Alliance Française de Dhaka cordially invites you to a concert by renowned French- Spanish Artist Manu Chao on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 6.30 pm at National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Year: 2020
Bahrain F1 to run without fans due to virus as markets fall
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain’s Formula One race this month will be run without spectators over fears about the new coronavirus, the island kingdom announced Sunday, as Mideast stock markets fell sharply amid plummeting demand for crude oil…
‘It’s scary’ Virus slams women’s hockey worlds in Canada
The women’s world hockey championships in Canada were canceled Saturday because of public health concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. The two-week tournament was set to open March 31, with venues in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia. René…
World Cup on sight as T20Is series begins Monday
Dhaka — After a successful ODI series win, Bangladesh are now set to face Zimbabwe in a two-match T20I series starting from Monday. Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad Bangladesh will keep an eye on World Cup combination in this series. While…
Bangladesh-Zimbabwe T20 series begins Monday
Dhaka – After whitewashing Zimbabwe 3-0 in the ODI series, the Tigers are set to start their two-match T20 series against the visitors on Monday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur with an eye on the best combination for…
Tamim named new ODI captain
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced Tamim Iqbal as the new ODI captain of Bangladesh Cricket Team. “Tamim has been selected as the new ODI captain. He’ll be leading Bangladesh in the coming days,” BCB president Nazmul…
Law Minister promises probe of GK Shamim’s bail
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said it will be investigated how GK Shamim secured bail in two cases beyond the knowledge of the prosecution.
10 dead, 23 missing as hotel in China virus fight collapses
At least 10 people were killed in the collapse of Chinese hotel that was being used to isolate people who had arrived from other parts of China hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, authorities said Sunday.
Build yourselves up to be empowered: PM asks women
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the women of the country to buildup themselves in order to be capable of being empowered.
Khaleda’s family submits application seeking her release
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s family members have submitted an application to the Home Ministry seeking her release from jail.
Bangladesh detects first 3 coronavirus patients: IEDCR
Three coronavirus infected patients have been detected in Bangladesh, said Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora, director of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Sunday.
Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26
Culture Desk Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26 A new web series ‘EKATTOR’ is going to be released on 26th March on Independence Day from Hoichoi platform.
Australia win toss, bat in women’s T20 World Cup final
Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the women’s Twenty20 World Cup final against India on Sunday at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Tech lifestyles enable ‘safe escape’ from coronavirus
For people hunkering down due to the coronavirus epidemic, the tech sector has become their new best friend with an array of lifestyle solutions making “social distancing” easier.
‘Star of the East’ Umm Kulthum returns to light up Cairo
Revered Arab singer Umm Kulthum returned to light up the stage once more yesterday almost five decades after her death, in the form of a hologram that delighted a packed-to-capacity crowd at Cairo’s Opera House.
HC cancels GK Shamim’s bail in arms case
The High Court on Sunday cancelled its earlier order that granted six months bail to Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, who was arrested during the anti-casino drive, in an arms case.
Fourth Women’s Mathematics Olympiad held in DU
A day-long Fourth Women’s Mathematics Olympiad was held at AF Mujibur Rahman Ganit Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday.
GK Shamim granted bail
Dhaka, March 08 – The High Court has granted bail to Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, arrested during the anti-casino drive, in arms and drugs cases.
Dhaka’s air very unhealthy for all residents, worst in the world
Dhaka, March 08 – Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked the worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI and it was classified as hazardous on Sunday morning.
BNP’s countywide demo March 11 seeking Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, March 08 – BNP on Saturday announced to stage demonstrations across the country on March 11 (Wednesday) demanding release of Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
International Women’s Day Sunday
Dhaka, March 08 – The International Women’s Day is being celebrated in the country, as elsewhere across the globe, on Sunday highlighting women’s rights and equality.
On 8th March – and all the other days: Each for equal
By Prof. Margaret Kobia, Amb. Aline Kuster-Ménager, Amb. Erasmo Martinez Martine and Siddharth Chatterjee Gender equality is a basic human right and a prerequisite for sustainable development, so why does inequality persist in so many countries, and what can we…
৭ মার্চ গণফোরাম সাইয়িদ-মন্টু আলোচনা সভা , কমিটি ভেঙ্গে দেয়া যায় না
ঐতিহাসিক ৭ মার্চ উপলক্ষে গণফোরাম কেন্দ্রীয় কার্যালয়ে এক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সভায় সভাপতিত্ব করেন নির্বাহী সভাপতি ড. আবু সাইয়িদ, প্রধান বক্তা গণফোরামের অন্যতম প্রতিষ্ঠাতা, সাবেক সাধারণ সম্পাদক বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা মোস্তাক মহসীন মন্টু, প্রধান বক্তা নির্বাহী সভাপতি এডভোকেট সুব্রত চৌধুরী।
ECB under pressure to cut rate over coronavirus after Fed move
The European Central Bank (ECB) is under pressure to follow the US Federal Reserve and cut interest rates when it meets on Thursday, economists said.
First set of steam generator vessels for Rooppur NPP soon
A set of four steam Generator Vessels for unit-1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project are being manufactured at Volgodonsk Branch of AEM-Technology in Russia. The first steam generator will be ready soon for installation of primary circuit header. The other…
Strong children, strong democracy
by Heinz Sünker on 3rd March 2020 Educational research models children as autonomous actors. Education policy, notably in Germany, still, however, aims to guide innate capacities into adulthood.
Curiously, for once everything about it is French!
Sudhirendar Sharma I have come to realize that my connection with the French goes beyond the gust of wind and the burst of fire, the proverbial reference to the deadly Mirage and the destructive Rafale. Perhaps, fashion and wines have…
Multan saved by rain and extends PSL lead to 2 points
Lahore, Pakistan (AP/UNB) — Multan Sultans were saved by the rain against Karachi Kings and extended their lead in the Pakistan Super League to two points on Friday. Multan, which had won its three previous home games in Lahore, was…
Davis Cup: Australia beats Brazil 3-1 to qualify for finals
Adelaide (AP/UNB) — Australia has advanced to the Davis Cup Finals in November with a tight 3-1 win over Brazil on hard courts at the Memorial Drive tennis center on Saturday. John Millman beat Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 6-7, (6), 7-6…
BPL Football: Mohammedan SC beat Bashundhara Kings
Cumilla – Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club made a big upset in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating holders Bashundhara Kings by 1-0 goal on Saturday. The game was played at Mohammedan’s new home venue outside Dhaka – Shaheed Dhirendranath…