Akbar Hossain, suspended sub-inspector of Bandarbazar Police Station who remained fugitive after the death of Raihan Ahmed in police custody, was arrested from Dona bordering area in Kanaighat upazila of Sylhet on Monday.
Year: 2020
9 of a family burn injured in Chittagong ‘gas line blast’
Nine members of a family sustained burn injuries when a fire broke out at a house following an explosion reportedly from gas pipeline leakage at Uttar Kattoli in Chattogram city early Monday.
Wear masks at mosques, Islamic Foundation asks Bangladeshis
In an effort to tackle the possible second wave of Covid-19, the Islamic Foundation on Monday urged Muslims to wear masks before coming to mosques to offer prayers.
Collect revenues from Google, Facebook, their ilk: BD HC
The High Court on Sunday issued a 5-point directive to collect all kinds of due revenues, including value added tax (VAT) and tax, from internet based companies including Facebook, Google.
Bangladesh HC provides convict probation option on 3 terms
The High Court on Sunday overturned an appeal seeking cancellation of a five years jail sentence for a convict in a narcotics case, but allowed him to stay with his elderly mother and care for her under three conditions.
Covid I9: Bangladesh records I683 new cases , 25 deaths
Bangladesh reported 1,683 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours until Monday, pushing the caseload to 421,921. Meanwhile, 25 more patients died from the virus infection during the period, taking the fatalities to 6,092.
Chittagong gas fire: Injured woman dies, 8 others burned
A woman, who sustained burn injury after a fire broke out at a house in Uttar Kattoli area, died at Chattogram Medical College and Hospital on Monday.
Land mutation to be automatic; public sufferings ‘to go’
In a bid to reduce the sufferings of people, the government has approved a proposal to have the mutation of a land done automatically right after its registration.
NID cards for Bangladeshi expatriates planned
Dhaka, Nov 09 – All Bangladeshi expatriates living abroad would eventually be able to cast their votes in general elections from overseas. This is because the country’s Election Commission plans to issue National Identity (NID) cards to Bangladeshi expatriates in…
India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani planning dynastic transfer
New Delhi, UNB, Nov 09 – Rumours are doing the rounds in India that the country’s richest man Mukesh Ambani may soon split his USD 200 billion business empire among his three children.
Scientists measure brain networks in romantic love
Beijing, Xinhua/UNB, Nov 09 – An international team of researchers has made an attempt to detect the changes in the brain network organization when one is in a romantic relationship.
Researchers find promising herbal cure for moderate COVID-19
Berlin, Xinhua/UNB, Nov 09 – Chinese and German researchers, in a recently-published study, have suggested that Shufeng Jiedu capsules, a patented herbal drug composed of eight medicinal plants, might be “a promising herbal therapy for moderate COVID-19.” The scientific paper…
Pent-up global wish list of hopes, demands awaits Biden
AP?UNB, Nov 09 – Spare a thought for the people who’ll be managing Joe Biden’s presidential appointment diary. Four years of inward-looking “America First” leadership by outgoing President Donald Trump have generated pent-up global demand for a more engaged and…
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 50 million, deaths 1.25 mln
AP/UNB, Nov 09 – Global confirmed coronavirus cases have surged past 50 million on Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The number of global Covid-19 cases rose to 50,327,258 and 1,255,490 people have died from the virus…
Veteran journalist and author Robert Fisk remembered
By Conor Pope Highly regarded, controversial foreign correspondent had long relationship with Ireland Veteran foreign correspondent and author Robert Fisk has died after becoming unwell at his Dublin home on Friday.
US sports stars celebrate Biden win
LOS ANGELES – American sport stars celebrated Joe Biden’s victory on Saturday, saying the election of the 46th president of the US has restored their faith in democracy after four tumultuous years under Donald Trump. Athletes such as LeBron James,…
Mahmudullah tests Covid-19 positive
DHAKA — Bangladesh senior player Mahmudullah Riyad has been tested positive for Covid-19, which ruled him out from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs, starting November 14. Mahmudullah, who was recruited by Multan Sultans in place of English all-rounder Moeen…
Shakib to take part fitness test after testing negative for Covid-19
DHAKA — Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was tested negative for Covid-19, which paved his way to take part in the fitness test tomorrow (Monday) conducted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). “Shakib was found negative in Covid-19 test,”…
Salma’s team in Women’s IPL final
DHAKA—Bangladesh female cricketer Salma Khantun’s team Trailblazers confirmed the final of Women’s T20 Challenge, considered as the Women’s IPL. They confirmed the final at a better run rate despite losing their last group match to Supernovas by two runs. While…
Medical, dental students block Shahbagh to end session-jam
Dhaka, Nov 08 – Several hundred students from various medical and dental colleges blocked the key Shahbagh intersection to press home their four-point demands including introduction of online classes and session-jam free academic years.
A Defiant Trump Golfs as Media Declare His Defeat
STERLING, VIRGINIA – U.S. President Donald Trump was on a golf outing at his private country club in northern Virginia when U.S. media organizations projected his reelection defeat.
Mujib Borsho Special session of parliament begins
Dhaka, Nov 08 – The 10th session of the 11th Parliament, also a special session marking the Mujib Borsho, began at 6:00pm on Sunday with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.
হিন্দু বৌদ্ধ খ্রিস্টান ঐক্য পরিষদের কর্মকান্ডের প্রতিবাদ
বাংলাদেশ হিন্দু বৌদ্ধ খ্রিস্টান ঐক্য পরিষদের উস্কানীমূলক কর্মকান্ডের তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়ে ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, এরা দেশে সাম্প্রদায়িক উস্কানি দিয়ে দেশকে অনিশ্চয়তা দিকে নিয়ে দেশকে একটি ব্যর্থ ও অকার্যকর…
Covid-19 claims 18 more lives, infects 1474 in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 1,474 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours until early Sunday, pushing the caseload to 420,238.
I&C Upper Level Systems for Rooppur NPP Pass Inspection
Dhaka, 08 Nov – In the end of October, the branch of RFNC-VNIIEF – NIIIS named after Y. Sedakov passed the acceptance inspection of equipment for the Upper Unit Level System (UULS) and Upper Plant Level System (UPLS) of the…
PM sees ties with US reaching new heights in coming days
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, saying she foresees the bilateral relationship reaching higher heights in the coming days.
Govt to pay heavy price for ‘repressing’ minorities: BNP
BNP vice chairman Netai Roy Chowdhury on Sunday warned that the government will have to pay a heavy price for the growing communal attacks and repression on minorities.
IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Dhaka North Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 7 November 2020, Saturday. Mohammad Solaiman, FCA, Chairman, Audit Committee of the bank addressed the program as chief guest. Mohammed…
Bangladesh 3rd worst performer in greenfield FDI index
Bangladesh has hit the rock bottom in attracting greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI).It ranked as the third worst-performing country in the Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2020.
Man arrested for spreading ‘hate speech’ in Chittagong
Anti Terrorism Unit (ATU), a specialised unit of Bangladesh Police, on Sunday arrested a man on charges of spreading hate speech and extremism and making efforts to destiablise the country from Hathazari upazila in Chattragram.