Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB)-supported mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) polls Mahi B Chowdhury came under an attack by miscreants in Sat Rasta area of Tejgaon in the city early Sunday.
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Comptroller Stringer’s Bronx NY roundtable Sunday
On Sunday April 26, Comptroller Stringer will tour Starling Avenue, the heart of the Bangladeshi community in the Bronx, with business and community leaders. The tour will begin at 4:30pm and will be immediately followed by a roundtable discussion at…
ASAAL NY Chapters meet between 26 April and May 5
This Sunday, April 26, 2015, the ASAAL Bronx Chapter and the Parkchester area Bangladeshi leadership are jointly meeting and greeting with New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. All those who have been individually contacted are…
Govt sending medical teams to Nepal
The Government of Bangladesh is sending humanitarian assistance including medical teams and medicine to Nepal in the wake of the devastation caused in Nepal by a major earthquake today.
17 killed in quake-induced Everest avalanche
A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Nepal sparked a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest on Saturday, killing at least 17 people on the mountain. At least 30 were injured.
Nepal landmarks flattened by the quake
The tremors on Saturday’s devastating earthquake in Nepal lasted barely a minute by some accounts, yet this was enough to bring down centuries of Nepalese history. Among the buildings to collapse was the Dharahara tower, which once dominated the skyline…
City to be foolproof security zone for polls: DMP Commissioner
A foolproof security zone will be created in the capital on the day of the City Corporation elections so that voters can cast their votes without any fear. “A foolproof security zone will be created in the city on the…
IBBL awarded Gold medal for remittance services
Islami Bank Bangladesh Lmited (IBBL) has been awarded Gold Medal for its outstanding contribution to the foreign remittance services of Bangladesh.
EC to face trial in people’s court if polls not held properly: Bnp
Renewing its demand for army deployment during the city polls, BNP on Saturday warned the Election Commission that it will have to face trial in people’s court if it fails to hold the city polls in a free and fair…
Quake shock quite an experience
Rakibul Hasan Yesterday I was browsing online; few watching movies and glancing morning newspapers though, while mostly sleeping, and two of them snoring in delta sleep on the Saturday holiday; reasons were perhaps no tensions of classes. However, I suddenly…
Russia to build nuke plant in Argentina
Russia and Argentina signed a Memorandum Understanding establishing a Framework for Cooperation between the countries in the field of construction of a nuclear power unit in Argentina. Russia’s latest VVER technology will be used in the unit with installed capacity…
EC explains its position on army deployment
The Election Commission on Saturday said different print and electronic media are running misleading news over army deployment during the elections to three city corporations in Dhaka and Chittagong. “It needs to remove this confusion over army deployment during the…
Our oceans worth $24 trillion: WWF
Ocean assets such as fisheries, shipping lanes and tourism are worth $24 trillion and produce an annual value of $2.5 trillion from their outputs, says a latest report by the conservation group World Wide Fund (WWF).
Six-month-olds are using mobile phones: Survey
More than one-third of babies are tapping on smartphones and tablets even before they learn to walk or talk, a US-based survey shows.
Shahid Afridi criticises umpires after T20 defeat against Bangladesh
Shahid Afridi has criticised umpiring decisions after their devastating 7-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the one-off T20 International in Mirpur.
Nicole Kidman set for London stage return in ‘Photograph 51’
Nicole Kidman will return to the London theatre stage in September to play British scientist Rosalind Franklin in “Photograph 51”, 17 years after the Hollywood actress made her West End debut.
Devastating Nepal earthquake death toll rises to 758, triggers deadly Everest avalanche
The death toll in the powerful earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday has risen to 758, a home ministry official said, of which 467 were in the Kathmandu Valley that is the most heavily populated part of the Himalayan country.
Lightning strike kills 28 buffalos in Patuakhali
At least 28 buffalos died when a thunderbolt struck them at Char Karfarma in Galachipa upazila on Saturday.
One electrocuted in Sirajganj
A young man died from electrocution at Goprekhi village in Belkuchi upazila on Friday.
Forest robber held in Satkhira
A forest robber was arrested from Boshkhali village in Shyamnagar upazila on Friday.
‘Robber’ injured in Satkhira ‘gunfight’ with cops
An alleged robber was injured in a gunfight between his cohorts and police at Kumira Motorcycle Stand in Tala upazila early Saturday.
Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF on Panchagarh border
A Bangladeshi cattle trader was shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Ghagra bordering area of sadar upazila early Saturday.
‘Terrorist’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with police in Khulna
An alleged terrorist was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Jugnipasha Telipukur in Phultala upazila early Saturday.
1500 poor women become income-generators in Rajshahi city
More than 1,500 women have come together from the poor and extreme poor communities like sweeper, chamarpara (tanner) and Jelepara (fishermen) for eradicating their long-lasting poverty and economical uncertainty in the city.
Fake Rab member held in Manikganj
A fake member of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) was arrested at Tepra Bazar in Shivalaya upazila on Friday.
Nepal earthquake worst in 80 years: Death toll crosses 1,865
A powerful earthquake — the country’s worst in 80 years — rocked mountainous Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 1,800 people and leveling buildings and centuries-old temples. Dozens if not hundreds remained trapped under mounds of rubble. Hospitals in the…
Dhaka’s moves countering illicit financing lauded
In a panel discussion of spring meeting of World Bank events on illicit financial flows agenda held at Washington DC on 17 April 2015, has won the plaudits of Raymond WBaker, President, Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a non-profit, Washington based…
Refrain from any actions that spark more violence: EU
The spokesperson of the European Eunion has called upon all sides to refrain from actions, centring on the elections, that could spark more violence in Bangladesh. The statement issued from Brussels on Friday was as follows: “In the run up…
Quake: 2 killed in Dhaka, 100 in Nepal, 9 in India
A strong earthquake rocked Bangladesh country on Saturday making panic-stricken people to come out of their homes and workplaces and educational institutions.In Dhaka two people were reported killed in rush to run down buildings in panic while several buildings were…
Gallipoli centenary: Australia, New Zealand mark Anzac Day
Australia and New Zealand are remembering soldiers from the two countries who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War One. An indigenous Australian didgeridoo player began the ceremony before dawn.