it the most. From a subway performer’s battered leather hat devoid of tips, to a bride-to-be’s empty purse, the lack…
No one can destroy Awami League: Hasina
Dhaka, Jun 24 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said no one can destroy Bangladesh Awami League as it is a well-organised political party having numerous achievements during its 70-year history of struggle. “Awami League is one of…
7 foods that stimulate hair growth
Life, style Desk Whether it’s hair loss, damage or length that you are trying to overcome or achieve, you need more than just shampoos or hair masks to nourish your hair from inside out. These seven foods will not only…
Depression affects cancer caregivers
Ashley Sumrall was an early career brain oncologist when she got a case that would stay with her for the rest of her career. Losing a patient is far from rare in her field: 90 percent of the people she…
Faria, Bappy to star in ‘Dhaka 2040’
Entertainment Desk Popular actors Nusraat Faria and Bappy will team up for film-maker Dipankar Dipon’s upcoming film, “Dhaka 2040.” The working title of the film is “Dhaka-2040” but it might be subject to change, according to a source. Nusraat and…
Poets in Bangladesh celebrate World Festival of Poetry denouncing war
Culture Desk With a strong anti-war message poets across the globe celebrated a unique ‘World Festival of Poetry’ (WFP) on June 21 and 22. Renowned and budding poets in Dhaka joined hands with the world poetic fraternity in as many…
Monsoon poetry festival enthralls Rangpur audience
The Monsoon Poem Festival-2019 enthralled a huge audience at Shilpakala Academy auditorium in the city on Saturday night. ‘The Anjolika Sahittya Potra’, a local weekly literary magazine, organised the festival participated by writers, poets and lyricists belonging to different generations,…