Graham Stuart and Ferdousi Kabir Mukta knew it was love when they came across each other in the UK.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Another case filed against Nur under Digital Security Act
Another case has been filed against Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) vice president (VP) Nurul Haque Nur under the Digital Security Act.
Electronic Voting Machines for Dhaka city polls: CEC
Expressing hope that the upcoming elections will be fair and held peacefully, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said electronic voting machines or EVMs will be used in polls to the two Dhaka City Corporations.
Truck bomb in Somalia’s capital kills at least 73 people
A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Saturday morning, killing at least 73 people, authorities said.
Country not being run as per Constitution: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday alleged that people cannot exercise their power as owners of the country since Bangladesh is not run as per its constitution.
Ishraque, Tabith Dhaka South, North BNP mayor candidates
BNP on Saturday nominated Engineer Ishraque Hossain and Tabith Awal as its mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) respectively.
Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan return – reports
MILAN, Dec 27, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reached agreement to join AC Milan on an initial six-month contract, according to multiple reports in Italy on Thursday.
Lindsey Vonn goes social with P.K. Subban marriage proposal
Lindsey Vonn popped the question to hockey star P.K. Subban.
Two killed as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Kishorganj
At least two people were killed and 20 others injured in a road accident in Kamaliarchar area of Sadar upazila on Friday morning.
Cold wave likely to continue, engulf new areas
A mild cold wave which is sweeping over the regions of Panchagarh, Dinajpur & Nilphamari may continue and spread further, according to a Met office forecast.
AL likely to pick fresh face for DSCC mayoral post
Although heavy weight candidates of Awami League are seeking nomination to contest the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral post with its ticket, the party is likely to pick a fresh candidate having a clean image.
The murders that shocked the nation in 2019
The outgoing year, 2019, has been a very shocking year for Bangladesh as the nation saw a number of sensational murders that grabbed the international headlines.
Sanjeeb Utshab held at DU
A memorial concert titled ‘8th Sanjeeb Utshob 2019’ was held on Dhaka University (DU) campus on Wednesday evening commemorating the famed singer and journalist Sanjeeb Chowdhury.
The Professor and the Madman” to hit Chinese theaters
“The Professor and the Madman,” an Irish drama film, is set for theatrical release in the Chinese mainland on Dec. 24.
Shams Mahmud elected DCCI President
Shams Mahmud has been elected President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) for the year 2020. NKA Mobin and Mohammad Bashiruddin have been elected Senior Vice President and Vice President respectively.
Nur assaulters to face action as per PM order: Quader
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the authorities concerned to take action against those who assaulted VP of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) Nurul Haque Nur and others, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obidul Quader on Monday.
Attack on Nur: 2 Muktijoddho Mancha leaders detained
Detectives detained the general secretary (GS) of Muktijoddho Mancha and its Dhaka University unit GS on Monday, a day after the attack on Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) vice-president Nurul Haque Nur and others allegedly by its activists.
Arrest attackers of Ducsu in 24 hours: General students
Several hundred students of Dhaka University on Monday staged demonstrations on the campus protesting the attack on Ducsu Vice President Nurul Haque Nur and others, and gave the authorities 24 hours to arrest the attackers.
Abed to be remembered forever: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said people not only in Bangladesh but also across the world will remember Brac founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed with reverence for his outstanding role in transforming society.
BSF kills cattle trader in Thakurgaon
A Bangladeshi cattle trader was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) of India at Betna in Haripur upazila here on Sunday.
Bangladesh Navy to be commercial manufacturer of warships: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday hoped that Bangladesh Navy will be able to be a commercial manufacturer of warships in the future and thus earn foreign currencies alongside creating jobs.
Dhaka North, Dhaka South City elections on Jan 30
The elections to two city corporations — Dhaka South and North –- will be held on January 30 next, according to a schedule announced by Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Sunday.
Cold weather likely to linger another day
A cold wave sweeping over the country is likely to linger at least another day.“The situation will start improving from Sunday,” Kawser Parvin, deputy director of Bangladesh Meteorological Department, told UNB.
AL council frustrates nation: BNP
BNP on Saturday alleged that the nation has got frustrated over the 21st council of ruling Awami League as no direction came from it for the ‘restoration’ of democracy and resolve the country’s problems.
Wife believes Egyptian activist abducted by police
An Egyptian human rights activist has been missing since earlier this month, his wife said Friday, adding that believes he was taken by police. His rights group claimed it has information that he was arrested under so-called “forced disappearances.”
Rohingya crisis: Speakers for joint risk assessment
Speakers at a discussion emphasised conducting a joint risk assessment in Cox’s Bazar as locals affected by Rohingya crisis are not getting fair share of benefits of development programmes.
Now AL largest, strongest party in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said she revitalised Awami League over the years to make it the largest and strongest political party in the country.
Suhrawardy Udyan took festive look as AL’s 2-day council begins
The 21st triennial national council-2019 of Bangladesh Awami League kicked off amid much enthusiasm and festivity at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the city on Friday afternoon.
Bangladeshi minorities worried over Indian Citizenship Act: BHBCKF
The leaders of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Kalyan (welfare) Front (BHBCKF) on Thursday expressed concern over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)-2019 of India.
President urges physicians not to suggest unnecessary medical tests
Criticising physicians for their tendency of making extra money by asking patients to undergo unnecessary and wasteful medical tests, President Abdul Hamid on Thursday urged the doctors to refrain from such practices.