Kushtia, Oct 10 (UNB) – The horrific murder of Buet student Abrar stunned the country, yet in the midst of unspeakable misery, his mother is now forced to worry over the fate of her younger, now only surviving son.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
3 killed, 3 others injured as truck overturns in Gazipur
Gazipur, Oct 11 (UNB) – Three people were killed and three others injured as a truck overturned on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Garzaria Masterbari area in Sreepur upazila on Thursday night.
Diplomats’ words on Buet murder uncalled for: Minister
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB)- Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said statements from the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka on Abrar Fahad murder are uncalled for.
Free student organisations from party politics: TIB
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) –Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday demanded the government free all student organisations and educational institutions in the country including Buet from party politics.
25th death anniversary of SM Sultan being observed
Narail, Oct 10 (UNB) – The 25th death anniversary of renowned artist Sheikh Mohammed Sultan (SM Sultan) is being observed in a befitting manner on Thursday.
Breast cancer takes 6,844 lives in Bangladesh a year: Report
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – Some 12,764 women are detected with breast cancer in the country every year and 6,844 of them die of the disease, according to a report of International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Olga Tokarczuk, Peter Handke win Nobel literature prizes
Stockholm, Oct 10 (AP/UNB) — Polish novelist Olga Tokarczuk and Austrian writer Peter Handke won the 2018 and 2019 Nobel Prizes for literature on Thursday, a rare double announcement that came after no prize was announced last year due to…
Killing for free opinion onslaught on Constitution: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday said the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad for exercising freedom of expression is an onslaught on the Constitution.
Couple, son found dead at Mirpur house
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – Police on Thursday recovered the bodies of a couple and their son from a house at Section 13 of Mirpur in the city.
KCC employee evolves soundless ‘fogger’ to kill mosquitoes
Khulna, Oct 10 (UNB) – An employee of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) has built an innovative soundless fogging machine, being called ‘easy fogger’, to kill mosquitoes.
Rain improves Dhaka’s air quality after 3 worst days
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital saw a significant improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday morning after it was hit by rain.
Buet VC faces public wrath at slain student Abrar’s village
Kushtia, Oct 9 (UNB) – Vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) Prof Saiful Islam was barred by agitated locals from meeting the family of Abrar Fahad at Raidanga village in Kumarkhali upazila on Wednesday.
Nobel Laureate Dr Yunus faces Labour Court arrest warrant
Dhaka, Oct 9 (UNB) – A court here on Wednesday issued a warrant for the arrest of Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus in three cases filed over sacking three employees of Grameen Communications.
LPG export to Tripura from BD a game changer: India
Dhaka, Oct 9 (UNB) – India has termed the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Bangladesh to Tripura a ‘game changer’ with a potential to generate jobs and revenue for Bangladesh.
Europol says global ransomware attacks become “bolder”
The Hague, Oct. 10 (Xinhua/UNB) — Global ransomware attacks are becoming “bolder”, shifting focus on more profitable targets and causing greater economic damage, despite declining in volume, Europol said Wednesday.
BNP expels lawyer for defending Abrar murder accused
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – BNP has expelled Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum member advocate Morsheda Khatun Shilpi for defending one of the accused in Buet student Abrar Fahad murder case in a court.
China’s first carbon-ion therapy system gets market access
Lanzhou, Oct. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) — China’s first self-developed carbon-ion therapy system has been approved by the national drug regulator and obtained market access.
Collective failure to influence Myanmar: UN
Dhaka, Oct 9 (UNB) – The United Nations has recognised the international community’s “collective failure” to influence Myanmar and find a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis.
3 win Nobel Chemistry prize for battery work
Stockholm, Oct 9 (AP/UNB) — The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino for the development of lithium-ion batteries.
Abrar killers await highest punishment: PM
Dhaka, Oct 9 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday assured that maximum punishment will be meted out to those involved in the brutal killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad.
Hollywood Film Festival mission – bringing world to Hollywood
Los Angeles, Oct. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) — In a charming outdoor setting at Raleigh Studios lot in Hollywood, California, amid glowing linen tents and cozy clusters of comfy couches, a handsome crowd of cinephiles lined up to join the Hollywood Film…
Eagles plan massive ‘Hotel California’ performances on tour
Los Angeles, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Eagles are planning massive performances of their album “Hotel California” during their 2020 tour.
Doctors turn to thumbs for diagnosis, treatment by text
Sacramento, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Dr. Anna Nguyen spoke with none of the five patients she treated on a recent weekday morning. She didn’t even leave her dining room.
JP chief Mostafa Jamal demands fresh national election
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNB) – Expressing grave concern over the current socio-political situation, Chairman of a faction of Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar) Mostafa Jamal Haider has demanded fresh national election under a caretaker government by dissolving the current parliament.
Biles sets record as US wins world gymnastics team gold
Stuttgart, Oct 9 (AP/UNB) — Simone Biles won a record 21st medal at the world gymnastics championships on Tuesday as the United States retained its women’s team all-around title.
Three more arrested over Abrar killing
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNB) – Detectives arrested three more students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) from the capital and Ashulia on its outskirts on Tuesday over the murder of Abrar Fahad.
Abrar Fahad: A promising life cut short so brutally
Kushtia, Oct 9 (UNB) – Buet student Abrar Fahad always stood first in any examination throughout his school and college life which is evident in the results of his SSC and HSC examinations. But the life of such a bright…
Facebook to settle advertiser lawsuit for $40 million
Oakland, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Facebook has agreed to pay $40 million to advertisers who said it inflated the amount of time its users watched videos.
“My People, My Country” record in China film audience rating
Beijing, Oct. 8 (Xinhua/UNB) — “My People, My Country,” a film that draws on historical and classic moments since the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in October 1949, has become the top-scoring film in terms of audience…
BNP calls Abrar first martyr in struggle for sovereignty
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNB) – Describing Abrar Fahad as the first martyr in the struggle for protecting the country’s sovereignty, water and soil, BNP Tuesday demanded that the Feni River be renamed the ‘Abrar River’.