Melbourne (AP/UNB) — India secured the first of the semifinal spots at the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup after holding off New Zealand for a three-run win at the Junction Oval on Thursday to improve to 3-0 in the group stage.…
Day: February 27, 2020
Bangladesh suffer big defeat against Australia
Dhaka — In the second game of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, Bangladesh Women’s team suffered a big defeat by 86 runs against the hosts and defending champions Australia at Perth on Thursday. Australia won on the toss in…
Afif, Naim eye ODI debut as Saif set to return
Dhaka — New faces in Bangladesh ODI set-up, Afif Hossain and Mohammad Naim, said they are hopeful to have the ODI cap in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting from March 1 at Sylhet International Stadium. While Afif and…
General meeting of central sharia board held in city
The 40th general meeting of Central Sharia Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB) was held at the head office of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by Mufti Dr Muhammad Abdullah, Chairman of…
India says US politicizing religious riots in which 30 died
India accused a U.S. government commission of politicizing communal violence in New Delhi that killed at least 30 people and injured more than 200 as President Donald Trump was visiting the country.
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabia on Thursday imposed a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims to stop the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom.
‘Khaleda’s bail rejection exposed govt’s ‘vindictiveness’
BNP on Thursday alleged that the High Court order rejecting the bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case has exposed the government’s ‘vindictive’ policy.
3 killed in Moghbazar building fire; probe body formed
A five-member committee was formed to investigate the fire that broke out at a multi-story building on Dilu Road in city’s Moghbazar area early Thursday killing three people.
Dhaka’s air again worst in globe, posing health risk to all
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka again ranked worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the second consecutive day on Thursday.
HC rejects Khaleda’s bail plea once again
The High Court on Thursday rejected the bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.
Retail power tariff hiked 5.3 pc; wholesale 8.4 pc
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the power tariff by 5.3 percent at retail and 8.4 percent at wholesale levels.
Social media frenzy over Sunny Leone’s makeup video
Actor Sunny Leone, a popular figure on social media, posted a makeup video on Tuesday, which has ever since been making rounds on social media.
Shabnur denies affair with Salman
Culture Desk Popular silver screen actor Salman Shah was not murdered but committed suicide, the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) confirmed, concluding their long investigation.
Don’t’ let mosquitoes eat up votes: PM to Dhaka mayors, councillors
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the newly-elected mayors and councillors of the two Dhaka cities to pay special attention to check mosquito, particularly Aedes, so that the insect cannot not eat up their votes.
New virus has infected 82,000 globally, caused 2,800 deaths
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 82,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.
NU masters final year exams to begin March 28
NU Correspondent The final year masters – regular, irregular,private, grade improvement, MA, MSS, MBA and MSC examinations- under academic year 2018 under National University (NU) will begin on March 28, said a NU press release. The examinations will start at…
Australia team to ‘wait and see’ on Olympics as virus fears
Athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympics will have to “wait and see” whether the Games go ahead as concerns soar about the coronavirus, the head of Australia’s team said Thursday.
New Dhaka mayors, councillors sworn in
Dhaka, Feb 27 – The newly-elected mayors and councillors of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) took oath of office on Thursday morning.
Delhi riots: City tense after Hindu-Muslim clashes leave 27 dead
Delhi remains on edge after three nights of rioting, with reports of Muslim homes and shops being targeted by violent mobs. Twenty-seven people have been killed so far in the deadliest violence the Indian capital has seen in decades.
The hidden military use of 5G technology
By Manlio Dinucci At the London Summit, the 29 member countries of NATO agreed to “guarantee the security of our communications, including 5G”. Why is this fifth generation of mobile data transmission so important for NATO? While the earlier technologies…
Two-day job fair begins at RU
Rajshahi, Feb 26 – Rajshahi University Career Club (RUCC) arranged a two-day job fair for 7th time. University pro-vice-chancellor Prof. Choudhury M Zakaria inaugurated the fair on Wednesday morning at Sheikh Rasel model school playground of the university.
26 int’l veterinary confce at BAU, Mymensingh from 28 Feb
Mymensingh, Feb 26 – 70 papers and 79 posters will be presented at the 26th International scientific conference of Bangladesh Society for Veterinary Education and Research (BSVER). This information was released at a press conference held at Medicine Conference Room…
10 female students charge RU teacher with sexual harassment
Rajshahi, Feb 26 – 10 students of Rajshahi University Fine Arts faculty complained to the university administration against a teacher of the same faculty for sexually harassing them. They gave a charge sheet to the Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell of…
SC upholds 20 ILFSL men’s bank accounts, passports seizure
Dhaka, Feb 26 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday upheld a High Court (HC) order directing the government to seize bank accounts and passports of 20 people of the shareholder directors and top executives of…