Dhaka, Aug 10- Tributes poured in for music director-composer Alauddin Ali, the ‘franchise man’ of Bangladesh’s film and music industry since the ’70s, after he passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 67.
Year: 2020
59 relief extortion cases surface, floods hit 34 districts
Dhaka, Aug 10 – There are 59 reported cases of corruption in relief distribution across the country under various projects, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman has said.
Hilsa glut floods Khulna fish markets
Khulna, Aug 10 – Markets of Khulna are being flooded with Hilsa fishes caught from the Bay, since the lifting of a 65-day ban on fishing in the coastal waters was lifted on July 23 The resulting glut of hilsa…
Fresh look at labour market to tap skilled workers’ demand
Dhaka, Aug 10 – The government considers enhancing the skills of the work force and their productivity to fulfill the demand of the labour markets, both at home and abroad, aiming to face the adverse impact of COVID-19 that devastated…
Major Sinha murder: Video team’s Shipra secures bail
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 09 – A Cox’s Bazar court on Sunday granted bail to Stamford University student Shipra Rani Devnath, one of the two companions of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed, in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act.
Parliament sub-committee to enlist collaborators, Razakars
Dhaka, Aug 10 – A six-member parliamentary sub-committee, headed by Shajahan Khan, MP, was formed on Sunday to prepare lists of those who collaborated with the Pakistani occupation forces during the 1971 Liberation War.
Man Utd, Inter favourites for Europa League in unique German finale
PARIS – Manchester United, Inter Milan and Sevilla headline a quintet of former champions travelling to Germany for a remodelled eight-team straight knockout tournament that will crown the winner of a Europa League campaign heavily disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.…
Pakistan skipper Azhar says England series ‘not over yet’ after 1st Test loss
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Pakistan captain Azhar Ali insisted there was all to play for following a dramatic three-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Old Trafford, where his side were “one punch away” from victory. England, chasing…
Two hockey’s players’ test COVID-19 positive
DHAKA – Two national hockey players tested for COVID-19 positive after sixteen hockey players reported Saturday last to the selection committee at Shaheen Hall at Air Force in Mohakhali for the physical fitness camp. Talking to BSS today, Bangladesh Hockey…
Soumya misses training as Kayes begins agility drills
DHAKA — Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar on Sunday missed the individual training session, what could be his first session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium after almost five months. Even though the second phase of training sessions began on Saturday, Soumya…
Cricketer Mosharraf Rubel contracts coronavirus
DHAKA —Former national cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Rubel was tested positive for coronavirus. The left-arm spinner who played five ODIs for Bangladesh said that despite being contracted by the deadly virus, he feels no physical complicacy. Rubel’s father was earlier tested…
Report on BB reserve heist case on Sept 10
Dhaka, Aug 9: A Dhaka court Monday set September 10 to submit probe report in the case lodged over Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016.
ICT cancels bail of Sunamganj accused for violating conditions
Dhaka, Aug 9: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 Sunday canceled bail of an alleged Razakar from Sunamganj for violating conditions of his bail.
T-Aman cultivated on 1,26,000 hectares in Gaibandha
Gaibandha, Aug 9: Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has taken up a plan to bring a total of 1, 26,000 hectares of land under T-Aman paddy this year with the production target of 3, 57,200 tonnes of rice.
Maestro artist SM Sultan’s 96th birth anniversary Monday
Narail, Aug 9: The legendary artist SM Sultan’s 96th birth anniversary will be observed at his residence in Masumdia-Kurigram area of the district Monday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh witnesses 2,487 new cases, 34 more deaths
The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh reached 3,399 on Sunday with the death of 34 more patients in the last 24 hours.
Pakistan skipper Azhar says England series ‘not over yet’
Pakistan captain Azhar Ali insisted there was all to play for following a dramatic three-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Old Trafford, where his side were “one punch away” from victory.
Glorious Days: Experience of working with senior bureaucrats
Mostafa Kamal Majumder When The New Nation became financial stable by the year 2007, the proprietor of the paper started experimenting with CSP cadre bureaucrats to establish themselves at its helm. They were retired secretaries to the government. I took…
5 die in Comilla with Covid-19-like symptoms in 24 hrs
Comilla, Aug 09 – Five people died at Comilla Medical College Hospital with Covid-19-like symptoms in the last 24 hours.
Brain gets bigger if you’re anxious and depressed: Study
Canberra, Xinhua/UNB, Aug 09 – Previous studies showed that depression, the most prevalent psychiatric disorder worldwide, is linked to areas of the brain shrinking in size.
Nagasaki urges nuke ban on 75th anniversary of US A-bombing
Tokyo, AP/UNB, Aug 09 – The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked its 75th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, with a call to the world leaders including their own to do more for a nuclear weapons ban.
River erosion renders many homeless in 10 Faridpur villages
Faridpur, Aug 09 – With the recession of floodwater, erosion on the banks of Madhumati River has taken a serious turn in Alfadanga Upazila of Faridpur district, causing further worry among the flood-hit people of the Upazila.
Zidane not too downbeat as Real Madrid go out of Champions League
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he remained “proud” of his team for their achievements this season despite the Spanish giants going out of the Champions League to Manchester City in the last 16 on Friday.…
Speed up implementation of beat policing: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka, Aug 08 – Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam on Saturday directed officers of different ranks to speed up the implementation of the beat policing process to control crime easily.
Hasina greets Mahinda Rajapaksa for election victory
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday congratulated Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on the victory of ruling SLPP party in the country’s National Assembly polls held on August 5.
Proud to work with govt of Bangladesh: US Ambassador
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller on Saturday said his country is proud to work with the government of Bangladesh to help provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by flooding.
Booters to go through further COVID-19 test Monday
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) in order to be sure of their booters COVID-19 result, decided to conduct further COVID-19 test of all of their footballers, coaches and officials in two recognised hospitals on Monday (August 10). The national…
Dhaka’s relations with Delhi, Beijing must not be compared
Dhaka, Aug 08 – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said Bangladesh’s relations with India and China should not be compared noting that Bangladesh puts emphasis on its development through cooperation and collaboration.
Mominul considers lockdown a ‘blessing in disguise’
DHAKA -Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque thought the lockdown, forced by COVID-19, came as a blessing in disguise for them as they had got the opportunity to work with the technical and psychological aspects of the game. According to him,…
Bangladesh sees 2,611 new Covid-19 cases 32 deaths in a day
Dhaka, Aug 08 – Officially confirmed number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh soared to 2,55,113 on Saturday with the detection of 2,611 new cases in the last 24 hours until morning. The health authorities reported 32 new deaths, taking the…