The ninth edition of Dhaka Lit Fest, an international literature festival, begins on Thursday on the Bangla Academy premises, aiming to create a bridge between native and international literary figures.
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Probe body formed over Star Jute Mill fire in Khulna
A five-member probe body was formed to investigate the fire incident at state-owned Star Jute Mill in Chandani Mahal area in Dighalia upazila on Monday night.
Ex Dhaka Mayor Khoka’s body to arrive from US Thursday
The body of BNP leader and former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation Sadeque Hossain Khoka is expected to arrive here from the USA on Thursday morning.
Dhaka again ranks 4th worst in Air Quality Index
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked fourth worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.Dhaka had a score of 169 at 9:11 am, which means the city’s air quality was classified as unhealthy.
Protesters lay siege to JU VC’s residence urging her removal
Jahangirnagar University (Savar), Nov 4 (UNB) – Protesting teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) laid a siege to the residence of their Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Farzana Islam on Monday evening demanding her removal on corruption charges.
Sundarbans Dolphins being surveyed
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is home to two freshwater dolphin species – the endangered Ganges River Dolphin and Irrawaddy Dolphin.
US tells UN it is pulling out of Paris climate deal
The United States has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
Selling spree pulls bourses down
DHAKA, Nov 4, 2019 (BSS) – Country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) bounced back to the downbeat leaving behind the positive vibe of previous session as the risk-averse investors continued their selling spree.
Dhaka seeks UAE investment in BCIC projects
Bangladesh has invited investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its industrial sectors, particularly four projects under the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).
Billie Eilish wins best song at MTV Europe
SEVILLE, Spain, Nov 4, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Billie Eilish won best newcomer and best song for “Bad Guy” at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, while Ariana Grande failed to bag any of her seven nominations.
Dhaka Police chief warns against new traffic law abuse
Strict actions will be taken against traffic sergeants if they are found involved in abusing the new Road Transport Act, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam here on Monday.
Rajshahi polytechnic principal thrown into pond: 4 more held
Police here early Monday arrested four more students of Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute from different parts of the city over throwing their principal into a pond on the campus.
Daraz BD to celebrate 11.11 Sale with best local brands
Country’s largest online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh (daraz.com.bd) is going to arrange Daraz 11.11 sale for the second time.
Olivia Newton-John’s final ‘Grease’ ensemble fetches $405K
November, 04 – Two collectors said you’re the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John’s iconic “Grease” leather jacket and skintight pants at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills.
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ is No. 1, but it’s no winner
Los Angeles, Nov 4 (AP/UNB) — It might be judgment day for the Terminator franchise.
PM congratulates Bangladesh for win over India
Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday congratulated Bangladesh Cricket team for their first-ever victory over India in T20I.
Man kills teen brother in Dhaka
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A young man was stabbed to death by his sibling in city’s Demra area on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Hossain Box, 19, son of Ali Box of the area.
Man, his associates held 12 years after killing wife, son
Dhaka, Nov 04 – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a man and his two associates more than a decade after killing his wife and two-month-old son. The arrestees are – Md Sohel Fakir, 37, and his associates Anwar Hossain…
Aug 15, Nov 3 killing Masterminds to be unveiled one day: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday hoped that someone in the future will surely find out the real conspirators behind the killings of August 15 and November 3 in 1975.
Walker the hero as City comes back to beat Southampton
Kyle Walker scored one goal and set up another as he engineered a comeback 2-1 win for Manchester City against Southampton in the English Premier League on Saturday.
2019 Aga Khan Architecture Award winner honoured in city
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Aga Khan National Council, and Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) in collaboration with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh have honoured architect Saif Ul Haque – one of the winners of the 2019 Aga…
Prof Akhtaruzzaman appointed DU VC for 4 yrs afresh
Acting Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University (DU) Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the university for the next four years on Sunday.
Schoolboy killed, 7 injured in Narayanganj building collapse
Narayanganj, Nov 3 – The body of a schoolboy was retrieved while seven others were injured after a four-storey building collapsed in Babubail area of the city on Sunday afternoon.
Khoka’s family can avail of travel permit: Shahriar
The government has said its Mission in New York is ready to issue ‘travel permit’ if the family of former mayor of Dhaka City Corporation Sadeque Hossain Khoka applies for that.
Cricketer Shakib Al-Hasan meets ACC chief
Bangladesh’s iconic cricket all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, also a goodwill ambassador of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), visited the ACC headquarters in the city on Sunday.
Case over throwing Polytechnic principal into Rajshahi pond
A case has been filed against 50 people over throwing the principal of Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute into a pond on the campus by a group of ‘Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists’.
Ex Dhaka Mayor Khoka’s condition deteriorates further
Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) – The health condition of former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation and BNP vice-chairman Sadeque Hossain Khoka worsened further as doctors stopped providing cancer treatment to him.
Skulls, masks and dancers as Mexico fetes Day of the Dead
Dancers in indigenous costumes pranced down a broad avenue followed by a float bearing the 20-foot-tall likeness of the goddess Mictecacihuatl, announced as “the queen of the underworld and the guardian of our bones,” crowned by a red feather headdress…
BNP to seek from PM details on documents signed with India
Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) – BNP will send a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking detailed information about the bilateral documents signed with India during her visit to the neighbouring country last month.
Woman dies of dengue in Khulna
A woman died of dengue at Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) here early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Sandhya Rani, 55, wife of Bimal Saha of Tala upazila in Satkhira district.