An increase in sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) in Hawaii to the highest numbers reported in decades can be linked to the prevalence of online dating, officials said.
Year: 2019
300 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Three hundred new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till Monday morning.
BUET student Abrar murder: BCL expels Amit Saha
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Monday expelled its Buet unit leader Amit Saha for his involvement in the murder of second-year student Abrar Fahad.
Wiping out poverty from the “roof of the world”
Known as the “roof of the world,” Tibet Autonomous Region is known for its picturesque plateau landscapes and splendid ethnic cultures. It is also one of the main grounds in China’s nationwide campaign against poverty.
Biman flight makes emergency landing at Dhaka airport
A flight of Singapore-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing on Monday morning at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Annual dragon boat festival held in Houston
Houston, Oct. 14 (Xinhua/UNB) — The 16th annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta was held this weekend in Sugar Land in U.S. Houston, in a bid to enhance the understanding of Asian dragon boating culture.
Iran’s for political solution to Yemeni war; Imran Khan told
Tehran, Oct. 14 (Xinhua/UNB) — Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for ending the Yemeni war politically, official IRNA news agency reported.
Dhaka ranks third worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Oct 14 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked third worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning.Dhaka had a score of 169 at 8:30am, which means the city’s air quality was classified as unhealthy.
Juba League leader killed in Chattogram ‘gunfight’
Chattogram, Oct 13 (UNB)- A local leader of Jubo League was killed in an alleged gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Agrabad area under Double Mooring Police Station on Sunday night.
Remove Kushtia SP ‘intimidating Abrar family’: BNP
Dhaka, Oct 13 (UNB) – BNP on Sunday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Police Superintendent (SP) of Kushtia accusing him of ‘intimidating and harassing’ the family members of slain Buet student Abrar Fahad.
Simone Biles breaks World Championships medals record
Biles wins beam gold to become most decorated gymnast in World Champs history Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history with two more golds on Sunday.
Sourav set to become new India Cricket Board President
Dhaka, Oct 13 (UNB) – In a dramatic turn of events, former captain Sourav Ganguly emerged as consensus candidate to be BCCI’s new President after Brijesh Patel appeared to have grabbed the coveted post. Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s son…
Law gives child sex assault victims more time to file suits
Sacramento, Oct 14 Ecuador (AP/UNB) — California is giving childhood victims of sexual abuse more time to decide whether to file lawsuits, joining several states in expanding the statute of limitations for victims over warnings from school districts that the…
Bangladesh second-fastest-growing economy in S Asia: WB
Dhaka, Oct 13 – Bangladesh has been ranked as the second fastest-growing economy in South Asia after Bhutan in the latest World Bank report on the economic situation.
‘Made in China’ shines in Nepal
Kathmandu, Oct. 13 (Xinhua/UNB) — Leading Chinese air conditioner supplier Gree have in recent years seen an amazing sales jump in Nepal, with local dealers reporting an annual increase of 30 percent.
কাশিমপুর কেন্দ্রীয় কারাগার-১ এ বিশ্ব মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য দিবস উদযাপিত
বিশ্ব মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য দিবস উপলক্ষে কাশিমপুর কেন্দ্রীয় কারাগার-১ এ ১৩ অক্টোবর একটি আলোচনা সভার আয়োজন করা হয়। এবারের প্রতিপাদ্য বিষয় “মানসিক স্বাস্থ্যের উন্নয়ন ও আত্মহত্যা প্রতিরোধ”।
SC asks for giving Tk 1mln to accident victim Rajib family
Dhaka, Oct 13 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Sunday directed the owner of Sajan Paribahan to give Tk 10 lakh in a month to the brothers of Rajib Hossain, a college student who was killed in a…
Police obstructs Jatiya Oikya Front’s mourning procession
Dhaka, Oct 13 – Opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front could not take its citizen mourning procession to Shaheed Minar protesting the killing of BUET student Abrar Fahad as police obstructed the processionists within 100 yards from the Jatiya Press Club…
পদ্মা সেতু রেল প্রকল্পে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত ৩০৪১ জনকে পুনর্বাসন সুবিধা প্রদান
ঢাকা থেকে ভাঙ্গা পর্যন্ত পদ্মা সেতু রেল সংযোগ নির্মানে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত ছয় জেলার ৭৭০০ জনের মধ্যে ৩০৪১ জনকে পুনর্বাসন কার্যক্রমের আওতায় ইতোমধ্যে অতিরিক্ত অনুদান হিসাবে ৭৭ কোটি ৬৯ লক্ষ ৫০ হাজার টাকা প্রদান করা হয়েছে। বাকী ক্ষতিগ্রস্তদের সহায়তাও প্রক্রিয়াধীন রয়েছে।
IBBL Cumilla Zone organizes workshop on “Risk Based Shari`ah Audit”
Cumilla Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a workshop on “Risk Based Shari`ah Audit” at zonal office on 12 October 2019, Saturday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank addressed the program as chief guest.…
Barisal Division makes good start beating Sylhet Division
Dhaka — Barisal Division made a good start in the four-day National Cricket League (NCL) beating Sylhet Division by an innings and 13 runs on the 4th and final day at the Shaheed Qamaruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Sunday. The…
U-19 football: Bangladesh to play Kuwait Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-19 Men’s Football team will play against Kuwait U-19 Football team in their second and last match of the U-19 Three Nations Cup’2019 on Monday at the Aspire Academy Pitch 1 in Doha of Qatar.The match will…
One-day series winner BD A team return home from SL
Dhaka – Bangladesh A team, which clinched the three-match unofficial ODI series 2-1 against hosts Sri Lanka, retuned home on Sunday (Oct 13) after a month-long tour to the Island nation.
Seminar on Butthan Combat Sports &Co-competition system held
Dhaka – A seminar on Butthan Combat Sports and Co-competition system was held at the main auditorium of Bangladesh Krira Sikkha Protisthan (BKSP) in Savar on Sunday. The session started with the speech of Principle Lt.Col. Sahriar Kabir and later…
Mariah Carey honored at women’s event
Beverly Hills, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Awkwafina and more stars overcame a dysfunctional teleprompter to toast one another and their charities at a women’s luncheon Friday in Beverly Hills.
Special chess for visually impaired begins on Monday
Dhaka- Special Chess Competition for visually impaired people orgnised by Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF) and sponsored by Walton Group will start at the BCF hall-room on Monday. Some 55 visually impaired players are going to take part in the open…
UN Coordinator summoned over Abrar murder statement
Dhaka, Oct 13 (UNB) – Bangladesh on Sunday expressed dissatisfaction regarding the UN statement on the murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad which the government sees as an internal matter of Bangladesh.
Police foil Oikyafront rally
Dhaka, Oct 13 UNB) – Police on Sunday foiled a ‘civic mourning rally’ brought out by Jatiya Oikyafront in the city protesting the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad.
Nobel author Tokarczuk’s hometown gives free rides for books
Warsaw, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — A Polish city is offering free public transport rides to bookworms — provided they’re carrying works by the country’s new Nobel literature prize laureate.
AL not in favour of student politics ban: Quader
Rajshahi, Oct 13 (UNB) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said Awami League does not back the idea of banning students politics but legal action will be taken if anyone commits any misdeed in the name of…