Dhaka – The World Diabetes Day was observed on Monday in the country as elsewhere in the world aiming to make people aware of the disease, with its theme as ‘Eyes on Diabetes’. Different government and non-government organisations arranged various…
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Thick fog divers plane to Dhaka airport from Ctg
Chittagong – A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dubai with 91 passengers on board had to make an unscheduled landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport instead of Shah Amanat International Airport in the capital on Monday morning due to dense…
AL turns down BNP’s call for reconstituting EC on consensus
Dhaka – Awami League leader Dr Abdur Razzak at a roundtable here on Monday apparently turned down a call of BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury to reach a national consensus over the reconstitution of the Election Commission saying it…
EC reconstitution: Khaleda to unveil framework Nov 18
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will unveil a framework on November 18 for the reconstitution of the Election Commission. She will come up with her party’s proposal at a press conference at the city’s Westin Hotel at the fag…
Kashmir clash: Pakistan says India killed seven troops
Seven Pakistani soldiers have been killed by Indian shelling in disputed Kashmir, the Pakistani military says.The troops died in “unprovoked” firing overnight in the Bhimber sector on the Line of Control (LoC). India blamed Pakistan for starting the clash.It is…
2 held with 30 kg hemp in B’baria
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested two men along with 30kg hemp from Ashuganj Toll Plaza area of the upazila headquarters on Monday morning.The arrestees were identified as Ujjal, 30 and Sabuj, 30,UNB News Agency Reported.
Man’s hanging body recovered in Laxmipur
Dhaka – Police recovered the hanging body of truck driver in Kanchani Bazar area of Sadar upazila in Laxmipur on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Raju, son of Nurul Alam of Charruhita village in the upazila.Locals spotted his body…
4 held over snatching TK 70 lakh in Sylhet
Dhaka – Police arrested four people along with TK 70 lakh, which was snatched from two officials of a private organisation, from Baluchar area of city on Sunday night.Jedan Al Musa, additional deputy commissioner (Sadar Dakhshin) of Sylhet Metropolitan Police…
4 cops closed in Rajshahi over escape of drug case accused
Dhaka- Four policemen of Rajshahi Court were closed to the Police Line in Rajshahi on Sunday night over the escape of a drug case accused from police custody.The suspended policemen include two trainee sub-inspectors and two constables,UNB News Agency Reported.
2nd test: de Kock century gives South Africa a 203-run lead
Dhaka – Quinton de Kock posted a century and shared a 144-run sixth-wicket stand with Temba Bavuma to guide South Africa to 288-6 at lunch Monday, extending its first-innings lead to 203 runs in the second test against Australia.Rain prevented…
Pakistan cricketers safe after earthquake hits NZ
Dhaka – The Pakistan cricket team is safe and well after being shaken awake Monday by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake which struck New Zealand, killing at least two and causing extensive damage.Pakistan team spokesman Shahid Aslam said the earthquake, which…
Djokovic wins opening match at ATP finals, beats Thiem in 3
Dhaka – Novak Djokovic survived an early setback,and then made it look all too easy.The second-ranked Serb, who has a chance to reclaim the No. 1 ranking at the O2 Arena next weekend, rallied to beat Dominic Thiem 6-7 (10),…
Bulls outplay Vikings by 7 wkts for 3rd win in BPL
Dhaka – Left-handed opening batsman Dawid Malan’s unbeaten 78 runs guided Barisal Bulls to their 3rd successive victory in the 4th Bangladesh Premier League as they beat Chittagong Vikings by seven wickets in their 4th encounter at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
Victorians ask Dynamites to bat first
Dhaka – Comilla Victorians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Dhaka Dynamites in their 4th tussle of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.The defending champions will take to…
One stabbed dead in Comilla
Dhaka – A deed writer was stabbed to death by miscreants at Dulinardi village of Daudkandi upazila in Comilla on Sunday evening.The deceased was identified as Md Jakir Hossain Masud, 35, son of Siddikur Rahman, a resident of the village.Abu…
