The US space agency NASA scrapped Monday a planned historic spacewalk by two women astronauts, citing a lack of available spacesuits that would fit them at the International Space Station. Christina Koch will now perform tasks in space Friday with…
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Dwayne Johnson returns to ‘Jumanji 3’
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson, who was forced to cut short filming for the ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ sequel. After suffering from fluid in his lungs, has now returned to the sets. The Rampage star, also known as The Rock,…
BD turning into a land of enforced disappearances
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the arch-rival of the ruling Awami League, yesterday accused the government of turning Bangladesh into a state of enforced disappearances. “Numerous leaders and activists of BNP and opposition have been victims of enforced disappearances…The government now…
Saif’s ton helps Prime Doleshwear to beat Khelaghar
Dhaka – Saif Hassan’s back-to-back-century in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) helped Prime Doleshwar to beat Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity on Saturday by seven wickets in Savar. Prime Doleshwar won the toss and decided to bowl first.…
2 suspected drug traders killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Cox’s Bazar, Mar 22 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with police at Rajarchhara in Teknaf upazila early Friday. The deceased were identified as Nur Mohammad, 40, son of Azahar Mia of Nazir Para, and…
পরিবহন সেক্টর নিরাপদ করুন, ঢাকা সম্মেলনে পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ঘুষ, দুর্নীতি ও অনৈতিকতার কারণে সড়কসহ সর্বত্র অনিরাপদ হয়ে উঠছে। মহাসড়কসহ শহরগুলোর সড়কে যেভাবে মানুষের প্রাণ ঝরছে, তাতে মনে হয় এদেশে মানুষের কোন মূল্যই নেই। আর কত…
Humayun Azad murder case: No to German physician’s testimony
Dhaka, March 21 – A Dhaka court on Thursday disallowed German physician Gabriel Peterson from testifying in the Dr Humayun Azad murder case. The Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions’ Judge of Dhaka, Maksuda Pervin rejected the plea of accused Mizanur Rahman.…
Hearing in Holey Artisan Bakery case deferred to Mar 27
Dhaka, March 21 – An anti-terror special court of Dhaka on Thursday adjourned till March 27, the hearing of a case filed under the anti-terror act over the grisly militant attack at the capital’s Holey Artisan Bakery in 2016. Judge…
Dhaka court issues arrest warrant for jailed Ex-PM Khaleda
Dhaka, March 21 – The Chief Metropolitan Court of Dhaka on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in connection with a case filed for making a “defamatory statement” on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Khaleda Zia…
Dhaka students’ demo against reckless driving for third day
Dhaka, March 21 – Hundreds of students from different universities yesterday gathered at Bashundhara Gate in Pragati Swarani and formed a human chain to voice and showcase their protests against reckless driving that killed Abrar Hossain Chowdhury, a student of…
Climate change affecting agriculture greatly: BD Minister
Dhaka, Mar 21 – Mentioning that the climate change does harm to the agriculture sector most, Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdur Razzaque on Thursday said Bangladesh will be at stake if the sector is affected. “Bangladesh will be at risk…
DU forms panel to probe Ducsu polls ‘irregularities’
Dhaka, Mar 21 – Dhaka University (DU) Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman has formed a seven-member probe panel to look into the allegations of irregularities in the elections to DU Central Student’s Union (Ducsu) and hall unions. Sajeda Banu, a…
No development project by hurting people: PM
Dhaka, Mar 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities concerned to take such development projects that will not affect people. “We’ll definitely undertake development projects, but the development will have to be for people. There should…
5 mosques vandalised in central England
London, Mar 21 (AP/UNB) — Counter-terrorism officers in central England are investigating attacks on five mosques in which windows were apparently shattered by a sledgehammer. The attacks in Birmingham are being treated as linked. No motive has been established. The…
River ferry sinks in Tigris near Iraq’s Mosul, killing 71
Baghdad, Mar 21 (AP/UNB) — A ferry overloaded with people celebrating the Kurdish new year sank in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul on Thursday, killing at least 71 people, mostly women and children, officials said. Col.…
Tejgaon slum in Capital Dhaka catches fire
A fire broke out at a slum beside private television channel Deepto TV building in the city’s Tejgaon area of Dhaka City on Sunday.
