Dhaka – Three members of a family died from electrocution at Khashirbhita village in Bhurungamari upazila of Kurigram on Wednesday night, UNB news agency reported.
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Janet Jackson confirms pregnancy at age 50
New York (AP/UNB) — Janet Jackson has confirmed she’s pregnant at 50. The star showed off her baby bump in a photo Wednesday, smiling in a white dress and cradling her belly.
Anxious prayers for ailing Thai king outside hospital
Bangkok (BSS/AFP) – Well-wishers kept up their vigil outside a Bangkok hospital on Thursday, offering prayers for ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej as deeply polarised Thailand faces the prospect of losing its figure of unity. Bhumibol, 88, is the world’s longest…
Pakistan eyeing possibility of bigger Saarc
Pakistan is exploring the possibility of creating a greater South Asian economic alliance to counter India’s controlling hold on the eight-member South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), diplomatic observers said, Reuters reported. A parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, which is…
Businessman Manzur Elahi arrested for ‘militant financing’
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) today arrested a businessman, Manzur Elahi, from city’s Uttara last night for financing militant outfit Shaheed Hamza Brigade, official news agency BSS reported on Wednesday.
Trump presidency ‘dangerous’, says UN rights chief
Donald Trump’s “deeply unsettling and disturbing” views make him a danger internationally, the UN’s human rights chief has said. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad al-Hussein cited Mr Trump’s comments on the use of torture and his attitude…
34 years after the Sabra-Shatila massacre
By Franklin Lamb Shatila Palestinian Refugee camp, Beirut: The intense summer heat was gone and the evening was breezy and cool that fateful Thursday evening, September 15, 1982, according to survivors of the Sabra-Shatila Massacre who, 34 years later, still…
Home is where the market is!
Sudhirendar Sharma The universal market places, automotive teller machines and chain coffee shops give a false sense of home, and an unrealistic identity. The universal market places, automotive teller machines and chain coffee shops give a false sense of home,…
Lift travel ban on columnist Cyril Almeida; CPJ urges Pakistan
New York – Pakistan should immediately lift the travel ban imposed on columnist Cyril Almeida of the independent daily newspaper Dawn.
Ashura ‘Tajia’ procession brought out amid tight security
Dhaka – Members of Shia community took out a ‘Tajia’ procession from Hosni Dalan in the old part of the city on the occasion of holy Ashura on Wednesday morning amid tight security measures taken by the law enforcement agencies,…
21-day ban on Hilsa netting to ensure greater breeding
Dhaka – A 21-day ban on catching, selling, transportation and hoarding of hilsa begins on Wednesday for conservation of mother fishes during its peak breeding season, UNB news agency reported. The ban imposed by the Fisheries and Livestock Ministry will…
Trial surely of those who made war criminals ministers: Hasina
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated that those who had made war criminals ministers and MPs must face trial one day in Bangladesh, UNB news agency reported. “The war criminals who have been convicted and even their…
Trump says he doesn’t want House Speaker Ryan’s support: CNN
Washington (CNN) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that he doesn’t “want” or “care” about having House Speaker Paul Ryan’s support in an interview in which he repeatedly trashed the House speaker, virtually unprompted. “I don’t want his support,” Trump…
NYC Council members, advocates, speak out against Islamophobia
Dhaka – Elected Officials from across the New York City have rallied on the steps of City Hall declaring their support for the Muslim community and against continued xenophobic rhetoric, says a message received in Dhaka early Wednesday. On Tuesday,…
‘Australia best equipped in Asia-Pacific against illicit trade’
Dhaka – Australia has the best environment for preventing illicit trade, according to The Illicit Trade Environment Index released today by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The Index, sponsored by the European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, looks at 17 Asian economies.…
‘Rooted in Soil’ art show at AF Dhaka opens Friday
Alliance Française, Dhaka organises a solo art exhibition titled Rooted in Soil by Kamruzzaman Shadhin in its La Galerie and Galerie Zoom. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 5.00 pm.
16 orgs celebrating World Food Day
Danielle Nierenberg October 16th is World Food Day and this year’s theme is “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too,” and highlights the impact of a changing environment on agriculture and food security. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on…
Six of 7 ‘militants’ killed in Gazipur identified
Dhaka – Family members on Tuesday identified six of the seven suspected militants who were killed in a drive at a house in Patartek area in Gazipur on Saturday, UNB news agency reported.
US-Bangla gets Boeings to connect more int’l destinations
Dhaka – The first Boeing 737-800 aircraft joined the fleet of US-Bangla Airlines today creating a new milestone as an aviation company of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh ranks 111 among 144 in girls’ opportunity index
Dhaka – Bangladesh has been placed at 111 on the Girls’ Opportunity Index, a report published by Save the Children. The report has ranked 144 countries according to opportunities provided to ensure development of girls.Bangladesh has been placed in the…
Farooki to make film on Gulshan cafe attack
Dhaka – Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has announced plans to make a film on the July 1 militant attack on Holey Artisan Bakery and O’ Kitchen in Dhaka’s Gulshan.
Bangladesh face England in final ODI Wednesday
Dhaka – After leveling the series 1-1, rejuvenate Bangladesh will face the giant England in the ODI series decider at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday. The 3rd and last match of the three-match series will start at…
Three of 7 ‘militants’ killed in Patartek in Gazipur identified
Gazipur – Family members on Tuesday identified two of the seven suspected militants who were killed in a drive at a house in Patartek area here on Saturday, UNB news agency reported.
Durga Puja ends with immersion of idols
Dhaka – Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, ended on Tuesday with the immersion of goddess Durga in the capital and elsewhere across the country.
‘JMB suspect’ held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Detectives arrested a suspected member of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh from Khakchapra area in Islampur union parishad of Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
EU asks Dhaka to enhance rights, dignity
Dhaka – The European Union has expressed hope that Bangladesh, as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, will take all necessary actions to implement the UN resolutions, and thus fully contribute to enhancement of fundamental rights and…
5 burn to death as torn electric wire sets house afire in north BD
Dhaka – Five members of a family were burnt to death and another received burn injuries as a fire broke out at their house from a snapped electric wire at Jongaon village in Pirganj upazila of Thakurgaanj early Tuesday, UNB…
Eastern China building collapse death toll rises to 22
Beijing (/AP/UNB) — The death toll has risen to at least 22 in the collapse of a group of decrepit homes in eastern China, state media reported Tuesday.
Bangladesh farmer killed in Sherpur elephant attack
Dhaka – A farmer was trampled to death and two others injured in an attack by wild elephant at Bakura area in Jhinaigati upazila of Sherpur on Monday night, UNB news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Bachhiram Chambugong,…
Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Note 7 after new troubles
San Francisco (AP/UNB) — Samsung said it is halting sales of the star-crossed Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after a spate of fires involving new devices that were supposed to be safe replacements for recalled models. Separately, South Korean safety authorities…