‘Robber’ injured in Joypurhat ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An alleged robber was injured in a gunfight with police on Joypurhat-Santahar road in Kanthalbari Bridge area of Akkelpur upazila in Joypurhat early Monday.The injured robber was identified as Rashed, son of Ashraf Ali, a resident of Abadpur…
Holey Artisan handed over to owner
Dhaka- Police handed over the Holey Artisan Bakery to the café authorities on Sunday, after four and half months into the militant attack on the Spanish restaurant on July 1. Deputy Commissioner (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Masudur Rahman said…
BD a focus country for US, says Bernicat
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Sunday said Bangladesh is a focus country for the US government’s key development efforts on global health and they count on icddr,b’s research and innovation. “We all have an important role…
Anti-Trump protesters march by tens of thousands nationwide
New York – Donald Trump’s presidential upset win sparked a fourth day of protests across the United States, with tens of thousands of protesters marching and railing against him. Saturday protests – held in big cities such as Los Angeles,…
Powerful quake strikes near New Zealand, triggering tsunami
Wellington- A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island early Monday, shaking awake residents, causing damage to buildings and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves. The magnitude-7.8 earthquake…
South Sudan: 1 dead, 6 hurt in gun attack on soccer team
Dhaka – Gunmen attacked a bus carrying players and officials of one of South Sudan’s top-flight soccer clubs, killing the driver and injuring six others.The Confederation of African Football says the Young Stars team was traveling from the capital Juba…
Housewife found dead in Jessore
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a housewife from her neighbour’s house at Barenga village in Keshabpur upazila in Benapole early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Meri Begum, 30, wife of Mir Shahjahan Ali, a resident of Borenga village,UNB…
Madrasha student stabbed dead in Bagerhat
Dhaka- A madrasha student was hacked to death by a group of miscreants over previous enmity at Chalitabunia village in Morelganj upazila in Bagerhat on Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Al-Amin Sheikh, 18, son of Hossain Ali Sheikh, a…
Australia vs South Africa: Morning washed out in 2nd test
Dhaka – Rain prevented any play on the second morning of the second cricket test between Australia and South Africa on Sunday after an extraordinary opening day in which 15 wickets fell.South Africa won the toss on Saturday, bowled Australia…
Auto-rickshaw driver shot dead in Noakhali
Dhaka – A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was shot to death by some unidentified miscreants at Avirampur village of Begumganj upazila Auto-rickshaw driver shot dead in Noakhali early Sunday.The victim was identified as Jewel, 32 son of Anwer Ullah of the…
Injured ‘terrorist’ dies in police custody in Jessore
Dhaka – A suspected terrorist, who sustained injuries after a group of miscreants tortured him at MM College on November 6, died at Jessore Medical College Hospital in police custody in Jessore early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Shukur Ali,…
Fire breaks out at residential area in Ctg
Dhaka – A fire broke out at Hajji Colony in Ghatforhadbeg area in Chittagong on Saturday morning.Duty officer at Chittagong control room of the Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD) Rupak Biswas said the fire erupted at the area around…
Dhaka Abahani further consolidate lead beating BJMC 2-1
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Limited further consolidated their lead in the in the 12-team JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Team BJMC by 2-1 goals at Rafiquddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Sunday.With the day’s feat, Dhaka Abahani Limited…
Barisal Bulls beat Rajshahi Kings by 4 runs in BPL T20
Dhaka -Barisal Bulls denied Rajshahi Kings top-scorer Sabbir Rahman’s maiden century of 122 runs on the way to its 2nd successive victory with four runs in their 3rd encounters of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket…
BPL T20: Victorians elect to bowl against Titans
Dhaka – Defending champion Comilla Victorians skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mahmudullah Riyad-led Khulna Titans in their 3rd match of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 Cricket at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium…