Dhaka, Dec 29 – Search engine giant Google is celebrating the 105th birthday of renowned Bangladeshi painter, educator and activist Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin.
Year: 2019
Dhaka’s air quality on Sunday 2nd worst in world
Dhaka, Dec 29 – The capital city of Dhaka has again ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI).
Inuit-Canadian singer who covered ‘Diamonds” dies at 26
Los Angeles, AP/UNB Dec 29 – Kelly Fraser, a Canadian pop artist who gained attention for an Inuit-language cover of Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” part of her advocacy efforts for her indigenous culture, has died. Fraser was 26.
Erdogan plans to send military to Libya
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced military backing for Libya’s internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), now that the north African country requested it.
Dhaka City polls: AL to announce candidates Sunday
Dhaka, Dec 28 – Awami League will announce the names of its candidates for the elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Sunday morning.
20 swimming trucks being imported to cut Dhaka air pollution
Dhaka, Dec 28 – LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam on Saturday said 20 swimming trucks will be procured to reduce the air pollution in the capital.
Newly-formed students unity for punishment of Nur attackers
Dhaka, Dec 28 – Newly formed students alliance Students United Against Terrorism ‘Santrash Birodhi Chhatra Oikya’ on Saturday held a road march on Dhaka University campus demanding punishment of those involved in the attack of Ducsu Vice President Nurul Haque…
New Zealand in trouble against Australia on 3rd day at MCG
Melbourne (AP/UNB) — Australia’s world No. 1-ranked bowler Pat Cummins struck twice in consecutive deliveries as New Zealand sustained an embarrassing batting collapse on day three of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. New Zealand resumed…
Royals continue winning-streak in BBPL
Dhaka — Rajshahi Royals continued their winning-streak in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) as they beat Cumilla Warriors by 15 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday. It was Royal’s fifth win in six matches. They need…
‘নির্বাচনে ভোট দিতে না পারলে ঢাকা থেকেই সরকার পতনের আন্দোলন’
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের নায়েবে আমীর মাওলানা আব্দুল হক আজাদ বেেলছেন, ঢাকা দুই সিটি নির্বাচনে জনগণ ভোট দিতে না পারলে ঢাকা থেকেই জনগণ সরকার পতনের আন্দোলন শুরু করবে। তিনি বলেন, গ্রহণযোগ্য নির্বাচনের নিশ্চয়তা দিতে হবে নির্বাচন কমিশনকে।
Dhaka Mohammedan beat Uttar Baridhara 1-0
Dhaka – Ten times Federation Cup champions Dhaka Mohammedan Limited beat newcomers Uttar Baridhara Sporting Club by 1-0 goal in their last Group D match of the ongoing TVS 31st Federation Cup Football Tournament at Bangabanshu National Stadium here on…
Muktijoddha reach quarterfinals after draw with Sk Russel
Dhaka – Muktijoddha Sangsad KC reached quarterfinals of the ongoing TVS 31st Federation Cup Football Tournament after playing 1-1 draw with Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Limited in their last Group D match at the floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium here on…
দেশের গনতন্ত্র ও ভোটাধিকার এখন নির্বাসনে: ডাঃ ইরান
আওয়ামী লীগ মুখে মুখে গনতন্ত্রের ডুগডুগি বাজালেও তারা গনতন্ত্র ও ভোটাধিকারকে দেশ থেকে নির্বাসনে পাঠিয়েছে মন্তব্য করে বাংলাদেশ লেবার পার্টির চেয়ারম্যান ডাঃ মোস্তাফিজুর রহমান ইরান বলেছেন, আওয়ামী লীগ যা চর্চা করে তা মুখে বলে না। আর যা মুখে বলে তা…
2019 in Review: A shaky year for Bangladesh cricket
Dhaka — With the beginning of a new decade just around the corner, the time has come to look back on 2019 – a year when Bangladesh cricket endured a number of ups and downs, with the downs perhaps steeper…
Innovative fashion designers lead the way on sustainability
Innovative fashion designers are turning to such things as horseradish and nettles to make sustainable clothing and accessories to the delight of a growing number of buyers.
Love pulls British youth to Bangladesh
Graham Stuart and Ferdousi Kabir Mukta knew it was love when they came across each other in the UK.
Another case filed against Nur under Digital Security Act
Another case has been filed against Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) vice president (VP) Nurul Haque Nur under the Digital Security Act.
Electronic Voting Machines for Dhaka city polls: CEC
Expressing hope that the upcoming elections will be fair and held peacefully, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said electronic voting machines or EVMs will be used in polls to the two Dhaka City Corporations.
Truck bomb in Somalia’s capital kills at least 73 people
A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Saturday morning, killing at least 73 people, authorities said.
Country not being run as per Constitution: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday alleged that people cannot exercise their power as owners of the country since Bangladesh is not run as per its constitution.
Ishraque, Tabith Dhaka South, North BNP mayor candidates
BNP on Saturday nominated Engineer Ishraque Hossain and Tabith Awal as its mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) respectively.
REHAB Housing Fair may cross last year’s Tk 15bn spot order
Dhaka, Dec 27 – The REHAB fair on Friday experienced a crowd of customers who showed much more interest in buying both apartments and plots, which, according to organisers, might help surpass their last year’s spot order record of around…
AL, BNP to select nominees for Dhaka mayoral polls Saturday
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Awami League and BNP are expected to finalise candidates for Dhaka South and Dhaka North City elections on Saturday.
Innovative onion farming in plastic bottle attracts people
Panchagarh, Dec 27 – When the onion price hit the roof with each kilo being sold at Tk 250, a farmer in Tentulia Upazila came up with an innovative idea of cultivating the onion in bottles that can be harvested…
জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাবের অতিরিক্ত সাধারণ সভা অনুষ্ঠিত
২৭ ডিসেম্বর শুক্রবার ২০১৯ সকাল ১০টায় জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাব মিলনায়তনে ক্লাব সভাপতি সাইফুল আলম-এর সভাপতিত্বে অতিরিক্ত সাধারণ সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সভার শুরুতেই গত ১ বছরে ক্লাবের প্রয়াত সদস্যদের স্মরণে ১ মিনিট নীরবতা পালন ও তাঁদের আত্মার মাগফিরাত কামনায় মোনাজাত করা…
Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan return – reports
MILAN, Dec 27, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reached agreement to join AC Milan on an initial six-month contract, according to multiple reports in Italy on Thursday.
Lindsey Vonn goes social with P.K. Subban marriage proposal
Lindsey Vonn popped the question to hockey star P.K. Subban.
Two killed as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Kishorganj
At least two people were killed and 20 others injured in a road accident in Kamaliarchar area of Sadar upazila on Friday morning.
Cold wave likely to continue, engulf new areas
A mild cold wave which is sweeping over the regions of Panchagarh, Dinajpur & Nilphamari may continue and spread further, according to a Met office forecast.
AL likely to pick fresh face for DSCC mayoral post
Although heavy weight candidates of Awami League are seeking nomination to contest the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral post with its ticket, the party is likely to pick a fresh candidate having a clean image.