Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) – Students of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) on Saturday postponed their protests for Sunday and Monday to facilitate the entry test of the university billed for Monday.
Year: 2019
Universities will decide about politics on campus: Minister
Chandpur, Oct 12 (UNB) – Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Saturday said university authorities will decide whether they will permit organisational student politics on their campuses or not.
Samrat of Juba League taken to jail again from hospital
Expelled Jubo League Dhaka South unit President Ismail Hossain Samrat is being taken to Keraniganj central jail on Saturday after his discharge from the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases.
Abrar’s brother afraid of going back to Dhaka
After the murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad, his younger brother Abrar Fayaz is now afraid of going back to college in Dhaka for studies.
Bangladesh tables resolution on natural fibers use at UN
Bangladesh has tabled a draft resolution titled “Use of Natural Fibres such as Jute and Sisal” at the United Nations for its consideration during the 74th General Assembly.
Protests resume on BUET campus for students’ 5 demands
Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) resumed demonstrations on Saturday with a 5-point demand including issuance of a notice banning organisational student politics on the campus.
No act of injustice to be tolerated on campuses: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government wants to maintain academic atmosphere in all the educational institutions of the country and will not tolerate any act of unjust and injustice.
Dengue claims man’s life in Barishal; 234 new cases admitted
Barishal, Oct 12 – A man died of mosquito-borne disease dengue while undergoing treatment at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital here early Saturday.
8 fishermen jailed for catching hilsa in Manikganj
2,000 meters net destroyed Manikganj, Oct 12 – A mobile court on Friday night jailed eight fishermen for catching hilsa from the Jamuna River defying a government ban at Alekdia Char area in Shibaloy Upazila.
Two NASA astronauts complete nearly 7-hour spacewalk
Washington, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) — Two U.S. astronauts wrapped up a spacewalk out of the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, the second in a series of five spacewalks in October to replace batteries on the far end of the…
World more divided than ever after Berlin Wall fell: experts
Rhodes, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) — Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the world is more divided than ever, thus dialogue is urgently needed to build a more inclusive and peaceful future, experts said Friday at the opening…
Trees are from Eden
Sudhirendar Sharma Liberalisation of morality notwithstanding, the heroism of surrender and sacrifice is unlikely to fade anytime soon.
Liverpool player gets 2-week ban for mocking Harry Kane
London, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — A teenage Liverpool player has been banned for two weeks for using a derogatory term during an abusive post on social media mocking Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
2 ‘Yaba traders’ killed in Cox’s Bazar gunfight: Police
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 12 (UNB) – Two ‘listed Yaba traders’ were killed in a reported gunfight with police at Parjatan Bazar Uttar Mali hill area in Teknaf upazila early Saturday.
China’s president in India for summit amid Kashmir tensions
Mamallapuram, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India Friday for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a time of tensions over Beijing joining Pakistan in opposing India’s downgrading of Kashmir’s autonomy and the ongoing…
Official: Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan Oct. 14
Multan, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan’s foreign minister says Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate will arrive in the capital, Islamabad, on a four-day visit next week.
100000 flee homes as Turkey Syria offensive continues
Dhaka, OCT12, UNB– Many people are sheltering in schools or other buildings in Hassakeh city and the town of Tal Tamer, the UN says, reports BBC.
We’ll be out in the field too: Hasan Mahmud tells BNP
Dhaka, Oct 11 (UNB) – Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday warned the BNP against attempts to create disorder in its demonstration programmes from Saturday.
Beijing sets new high for horticultural expos
After six months of dazzling visitors with stunning horticultural displays, Expo 2019 Beijing, the AIPH approved A1 World Horticultural Expo, presented one final spectacular show at its official closing ceremony on Wednesday 9th October 2019.
For some in Kashmir marriage equates to sexual slavery
By Umar Manzoor Shah Srinagar, Oct 11 2019 (IPS) – Haseena Akhtar was only 13 when an agent told her parents that they could earn a good amount of money by letting her marry a Kashmiri man. The man was,…
আইএবি সিনিয়র যুগ্ম মহাসচিব অধ্যাপক এটিএম হেমায়েত উদ্দিনের ইন্তেকাল
পীর সাহেব চরমোনাইসহ জাতীয় নেতৃবৃন্দের শোক ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর সিনিয়র যুগ্ম মহাসচিব বর্ষিয়ান রাজনীতিবিদ অধ্যাপক হাফেজ মাওলানা এটিএম হেমায়েত উদ্দিন (৬৩) আজ সকাল ১০.৪০মি. রাজধানীর পশ্চিম রাজাবাজারস্থ নিজ বাসভবনে ইন্তেকাল করেছেন। ইন্না লিল্লাহি ওয়াইন্না ইলাইহি রাজিউন। তিনি দীর্ঘদিন ফুসফুসে ক্যান্সারে…
Mayors vow to work together with youth climate activists
C40 Cities will create a Global Youth Initiative, bringing together leaders of climate movements from all over the world, to work with mayors Announcement comes out of several days of collaboration at C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark…
U-21 Hockey: Bangladesh register 2-0 win over Oman
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-21 hockey team registered a 2-0 win over touring Oman U-21 hockey team by 2-0 in the third match of Walton five-match practice series at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here on Friday.
Bangladesh-India first T20 match abandoned
Dhaka — The first T20 of the three-match series between Bangladesh Women’s A and the touring India Women’s A was abandoned due to rain at Sheikh Kamal International Stadium in Cox’s Bazar on Friday.
Bangladesh team reach Kolkata Friday afternoon
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Football team reached the capital of India’s West Bengal state Kolkata on Friday afternoon (4 pm) to play their away match of the joint Qualification (Round-1) for FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023…
Sr Div Football: Bangladesh Boys Club beat Jatrabari KC 1-0
Dhaka – Bangladesh Boys Club beat Jatrabari Krira Chakra by 1-0 goal in their match of TVS Senior Division Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on Friday. Pronoy Chakma netted the match-winner in the 83rd minute.In the next match, PWD…
Bashundhara Kings, Dhaka Abahani in Group B
Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Bashundhara Kings and runners-up Dhaka Abahani Ltd have been placed in the four-team Group B of the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football Tournament scheduled for October 19-30 at the MA Aziz Stadium…
FIFA bans Afghan official over sexual abuse scandal
Zurich, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — FIFA says a soccer official from Afghanistan has been banned for five years after failing to report allegations that female players were sexually abused.
Moudud slams govt for deals with India
Dhaka, Oct 11 (UNB) – BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed on Friday said the signing of bilateral documents with India regarding the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports and a Coastal Surveillance System is tantamount to selling the country’s…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize
Dhaka, Oct 11 (UNB)- The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, reports BBC.