Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) – The Indian High Commission will organise an event at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday to commemorate the International Day of Yoga. The programme will include yoga demonstrations and a mass yoga session from 6am…
Year: 2019
Lop-sided election not good for democracy: EC Mahbub
Dhaka, June 19 (UNB) – Mentioning that the upazila parishad elections were lop-sided ones as opposition parties did not participate in the polls, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder on Wednesday said no one-sided election is good for democracy. He made the…
Invest in refugee-hosting countries matching hospitality: UN
Dhaka, June 19 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has laid emphasis on investment in the countries which are hosting refugees despite struggle with their own economic challenges and security concerns. “I want to recognise the humanity of countries that host…
Ex-minister Sohel Taj’s nephew rescued in Mymensingh
Mymensingh, June 20 – Police rescued the nephew of former state minister Sohel Taj from Batala Bazar area in Tarakanda Upazila early Thursday, 11 days after he was abducted from Chattogram. Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Tarakanda Police Station, said criminals…
In rare article for N. Korean party daily, Xi offers ‘grand plan’
Chinese President pledges to use the upcoming summit with Kim Jong Un to strengthen Sino-DPRK ties Dagyum Ji June 19th, 2019 – Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he is open to developing a “grand plan” with North Korea to…
‘Exempt poultry industry from 5 percent Vat’
Dhaka, June 19 – The leaders of the Feed Industries Association Bangladesh (FIAB) and Breeders Association of Bangladesh (BAB) have urged the government to exempt the poultry industry a 5 per cent Advance Tax (AT) and 5 per cent Advance…
Independently investigate Morsy’s death: HRW
Beirut – Egyptian authorities should be investigated for the mistreatment of former President Mohamed Morsy, who died on June 17, 2019, after years of insufficient access to medical care, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. The United Nations Human Rights Council,…
Former MP Rana gets bail
Dhaka, June 19 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted permanent bail to former Awami League lawmaker from Tangail-3 Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in a case filed over the murder of two Jubo League leaders.…
HC to know steps for stopping fish cultivation in Sewer lagoons
Dhaka, June 19 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday wanted to know the steps taken to implement its 2015 directives for stopping cultivation of fishes in Dhaka, Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) lagoon in…
Upbeat Tigers take on Australia tomorrow
Dhaka – Bangladesh are heading into Thursday’s match against defending champions Australia to keep their semi-finals dream alive. Losing the game at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, will almost end their chance of securing a place among the top four teams after…
Australia concerned about Bangladeshi batting line-up
Dhaka – Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey believes that Bangladesh can stun them when they meet at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday. According to Carey, it is Bangladesh’s batting line-up that is causing concern for the defending champions. Australia have won…
Struggling South Africa post 241 against New Zealand
Dhaka – South Africa posted a moderate total of 241 in their sixth game in the World Cup on Wednesday against New Zealand at Edgbaston, Birmingham. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first after rain pushed the…
Youths to provide jobs instead of looking for employment: Palak
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak yesterday said youths of the country would be able to provide jobs to other people in the days to come as the government has undertaken various schemes so that…
Where bear greet you!
The magic of animal diversity will thrill you there! There are so many mysteries hide around us. Are you still in doubt about the headline above here? Then you can make plan for a quick visit at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib…
Marilyn Monroe statue in Hollywood stolen
A statue of Marilyn Monroe that sat atop an artwork in Hollywood that celebrates women in film has gone missing in what authorities are calling the “Marilyn caper of 2019.” The statue, which illustrates the legendary actress in her iconic…
Goethe Institut’s showcases Tasmiah Afrin Mou’s films
Culture Desk The highlight of the screening was the award-winning Bangladeshi short film, ‘Kobi Swamir Mrityur Por Amar Jobanbondi,’ which translates to, ‘The Statement After My Poet Husband’s Death,’ written and directed by Tasmiah. One 11-minute long short film, ‘Nayikar…
Shakib Khan announces his new films name
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood star Shakib Khan recently announced his upcoming film, “Moner Moto Manush Pailam Na.” The announcement came with the film’s launching ceremony at the capital’s Dhaka Club on Monday. Fans of the superstar have been complaining about the…
Older and wiser?—when govts get it wrong on pensions reform
by Steve Coulter on 18th June 2019 Greater dependency ratios may imply pensions reform—but not that it be unfair. Europe is turning grey. By 2060 over a quarter of the EU’s population will be over 65. Ageing is accelerating as…
Court completely independent, no govt interference: Quader
Dhaka, June 18 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday again claimed that the country’s judiciary is completely independent and the Sheikh Hasina government doesn’t interfere in the court matters. “It has proved again that the AL-led government doesn’t…
Police HQ forms committee to probe DIG Mizan’s graft allegations
Dhaka, June 18 – Police Headquarters have formed a three members committee to investigate allegations of graft and submit a probe report in a case filed against Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mizanur Rahman. Confirming the matter, Assistant Inspector General of…
ICC WC: Explosive Morgan propels England to 397 against Afghans
Dhaka – Captain Eoin Morgan’s explosive century helped England post a massive total of 397 runs for 6 against winless Afghanistan on Tuesday at Old Trafford in Manchester. It is now England’s highest-ever total in the world cups.Morgan struck a…
JFA Football: Magura District crushes Khulna by 13-0 goals
Dhaka – Magura District crushed Khulna District by a massive 13-0 goals in the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship at the Shamsul Huda District Stadium in Jashore on Tuesday, featuring hattricks by Ria, Anika and Ankhi. In another match…
2nd Div Hockey: Rayer Bazar beat East End Green 4-0
Dhaka – Rayer Bazar AC beat East End Green Club by 4-0 goals in the day’s lone match of the Metropolis 2nd Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday. Moon struck twice, Arif and Al…
Petrol pump fire in capital extinguished
Dhaka, June 18 (UNB)— Firefighters put out a fire that broke out at a petrol pump in Kalyanpur on Tuesday afternoon. The fire originated at M/S Shahil Filling Station around 5:25pm, said Atiqul Islam, duty officer at the control room…
11 infrastructure projects involving Tk 80bn okayed at Ecnec
Dhaka, Jun 18 (UNB) – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved 11 projects involving an overall outlay of Tk 8,053 crore. The approval came from the Ecnec meeting held at NEC conference room here…
Rampal power plant won’t harm Sundarbans: says Minister
Dhaka, Jun 18 (UNB)– The proposed coal-fired power plant adjacent to the Sundarbans will not do any harm to the world’s largest mangrove forest, claims Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin. “Fears about damage to Sundarbans are…
Budget undermined role of telecom sector: operators
Dhaka, June 18 (UNB)- Stating that the newly placed National Budget for FY 2019-20 is going against the vision of digital Bangladesh, The Association of Mobile Telecommunication Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) urged the government reconsider it in the telecom sector.…
Bangladesh’s first iron ore mine discovered in Dinajpur
Dinajpur, June 18 (UNB) – For the first time in Bangladesh, a magnetite (iron ore) mine has been discovered at Isabpur village in Hakimpur upazila of the district, bringing new hopes for the country’s economy. The Geological Survey of Bangladesh…
Remove and destroy expired medicines in 30 days: HC
Dhaka, June 18 (UNB) – The High Court on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to remove expired medicines from pharmacy shelves across the country and destroy those within 30 days. The HC bench of Justice FRM…
Fish skin, new source for leather industries
Steinunn Gunnsteinsdóttir admits that it took her family more than a few attempts to be able to make leather from fish skins. “The first 200 times we just made smelly fish soups,” she says. Ms Gunnsteinsdóttir is the sales manager…