Coca-Cola to open new bottling plant with $ 75mn investment Wednesday Dhaka, Jan 17 – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Tuesday said Bangladesh still needs to do many things to make it a more competitive destination for goods,…
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White nationalists already losing faith in Trump
(CNN) The “alt-right is having a falling out — in some ways with their President-elect, but in perhaps even more instances with each other. And it comes on the eve of an alt-right inaugural celebration called the DeploraBall — a…
Michelle Obama: uber-mom, style icon, political force
Washington, Jan 17, 2017 – In 2008, Michelle Obama was tentative on the campaign trail, wary of saying anything to jeopardize her husband’s historic bid to be America’s first black president. Eight years later, the self-assured first lady — back…
Former BD Chief Justice M M Ruhul Amin no more
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Former Chief Justice M M Ruhul Amin died of heart diseases at a hospital in Singapore early Tuesday. He was 74.
Eugene Cernan, last man on the moon, dies
(CNN)Eugene A. Cernan, the last astronaut to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon, has died, NASA said Monday. The retired United States Navy captain was 82. His family confirmed the news in a statement Monday, saying he…
Istanbul Reina nightclub attack suspect captured
Turkish police have arrested the main suspect in the New Year’s Eve attack on an exclusive nightclub in Istanbul after a huge manhunt.
Trump attack on Merkel rebuffed by French president
French President Francois Hollande has brushed off stinging criticism of Germany’s liberal migrant policy by US President-elect Donald Trump. “[Europe] has no need for outside advice to tell it what it has to do,” Mr Hollande said.
RU classes will resume Tuesday
The academic activities of Rajshahi University (RU) will resume on Tuesday after a twelve-day winter vacation. The vacation was from January 5 to16. Md. Mashihur Rahman, administrator of RU public relation office, said on Sunday.
IBBL Internship programme
Professor Sayed Ahsanul Alam, Vice Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and other senior executives are seen among the students of internship programme on January 16, 2017, Monday at Conference Hall of Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA).
Verdict proves none above law: Home Minister
Dhaka – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said that the government has remained farm in a zero tolerance policy through the court verdict on the seven murder case in Narayanganj.
Families of victims by and large happy with judgment
Dhaka – After the pronouncement of the verdict, family members of the seven victims expressed their mixed reactions on the verdict.
Fear of death on roads
We all are afraid of road accidents. But members of cabinet are exception as they get protocol. A few years ago, Tareque and Mishuk were killed in a road accident at Ghior in Manikgong along with five people. At that…
Respect women, Atif Aslam tells harassers
Dhaka – Atif Aslam, Abida Parveen and Asim Azhar performed in Karachi this weekend, but what was meant to be an enjoyable night turned out to be a horrifying experience for many. The concert, held on January 14, Saturday, was…
Human chain against monkeys of Sylhet city
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Residents of Ambarkhana area in Sylhet city, in the northeastern part of Bangladesh, have urged the authorities to take necessary steps for stopping the annoyances created by monkeys.
Kyrgyzstan cargo plane crash kills 32
Bishkek, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) — The Health Ministry in Kyrgyzstan says a cargo plane has crashed in a residential area just outside the Central Asian country’s main airport, killing 32 people.
Nordic envoys visit Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway and Sweden in Dhaka are on a three-day visit to Cox’s Bazar to observe the situation at Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhia and Teknaf.
New Zealand shock Bangladesh by 7 wickets in 1st Test
Wellington, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the first cricket test at the Basin Reserve on Monday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-test series: Bangladesh 595-8 (Shakib Al Hasan 217, Mushfiqur Rahim 159,…
26 awarded death sentence in N’ganj 7-murder case
Dhaka, Jan 16 – A Narayanganj court on Monday sentenced 26 people including Nur Hossain to death and nine others to different jail terms in the sensational seven-murder case.
Publish gazette on judges conduct by 5 Feb: SC
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday directed the government to publish the gazette notification on the rules determining discipline and conduct of lower court judges by February 5.
BD to create 2.7 million new jobs in current fiscal
Dhaka – Planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said 27 lac jobs will be generated in the current fiscal year (FY2016-17). “In every fiscal year, 20 lac new faces enter the job market. This time 6-7 lac jobs will be created…
Owner, master of sunken coal-laden ship prosecuted
Dhaka – The Department of Shipping (DoS) Sunday has prosecuted the owner and master of sunken coal laden vessel MV Aichgati that went under water at Fairway Bay near the Sundarbans on Friday morning. The DoS officials have primarily found…
IBBL new Company Secretary JQM Habibullah, FCS
JQM Habibullah, FCS has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director and Company Secretary of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Earlier, he served as Company Secretary in First Security Islami Bank, NRB Global Bank and Premier Bank. He worked in Dhaka Bank…
Actor Kalyan Koraiya denied bail
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday denied the bail plea of actor Kalyan Koiry in the case filed in connection with the injury of the Prothom Alo's chief photojournalist, Zia Islam.
How renewables can decarbonise energy sector, improve lives
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 Jan — Falling costs, driven by innovation in technology and policy, is spurring renewable energy deployment and with it a myriad of socioeconomic benefits, according to the new comprehensive publication released by the International Renewable Energy…
Terrorist with IS links detained in Chechnya: Kadyrov
An extremely dangerous terrorist from a group linked to Islamic State (IS) has been arrested in Chechnya, the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, has posted on Instagram, adding that more than 50 members of the group have been detained…
Trump-Putin meeting report ‘100pc false’
A Sunday Times report claiming that a meeting has been planned between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Iceland is “100 per cent false,” said Trump’s incoming press secretary and director of communications. In a tweet,…
Cartoon show ‘Janala’ of Sajid Bin Doza Bonny at AF Dhaka Monday
Dhaka – Alliance Française de Dhaka organises the 6th solo cartoon exhibition titled Janala জানালা: Cultural Pattern of the Delta Land by Dr. Sajid Bin Doza Bonny in its La Galerie on Monday, 16 January 2017 at 5.00pm.
Tigers dismiss NZ for 539: 1st Test heads for draw
Dhaka, Jan 15 – A fiery spell of short-pitched bowling – assisted by a remarkable over from part-time spinner Mahmudullah – helped Bangladesh dismiss New Zealand for 539 and secure a lead of 56 in Wellington, reports ESPNcricinfo.
Bangladesh faces uphill task to make cities sustainable
Dhaka, Jan 15 – Amid rapid urban population growth in the country, it will be very difficult for Bangladesh to make its cities sustainable by 2030 in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) unless there is an inclusive urbanisation…
Trump rips rights icon Lewis: Democrats skip inauguration
Washington (CNN)President-elect Donald Trump harshly responded to civil rights icon and Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, calling him “all talk” and “no action” after Lewis said Trump was not a “legitimate” president. “Congressman John Lewis should spend more time…