Dhaka, Sept 2 – Senior journalist and columnist Saleh Chowdhury passed away at a city hospital on Friday evening. He was 81.
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Kenya presidential election cancelled by Supreme Court
Kenya’s Supreme Court has annulled the result of last month’s presidential election, citing irregularities, and ordered a new one within 60 days.
BNP vies to be seen as ‘party of democracy’
Dhaka, Sept 1 – BNP on Friday alleged that the government is out to restore 1-party rule by creating a reign of terror through incidents of killing and enforced disappearances.
Hajj pilgrims celebrate Eid-Ul-Azha
Saudi Arabia, Sept 1 – Two more days are left to complete the rites of the Holy Hajj Pilgrimage while the main rituals are complete through standing at Arafat from Fajr to Maghrib on Thursday, prayer and stay at Muzdalifa…
Myanmar military says death toll in clashes almost 400
Bangkok, Sept 1 (AP/UNB)- Myanmar’s military says almost 400 people have died in recent violence in the western state of Rakhine triggered by attacks on security forces by insurgents from the Rohingya ethnic minority.
Journalist Kazi Siraj dies at 70
Journalist-columnist Kazi Siraj has died from cardiac failure. He was 70. He breathed his last at his home in Banasree in the city at 10pm on Thursday, according to his family. He is survived by his wife Bulu Akhter, a…
Two burnt in fire caused by an explosion in N’ganj
Dhaka – Two persons were burnt in an explosion at a two-storey building in Narayanganj in the early hours of Friday. The explosion was heard at about around 3 am Friday at the ‘Comilla House 2’ building at Borab Graveyard…
Khaleda sued for ‘derogatory remarks’ against State
Dhaka, Dec 27 – A case was filed against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday over her alleged derogatory remarks against the State and its creation.
27000 Rohingyas enter BD in week of violence
Dhaka, Aug 31 – Latest estimates from UN sources suggest more than 27,000 people have crossed into Bangladesh in the area around Cox’s Bazar since last Friday (Aug 25), while 20,000 more remain stranded in the No Man’s Land between…
BNP celebrates 39th founding anniversary Friday
Dhaka, Aug 31 – BNP is going to celebrate its 39th founding anniversary on Friday with a low-key programme due to the Eid-ul-Azha that falls on Saturday.
Rupa’s body exhumed for proper burial
The body of Jakia Sultana Rupa, who was killed after being gang raped in a running bus, was exhumed and handed over to her family for burial in proper manner on Thursday. The body was exhumed at about 4 pm…
‘US never out of diplomatic solutions in dealing with N Korea’
US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said the US is “never out of diplomatic solutions” in dealing with North Korea. It comes after President Donald Trump tweeted that “talking is not the answer” to the country’s military ambitions. Russia has…
Sharapova wins another 3-setter at US Open; No. 4 Zverev out
New York,(AP/UNB)- No one, not even Maria Sharapova herself, knew quite what to expect from her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open.It had been 19 months since she had entered a major tournament. She played only nine…
Brazil coach confirms: Coutinho on bench; Willian will start
Porto Alegre,(AP/UNB)- Coutinho on bench; Willian will start will be on the bench when Brazil plays Ecuador on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match.The Liverpool forward, linked to a move to Barcelona, has yet to play a minute in…
Another Rohingya boat capsize in Naf: 17 bodies found
Dhaka, Aug 31 – Seventeen more bodies were recovered on Thursday morning from Naf River in Shah Porir Dwip area in Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar where a boat capsized in the river on Wednesday night.
The untapped economic potential of Asia’s refugees
by Aaron Sloan aaron The Asia-Pacific region hosts approximately 14 percent, or 3.5 million, of the world’s 65.3 million forced migrant population.1 Two-thirds of today’s refugee population will be displaced for at least three years, and are often located in…
Agreement on export of spent nuclear fuel inked
Moscow, August 30 – The Governments of the Russian Federation and Bangladesh have on Wednesday signed a collaboration agreement on the import of spent nuclear fuel of Rooppur NPP to Russia.
Woman killed in Chuadanga road accident
Dhaka – A woman was killed as a speeding truck ran her over at Ujirpur village of Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Shahida Begum, 35, wife of late Shahjahan Ali of Bhimrullah village of the…
Missing boy found dead in Sherpur
Dhaka- A minor boy, who went missing a day ago, was found dead in a garden near to Jhinaigati Mohila Adarsha Degree College in Jhinaigati upazila in Sherpur on Wednesday.Quoting witnesses, police said locals spotted the body of Al Mamun,…
Jubo League man hacked dead in Noakhali
Dhaka – A Jubo League activist was hacked to death allegedly by rivals in Hatia upazila in Noakhali on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Riaz Uddin, 27, an activist of Sonadia union unit of the ruling party’s youth wing…
Art Briles won’t get job with Canadian Football League
Hamilton,(AP/UNB) – Less than 11 hours after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL announced the hiring of former Baylor coach Art Briles as an assistant coach, the league and the team backtracked in the face of public pressure and said…
West Indies chases down 322 in remarkable win over England
Leeds,(AP/UNB) – West Indies chased down 322 on the final day for a remarkable victory against all expectations in the second test against England on Tuesday.Shai Hope carried West Indies home at Headingley with a personal milestone as he became…
Nadal says it’s noisy under US Open roof, despite changes
New York,(AP/UNB) – It’s too loud under the U.S. Open roof for Rafael Nadal.Even though the U.S. Tennis Association tried to lessen the noise in Arthur Ashe Stadium after the retractable cover’s debut during last year’s tournament, there was still…
Rohingya boat capsizes in Naf, 4 bodies spotted
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 30 – A boat, carrying around 25 Rohingyas, capsized in the Naf River adjacent to Shahparir Dwip in Teknaf upazila while intruding into Bangladesh territory early Wednesday.
UNSC ‘strongly condemns’ NKorea missile test
United Nations, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday, reiterating demands that Pyongyang halts its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.
No fire or fury, but muted Trump response to NKorea missile
Washington, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — So much for North Korea’s restraint. So much for President Donald Trump’s threats of “fire and fury.”
Noted singer Abdul Jabbar passes away
Dhaka, Aug 30 – Eminent singer Abdul Jabbar passed away at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Wednesday morning. He was 80.
Thesis forgery of two RU teachers under probe
Rajshahi – A 3-member probe committee has been formed over the allegation of thesis forgery against two teachers of Rajshahi University (RU).
BGB man killed in Jessore road crash
Dhaka – A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was killed in a road accident on Jessore-Benapole Highway in Hajirali area of Jhikargachha upazila in Jessore on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Mafizul Islam, 30, a member of BGB Battalion-51…
5 held over killing girl after gang rape in Tangail
Dhaka – Police arrested five people from Mymensingh on Monday night over the killing of a college girl after gang rape in a running bus in Madhupur upazila in Tangail .Three of the arrestees — bus helper Akram, Shamim and…