The Centre for Research and Information (CRI) on Thursday expressed deep shock at the premature death of former Member of Parliament, lawyer and politician Fazilatun Nasa Bappy.
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Australia-New Zealand cricketers turn attention to wildfires
With the three-test series between Australia and New Zealand decided, players from both teams will momentarily turn their attention away from the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground and to the deadly wildfires around the country.
Eviction drive removes 300 illegal structures in Magura
About 300 illegal establishments were demolished in eviction drives at different parts of Sreepur upazila.
HC orders probe into use of Cancer Hospital ICU equipment
The High Court (HC) on Thursday ordered investigation into irregularities in using modern equipment procured for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH).
Palau bans ‘reef-toxic’ sunscreen
Palau’s pioneering ban on “reef-toxic” sunscreens took effect Wednesday as the tiny Pacific island nation introduced strict environmental measures that also include one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries.
Maradona is coming to Bangladesh
Sports Correspondent There had been speculations for some days that Dieogo Maradona would come to Bangladesh and finally the football federation has confirmed that the Argentine football great is visiting the country.
Nazrul Conference begins in Habiganj
A five-day long National Nazrul Conference began at district Shilpakala Academy in the town on Tuesday.
‘Blade Runner’ artist Syd Mead dies
Syd Mead, the visual artist behind “Blade Runner” credited with shaping the sci-fi landscape with his futuristic movie designs, has died in California aged 86.
Narendra Modi phones Sheikh Hasina to extend new year greetings
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to extend the greetings of the new year 2020.
Won’t accept movement holding students hostage: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Wednesday said the government will not accept any programme or movement that holds students or others hostage.
‘Star Wars’ stays atop N. America box office
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” continued to soar at North American theaters, taking $72.4 million over its second weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.
Controversial Mane goal gets Liverpool past battling Wolves
A controversial Sadio Mane goal was enough for Premier League leaders Liverpool to secure a nervy 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers and open up a 13-point cushion over their nearest challengers on Sunday.
In memory of those we lost in 2019
We lost renowned cultural personalities in 2019. Renowned lyricist, composer, music director and freedom fighter Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passed away on January 22. He received Ekushey Padak in 2010 and won National Film Award for Best Music Director twice for…
German SMEs downbeat about economic situation next year
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are “extremely pessimistic” about the country’s overall economic situation in 2020, showed a survey published by the German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (BVMW) on Monday.
Air pollution kills 17 in Kabul
At least 17 people have been killed by the extreme air pollution here over the past one week, an official with the Public Health Ministry Fida Mohammad Paikan said.
Girls outshine boys in JSC, JDC exams
Girls performed better than boys in this year’s Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations.
PIL filed against film ‘Good Newwz’
Akshay Kumar’s new release Good Newwz is facing bad news upon release. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed against the film in Karnataka High Court seeking stay on its release, over the subject matter.
‘Star Wars’ stays aloft to again top N.America box office
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” stayed on a strong glide path in North American theaters, taking in an estimated $73.6 million for the three-day weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
BNP to stage demo in city Tuesday as it fails to hold rally
Having failed to hold its scheduled rally in the city due to ‘obstruction’ by the police on the first anniversary of the 11th parliamentary election, BNP on Monday announced that it will stage demonstrations in the capital on Tuesday.
3 ‘pirates’ arrested in Sundarbans
Three suspected members of a notorious pirate gang were arrested from the Sundarbans by Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on early Monday.
60 dengue patients being treated at hospitals
Sixty people, including 47 in the capital, are being treated at hospitals across the country for dengue.
Rangpur region produces record 18-lakh tonnes Aman rice
The farmers produced an all-time record 18.01-lakh tonnes of clean Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) rice (27-lakh tonnes paddy) despite little damage caused to the crop by floods in Rangpur agriculture region this season.
Crude bomb found on DU campus
A live crude bomb was recovered from near Madhur Canteen on the Dhaka University campus on Thursday.
Dhaka Rock Fest coming on Friday
Showtime Desk The line-up includes Nemesis, Arbovirus, Avoidrafa, Powersurge, Bay of Bengal, Trainwreck, Owned, Conclusion, and Sin . Another big rock event in the country, titled Dhaka Rock Fest 2019, will be held on Friday at the Expo Zone of…
Steve Smith scores unbeaten 77 to thrill record crowd at MCG
Former Australia captain Steve Smith scored 77 not out to thrill a record crowd of more than 80,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday on day one of the second cricket test against New Zealand on Thursday.
14 Mongolian kids with heart disease to receive free treatment in China
Fourteen Mongolian children suffering from congenital heart disease will receive free medical treatment in a Chinese hospital, according to the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) branch in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ held in TSC
Culture Desk Marking the 55th birth anniversary of late renowned singer, lyricist and journalist Sanjeeb Choudhury, the 8th edition of a memorial concert titled ‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ was held yesterday at the Sanjeeb Chattar of Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of University…
China’s soybean imports rise after US trade deal
China’s imports of soybeans surged in November following the announcement of an interim trade deal with the United States.
Australia mull five specialist bowlers for Boxing Day Test
Australia could play five specialist bowlers against New Zealand during the second Test, captain Tim Paine said Wednesday, with the decision being left until the last moment.
Dhaka Rock Fest’19 to hit the stage on Dec 27
Culture Desk Dhaka Rock Fest’19 is set to hit the stage on December 27. This is going to be a mega event for Bangladeshi rock music lovers.