AFC U-16 Football: Bangladesh to play China to decide group title
Dhaka, Mar 2 (UNB)- Bangladesh will play China in their third and last match to decide Group B champions from the qualifying round-2 match of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship on Sunday. The match will kick-off at 2:30pm Bangladesh time…
BPL Football: Bashundhara Kings topple Abahani from top
Dhaka – Independence Cup champions and star-studded Bashundhara Kings topped the points table of the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football toppling defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited beating Brothers Union Club by 2-0 goals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here…
Kuddus Boyati critically sick
Culture Desk One of the popular Boul singers of the country Kuddus Boyati is critically sick. He was admitted to the National Institute of Chest, Mahakhali in the capital yesterday. He has been suffering from afflictions in his gonadal and…
Sci-fi fantasy ‘Alita’ tops N. American box office
Entertainment Desk Fox’s new sci-fi fantasy “Alita: Battle Angel” dominated the North American box office charts over the four- day holiday weekend, earning $33.5 million, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations said today. The futuristic film, which stars Rosa Salazar voicing “Alita,”…
US shutdown talks stall ahead of deadline
Talks between congressional Republicans and Democrats aimed at averting another US government shutdown have broken down without agreement. The negotiators were hoping for a deal by Monday to give Congress time to pass legislation by Friday, when last month’s federal…
Transforming economies – building evidence of achieving SDGs
HELSINKI, Finland, Feb 8 2019 (IPS) – Following on from Finn Tarp, my predecessor, is a daunting prospect, but I look forward to working with my colleagues at UNU-WIDER and with our many partners to build on the achievements of…
Oscars takes place without host
The upcoming Academy Awards, the biggest night in Hollywood, will take place this year without a host for the first time in three decades, organizers said Tuesday. “We can confirm that there will be no host,” a spokesperson from the…
Priyanka reveals why mother Madhu was upset
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are happily enjoying their newly married life. The couple often shares adorable pictures on social media and just leave us gushing a lot more about them each time. Fondly called National Jeeju by all PC…
Doctor’s suicide: Police seek 7-day remand for wife
Chattogram, Feb 2 – Police have forwarded an application to take Tanzila Haque Chowdhury Mitu on seven-day remand in connection with the ‘suicide’ of her husband Dr Mustafa Murshed Akash for instigating his suicide. Chandgaon Police Station assitant Sub-inspector Abdul…
PM Hasina’s tea party at Ganobhaban
Dhaka, Feb 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday hosted a tea party for the leaders of political alliances and organisations who had joined the prime minister’s dialogue before the 11th general election. Front-ranking leaders of different political parties,…
Russia Starts Testing of Accident Tolerant Nuke Fuel
Dhaka, Feb 02 – TVEL, Fuel Company of Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has started testing accident-tolerant fuel (ATF) for nuclear reactors. Accident-tolerant fuel is resistant to severe accidents at nuclear power plants. It is expected to keep its…
Hockey: Shantinagar Club return to winning run beat Farashganj SC
Dhaka – Shantinagar Club returned to the winning run in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League beating old Dhaka outfit Farashganj Sporting Club by 7-3 goals at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Sunday.Akash struck three, Limon…
Piano recital event held at AF Dhaka
Dhaka, Jan 25 – Alliance Française de Dhaka hosted a piano recital event organised by the students of Piano Workshop at its Café la Véranda on Friday, 25 January from 6.15 pm to 8.10 pm. The students performed an exclusive…
U.S. Shutdown effects ripple to farmers, food banks
From Danielle Nierenberg Greetings from Washington, D.C.! In the United States, this week marks the second missed paycheck for furloughed federal workers. Now on its 34th day, the shutdown’s effects are permeating beyond the lives of federal workers, as farmers,…