Dhaka – Alliance Française de Dhaka organises the 6th solo cartoon exhibition titled Janala জানালা: Cultural Pattern of the Delta Land by Dr. Sajid Bin Doza Bonny in its La Galerie on Monday, 16 January 2017 at 5.00pm.
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Tigers dismiss NZ for 539: 1st Test heads for draw
Dhaka, Jan 15 – A fiery spell of short-pitched bowling – assisted by a remarkable over from part-time spinner Mahmudullah – helped Bangladesh dismiss New Zealand for 539 and secure a lead of 56 in Wellington, reports ESPNcricinfo.
3 killed in separate road accidents in Naogaon
Dhaka – Three people were killed in two separate road accidents in Atrai and Sadar upazilas here today.The deceased were identified as Jahangir Hossain, 35, Biswanath Halder, 26, residents of Atrai upazila and Apu, 26, hailing from Joypurhat district.
Smartphone & Tab Expo in city from Jan 26
Dhaka, Jan 14: The three-day expo on smartphone and tab is going to be held in the city from January 26, in a bid to give individuals first-hand experience of latest models of smartphones, tablet computers.
1st test: New Zealand 186-2 at tea on day 3 vs. Bangladesh
New Zealand, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — Half centuries by Tom Latham and Kane Williamson and an aggressive innings by Ross Taylor on Saturday steered New Zealand to 186-2 at tea on the third day of the first test against Bangladesh.
Six killed in Comilla bus plunge
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Six people were killed and 22 others injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Zinglatali on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Daudkandi upazila early Saturday.
Biman officials bail rejects and sent to jail
Dhaka-A Dhaka court yesterday (Thursday) sent two Bangladesh Biman Airlines officials to the jail rejecting their bail pleas in a case filed over the glitch in a flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Budapest.
3 killed in Madaripur road crash
Dhaka – Three people were killed and five others injured as a bus hit a human hauler on Dhaka-Barisal highway at Samaddar in sadar upazila in Madaripur Friday.The deceased were identified as Sumon Matobbar, 30, son of Harun Matobbor and his…
Severe cold wave sweeps over Nilphamari, Kurigram
Dhaka- Severe cold wave is sweeping over the regions of Nilphamari and Kurigram, says the Bangladesh Meteorological Department in a weather forecast on Friday.
5 Ijtema devotees die
Gazipur – Five devotees died in separate incidents on Biswa Ijtema ground at Tongi in Gazipur early Friday and the day before.
Coal-laden vessel sinks in Bay
Bagerhat – A coal-laden cargo vessel capsized near Fairway Buoy in Mongla in the Bay of Bengal on Friday. Abdur Rahman Biswas, officer-in-charge (investigation) of Mongla Police Station, said the cargo vessel named ‘MV Lady Marry’ sank in the bay…
BNP wants PM to show ray of hope
Dhaka – BNP on Friday hoped that the Prime Minister will show the nation a new ray of hope by determining the direction of politics and the next election through discussions with opposition parties.
Tigers turn around in 1st Test: Collect 542/7 against NZ on day 2
Shakib’s 217, Mushfiqur’s 159 set BD’s highest Test partnership figure 359 Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh raised the 1st innings collection to 542 for 7 wickets at stumps on the second day in the 1st Test against New Zealand, including…
Biswa Ijtema of Tablig Jamaat begins at Dhaka’s Tongi
Gazipur, Jan 13 (UNB) – The first phase of a three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims after hajj, began on Friday on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi on the outskirts of the capital…
BGB and Coast Guard the key to prevent drug-smuggling
Dhaka- Director General (DG) of Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) Khandakar Rakibur Rahman on Thursday emphasized increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies, especially the BGB and Coast Guard, to prevent illegal narcotics from entering the country.
Motorbike rider killed in Tangail road accident
Dhaka – A motorcycle rider was killed as a bus hit his bike in Jokarchar area on the Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge highway under Kalihati upazila in Tangail this morning.The deceased was identified as Hafizur Rahman, 35, son of Amjad Hossain, a…
Two killed in Narail road accident
Dhaka – Two people, including a six month old child were killed and 15 others injured in a road accident in Moyenkhola area on the Narail-Magura road in Narail Sadar upazila today.The deceased are Panchanan Kumar Majumder alias Pankaj, 60,…
Titas opens call centre to receive complaints
Dhaka – Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company on Thursday launched a dedicated call centre to receive and attend complaints from its customers.
India prefers Mongla to set up SEZ: Envoy
Khulna – India has identified Mongla as one of the potential locations for establishing a special economic zone for Indian companies. “A feasibility study on Mongla SEZ is going on, and will be completed soon,” said Indian High Commissioner to…
Prime suspect, associate held in city over MP Liton murder
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested the prime suspect and his associate in a case filed over the murder of Gaibandha-1 lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton from Badda area in the city early Thursday.
Graft case: HC rejects Khaleda’s plea to record testimony again
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Thursday rejected a petition filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its order to re-record the testimony of 32 witnesses in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
World Report 2017
Donald Trump’s election as US president after a campaign fomenting hatred and intolerance, and the rising influence of political parties in Western Europe that reject universal rights, have put the postwar human rights system at risk. source:Human Rights Watch
Woman stabbed dead ‘by nephew’ in Jamalpur
Dhaka – A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her nephew in Satpoa area of Sarishabari upazila in Jamalpur on Wednesday night over land dispute.The deceased was identified as Lily AKhter, 32, an Italian expatriate and wife of Emon…
Four burn injuried as shop catches fire in Kushtia
Dhaka, Jan 12 – Four people sustained burn injured as a fire broke out at a shop in Mozompur area of Kushtia district town on Wednesday night.
IBBL: Shariah principles, fundamental values remain
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited shall continue its Shariah Principles and fundamental values. It will apply Zero Tolerance Policy regarding compliance of Islamic Shari`ah.
AL leader’s mother wounded in city gun attack
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Gunmen stormed the flat of a local Awami League leader in the city’s Chamelibagh area on Wednesday evening and fired shots, injuring his mother.
England batsman Carberry set for return after cancer surgery
Dhaka – Former England batsman Michael Carberry could be back in training soon just six months after he was diagnosed with cancer, Hampshire’s director of cricket Giles White revealed on Tuesday.The 36-year-old — who played the last of his six…
Teletalk inks deal with Nokia, Alcatel for network expansion
Dhaka – TeleTalk Bangladesh Limited, the state-run mobile phone operator, has signed an agreement with Nokia and Alcatel for expanding its network countrywide.
Another 1/11-like conspiracy is around: Gayeshwar
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Wednesday feared that another 1/11-like conspiracy is being hatched for depoliticisation. “The 1/11 plot is over. Now another conspiracy is around. This plot can’t be removed without launching a movement. I…
PM to address nation Thursday
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Thursday evening, marking the completion of her government’s three years in office after the January-5 national election.