At least four rockets hit near the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and a Iraqi base hosting American troops inside the Green Zone early Sunday, but caused no casualties and only minor damage, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.
Month: February 2020
Climate change protest brings flares to London Fashion week
Climate change activists stole the show Saturday on the opening day of London Fashion Week, stopping traffic with a street protest as they demanded the cancellation of the British capital’s five-day style extravaganza.
UN initiative to improve environment, life in Cox’s Bazar
Three United Nations (UN) agencies along with the government of Bangladesh on Sunday launched the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Plus Livelihoods (SAFE Plus) project to mitigate deforestation and improve livelihood opportunities in Cox’s Bazar.
‘Catch’ tax-dodging foreign workers: ACC chief
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmood on Sunday asked the officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to ‘catch’ the identified tax-dodging foreign nationals working in Bangladesh.
Chinese national hospitalised in Rangpur with fever
A female Chinese national was admitted to Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) with fever on Sunday.
No secret understanding over Khaleda’s release: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said nothing is happening behind the scene over Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
N’ganj ‘jhut’ warehouse fire burns down 30 shanties
Narayanganj Correspondent About 30 shanties were gutted in a fire that broke out at a ‘jhut’ (garments scrap) warehouse in Isdiar Bazar area in Fatullah on early Sunday.
‘The Cloud Boat’ to be screened at Goethe-Institut today
Culture Desk The film titled ‘The Cloud Boat’ (Kalo Megher Vela), directed by the noted filmmaker Mrittika Goon, is going to be screened at the auditorium of Goethe-Institut Bangladesh today. The screening is going to be followed by a Question…
Haven’t received Khaleda’s parole appeal: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Sunday said the government is yet to receive any appeal for the release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on parole.
China provides ‘most advanced kits’ to detect coronavirus
China is giving 500 sets of what it calls, the ‘most advanced kits’, to Bangladesh to identify coronavirus as a gesture of goodwill and strong faith that Bangladesh has in China in winning the battle against COVID-19.
Top UK TV presenter Caroline Flack found dead
British television presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday, her family said in a statement, the third star connected with the hit reality show “Love Island” to have died.
Coleman strolls to 60m victory at US indoor
US sprint star Christian Coleman overcame a sluggish start before sweeping to victory in the 60 metres in a world leading time at the USA Indoor Championships on Saturday.
Development to continue without political consideration, says PM
Dhaka, Feb 16 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said her government never takes into consideration who voted for Awami League or who did not while unleashing development in the country.
Dhaka again ranks 2nd worst, very unhealthy, in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Feb 16 – Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked second among cities with worst air quality on Sunday morning. It had an AQI score of 263 at 08:19am. The air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’.
ফেসবুকে বিপজ্জনক কন্টেন্ট বন্ধে রাষ্ট্রকেই কঠোর আইন করতে হবে
ফেসবুকে বিপজ্জনক অনলাইন কন্টেন্ট বন্ধের জন্য বিভিন্ন রাষ্ট্রকে আরো কঠোর আইন প্রণয়নের আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন প্রতিষ্ঠানটির প্রধান মার্ক জাকারবার্গ।
Coronavirus: China announces drop in new cases for third straight day
China has announced a drop in new cases from the coronavirus outbreak for a third consecutive day. On Sunday, authorities reported 2,009 new cases and 142 more deaths nationwide.
Kuchar leads by 2 at Riviera as Woods falls 9 shots behind
Los Angeles (AP/UNB) — Matt Kuchar made a mess of the easiest hole at Riviera. He couldn’t find the fairway and felt he was on the defensive all afternoon Friday in the Genesis Invitational. He was good enough with the…
Kentucky Derby winner Country House retired with foot injury
Country House, the horse who won the Kentucky Derby in 2019 after the first horse over the finish line was disqualified, has been retired because of a foot ailment. Blackwood Stables on Friday said Country House won’t race again after…
BB Hockey: Army earn 7-1 goals victory over Police
Dhaka – Bangladesh Army earned a huge 7-1 goals victory over Bangladesh Police in the Bangabandhu Shaheed Smriti Hockey Tournament at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Saturday. Ahsan Habib struck three, Hasan Jubair Niloy scored two while Naimuddin…
‘Parasite’ shines light on South Korean basement dwellers
Kim Da-hye, a 29-year-old South Korean, said that moving into a semi-basement apartment was her least-preferred option when she was looking for a new place to live.
BCL: Shanto, Yasir hit centuries
Dhaka — Najmul Hossain Shanto and Yasir Ali Rabbi smashed centuries for their respective teams on the 2nd day 3rd round match of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) at different venues on Saturday. Walton Central Zone, which scored 235 runs in…
Orphaned albino elephant recovers from poacher’s snare
Khanysia did not see the trap set by a poacher in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. She dove head first into the sharp wire snare, which cut her mouth, face and underneath her ear and chin.
U-19 cricketer Shaheen went past odds to be world champion
Poverty forced Shaheen Alam to cycle 10 kilometres every day to Kurigram stadium for practice for months.
IBBL MD achieves `CEO of the Year’ Award
Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited achieved ‘CEO of the Year 2019’ award conferred by UK-based financial intelligence house Cambridge International Financial Advisory.
মেঘা প্রকল্প বাস্তবায়নের নামে দেশের টাকা লুট -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলনের আমির মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করিম (পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই) বলেন, দেশের যুবসমাজের চরিত্র হননের মাধ্যমে একটি কুচক্রি মহল তাদের স্বার্থ হাসিল করতে চায়, তাই তারা দেশিও সংস্কৃতি বিরোধী বিদেশি অপসংস্কৃতির প্রসার ঘটানোর অপচেষ্টায় লিপ্ত।
Piano recital at AF Dhaka on Feb 17
Alliance Française, Dhaka will be hosting a piano recital organised by the students of the piano workshop at its Café la Véranda on Monday, 17 February 2020 from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
Our children’s future
By John Scales Avery Loving care for our children We give our children loving care, but it makes no sense to do so unless we do everything in our power to give them a future world in which they can…
Charbaria School emerge champions in Barishal District
Barishal – Charbaria High School emerged champions in the Barishal District of the Bangabandhu National School Cricket Championship beating Town High School by 89 runs in the final at the Shaheed Abdur Rab Serniabat Stadium here on Saturday. With the…
Zimbabwe arrive in Dhaka aiming to play positive cricket
Dhaka — Zimbabwe national cricket team arrived Dhaka Saturday evening to play a full pledged series comprising one-Test, three ODIs and two T20Is against their Bangladesh counterpart. Soon after their arrival at Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport, veteran Zimbabwean batsman…
U-19 World Cup winning cricketer Mahmudul Hasan accorded reception
Cumilla –The Burichang Upazila Administration and Upazila Parishad jointly accorded a reception to U-19 World Cup winning cricketer Mahmudul Hasan here at upazila auditorium Saturday afternoon. Former Law Minister and Awami League Presidium Member Abdul Matin Khasru MP was the…