Dhaka, Oct 10 – Former State Minister Lutfozzaman Babar and 18 others were on Wednesday convicted and sentenced to death while BNP acting Chief Tarique Rahman and 18 others were sentenced to life term imprisonment in two cases filed over…
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HC grants bail to CU teachers in ICT case
Dhaka, Oct 9 – The High Court on Tuesday granted ad interim bail for six months to Chittagong University teacher Maidul Islam in a case filed under Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act on July 24.
Verdict in Aug 21 grenade attack cases Wednesday
Dhaka, Oct 9 – All eyes are on the special court which is scheduled to deliver its much-awaited judgment Wednesday in the two cases lodged over the grisly August 21, 2004 grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally, bringing…
IOC picks Senegal as first African host for Youth Olympics
Buenos Aires(AP/UNB) – The IOC has picked its first African host of any Olympics, formally awarding the 2022 Youth Games to Senegal.
Bangladesh want to cross Palestine hurdle
COX’S BAZAR- It will be an acid test for Bangladesh as they face the challenge of upper ranked Palestine in the second semi-final of the prestigious Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football scheduled to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin…
Khulna Div suffer batting jolt on day 2 in NCL
Dhaka- Khulna Division suffered batting jolt in their first innings as they scored 199 for 6 at stumps against Barisal Division on the second day of tier-1 second round four-day National Cricket League (NCL) held on Tuesday at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium…
Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 15; 333 injured
The death toll from a 5.9 earthquake that hit Haiti over the weekend rose to 15 people with 333 injured, authorities said Monday, as thousands of people slept outdoors fearing aftershocks would topple their cracked homes.
52 Bhashani Varsity teachers resign: BCL humiliation alleged
Tangail, Oct 9 – A total of 52 teachers of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) on Monday submitted resignations as their fellow teachers were allegedly humiliated by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders.
Youth gathering program held at BAU
Mymensingh, Oct 8 – To celebrate the International Rural women’s day a ‘Youth gathering’ programme was held at Shilpacharya Jainul Abedin auditorium of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Monday. ‘Manusher Jonno Foundation’ and BAU Journalists’ Association (BAUJA) organized the program…
Young visitors thronged the Rooppur Nuclear Power stalls
Dhaka, Oct 8 – To create awareness about the safety and eco-friendliness of the under-construction Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, modern nuclear technology and its versatile use Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) actively participated in the Jatiya Unnayan Mela 2018 held from…
Can Jose Mourinho survive ‘manhunt’ after stay of execution?
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho survived a wild weekend at Old Trafford to escape what he described as a “manhunt” after a terrible start to the season.
Cox’s Bazar ready to host Bangabandhu GC semifinals
Dhaka – The tourist district of Cox’s Bazar is ready to host the two semifinals of the six-nation 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament beginning in on Tuesday at the new-look 12,000-capacity Birshrestha Ruhul Amin Stadium here.
NCL: Arafat Sunny’s 7-for dismisses Dhaka Div for 206
Dhaka- Dhaka Metropolis left arm spinner Arafat Sunny grabbed seven wickets for 57 runs to bundle out Dhaka Division for 206 runs in 75 overs in the first innings on the first day of the 2nd round Tier-2 match of…
20 killed in upstate New York limo horror
Twenty people have been killed after a limousine careened out of control in what investigators described Sunday as the most deadly transportation accident in the United States for nearly a decade.
Confirmed deaths near 2000, still more likely in Indonesia
The death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island neared 2,000 on Monday, but thousands more are believed unaccounted for and officials said search teams plan to stop looking for victims later this week.
Premier Science Exhibition-2018 held
Dhaka, October 6 – The Premier School Dhaka has successfully organized ‘Premier Science Exhibition-2018’ where little scientists of the school have presented their works of research and experiments.
BD clinch SAFF U-18 Women’s crown beating Nepal 1-0
Dhaka, Oct 7 – Bangladesh clinched the six-nation maiden SAFF U-18 Women’s crown with all-win record beating Nepal by 1-0 goal in the final at the floodlit Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.
Shakib Al Hasan undergoing treatment in Melbourne
Dhaka – Bangladeshi world famed celebrated all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan now undergoing treatment in a 72-hour intensive care unit of a Melbourne clinic in Australia.
U-19 Asia Cup: India clinched title outplaying Sri Lanka by 144 runs
Dhaka – India clinched the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup title crushing Sri Lanka by a massive 144 runs in a day-night final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.
Truck owners, workers on strike: Dissent accident penalty
Truck owners and workers went on strike in Dhaka division from Sunday morning to press home their seven-point demand, including amendment to the Road Transport Act-2018.
Suspected drug trader killed in Rajshahi ‘gunfight’
Rajshahi, Oct – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives in Jahajghat area of the Rajshahi city early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alamgir Hossain Alo, 45, son of late Muktar Ali of ward…
Discussion on hemophilia disease held at RMC
Rajshahi, Oct 6 – A discussion meeting regarding the haemophilia disease held at the Rajshahi Medical College (RMC) on Saturday at 10 am at the conference room of the college.
Two-day long science-fiesta begins at RU
Rajshahi, Oct 6 – A two-day long science fiesta started at Rajshahi University (RU) on Saturday where more than five hundred students took part from 35 different institutions of Rajshahi district.
Group show ‘Daak-ticketey Dekhi Amar Desh’ at AFD from Oct 9
Dhaka, Oct 6 – The inaugural ceremony of the group painting exhibition by the budding child painters of Moonsez Art Academy titled ‘Daak-ticketey Dekhi Amar Desh’ (Looking at My Country Through Stamps) will be held on Tuesday, 9 October 2018…
Sevastova beats Osaka 6-4, 6-4 in China Open semifinal
Anastasija Sevastova beat U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 Saturday to reach the China Open final.
India crushes West Indies for its biggest test victory
India crushed West Indies in their first test by an innings and 272 runs on Saturday for its biggest margin of victory in test cricket.
‘The Hate U Give’ screenwriter Audrey Wells dies at 58
Los Angeles, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) — Audrey Wells, who wrote the screenplay for the brand new feature film “The Hate U Give,” died the day before the film was released after a five-year battle with cancer. She was 58.
250 political leaders of Ctg pledge to win with peace
Chittagong, Oct 5 – A total of 250 political leaders from the Bangladesh Awami League (AL), the Bangladesh Nationali st Party (BNP) and the Jatiya Party of Chittagong Division came to one platform in Chittagong Thursday to pledge for nonviolent…
Three students detained at RU for alleged Shibir link
Rajshahi, Oct 5 – Police have arrested the three students of Rajshahi University for their alleged involvement in Islami Chhatra Shibir politics, the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami from Binodpur area adjacent to the university on early Friday.
12 missing as engine boat capsizes in Turag near Dhaka
Savar, Oct 5 – At least 12 people remained missing after a trawler capsized in Turag River in Ashulia on Friday evening.