Dhaka, Oct 17 – A school banking conference was held at Bagerhat Zila Parishad Auditorium under auspices of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) as the lead bank on 13 October 2018 Saturday as part of Bangladesh Bank’s financial inclusion program.
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RU officer gets “Taekwondo award”
Rajshahi, Oct 17 – As recognition for spreading and developing Taekwondo teaching in Bangladesh an officer of Rajshahi University (RU) has received “Taekwondo” award” a physical exercised based organization in South Korea.
BNP’s allies – Bhashani NAP, NDA factions -choose new leaders
Dhaka, Oct 17 -Factions of both Bangladesh NAP and National Democratic Party (NDP) yesterday expelled their presidents and secretaries general and expressed their solidarity with the BNP-led 20-party alliance.
Youth Test: Sri Lanka trailing by 244 runs against Bangladesh on day-2
Dhaka – Hosts Sri Lanka U-19 were trailing by 244 runs against Bangladesh U-19 team on the 2nd day of the four-day First Youth Test at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on Wednesday.
Soumya to lead BCB XI for one day warm-up against Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced a 12-man squad to face visiting Zimbabwe for a one-day practice match to be held at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in Savar on Friday.
Student gunman kills 17 at Crimea college: Russian official
A Russian official said a student attacked a vocational college Wednesday in Crimea, a rampage that killed 17 other students and left more than 40 people wounded, before killing himself.
NASA astronaut describes close call following failed launch
The NASA astronaut who survived last week’s failed launch and emergency landing knew he needed to stay calm.
Fire death toll in capital’s Uttarkhan rises to 5
A man who along with seven others suffered burn injuries in a fire incident in the city’s Uttarkhan area early Saturday succumbed to his injuries five days after the incident on Wednesday morning, taking the death toll to five.
Journo Farhad murder case verdict commuted to life
Dhaka, Oct 16 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday commuted the death sentences of two convicts to life imprisonment in the case filed over the murder of journalist Farhad Khan and his wife.
Photographers push for Shahidul Alam’s release
Some 50 local photographers on Tuesday demanded unconditional release of internationally renowned photographer Shahidul Alam.
Goa Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman shares 3rd place
Dhaka – Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC was sharing the 3rd position in the 1st Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament with 15 other players securing 4 points after the 5th round matches held in the Indian tourist…
ICC World Cup trophy due Wednesday
Dhaka – The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy will arrive here on Wednesday morning on a four-day visit to Bangladesh as part of its journey around the globe.
Zimbabwe Cricket team arrives here to play three-ODI, two-Test against Tigers
Dhaka – Zimbabwe Cricket team arrived in the capital on Tuesday (Oct 16) on a month long tour to Bangladesh to play a three-match ODI and two-match Test series against the Tigers in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet.
Youth Handball: Panchagarh finish 3rd beating Thakurgaon 15-2
Dhaka – Panchagarh District finished 3rd in the 5th Walton National Youth Women’s Handball Championship beating Thakurgaon District by 15-2 goals in a place-deciding match at the Shaheed Capt (retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Tuesday. The…
Export-import thru Benapole suspended for Durga Puja
Export and import activities between Bangladesh and India through Benapole land port will remain suspend for four days from Tuesday on the occasion of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of Hindu community.
Legal notice issued over Digital Security Act
A lawyer of the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a legal notice to the concerned authorities for proper amendments to nine sections of the much-debated Digital Security Act.
NAP, NDP sever ties with BNP-led 20-party alliance
Dhaka, Oct 16 – Two political parties in the fold of BNP-led 20-party alliance on Tuesday severed their relations with the alliance accusing the BNP of maintaining relations what they said with the masterminds of the 1/11 changeover.
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65
Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday. He was 65.
Suspected ‘Drug trader’ killed in Jessore ‘gunfight’
Jashore, Oct 16 (UNB) – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of drug peddlers at Mangalgati in Sadar Upazila early Tuesday.
Mural of Syed Amir Ali inaugurated at RU
Rajshahi, Oct 15 – A mural of Syed Amir Ali was inaugurated at Sayed Amir Ali Hall of Rajshahi University (RU) on Saturday evening.
Goa GM Chess: Bangladeshi Ziaur Rahman shares top slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Grand Master, Ziaur Rahman of Saif SC sharing the top slot in the 1st Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament with seven other players securing full four points after the 4th round matches in Goa of India…
NCL Day-1: Khulna 272/7 vs Rangpur; Dhaka Met 266/6 vs Ctg
Dhaka – Holders Khulna Division scored 272 for 7 at stumps in the 1st innings against Rangpur Division in their Tier-1 match after the first day’s play of the 20th National Cricket League at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna…
Youth Women’s Handball: Jamalpur, Naogaon reach final
Dhaka – Jamalpur and Naogaon DSAs reached to the final of the 5th Walton National Youth Women’s Handball Championship eliminating their rivals in the semifinals at the Shaheed Capt (Retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Monday. The…
Taliban attack Afghan army base, killing 17 soldiers
The Taliban have attacked an army base in western Afghanistan, killing 17 Afghan soldiers and abducting 11 others, officials said Sunday.
AL-BCL clash leaves one dead in Chattogram
An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was killed during a clash between BCL and Awami League workers at Fultoli Bazar in Fatikchhari upazila on Sunday night.
‘Outlawed party’ man killed in Tangail ‘gunfight’
A suspected leader of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party and a drug trader were killed in reported gunfights in Tangail and Mymensingh districts early Monday.
Question leakage: 5 make confessional statements
Dhaka, Oct 14 – Five members of a syndicate make confessions in a case filed against them for leaking questions of the admission test of medical colleges.
IBBL makes donation to Proyash School
Dhaka, Oct 14 – Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited handed over a cheque of Tk. 20 lac as a donation for Proyash to Dilshad Nahar Aziz, Patron of Proyash, specialised school of…
Ganesha idol worth Tk 28mn recovered from AL leader’s house
Naogaon, Oct 14 – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered a 28-kg stone idol of a Hindu god from the residence of a local Awami League leader at Betgari village in Raninagar Upazila on Saturday night.
Tigers start camp Monday ahead of series against Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Team start their training camp on Monday ahead of their battles against Zimbabwe in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet for three ODIs and two Tests in October-November.