A local Awami League leader was gunned down by miscreants at Duttabari in Sadar upazila on Saturday night.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
332 more BD migrant workers deported from KSA in 3 days
Amid a crackdown on undocumented workers in Saudi Arabia, 75 more Bangladeshi workers returned home on Friday night.
Garment worker gang raped: 3 held in capital
Police arrested three youths from Hazaribagh in the city in connection with the ‘gang rape’ of a female garment worker early Saturday.
Guinness record for most China people perform sign language
A new Guinness world record was set Friday at a Chinese university for “most people performing sign language.”
Wrongdoers being relieved of AL: Minister
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque on Saturday said the Awami League leaders who are involved in any kind of crime or corrupt act are being relieved of the party and not given any post.
53 soldiers killed in attack on Mali military post
The death toll from a “terrorist attack” on a military post in northeast Mali Friday has risen to 53, Communication Minister Yaya Sangare said on Saturday.
US to work with Bangladesh to combat human trafficking
The United States has reiterated its commitment to working with Bangladesh to implement its National Plan of Action (NPA) to combat human trafficking.
Dhaka to lead int’l effort on drowning prevention at UN
Bangladesh has said it will lead from the front to secure a first-ever UN resolution on creating awareness on drowning prevention.
Trade body: China can hit US with sanctions worth $3.6 bln
The World Trade Organization said Friday that China can impose tariffs on up to $3.6 billion worth of U.S. goods over the American government’s failure to abide by anti-dumping rules with regard to Chinese products.
US House passes rules for Donald Trump’s impeachment probe
Democrats have swept a rules package for their impeachment probe of President Donald Trump through a divided House, as the chamber’s first vote on the investigation highlighted the partisan breach the issue has only deepened.
Tyler Perry’s new studio to host 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Tyler Perry’s new Atlanta studio will be home to the 2019 Miss Universe competition, a major showcase for the sprawling complex built on a former Confederate army base.
Pirojpur-Kolkata bus services launched
A bus service from Pirojpur to India’s Kolkata was inaugurated on Friday.Deputy Commissioner Abu Ali Md Sazzad Hossain and Police Superintendent Hayatul Islam Khan inaugurated the service at 7am at Pirojpur Zila Bus Terminal.
Prince Harry, young Archie send good-luck message to England
Britain’s Royal Family is getting excited about England’s appearance in the Rugby World Cup final — even its most recent arrival.
Section 144 in Munshiganj as rival AL factions call meets
The local administration imposed section 144 in Kamarkhara union of Tongibari upazila as two factions of Awami League called meetings at the same venue on Friday.
Dubai displays tech reputation with global robotics contest
Seeking to bolster its image as a forward-looking metropolis, Dubai hosted the largest-ever international robotics contest this week, challenging young people from 190 countries to find solutions to global ocean pollution.
Libyan navy rescues 200 illegal immigrants off western coast
Tripoli, Nov 1 (Xinhua/UNB) — The Libyan navy announced Thursday the rescue of 200 illegal immigrants, including women and children, off the country’s western coast.
Messi and Aguero back in Argentina squad for friendlies
Lionel Messi is back in the Argentina team for friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay in November, after serving a three-month ban.
Review: In ‘Motherless Brooklyn,’ ‘Chinatown’ goes East
Jonathan Lethem’s novel about a private eye with Tourette’s syndrome, “Motherless Brooklyn,” starts with a brilliant burst of uncontrolled profanity and an explanation of its protagonist’s condition.
‘Vampire bats form cooperative, friendship-like social ties’
Scientists found that vampire bats can form cooperative, friendship-like social relationships by regurgitating their ingested blood meals to feed their non-relatives.
Launch united movement for democracy, rule of law: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Oct 31 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday urged all to launch a united and positive movement to materialise the dreams of martyrs who laid down their lives for establishing democracy, the rule of law…
List made to debar ‘infiltrators’ from AL committees: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said a list has been prepared to prevent ‘infiltrators’ and ‘controversial’ elements from making their way into the party and having any post in the upcoming council.
Court verdict against Giasuddin premeditated: BNP
Terming premeditated and politically motivated a Chattogram court’s verdict sentencing its Vice-chairman Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury to three years’ imprisonment, BNP on Thursday said the criticism of the government has now considered as a crime.
Facebook Q3 revenue tops earnings forecast to hit $17.6 bln
Facebook Inc. announced Wednesday a big jump in its total revenue for the third quarter, with a 29 percent increase year-on-year to hit 17.65 billion U.S. dollars.
Bangladesh to launch ePassport on Nov 28: FM
Bangladesh will formally introduce ePassport on November 28 next, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
Air pollution: Liton wears mask during practice in Delhi
Bangladesh top-order batsman Liton Das was seen wearing a mask during the practice session of touring Bangladesh national cricket team at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.
Taylor Swift to receive artist of the decade award at AMAs
Superstar singer Taylor Swift will receive the artist of the decade award at the American Music Awards next month.
Youth unemployment 28pc in Bangladesh
State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell on Thursday said currently 28 percent youth are unemployed in the country.
How do you save endangered gorillas? With human help
Deep in the rainforest of Volcanoes National Park, a 23-year-old female gorilla named Kurudi feeds on a stand of wild celery. She bends the green stalks and, with long careful fingers, peels off the exterior skin to expose the succulent…
Birds’ nests at Rajshahi orchard must be protected: HC
The High Court on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned not to abolish bird nests at a mango orchard in Khordo Bausha village of Bagha upazila in Rajshahi.
Patient found hanging in hospital toilet in Sherpur
A male patient was found hanging from the ventilator of the toilet of the Sadar Hospital on Wednesday night.The deceased was identified as Abdul Malek, 65, of Lasmanpur in Sadar upazila.