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Islami Bank inaugurates 318 th branch at Tungipara, Gopalganj
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 318 th Branch at Tungipara of Gopalganj on December 27, 2016, Tuesday. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, Chairman of the bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest.
China plans to land probes on moon, Mars by 2020
Beijing (AP/UNB) — China vowed Tuesday to speed up the development of its space industry as it set out its plans to become the first country to soft land a probe on the far side of the moon, around 2018,…
Milk adulteration ring unearthed in northern BD district Bogra
Bogra – Detectives have unearthed a milk adulteration cartel at Sihipur in Sonatala upazila. Tipped off, a team of the Detective Branch (DB) of Bogra police held three members of the cartel along with some equipment from a house in…
Military jet crash killed 64 Russian Army Song, Dance Ensemble men
The Alexandrov Russian Army Song and Dance Ensemble lost 64 members, and all but 3 of its choir singers, in the crash. Moscow, Russia – A Russian military plane that crashed on Sunday in the Black Sea on its way…
Cheetahs, world’s fastest land animal, racing towards extinction
(CNN)Only about 7,100 cheetahs remain in the world and their numbers are quickly dwindling, putting them at risk of extinction, according to new research.
I could’ve won again, says Obama. No way, replies Trump
(CNN)Arguing that Americans still subscribe to his vision of progressive change, President Barack Obama asserted in an interview recently he could have succeeded in this year’s election if he was eligible to run.
Man dies of cold in Northern BD district Nilphamari
Dhaka – A middle-aged man died of cold-related problems at Darkamarar Bridge village in Domar upazila of Nilphamari district in Northern Bangladesh on Monday night as shivering cold hit the area.
Cancer patient donates year’s worth of pizza to food bank
Northampton (AP/UNB) — A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a year’s worth of free pies and then donated his prize to a food bank.
Tainted alcohol kills 12 Christians in Pakistan
Pakistan (AP/UNB) — Pakistani police say 12 Christians died after drinking contaminated homemade alcohol during the Christmas holiday.
India’s border with BD to be sealed by mid 2018: Rajnath Singh
Dhaka – Indian Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the BJP government was committed to sealing the 223.7-km Indo-Bangladesh border in next one and a half years.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Hawaii for landmark Pearl Harbor visit
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has visited several memorials in Hawaii, ahead of a visit to Pearl Harbor, the US naval base attacked by the Japanese in 1941. Mr Abe will be accompanied by US President Barack Obama, making the visit…
Islami Bank inaugurates 317th branch at Nimtala
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 317 th Branch at Nimtala of Sirajdikhan Upazilla, Munshigonj on 26 December 2016, Monday. Md. Joynal Abedin, Director of the Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest.
BWP AGM discusses feasibility of rainwater harvesting
Dhaka – The 14th AGM of Bangladesh Water Partnership (BWP), chaired by Dr. Kh. Azharul Haq, President, BWP was held on 17 Dec 2016 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Framgate, Dhaka.
Two ‘female militants’ on remand
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday placed two women of a militant outfit on a seven-day remand each in a case filed in connection with Saturday’s raid at a militant hideout in Ashkona of the city’s…
ED questions AirAsia India’s CFO Ankur Khanna
Dhaka – India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned AirAsia India’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Mumbai in connection with an alleged forex violation case. ED is probing ousted Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry’s allegation that fraudulent transactions of Rs 22…
George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53
Singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, “passed away peacefully” on Christmas Day in Goring,…
Typhoon messes up Christmas in Philippines: 1 dead
Manila (AP/UNB) — A typhoon that spoiled Christmas Day in parts of the Philippines weakened slightly on Monday as it roared toward a congested region near the country’s capital, officials said. They said Typhoon Nock-Ten killed at least one person…
Tigers lose first ODI to Kiwis by 77 runs
Dhaka – Bangladesh started their three-match ODI series campaign losing to New Zealand by 77 runs in the 1st match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Monday. Tom Latham’s century of 137 runs spurred the victory for the hosts Kiwis that…
Two killed 2 hurt in Noakhali as bus hits autorickshaw
Dhaka – Two people were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Samiti Bazar on Sonapur-Banglabazar road in Sadar upazila of Noakhali on Monday morning.
Ashkona militant hideout raid: 8 sued
Dhaka – A case was filed against eight suspected militants in connection with Saturday’s raid on a militant hideout at Ashkona of Dakhkhin Khan in the capital.
31st ODI fifty for Shakib as Tigers 152 for 5 against NZ 341
Dhaka – Bangladesh have reached the score of 152 for five wickets in 28.2 overs, courtesies Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan in the first one-day international cricket match of the three-match series against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch…
Closed Ashulia RMG factories near Dhaka reopen
Dhaka – Readymade garment (RMG) factories of Ashulia industrial area reopened on Monday after remaining closed for over two weeks following a labour unrest.
Queen Elizabeth II misses Christmas service
England (AP/UNB) — A heavy cold is keeping Queen Elizabeth II from attending the traditional Christmas morning church service near her Sandringham estate in rural Norfolk, England.
Massive WWII bomb is defused in German town of Augsburg
Frankfurt (AP/UNB) — Explosives experts on Sunday defused a large World War II aerial bomb in the southern German city of Augsburg — clearing the way for thousands of evacuated residents to return to their Christmas celebrations at home.
IBBL chairman honoured
Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam, Chairman, Execuitve Committtee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has been honoured by art and culture based organization Bangla Darpan in recognition to his outstanding contribution in the country’s banking and investment sector.
Brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours of ASAAL
It is time to celebrate the joyous Holiday Season. All the great nations and religions of the world are celebrating this time in their unique way. I, as the Founder and President, want to extend both to you and your…
Closed garment factories to reopen Wednesday
Dhaka – The recently closed Ready Made Garments (RMG) factories of Ashulia, the outskirt of capital, are going to be reopened from Wednesday at the intervention of Prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
17 grenades, 2 suicide vests, 2 pistols, teen’s body recovered
Dhaka – Police Sunday recovered 17 grenades, two live suicide vests, two pistols and the dead body of teenager lying beside unexploded suicide vests from the nest of neo JMB at Ashkona, according to police sources. Senior police officials suspect…
Merry Christmas observed
Dhaka – Christmas, the biggest religious festival of the Christian community, was celebrated across the country on Sunday. The day is the celebration of rebirth, new beginning, forgiveness and peace, and renewing relationship with God and human beings.