A man was shot dead in a turf war between two factions of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (PCJSS) in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati on Tuesday.
Year: 2020
Covid-19 impacts journos negatively worldwide: ICFJ study
Alongside jobholders in different sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted many journalists and newsrooms in one way or another across the globe according to a recent study by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).
You better resign: Quader to BNP leadership
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said the BNP leadership should resign for its failure to forge any movement or win elections in the last 12 years before demanding resignation of the government.
Raihan’s death in Sylhet police custody: Constable Titu held
Members of Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) arrested constable Titu Chandra Das, who was suspended over the death of Raihan at Bandarbazar police outpost, from Sylhet police lines on Tuesday.
Glorius days: Rare aura of unanimity seen in 1991 Parliament
Mostafa Kamal Majumder When the Bangladesh Nationalist Party won the 1991 parliamentary elections held on 27 February initially securing a total of 141 seas against Awami league’s 88, many in political circles thought the party fell into a dilemma about…
Article 70 crippled parliamentary system: GM Quader
Dhaka, Oct 19 – Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Monday said Article 70 of the constitution has crippled the parliamentary government system. “MPs can’t vote against the party’s decision due to Article 70 and this is why a dictatorship…
Custodial death of Raihan: 3 police constables testify
Sylhet, Oct 19 – Three policemen of Bandarbazar Police outpost testified before a magistrate in connection with the death of Raihan Ahmed ‘in police custody’, on Monday.
২৫ অক্টোবর সাংবাদিক গিয়াস কামাল চৌধুরীর ৭ম মৃত্যুবার্ষিকী
২৫ অক্টোবর রবিবার সকালে সাংবাদিক গিয়াস কামাল চৌধুরী স্মরণে আলোচনা সভা ও দোয়া মাহ্ফিল
IBBL Sylhet Zone organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Sylhet Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 17 October 2020, Saturday.
PSG look to go one better in Champions League but doubts remain
PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain came so close to winning the prize they crave more than anything in last season’s Champions League and are hoping to go one better this time, but there are concerns that the Qatar-owned club might actually…
Sassuolo move second in Serie A, Dzeko lifts five-goal Roma
MILAN – Sassuolo moved second in Serie A on Sunday behind leaders AC Milan after a thrilling 4-3 win at Bologna as Roma also staged a 5-2 comeback against promoted Benevento. Roberto de Zerbi’s Sassuolo had been trailing 3-1 after…
Tamim XI bats first against Mahmudullah XI, eying final
DHAKA – Tamim XI’s captain Tamim Iqbal won the toss and decided to bat first against Mahmudullah XI in the fifth match of the BCB President’s Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Mahmudullah XI was in cornered situation…
BCB mulling to start DPL in January next year
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is contemplating to kick-start the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) in January next year sans any national player who will be busy with International commitment. West Indies will visit Bangladesh in January, effectively keeping…
T20 tournament likely to be held without foreign players
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) didn’t find any star foreign players available in November to play the T20 tournament to be held in Bangladesh. The BCB is adamant that it will organize a T20 tournament here in mid November…
Rohingya repression: Netherlands for justice through ICJ
The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to help ensure justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar authorities.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1637 new cases, 21 deaths
Bangladesh has recorded 21 more deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours until Monday morning , pushing up the fatalities to 5681.
In quickest verdict, Bagerhat rapist gets life term
In the quickest trial in the country, a Bagerhat court on Monday sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a child rape case within seven working days after framing of charges.
12 hurt in Khulna clash between cops, jute mills workers
At least 12 people, including three policemen, were injured in a clash between police and former jute mill workers on Khulna-Jashore highway in Khulna city on Monday morning.
UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections
A decade-long U.N. arms embargo on Iran that barred it from purchasing foreign weapons like tanks and fighter jets expired Sunday as planned under its nuclear deal with world powers, despite objections from the United States, which insists the ban…
Wear masks to avoid Covid’s second surge: PM
In the wake of Covid-19 resurge in many European and American countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged all to follow health guidelines and use face-masks in public places and gatherings, aiming to prevent the possible second wave of…
Rajshahi to get a river port to boost trade with India
A river port is going to be set up in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi district within a month, aiming to ease transportation of goods through waterways with India.
Global coronavirus cases approaching 40 mn; deaths 1.1 mn
Global coronavirus cases are approaching the 40 million-mark amid resurgence of infections across Europe. According to the latest tally of John Hopkins University (JHU), the total coronavirus cases reached 39,884,616 as of Monday morning.
UNFCCC’s Response Measures Committee holds virtual meeting
Kathmandu, 19 Oct (Prerna Bomzan): The third meeting of the UNFCCC’s Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures (KCI) met in its first virtual setting from 5-9 October, to address agenda issues relating to…
Israel and Bahrain establish formal diplomatic relations
Israel and Bahrain have formally established diplomatic relations. The deal – brokered by the US – was signed in the Bahrain capital, Manama, on Sunday. For decades, most Arab states have boycotted Israel, insisting they would only establish ties after…
FFs’ monthly pay to be raised to Tk 20,000 from Tk 12,000
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The monthly honorarium for a freedom fighter is going to be raised to Tk 20,000 from Tk 12,000 in the current fiscal year as a proposal in this regard has recently been sent to the Finance…
Sherpur college girl sexually harassed in autorickshaw
Sherpur, Oct 18 – A college (nursing institute) girl was sexually harassed in a running autorickshaw in Kararpar area of Jhinaigati in Sherpur on Sunday.
Govt corporation TCB to start selling potato at Tk 25 a kg
Dhaka, Oct. 18 – Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday said the Trading Corporation Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling potatoes at Tk 25 per kg through truck sales.
BNP’s part in by-polls only to question govt, EC: Quader
Dhaka, October 18 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said that BNP’s strategy behind participating in the by-elections was to question the government and the Election Commission.
‘Still hungry’: Ibrahimovic double pulls AC Milan top, 10-man Juve held at Crotone
MILAN – Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck twice in his first match back from coronavirus on Saturday as AC Milan beat city rivals Inter Milan 2-1 to take top spot in Serie A ahead of Atalanta who slumped 4-1 at Napoli. But…
Thauvin guides Marseille to Bordeaux win ahead of Champions League return
PARIS – Florian Thauvin’s early wonder strike helped Marseille to their first home win of the season as they beat Bordeaux 3-1 on Saturday ahead of next week’s return to the Champions League. Thauvin’s effort was followed by Jordan Amavi’s…