Geneva, 20 Jan (Kanaga Raja) — The global unemployment rate is expected to rise modestly to 5.8 per cent in 2017, representing an increase in the number of unemployed globally of 3.4 million compared with 2016, the International Labour Organisation…
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RUPC accord reception to Journalism Deptt freshers
An orientation program organized by Rajshahi University Press Club (RUPC), an association of campus reporters, for the newly enrolled students of the Mass Communication and Journalism Dept under 2016-17 academic sessions, was held at its office on Monday morning.
Mother and son killed in Panchgarh
Dhaka – A woman and her minor son were killed and her husband injured after a truck hit their motorcycle on Panchagarh-Tetulia highway in Doshmile area of Sadar upazila on Monday night.The deceased were identified as Joyonti Rani, 28, wife…
Gulshan attack ‘mastermind’ Rajib makes ‘confession’
Dhaka, Jan 23 (UNB) – Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi, a top Neo-JMB leader and the mastermind of the Gulshan terror attack, reportedly made confession before a court here on Monday.
Search committee on EC: AL, BNP leaders trade blames
Dhaka – Awami League advisory council member and commerce minister Tofail Ahmed Monday claimed that it is BNP leaders who informed AL that they proposed the former chief Justice KM Hasan’s name as the Search Committee head to the President…
New FAO representative in B’desh joins office
Dhaka – Susan Lorraine Lautze has joined as the FAO Representative in Bangladesh. Lautze has already reached here and started work with FAO Dhaka office, Assistant FAO Representative (programme) Dr Nur Ahamed Khondaker told UNB on Monday.
Statelessness a global problem: Shirin
Dhaka – Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Committee Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Monday said statelessness is a global problem, not a single country one.
AL trying to make President controversial: BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Monday alleged that Awami League leaders are trying to make President Abdul Hamid controversial over formation of the Election Commission (EC) as they know they cannot return to power through fair polls.
Narsingdi BNP leader hacked to death
Dhaka, 23 – A UP member and local leader of was hacked to death by some criminals at Tulatoli village under Raipura upazila of Narsingdi district on January 22 at night about 11.00 pm.
Why committee to see FFs list not illegal: HC asks govt
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain why the formation of a committee for scrutinising freedom fighter list should not be declared illegal. It also asked to explain why the securitisation…
Caliming herself wife Nasrin files dowry case against Sunny
Dhaka – Nasrin Sultana, who claimed herself as the wife of national cricketer Arafat Sunny filed another case over dowry. She filed the case with Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court on Monday against the spinner and his mother Nargis Akhter.
War crimes quest against Bangalee army officers
The International Crimes Tribunal’s investigation agency has launched an inquiry into alleged war crimes committed by the then Bengali officers of the Pakistan Army in 1971, bdnews24.com reported Sunday. Two persons have already been accused of crimes against humanity committed…
Suranjit’s ex-APS gets five years in jail in graft case
Dhaka – A Special Dhaka court yesterday sentenced former assistant personal secretary (APS) to former railways minister Suranjit Sengupta, five years prison in graft case for acquiring wealth beyond known income sources. Dhaka’s Special Judge Mohammad Ataur Rahman sentenced Md…
Special tribunal at Energy Regulatory Commission
Dhaka – All cases of energy and power sector will be disposed at special tribunal in Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) instead of regular court from now on, Dr Salim Mahmud the chairman of BERC Tribunal said Sunday at a…
Cricketer Sunny placed on remand for girl defamation
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday placed cricketer Arafat Sunny on a day’s remand in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act. Magistrate Pranab Kumar of the CMM court granted…
Five walk to gallows for murder over boundary wall
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced five people to death and two others to life term imprisonment in a murder case.
Stop eviction without rehabilitation: CPB
Dhaka – Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) General Secretary Comrade Syed Abu Zafar Ahmed on Sunday demanded rehabilitation of hawkers before their eviction.
Golam Sarwar gets Lifetime Achievement Award
Dhaka- Daily Samakal Editor Golam Sarwar received ‘Ataus Samad Memorial Trust Lifetime Achievement Award’ at a program held at Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury auditorium, at the University of Dhaka on Sunday noon.
Fakhrul trashes Quader’s remark over BNP proposal
Dhaka -Terming baseless Obaidul Quader’s comment that BNP during its dialogue with the President proposed ex-Chief Justice KM Hasan’s name to include him in the search committee, the party on Sunday demanded withdrawal of the remark. UNB news agency reported
IBBL helps cold-affected population in Chandpur
Dhaka- Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited distributed winter clothes at North Matlab area of Chandpur District. Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam, Vice Chairman of the Bank, distributed more than one thousand items to help keep the less fortunate members of society keep…
Twitter thinks Trump’s Liberty Ball was a rough talent show
To say Donald and Melania Trump (in a glamorous white gown she collaborated on) were the main attraction at Trump’s inaugural balls might be an understatement. At least, that was Twitter’s take. Social media users seemed overwhelmingly unimpressed by new…
Biswa Ijtema second phase ends
Dhaka, 22 Jan – The second phase of the 52nd Biswa Ijtema concluded on Sunday with the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers) seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim community. The Munajat started at 11.12 am and continued till 11:45…
RMG factory catches fire at Savar near capital Dhaka
Savar, Jan 22 – A fire broke out at a readymade garment (RMG) factory at Ulail in Savar upazila on the outskirts of the capital on Sunday morning.
At least 32 killed, 50 injured as train derails in India
New Delhi, Jan 22 (AP/UNB) — An overnight passenger train derailed in southern India, killing at least 32 people and injuring 50 others in the latest accident to hit the country’s massive, disaster-prone rail network.
Rain washes out day 3 of 2nd test, NZ vs. Bangladesh
Christchurch, Jan 22 (AP/UNB) —The third day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and Bangladesh was abandoned because of rain Sunday without a ball being bowled, leaving the match closely balanced with two extended days remaining.
Akheri Munajat of 2nd phase Ijtema at 11am
Dhaka – Second phase of the 52nd Biswa Ijtema will end today (Sunday) with the offering of Akheri Munajat (concluding prayers).The Munajat will start around 11.00 am, said superintendent of Gazipur police Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid.Mawlana Mohammad Saad of Delhi will conduct…
BNP wants neutral search committee for EC: Fakhrul
Dhaka – Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, ) secretary general , Bangladesh Nationalist Party Saturday hoped that the president, Abdul Hamid, will be able to form a neutral and competent election commission.
Culture ministry celebrates ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ recognition
Dhaka, Jan 21 – The Ministry of Cultural Affairs organized a day-long programme on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Mangal Shobhajatra – the procession on the first morning of the Bengali New Year, on Unesco’s Representative List of…
AL to face BNP’s movement politically
Dhaka, Jan 21 – Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said if BNP goes for a movement over the issue of constituting the new Election Commission, AL will face it politically.
Justice Bazlur Rahman’s death condoled at RU
Justice Bazlur Rahman was a devoted student leader and stanch warrior of student’s rights in his student life. Rajshahi University VC Professor Dr. Mohammad Mizanuddin said this while addressing a condolence meeting for late justice Bazlur Rahman organized by the…