New York, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Naomi Wolf and her U.S. publisher have split up amid a dispute over her latest book, “Outrages.”
Author: Lutfun Nahar
PM receives 2 Russian translated books on Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday received two books on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman translated into Russian language by a Russian professor.
Dr Kamal thanks Rashed Khan Menon
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday thanked Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon, MP for what he said confirming that people could not cast their votes in the December-30 national election.
Oikya Front getting ready to meet Khaleda
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – A Jatiya Oikyafront delegation, led by its convener Dr Kamal Hossain, wants to meet BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Menon proves current govt ‘illegal’, says BNP
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – BNP on Sunday said Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon like a ‘state approver’ admitted the fact that the current government is ‘illegal as no election was held on December 30 last year’.
4 killed in Bhola clash ‘over Facebook post’ hurting people
Bhola, Oct 20 (UNB) – Four people were killed and an unspecified number of others injured in a clash between police and local people while demonstrating in Borhanuddin upazila on Sunday, demanding the punishment of a youth ‘for a Facebook…
U.S. tariffs on EU aircraft subsidy dispute take effect
Washington, Oct. 18 (Xinhua/UNB) — Additional U.S. tariffs on a wide range of goods from the European Union (EU) after World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on aircraft subsidies took effect on Friday, a move likely to fuel trade tensions between…
Three including fake marriage registrar jailed
Chapainawabganj, Oct 19 (UNB) – A mobile court here on Saturday sentenced three individuals after a drive to prevent them from marrying off under-aged children.
Anti-casino drive: Dhaka North City councillor Rajib held
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested Tarequzzaman Rajib, councillor from ward No-33 of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), here on Saturday night for his alleged involvement in casino business.
Missing schoolgirl found dead in Kurigram
Kurigram, Oct 20 (UNB) – A schoolgirl who went missing while going to her school in Roumari upazila on Wednesday was found dead on Saturday.
Boris Johnson defeated on Brexit amendment vote
Boris Johnson has sent a letter to the EU requesting a Brexit extension – but urged European leaders to reject the delay.The Prime Minister is understood to have sent an unsigned photocopy of a delay request, distancing himself by stressing…
Film ‘Vanguard’ set for release on Chinese Lunar New Year
Beijing, Oct. 19 (Xinhua/UNB) — “Vanguard,” an upcoming Chinese action film starring Jackie Chan, is set for theatrical release on the Chinese mainland on Jan. 25, 2020, the Chinese Lunar New Year, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition…
Deep-sea explorers find sunken Japanese WWII ship
Midway Atoll, OCT 19 (AP/UNB) — Deep-sea explorers scouring the world’s oceans for sunken World War II ships are focusing in on debris fields deep in the Pacific, in an area where one of the most decisive battles of the…
5 Senators from New York begin Bangladesh visit Sunday
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Five State Senators from the New York City begins their weeklong “familiarisation tour” here on Sunday.
Lady Gaga falls off stage while dancing with fan
New York, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — Lady Gaga is recovering after falling off the stage while dancing with a fan at a concert.
Five arrested for stabbing RU student
Rajshahi, Oct 19 (UNB) – Police on Saturday arrested five people in a case filed over a knife attack on a Rajshahi University (RU) student on the campus during a mugging bid on Friday night.
BNP slams JnU VC for his desire to be JL chief
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain wondered over the desire of Jagannath University VC Mijanur Rahman to take the charge of Jubo League, saying he wants to “do it to indulge in plundering”.
Owl vs. owl: Should humans intervene to save a species?
Corvallis, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — As he stood amid the thick old-growth forests in the coastal range of Oregon, Dave Wiens was nervous. Before he trained to shoot his first barred owl, he had never fired a gun.
‘Flawless charge-sheet in Abrat murder to be ensured’
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Describing the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad as ‘unfortunate’, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday said the investigation agency has already been directed to prepare a flawless charge-sheet in the murder case very quickly.
It’s an accidental incident; BSF showed “hegemony”: FM
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday termed the recent exchange of fire between the border forces of Bangladesh and India an “accidental incident” saying the members of the Border Security Force (BSF) demonstrated…
Two Bangladeshis to compete in ‘lronman Malaysia 2019’
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Arafat and Mahbubur Rahman are going to take part in the ‘lronman Malaysia 2019’ scheduled for October 26 in Langkawi.
Plan to turn 400000 diesel-run BD irrigation pumps to solar
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) – The government has initiated a move to declare a roadmap for replacing diesel-run irrigation pumps with solar-powered ones across the country.
Rohingya crisis: The Hague meet for ending impunity culture
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) – International experts at a conclave in The Hague on Friday underscored the importance of the UN, relevant member states and regional bodies to each play a role in finding a long-term, viable and acceptable resolution…
New HBO series ‘Watchmen’ eyes matching original’s ambition
New York, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — Damon Lindelof didn’t take lightly the challenge of adapting the most acclaimed graphic novel of all time.
Wild elephant kills youngman in Rangamati
Rangamati, Oct 18 (UNB) – A mentally impaired youth was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Natun Bazar Dhakaia Colony beside Kaptai-Rangamati road on early Friday, police said.
National Biotechnology Fair 2019 begins in Dhaka
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) – The second National Biotechnology Fair kicked off in the capital’s Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre on Friday.
Former Boeing test pilot’s messages reveal Max concerns
Dallas OCT 19 (AP/UNB) — A former senior Boeing test pilot told a co-worker that he unknowingly misled safety regulators about problems with a flight-control system that would later be implicated in two deadly crashes of the company’s 737 Max.
Severe punishment for child killing, repression: PM
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday categorically declared that those involved in child repression and killing will be punished severely.
Indian fisherman sent to Rajshahi jail for catching hilsa
Rajshahi, Oct 18 (UNB) – An Indian fisherman who entered Bangladesh illegally in Charghat upazila here on Thursday was sent to jail on Friday as two cases were filed against him for trespassing and catching hilsa.
Dr Kamal wants greater unity for electoral democracy
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday laid emphasis on spreading the call for unity to every locality to free the country from ‘autocracy’ and establish ‘effective’ democracy.