A court here on Monday sentenced a man to death and five others to life term imprisonment in a case for killing a farmer nearly five years back.
Month: February 2021
Time to assess what we’ve done for the people: President Hamid
President Abdul Hamid on Monday said the time has come to evaluate how much has been done or is being done for the welfare of the people of the country.
India offers Covid vaccine for Bangladesh army
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Monday said India has offered Covid-19 vaccine shots for Bangladesh Army.
Hasan Shikdar new Rajuk Chairman
The government has appointed Dr Sayeed Hasan Shikdar, chief (additional secretary) of the Planning Division as the new chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk).
West Indies sweep Test series against listless Bangladesh
DHAKA —A reckless batting led Bangladesh to a disappointing 17-run defeat to a rejuvenated West Indies in the second and final Test, which forced them to be whitewashed in a Test series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here today. Bangladesh…
May be we didn’t execute plan well: Mominul
DHAKA -Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque couldn’t find out any specific reason of their batting collapse in the fourth innings, when they are chasing a modest 231-run target for series levelling victory. Bangladesh was dismissed for 213, in less than two…
Papon criticizes team performance after losing series against WI
DHAKA – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon came down heavily on the team management and players after the Tigers were whitewashed in the two-match Test series against West Indies. Bangladesh lost the first Test by three wickets,…
West Indies complete clean sweep of Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Sunday endured its second defeat in the two-match Test series against the West Indies despite a late heroic display from Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Bangladesh, Brazil to build stronger economic ties in post-Covid era: Envoy
Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Joao Tabajara de Oliveira Junior has said Bangladesh and Brazil can make a stronger alliance on trade and economic front.
Couple burn to death in Pirojpur fire
A couple was burn to death in a fire which broke out at a house in Mathbaria upaizla of Pirojpur district early Sunday.
PM Hasina: Other countries also offering vaccines
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said many countries have expressed their interest to provide Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh
One shot dead in Chattogram municipality polls violence
A man was shot dead and two others were injured in a clash between the supporters of two councillor candidates during the Patiya municipality election in Chattogram on Sunday.
Godkhali flower traders fret over declining prices
Jashore, Feb 14 (UNB): Traders at Bangladesh’s largest flower market in Jashore’s Godkhali are upset with low demand and declining prices as the nation welcomes Pahela Falgun and celebrate Valentine’s Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Godkhali florists usually have buoyant…
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 8 more die, 326 get infected
Dhaka, Feb 14 (UNB): Bangladesh recorded eight more Covid-19-related deaths and 326 fresh cases in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning, showing a little bit of rise in infection rate. With the fresh figures, the death toll from the…
My love for chuddies grows each Valentine!
For me, the Valentine Day means Chuddies gaining prominence, and that too pink chuddies. It takes me back to that day over a decade ago when unsuspecting women and men drinking at a bar in Mangalore were at the receiving end of unprovoked violence at the hands of the self-styled moral custodians of an entity called Sri Ram Sena, who had unilaterally held the poor group responsible for violating Indian values.
এই কমিশন দ্বারা দুর্নীতিমুক্ত নির্বাচন সম্ভব নয় – আইওজে
বিগত কয়েকটি নির্বাচনে এটা সুস্পস্টভাবে প্রমানিত, এই নির্বাচন কমিশন দ্বারা ও নির্দলীয় নিরপেক্ষ তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার ছাড়া দূর্নীতিমূক্ত নির্বাচন মোটেই সম্ভব নয়।
Legendary Olympic weightlifting champion Yury Vlasov dies
Yury Vlasov, a gold medalist of the 1960 Olympic Games, has died aged 85, Secretary General of the Russian Weightlifting Federation Alexander Kishkin told TASS on Saturday.
Two killed in Sylhet as truck plunges into canal from bridge
Two people were killed after a truck plunged into a canal from a bridge in Jaintiapur Upazila of Sylhet early Sunday.
Covid-19: School-college closure extended until Feb 28
The government has again extended the closure of educational institutions until February 28 to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Education Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.
Bitcoin lacks a unique selling proposition
by Peter Bofinger Peter Bofinger identifies the cryptocurrency’s Achilles heel. Following the steep rise in the price of Bitcoin since autumn 2020, public interest in this cryptocurrency has been reignited. Yet the massive drop in price since its peak on…
Police, BNP men clash after rally in city: 100 hurt, 18 held
BNP leaders and activists and police clashed at the end of a protest rally of the party in front of Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Saturday, leaving over a hundred people injured.
Resolve custom valuation issues of imported cars: BARVIDA
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The members of Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) called upon the authorities to resolve the custom valuation problems for both new and reconditioned cars, for the sake of the sector’s development.
Covid in BD looks under control, but no room for complacency
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Though the Covid-19 pandemic looks to have come under control in Bangladesh with the weather getting warmer, experts think there is no room for complacency as this deadly virus may remerge any time with any new…
Razzak, Nafees retire from all forms of cricket
DHAKA—Former Bangladesh opener Shahriar Nafees and left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak retired from all forms of cricket. The veteran cricketers called it a day to their playing career through a ceremony organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Cricketers Welfare…
Premier Bank Limited signs MoU with AMZ Hospital
The Premier Bank Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AMZ Hospital Ltd at The Premier Bank Limited Head Office. Under the agreement, The premier Bank Credit & Debit Cardholders will get up to 25% discount at AMZ…
Miraz quickest and youngest Bangladeshi bowler to 100 Test wickets
DHAKA —Mehidy Hasan Miraz achieved two unique feats simultaneously today as he became the fastest and also the youngest Bangladeshi bowler to take 100 wickets in Test cricket. The feat came during the third day of the second and final…
Reactor Vessel Heat treatment for RNPP Unit No.2 finished
Dhaka– A Branch of JSC “AEM-technology” in Volgodonsk (a part of the machine-building division of Rosatom – Atomenergomash) finished one of the key stages of Reactor Vessel manufacture for Unit No.2 of “Rooppur” NPP in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh spinners deny West Indies control
DHAKA — Bangladesh spinners put on an inspirational bowling performance to deny West Indies taking a full control on the second and final Test as the home side was in a position of embarrassment after conceding a huge first innings…
Saif register fourth win in BPL
DHAKA – Saif Sporting Club registered their fourth victory in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football when they came from behind beat Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 2-1 goals held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here. In the day’s…
RU Press Club gets new executive body
Rajshahi, Feb 13 – A New executive body of Rajshahi University Press Club (RUPC) has been formed with Salman Shakil of JagoNews24 as president and Sohanur Rahman Sumon of The Financial Express as general secretary for the year 2021-22.