Three people were killed and nine others injured in a head-on collision between two passenger buses in Jhilerdanga area Dumuria upazila Saturday morning. Of the deceased, one was identified as Mamun, 25, helper of a bus and inhabitant of Arafat…
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Ershad calls on Biswajit’s family
Jatiya Party Chairman Hussain Mohammad Ershad on Saturday called at the residence of Biswajit Das, the Old Dhaka youth who was hacked to death allegedly by ruling Awami League activists. He offered his condolences to the family at Shankharibazar and…
Ijtema enters day-2: Dowry-free mass marriage in afternoon
From Ijtema Ground: Mass wedding without dowry is set to be also held after Asr prayer on the second day of the first phase of the Ijtema on Saturday. More than 100 marriages will be held between brides and grooms…
Nahid tells teachers ‘not now’
The minister, speaking to journalists in Sylhet, urged protesting teachers to call off their demonstrations and assured them to look into their grievances. “It is under our consideration … schools will be listed gradually,” he said. The minister was inaugurating…
‘Not minus two but plus three’
He said no new conspiracy aimed at removing the chiefs of the two major political parties would be successful now. “Some of the people are saying that another 1/11-like situation may happen (in the country). But I would say that…
Air pollution in Beijing reaches hazardous levels
China’s capital city of Beijing has been shrouded in thicker-than-usual pollution for several days, with air pollution indexes reaching dangerous levels.
Papon optimistic over Pakistani players in BPL
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon on Saturday said he went to Delhi for a cordial meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief.
Khaleda forgets torture of CG govt: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the opposition leader might have forgotten the torture and repression of the past caretaker government. “The people of the country people did not forget it. How is Khaleda Zia so sure that the…
Ex-CEC MA Syed passes away
Former Chief Election Commissioner MA Syed passed awayat his residence at Gulshan in the city on Saturday morning. He was 76. Public Relations Director of Election Commission Secretariat M Assaduzzaman told banglanews that he died at his residence at 6:00am.…
45 teachers injured in IU BCL attacks
At least 45 teachers were injured in a attack of Bangladesh Chhatra League at Islamic University, Kushtia on Saturday noon.
Muhith leaves for Kolkata
Finance Minister AMA Muhith left Dhaka on Saturday for Kolkata of India on a four-day visit, said a press release. During the visit, the finance minister will attend the annual get together of South Kolkata Sylhet Association and All India…
India, BD to sign liberalized visa pact
India and Bangladesh may sign a liberalized visa agreement and extradition treaty later this month when home minister Sushilkumar Shinde visits Dhaka for three-day home minister-level talks between the two countries, beginning on January 28. The new visa agreement, called…
China landslide kills 43, three missing
BEIJING – Three people remain missing after a landslide which killed 43, including seven from a single family, struck a remote village in southwestern China, state media said Saturday.
‘Chhobi Mela VII’ from Jan 25
The seventh edition of the biennial photography festival, which is largest and oldest of its kind in Asia, titled “Chhobi Mela” will begin from January 25. The weeklong festival will feature works of 34 photographers from 24 countries.
Croft backs Serena for Aussie Open
Former British number one Annabel Croft can only see one winner of the Australian Open women’s title – Serena Williams. The American has won five times in the past 10 years at Melbourne Park and dominated the second half of…
Royal Kate portrait splits opinion
The 31-year-old, who as a glamorous future queen is one of the world’s most photographed women, is portrayed in the large canvas with a faint smile, long, copper-tinted hair and shadow under her eyes.
Ronaldo hat-trick fires madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo became the seventh highest scorer in Real Madrid’s history as they defeated Celta Vigo 4-0 in the second leg of their Copa Del Rey round of 16 clash at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
A comeback for Raveena Tandon
Actor Raveena Tandon Thadani who will be making hercomeback in Bollywood with her upcoming film Shobhana 7 Nights, is all excited about the flick.
Freed orcas not out of harm’s way
The killer whales trapped in the ice in northern Quebec appear to have left the area, but they may not be out of harm’s way yet.
American Express to cut 5,400 jobs
American Express Co. has said it will slash about 5,400 jobs, mainly in its travel business, as it seeks to cut costs and transform its operations since more of its customers are shifting to online portals for booking travel plans…
Pankaj holds talks with AL, BNP leaders
Indian High Commissioner Pankaj Saran had separate meetings with leaders of ruling Awami League and main opposition BNP.
All roads lead to Tongi
Hundreds of thousands of devotees flooded the sandy banks of river Turag on Friday as Biswa Ijtema – the world congregation of Muslims, known as the second-largest annual Islamic gathering after the Hajj – began. This time, the Ijtema is…
Cold to bite 2 more days
The third spell of cold wave this winter that swept through the week will last another two days, according to the meteorological department. However, the weatherman said temperature had already started rising all through the country. On Friday morning, the…
BD to export 50,000T of sugar to EU
Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation has issued its first tender to export 50,000 tonnes of sugar to European Union countries under a quota system, a senior corporation official said on Thursday.
Smartphone fair opens in Dhaka
A smartphone fair is being held in the capital for the first time in a bid to familiarise people with the latest advancements in technology.
‘1/11 was staged to benefit AL’
BNP Standing Committee member ASM Hannan Shah says it was orchestrated to bring Awami League to power.
Bird lover Mozena visits JU
US ambassador to Dhaka Dan W Mozena paid a sudden visit at Jahangirnagar University campus on Friday morning to see migratory birds.
Mangrove loss threatens Bengal tiger
Parts of the world’s largest mangrove forest are disappearing, taking endangered species like the Royal Bengal tiger with them.
Waterways strike lifted
Ending a three-day impasse, the water transport workers on Friday called off their indefinite strike upon assurance of a 20 percent hike in their wages in a meeting with the Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan. The strike was lifted at night…
Mainstream, social media must engage on climate change
Speakers on the first day of a dialogue on future challenges for journalism said its time for the coordination of main stream and social media to play a vital role on climate change issue.