Dhaka – The photos of Shakib Al Hasan saluting English cricketer Ben Stokes have gone viral on Facebook soon after Bangladesh clinched its first Test match victory against England on Sunday, UNB news agency reported.
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Mushfiq gives credit to bowlers for victory
Dhaka – Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim gave all credit to his bowlers for Bangladesh’s historic Test victory against England.In his immediate reaction after winning the match the Bangladesh skipper said: “It’s a great moment for Bangladesh cricket. It was up…
Bangladeshi origin scientist wins Prince Sultan Award
Bangladeshi-origin American scientist Dr Shafiqul Islam has jointly won the prestigious Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW).The Creativity prize was awarded to the team of Dr Shafiqul Islam (Tufts University, USA) and Dr Rita Colwell (University of…
Maradona’s former house turned into museum in Argentina
Argentina (AP/UNB) — How many sleepless nights did the young man who would become one of soccer’s greatest players spend gazing up at the ceiling, imagining dizzying dribbles, spectacular goals and hoisting the World Cup above his head? That is…
Filipino mayor among 10 dead in clash with anti-drug police
Philippines (AP/UNB)— A Philippine town mayor who was publicly identified by President Rodrigo Duterte as a drug trafficking suspect was gunned down Friday with nine of his men at a police checkpoint, in one of the bloodiest operations since the…
Quakes rattle Italy, crumble buildings causing panic
Rome 27 (AP/UNB) — A pair of strong aftershocks shook central Italy late Wednesday, crumbling churches and buildings, knocking out power and sending panicked residents into the rain-drenched streets just two months after a powerful earthquake killed nearly 300 people.…
Peacempire launched
Dhaka – On October 01, 2016, Peacempire successfully launched its social action project in the largest school of Narayanganj called, “Murapara Model Pilot High School” bringing together nearly 1375 students in a road show, just after collecting petition signature of…
Eradication of extremism is key goal for now: Quader
Dhaka – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader today made his debut in the just assumed position urging party men to keep steadfast unity under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership and described preparedness for next general elections eradicating extremism as the party’s…
ACC wants public servants fined for failure to deliver
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has recommended introducing a provision of fining government servants in case of their failure to deliver in time.The national anti-graft body made the recommendation in its Annual Report-2015 submitted to President Abdul Hamid on Monday.ACC…
Bernie Sanders makes a powerful case
Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders offered a compelling argument this week to those of his supporters still hesitant about a Hillary Clinton presidency. He explained that the success of the revolution relies not on who is president, but on…
Man arrested Sunday evening snatched away in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Miscreants attacked policemen and snatched away a handcuffed accused from them in Tabaler Char Bazar area of Kutubdia upazila of Cox’s Bazar district in southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday evening, UNB news agency reported.
Fakhrul hopes Hasina, Obaidul would restore democracy
Dhaka – The BNP has congratulated and greeted Awami League chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her reelection as party president and Obaidul Quader for his election as new general secretary of the party.
Husband hiding after wife’s murder in Dhaka
Dhaka – A housewife was strangled to death allegedly by her husband in the capital’s Uttarkhan area on Friday evening, UNB news agency reported. Rubel Mia, husband of victim Munni Akhter, remains missing since incident – lending credence to the…
‘Impolite and arrogant’
Dhaka – Bob Dylan’s failure to acknowledge his Nobel Prize in literature is “impolite and arrogant”, according to a member of the body that awards it. The 75-year-old singer was named the shock winner of the prize last week.
4 injured as house catches fire from gas leak in Dhaka
Dhaka – Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by gas leak at their residence in Jurain area of city on Saturday morning, UNB news agency reported.
One killed 3200 shops, houses gutted in Rangamati fire
Dhaka – At least one person was killed and 300 shops and houses have burned in fire which broke out at Durchhari Bazar in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati hill district on Thursday noon, UNB news agency reported.
UNESCO recommends halt to Bangladesh coal plant
Washington, D.C. – The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a seminal report recommending that development of the Orion Khulna coal plant in Bangladesh — which the Export-Import Bank of the United States is reportedly considering financing…
Those pampering militants must face action: PM
Dhaka – Strongly criticising BNP for siding with militants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said those who are pampering militants will face action, UNB news agency reported.
Obama uses final state dinner to honor Italy and its leader
Washington (AP/UNB) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday held one of the largest state dinners of his tenure to celebrate the “enduring alliance” between the U.S. and Italy. The soiree for Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi was the 13th and…
Turkey’s Russia-baked Akkuyu nuke project picks up pace
Dhaka – Russia and Turkey have agreed to accelerate the Akkuyu project. The statement was made after the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “Following the talks, we agreed to speed up the…
Grand-Duchess of Luxembourg now Patron, Asian University for Women
Luxembourg – Media OutReach – October 18, 2016 – Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, announced today the commitment of Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg to serve as a Patron of the University.
‘Robber’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with rivals in Laxmipur
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between two groups of ‘robbers’ at Char Afzal in Ramgati upazila of Laxmipur district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
A snake catcher releases over 200 snakes
Snake charmers and catchers are famous for their bravery of securing the crawling reptile or taming them, but do you know what they do with these snakes later? Well, as for the snake charmers they entertain masses and are often…
4 killed at DMCH gate as ambulance ploughed through crowd
Dhaka-Four people and a baby in its mother womb were killed and five others injured as an ambulance ploughed through a crowd in front of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) here on Saturday morning.
Bangla Academy DG given death threat
Bangla Academy Director General Professor Shamsuzzaman Khan has reportedly been threatened with death on his mobile phone, bdnews24.com reported.
Note 7 recall costing Samsung at least $5.3 billion
South Korea (AP/UNB) — Samsung Electronics said Friday that the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 would cost the company about $3 billion during the current and next quarters, bringing the total cost of the recall to at least $5.3…
Trump presidency ‘dangerous’, says UN rights chief
Donald Trump’s “deeply unsettling and disturbing” views make him a danger internationally, the UN’s human rights chief has said. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad al-Hussein cited Mr Trump’s comments on the use of torture and his attitude…
“Reimagining South Asia in 2030″ 9th South Asian Summit theme
Dhaka-The 9th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES IX) will be held here on October 15-16 with the overarching theme “Reimagining South Asia in 2030.”
‘Australia best equipped in Asia-Pacific against illicit trade’
Dhaka – Australia has the best environment for preventing illicit trade, according to The Illicit Trade Environment Index released today by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The Index, sponsored by the European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, looks at 17 Asian economies.…
Durga Puja ends with immersion of idols
Dhaka – Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, ended on Tuesday with the immersion of goddess Durga in the capital and elsewhere across the country.