Dhaka, June 9 – Eleven buses of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) were gutted as a fire broke out at Joar Sahar BRTC bus depot in the city’s Khilkhet area early Saturday.
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Democratic space shrinks – ITUC Global Rights Index 2018
Restrictions on free speech and the right to protest unleash a wave of mass arrests and arbitrary detention of defenders of workers’ rights Brussels, 7 June 2018 (ITUC Online): Shrinking democratic space for working people and unchecked corporate greed are on…
Ruling on impunity for journo murder: IAPA, RFK HR rejoice
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held the State of Colombia accountable for the ongoing impunity for murder of a journalist Miami (Washington DC), June 8, 2018 – The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights celebrate…
Woman killed in city road crash
Dhaka – A woman was killed as a bus knocked her down in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Friday morning.
Woman killed in city road crash
Dhaka – A woman was killed as a bus knocked her down in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Friday morning.
3 held with 71 gold bars at Sylhet airport, Benapole checkpost
Dhaka – Law enforcers in separate incidents arrested three people, including an Indian national, along with 71 gold bars at Sylhet MAG Osmani International Airport and Benapole checkpost on Friday.
Woman held with hemp in Faridpur
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a woman along with hemp from Bhajondanga village in the upazila headquarters on Friday.
England completes World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica 2-0
Leeds,(AP/UNB)- Marcus Rashford scored from long range as England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.
Thailand Open: Siddikur’s cut sees one-under par
Dhaka – Bangladesh celebrity golfer Siddikur Rahman made successful cut in the $300,000 Thailand Open placing joint 44th after the second round at Thai Country Club course on Friday.
Seminar on Al Quds, Palestine held in Dhaka city
A seminar on “70 years of the Israeli occupation of Al Quds and Palestine: Obligation of Muslim Ummah” was held at the Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) auditorium in the city on Friday.
2 killed in Manikganj road crash
Dhaka – Two people were killed and 12 others injured when a bus rammed a pick-up van on Dhaka-Aricha highway at Annaypur in Shibalaya upazila on Thursday.
Kim Jong Un impersonator questioned on arrival in Singapore
Singapore, June 8 (AP/UNB) — A Kim Jong Un lookalike said he was detained and questioned upon his arrival in Singapore on Friday, days before a summit between the North Korean leader and President Donald Trump.
2 ‘drug peddlers’ killed in Thakurgaon, Rangpur ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in ‘gunfights’ between their cohorts and police in Rangpur and Thakurgaon districts early Friday.
Magnificent Afghans whitewash Bangladesh
Dhaka- Bangladesh suffered a 3-0 whitewash against ICC’s new full member nation Afghanistan going down by 1 run as the 3rd T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, India on Thursday produced a last ball thriller.
Neymar to play vs. Austria; Fred injured in Brazil training
London,(AP/UNB) – While Neymar seems to be finishing his injury recovery and is set to play in Brazil’s last pre-World Cup friendly at Austria on Sunday, midfielder Fred left Thursday’s training in pain after a tackle.
England completes World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica 2-0
Leeds,(AP/UNB)- Marcus Rashford scored from long range as England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.
Workshop at BAU on ‘Krishok bondhu’ Phone service for farmers
Mymeisingh, June 7 – A workshop was held at Syed Nazrul IslamMymensingh Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) entitled “linkage with Research-Extension-Farmer through Agriculture Portal’’ on Thursday.
Stock down on budget day trade
Dhaka – Stock market closed lower on Thursday when investors were cautious as Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was unveiling the national budget for 2018-19 financial year (FY19).
Two held with 19 gold bars in Chuadanga
Dhaka – Customs Intelligence officials arrested two people along with 19 gold bars weighing 2.25 kg from Darshana Joynagar Checkpost in Damurhuda upazila on Thursday.
UP member held with Yaba in Faridpur
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a union parishad member along with Yaba tablets from Sutashi village in Boalmari upazila on Thursday. The arrestee was identified as Moti Kazi, 42, a member of ward…
4 killed in separate road crashes in Tangail
Dhaka – Four people were killed and three others injured in separate road accidents in Kalihati and Mirzapur upazila in Tangail on Thursday.
64 elephants trapped in Ukhia
Dhaka -The speakers of a round table discussion on Thursday said that at least 64 elephants were trapped on the western parts of Ukhia Rohingya camps in Teknaf in the district.
Premier Hockey: Mohammedan-Mariner match abandoned halfway through
Dhaka- The title-deciding match of the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League between two neighbours — league leader Dhaka Mohammedan SC and defending champions Dhaka Mariner Young’s Club — was abandoned halfway through at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium…
3nd T20I: Afghanistan bat first smelling a whitewash
Dhaka – Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the 3rd and last T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, India on Thursday.
School Football: Barisal Baptist Mission High School emerge champions
Dhaka- Barishal BaptistMission High School clinched the Pran Milk National School Football title beating Satkhira Fulbari DS Alim Madrasah by 6-0 goals in the final at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.
Siddikur starts Thailand Open with 2 under par
Dhaka – Bangladesh trailblazing golfer Siddikur Rahman made a good start in the US$ 300,000 Thailand Open as he took two shots less to pars in the first round at Thai Country Club course on Thursday.
Case report on sexual harassment of March 7 deferred
Dhaka, June 6 – A Dhaka court yesterday deferred the submission of investigation report in the case over the alleged sexual harassment of college student on March 7, to July 5. Magistrate Loskor Sohel Rana of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate…
Two ‘drug peddlers’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka-Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported gunfights inChandpur and Mymensinghdistricts early Wednesday.
Argentina calls off game against Israel after protests
Buenos Aires,(AP/UNB) – Argentina has called off a World Cup warmup match against Israel following protests by pro-Palestinian groups.
Women’s Asia Cup: Rumana helps Tigresses taste maiden win over India
Dhaka – An all-round performance by Rumana Ahmed guided Bangladesh to their first-ever victory against India beating the giant neighbour in the Women’s T201 Asia Cup match by seven wickets at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.