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About 100 migrants missing as boat sinks off Libyan coast
About 100 migrant passengers are missing in the Mediterranean Sea after their boat sank off the coast of Libya. The Italian coastguard, which is conducting a search, said eight bodies had been recovered from the water, and four people had…
Israel-Palestinian conflict: France holds world summit
A major international conference to try to kick-start peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is being held in the French capital, Paris. Delegates from 70 nations are expected to reaffirm support for a two-state solution to the decades-old conflict.…
IUB student’s death in Adabar flat ‘mysterious’
Dhaka, Jan 14 – The body of a private university student was recovered from inside a flat in the city’s Adabar area on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Shihabul Islam Shihab, 22, a BBA final year student of Independent…
ASAAL first Queens NY chapter meeting of the year Jan 22
Dear ASAAL Brothers, Sisters, and Family: Happy New Year to you again! We hope your new year has begun with hope, aspiration, and blessings for a brighter future for you and your family. We were encouraged by our historical 9th…
Bangla language should be properly respected!
Sixty-five years ago, Language Movement martyrs laid their lives on 21th February in 1952 for the recognition of Bangla as a state Language. Now this day is called International Mother Language day from 1999. Every year, on this day nation…
Jamaat men held in Gaibandha over MP Liton murder
Gaibandha, Jan 14 – Police arrested three activists of Jamaat-e-Islami from different places in Sundarganj upazila early Saturday in connection with the killing of Gaibandha-1 lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton.
Gulshan attack ‘mastermind’ held in Tangail
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Police arrested an alleged mastermind of Gulshan terror from Tangail district early Saturday. The arrestee was identified as Gandhi.
Smartphone & Tab Expo in city from Jan 26
Dhaka, Jan 14: The three-day expo on smartphone and tab is going to be held in the city from January 26, in a bid to give individuals first-hand experience of latest models of smartphones, tablet computers.
Trump ‘willing to work with Russia and China’
US President-elect Donald Trump says he is willing to work with Russia and China, providing they cooperate. Mr Trump told the Wall Street Journal that newly-imposed sanctions on Russia would remain “at least for a period of time” but could…
1st test: New Zealand 186-2 at tea on day 3 vs. Bangladesh
New Zealand, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — Half centuries by Tom Latham and Kane Williamson and an aggressive innings by Ross Taylor on Saturday steered New Zealand to 186-2 at tea on the third day of the first test against Bangladesh.
Six killed in Comilla bus plunge
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Six people were killed and 22 others injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Zinglatali on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Daudkandi upazila early Saturday.
Tigers turn around in 1st Test: Collect 542/7 against NZ on day 2
Shakib’s 217, Mushfiqur’s 159 set BD’s highest Test partnership figure 359 Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh raised the 1st innings collection to 542 for 7 wickets at stumps on the second day in the 1st Test against New Zealand, including…
What former CIA and FBI officials think of Trump allegations
We don’t know much about the memo compiled by a former M16 official alleging collaboration between Donald Trump’s campaign and the Russian government as well as salacious “kompromat” that could be used to blackmail the incoming president. The contents are…
The dangerous rise of populism: Global attacks on human rights values
Kenneth Roth, Executive Director Human rights exist to protect people from government abuse and neglect. Rights limit what a state can do and impose obligations for how a state must act. Yet today a new generation of populists is turning…
Biswa Ijtema of Tablig Jamaat begins at Dhaka’s Tongi
Gazipur, Jan 13 (UNB) – The first phase of a three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims after hajj, began on Friday on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi on the outskirts of the capital…
Israel diplomat in UK forced to resign after AJ investigation
Shai Masot, a senior political officer at the Israeli embassy in the UK, was forced to resign, Al Jazeera learns.
US visa-free residency for Cubans ends
President Barack Obama has ended the longstanding policy that grants residency to Cubans who arrive in the US without visas. The 20-year-old policy allows Cuban migrants who reach US soil to become legal permanent residents after a year.
Tablig Jamaat Biswa Ijtemia Friday
Dhaka, Jan 12 -The government has planned stringent security measures ahead of the two phases Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslim community after the holly hajj, scheduled to be held in two phases from January 13-15 and…
HC rejects Khaleda’s plea to record graft case testimony again
Dhaka, Jan 12 – The High Court (HC) on Thursday rejected a petition filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its order to re-record the testimony of 32 witnesses in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Chief US spy James Clapper denies Trump leak claim
The head of US spy agencies has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that US intelligence leaked content from a classified briefing. Mr Trump accused US spies of leaking allegations that Russia had compromising material on him. But James Clapper, director…
Palestinians in Israel strike over home demolitions
Half a million Palestinian citizens in Israel and East Jerusalem face displacement as a result of Israeli demolitions. Palestinian citizens of Israel have announced a nationwide strike after Israeli authorities demolished 11 Palestinian homes.
Trump: ‘I think it was Russia’ – CNN
(CNN)President-elect Donald Trump said for the first time Wednesday he believes Russia was responsible for hacking ahead of the election but contemptuously rejected allegations that Moscow mounted a campaign to compromise him.
Trump condemns spy agency ‘leak’ of ‘fake news’
President-elect Donald Trump has accused US intelligence agencies of leaking allegations that Russia has compromising material on him.
Four burn injuried as shop catches fire in Kushtia
Dhaka, Jan 12 – Four people sustained burn injured as a fire broke out at a shop in Mozompur area of Kushtia district town on Wednesday night.
Seven ‘Jamaat’ men held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka Jan 12 – Police arrested seven leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir from a secret meeting at Chowdhala union in Gomostopur upazila of Chapainawabganj on Wednesday over sabotage charge.
Bangladesh 119-2 on day 1 of 1st test vs. New Zealand
Wellington, Jan 12 (AP/UNB) — A dominant innings of 56 by Tamim Iqbal and a patient unbeaten 48 by Mominul Haque steered Bangladesh to 119-2 when rain forced tea to be taken early Thursday, the opening day of the first…
IBBL: Shariah principles, fundamental values remain
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited shall continue its Shariah Principles and fundamental values. It will apply Zero Tolerance Policy regarding compliance of Islamic Shari`ah.
Biman wins award from KLIA
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Biman Bangladesh Airlines has won prestigious ‘Foreign Airline of the year-2015’ award of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia for the 2nd consecutive year.
AL leader’s mother wounded in city gun attack
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Gunmen stormed the flat of a local Awami League leader in the city’s Chamelibagh area on Wednesday evening and fired shots, injuring his mother.