Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. “I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans that you’re currently developing,” Moscow’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzia said…
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IBBL cash waqf certificate distribution program held
Dhaka, April 10 – The Sonatala Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized Cash Waqf Certificate distribution program and client get together in the branch premises on April 8, 2018. Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman, Chairman, Audit Committee of the bank…
IBBL Dhaka South organises discussion on Shariah compliance
Dhaka, April 9 – Dhaka South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion titled “Compliance of Shariah in the Banking Operations” and client get-together in its Agargaon branch on Saturday 7 April 2018.
August 21 case arguments for 30 end
Dhaka, April 9 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka yesterday completed hearing arguments on behalf of 30 arguments in the August 21 grenade attack case.
One dies in Trump Tower fire
One man has died and four firefighters have been injured in a blaze at Trump Tower in New York. The victim was a male resident of the building who was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital, fire officials said.…
Suspected robber killed in BD capital ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Apr 6 – A suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police near Joy Kali Temple in city’s Wari area of Capital Dhaka early Friday.
Court to hear in Zia Charitable graft case Apr 22
Dhaka, April 5 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in the prison, was not produced before the Special Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case due to her illness while the court fixed April 22 for…
S Arabia’s first cinema will open on Apr 18 in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in more than 35 years will open on April 18 in Riyadh, the capital, the authorities said after agreeing with AMC Entertainment Holdings to open up to 40 theatres over the next five years. Movie theatres…
US marks Martin Luther King Jr’s death
Bells have tolled in cities across the US to mark the moment 50 years ago that civil rights leader Martin Luther King was gunned down by a white supremacist. They rang out 39 times – one for each of Dr…
Lula must start prison term, rules Brazil Supreme Court
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be imprisoned while he appeals his corruption conviction, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled. He is facing 12 years in jail on charges of accepting a bribe but had asked to…
Let’s celebrate 40th anniversary of reforms
By Martin Jacques As momentous historic events go, China’s reform period was relatively unheralded. Little did anyone realize at the time -probably no one, in fact – that 1978 would enter the history books as one of the most important…
Emirates, Etihad announce VR trials
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are embracing virtual reality technology after announcing separate trials in their airport lounges. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad said today it would introduce SkyLights Aero Virtual Rality entertainment headsets at its first class and business class lounges…
Bahrain’s labour force shrinks
Bahrain’s labour force shrank for the first time in five years in 2017 as the Gulf island kingdom tackled tough economic conditions. In comments carried by state-run Bahrain News Agency, minister of labour and social development Jameel bin Mohammed Ali…
Saudi King reiterates Palestine support
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has reiterated the country’s support for Palestine in a phone call with US President Donald Trump after the heir to the throne issued comments appearing to acknowledge Israel’s right to a nation-state. The kingdom still does…
Three shot at YouTube HQ, female suspect dead
A woman shot and wounded three people at YouTube’s headquarters in Northern California before killing herself, police say. US media have named the suspect as Nasim Aghdam and said the incident is the result of a domestic dispute. A 36-year-old…
Bahrain discovers largest oilfield since 1932
Bahrain said it had discovered the country’s largest oilfield in decades, located off the west coast of the kingdom, according to state news agency BNA. The new tight oil and deep gas resource is expected to contain many times the…
Saudi crown prince meets Bezos, Gates
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met the world’s two richest men, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, during a stopover in Seattle. The heir to the Saudi throne’s three-week US tour saw him visit…
Sri Lanka navy refloats SS Sagaing
A British passenger ship that sank after it was bombed in a Japanese air strike in World War Two has been raised off the Sri Lanka coast after 75 years. The SS Sagaing, whose passengers and cargo were largely saved…
‘Deal struck’ to take critically injured out of Douma
A deal has been reached to evacuate critically injured people from Douma, the last rebel-held town in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta region, reports say. The agreement follows negotiations between the rebel group Jaish al-Islam, civic leaders and Russia. The wounded will…
Sherpa to attempt record 22nd climb of Mt Everest
For most people, preparing to climb the world’s highest mountain would be a daunting experience fraught with unknowns. But not for 48-year-old Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa. He will set off on Sunday aiming to break the record for the…
Delhi launches probe after exam leak hits 1.6m students
India has launched an inquiry into its national school exams after questions were leaked, forcing 1.6 million students to resit their tests. Police have questioned 32 people over the leaks in mathematics and economics papers which were accessed and spread…
Amal Clooney to represent detained Myanmar reporters
Well-known human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has said she will join the legal team representing two Reuters reporters detained in Myanmar. She said “it is clear beyond doubt” that Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were innocent, and called for…
Islami Bank celebrates its 35th founding anniversary
Dhaka, March 29 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion meeting marking its 35 th founding anniversary on 29 March 2018 Thursday at Islami Bank Tower, Dhaka.
IBBL agent banking outlet opens at Patenga, Chittagong
Dhaka, March 28 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 82 nd Agent Banking Outlet in Patenga of Chittagong on 27 March 2018 Tuesday.
Former Power Development Board chief engineer sent to jail
Dhaka, March 27 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka court yesterday sent a former top official of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to the jail rejecting his bail in two corruption cases filed against him by Anti-Corruption…
BAU observes Independence Day with due respects
Mymensingh, March 26 – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed the Independence Day on Sunday in a befitting manner. To mark the day, national flag was hoisted in front of the all offices and residential halls of the university.
IFAD-Myanmar $65.2m smallholder agriculture deal
Rome, 26 March – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Myanmar signed a financing agreement today to improve incomes for 62,400 poor rural households who depend on smallholder agriculture, agroforestry, or rural wage labour in the eastern states…
World Bank enables business of industrial agriculture: TWN
The World Bank’s Doing Business Report (DBR) has scored countries according to how well their governments are “improving the business climate” over the past 15 years. The DBR has been criticised for ignoring the social or economy-wide benefits that regulations…
Eurovision’s first winner Assia dies aged 94
The first person to win the Eurovision Song Contest, Lys Assia, has died at the age of 94, competition organisers have announced. She took the prize for Switzerland in 1956, with the song Refrain, and went on to perform in…
First non-stop flight from Perth arrives in London
The first non-stop flight between Australia and the UK has left Perth and is due to land in London on Sunday morning. Qantas Flight QF9 should complete its 14,498km (9,009-mile) journey in just over 17 hours. The airline is using…