Dhaka – Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by gas leak at their residence in Jurain area of city on Saturday morning, UNB news agency reported.
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Policeman crushed under truck in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A policeman was killed as a truck hit his bike in Court Station Charkhutar Mor area on Chapainawabganj-Rajshahi highway in Rajshahi city on Friday night, UNB news agency reported.
Rural post offices-turned-e-centres create new jobs in BD
Deedarul Alam Dhaka – A wind of positive change is blowing through the postal services as huge opportunities for news jobs are opening up in Khulna and Barisal divisions of Bangladesh from rural post ofices-turned-e-centres, UNB news agency reported.
Hasina inaugurates AL’s 20th council
Dhaka – Prime Minister and Awami League President inaugurated the 20th council the party at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday amid much enthusiasm of the party followers, UNB news agency reported.
Home LPG reservoirs to replace piped natural gas in Bangladesh
Sadrul Hasan Dhaka – In the face of depleting natural gas reserve, a move is underway to make the installation of LPG reservoirs in buildings mandatory by incorporating a provision in the Building Code, officials at Energy Division said, UNB…
India says killed 7 Pak soldiers in Kashmir: Pak rejects claim
Indian border security forces on Friday said they shot dead seven Pakistani soldiers in retaliation to a ceasefire violation on the disputed Kashmir border, with Pakistan refuting the claims. India’s Border Security Force (BSF) said Pakistan Rangers targeted Indian positions…
Tigers collect 221 for 5 against Englands 293 in first innings
Dhaka – A half century from Tamim Iqbal and decent contribution from the middle order batsmen have put Bangladesh in a comfortable position against England in the first Test in Chittagong. The hosts will rue losing the wicket of skipper…
Before execution Saudi prince spent his last hour with family
Saudi Arabia has executed one of its own young princes for murder for the first time since 1975. He spent his last hours with his family, saying goodbye to his loved ones, Khaleez Times reported. Death sentence carried out in…
Russian warships pass through English Channel
A flotilla of Russian warships is passing through the English Channel en route to Syria. Two British naval ships are shadowing the vessels. The Ministry of Defence said they would be “man-marked every step of the way” while near UK…
BNP will attend Awami League National Council
The BNP has decided to respond to the Awami League’s National Council invitation by registering its participation. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the party’s Joint Secretary General Syed Moajjem Hossain said, “They invited us. We are very happy.…
Slain militant Rahman was chief of Neo-JMB: Rab
Dhaka – Slain militant Abdur Rahman, who was killed during a raid conducted by Rab in Savar, was the chief of Neo-JMB, says Rab. Abdur Rahman was identified as Sarwar Jahan alias Shayekh Abu Ibrahim Al Hanif, said sources at…
State of emergency in Ethiopia, 1600 held
Dhaka-The Ethiopian authorities have detained more than 1,600 people under the state of emergency, a government minister has told the BBC. A statement, quoted by state-affiliated FBC website, lists arrests in the Oromia and Amhara regions, which have recently seen…
Villagers shoot dead, parade Corbett man-eating tigress
Corbett – A man-eating tigress that unleashed terror on those living at the Corbett reserve forests in Uttarakhand was shot dead and paraded by triumphant villagers for nearly three hours on Thursday.
Earth-centric education systems: School days in 2040
Erik Assadourian What might education look like in 2040 if it were to be truly Earth-centric? That is to say, teaching a deep connection to—and obligation to care for—the planet that sustains us? Over the course of the summer, as…
Dredger capsize: 2 bodies recovered in Shitalakkhya River
Dhaka – The bodies of two workers, who went missing after a dredger sank in the Shitalakkhya River at Boroni in Shreepur upazila of Gazipur on Tuesday, were recovered from the river on Thursday, UNB news agency reported.
One killed 3200 shops, houses gutted in Rangamati fire
Dhaka – At least one person was killed and 300 shops and houses have burned in fire which broke out at Durchhari Bazar in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati hill district on Thursday noon, UNB news agency reported.
Drug addict kills wife in Munshiganj
Dhaka – A man allegedly stabbed his wife to death over family feud at Rikabi Bazar in Sadar upazila of Munshiganj district early Friday, UNB news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Mitu, 35, wife of Mintu of the…
Trump ‘dangerous’ for suggesting he won’t concede: Obama
Miami Gardens (AP/UNB) — Calling it “dangerous,” President Barack Obama said Thursday that Donald Trump’s attempt to “sow the seeds of doubt” about the integrity of elections in America undermines U.S. democracy and does the work of the nation’s adversaries.…
College girl commits suicide in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A college girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at a women hostel at Barnali intersection in Rajshahi city in northern Bangladesh on Thursday night.
UNESCO recommends halt to Bangladesh coal plant
Washington, D.C. – The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a seminal report recommending that development of the Orion Khulna coal plant in Bangladesh — which the Export-Import Bank of the United States is reportedly considering financing…
JU Math Olympiad begins Friday
The 3rd Jahangirnagar University Math Olympiad begins Friday on the university campus. Jahangirnagar University Science Club organises the Olympiad.
Actions on the ground to break free from fossil fuel
Shaila Mahmud Energy is essential to run today’s civilization; it has become an indispensable instrument to attain human rights, social justice and sustainability. It is ironic that about 90 per cent of all energy in 29 countries come from fossil…
Regulator shuts BD’s first mobile telecom citycell operation
Dhaka – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) today suspended the spectrum of Citycell for failure of outstanding amount virtually shutting down the service of the country’s first mobile phone operator.
What happens if Trump refuses to accept defeat?
Republican candidate Donald Trump has hinted that he may challenge the result of the US presidential election if he loses. “I’ll keep you in suspense,” he said when asked, in the final TV debate against Democrat rival Hillary Clinton, whether…
Enough freedom; perform your duties, PM tells journalists
Dhaka – Noting that there is enough freedom of press and expression, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked journalists to sincerely discharge their responsibilities and duties they have towards the country and society. The Prime Minister made the remarks…
Dhaka voices against Israeli settlement in Palestine lands
Dhaka – Bangladesh on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to consider working on a resolution against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
England elect to bat first against Bangladesh in 1st Test
Dhaka – Coin favoured, the English captain Alastair Cook chose to open the first innings with bat against Bangladesh in the first Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Thursday, UNB news agency reported. Cook joined at the…
Two killed in Chuadanga ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two accused in a case for killing a schoolboy were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Darshana Shantipara in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district early Thursday. The deceased were identified as…
Hillary widens her lead in opinion poll after final debate
Dhaka – The American television network CNN reported that an opinion poll after the third and final debate showed democratic presidential candidate Hillary R Clinton led Republican candidate Donald Trump by 52 to 39 percent a remarkable widening of the…
Putin’s man, says Hillary: Trump won’t say will accept result
Dhaka – Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to say he would accept the result of the presidential election if he loses to Hillary Clinton, raising the possibility of an extraordinary departure from principles that have underpinned American democracy for more…