Rajshahi, JJuly23 – The Rajshahi University is going to launch a new department “Business and Commercial Law” of 50 seats under the Faculty of Law. It will launch its Journey from 2018-19 academic Year.
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Bangladesh beat West Indies by 48 runs in first ODI
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, (BSS/AFP) – A record double-century partnership between Tamim Iqbal and Shakib al Hasan paved the way as Bangladesh bounced back from their Test series drubbing with a 48-run win over West Indies in their opening one-day international on Sunday.
Maritime ports advised to keep hoisting signal No. 3
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been also advised today to keep hoisting local cautionary signal number three as the monsoon land depression now lies over North Odisha and adjoining area .
Fish trader hacked dead in Chuadanga
Dhaka- A local fish trader of Alamdanga upazila was hacked to death over long-running enmity at Asmankhali Bazar on Sunday night.
1st ODI: Mashrafe opts to bat first against West Indies
Dhaka – Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts West Indies in the 1st match of the three-match ODI series at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Sunday.
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro takes book-reading program to Rangpur
Dhaka – Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, in association with mobile financial service provider bKash Limited, has expanded its book reading programme at Rangpur and Lalmonirhat, aiming to enlighten the future generations through book reading.
Music promotes friendship: S Korean Envoy
South Korean Ambassador in Dhaka Hu Kang-il has said music helps bring countries closer and the people of Bangladesh and Korea have become close friends through K-Pop (Korean-Pop) music.
Firefighters injured as blaze near Yosemite grows
A fire that claimed the life of one firefighter and injured two others near California’s Yosemite national park has almost doubled in size in three days, authorities said recently. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said the so-called Ferguson fire…
‘Arms factory’ busted in Cox’s Bazar, 2 held
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in an overnight drive unearthed an arms making factory in Kolmarchhari area of Maheshkhali upazila in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday night.
Three killed in Rangpur road crash
Dhaka – At least three people were killed as a bus rammed an auto-rickshaw on Rangpur-Dinajpur highway in Hajirhat area in Rangpur on Sunday morning.
Woods creates buzz at Carnoustie with 66 at British Open
Carnoustie, (AP/UNB) – For 20 minutes on a warm Saturday afternoon at the British Open, Tiger Woods’ name was back atop a leaderboard at a major championship and Carnoustie was buzzing.
4 more die in ‘shootouts’ in anti-drug raids across country
News Desk At least four people have been killed in gunfights amid the ongoing drug crackdown across the nation. Police say two, one in Kushtia and one in Chapainawabganj, were killed in drug raids by security forces while the…
Prisoner dies in Habiganj
Dhaka -A prisoner, who fell sick in the district jail, died at a hospital here on Saturday morning.
Two killed in C’nawabganj road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed as the biker lost control over the wheels while trying to avoid a head-on collision with a truck at Dhobpur in Shibganj upazila Chapainawabganj on Saturday.
Grocer hacked dead in Chuadanga
Dhaka – A grocery trader was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Saturday.
Strong current disrupts ferry services on Padma
Dhaka – Strong current of water continued disrupting ferry services on two major routes on the River Padma on Saturday, inflicting miseries to passengers and truckers.
Bangladesh, West Indies first ODI Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play host West Indies in the 1st ODI of the three-match series at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Sunday.
Quantum beat Narinda Boys 34-33 in Premier Handball
Dhaka – Quantum Foundation made a good start beating Narinda Pragoti Boys Club by 34-33 goals in a keenly contested opening match of the Cute Premier Division Handball League that began on Saturday at Shaheed Capt (Retd) M Mansur Ali…
Policy to realise untapped Bay of Bengal resources urged
Dhaka – Speakers at a seminar on Saturday urged the government to develop an appropriate and pro-poor policy to realise the untapped resources in the Bay of Bengal in context of poverty reduction and achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goal).
National dance competition begins
National Dance Competition started today at rehearsal room of music and dance building of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
Mob lynches Muslim man over cow smuggling in W India
A Muslim man was beaten to death by a mob in western India over allegations of smuggling cows, police said Saturday, despite calls by the country’s highest court for immediate steps to stop deadly mob violence across the country.
Two workers die failing off building at DU
Two construction workers died reportedly after falling off an under-construction building at Jagannath Hall on Dhaka University (DU) campus on Saturday.
Maharaj’s 8 wickets restrict Sri Lanka to 277-9
Colombo(AP/UNB) – Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj picked up career best figures of eight for 116 runs as South Africa restricted Sri Lanka to 277 for nine at stumps on day one of the second Test in Colombo on Friday.
Pakistan beats Zimbabwe by 244 runs in 4th ODI
Bulawayo,(AP/UNB) – Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 244 runs in the fourth one-day international at Queens Sports Park on Friday. Pakistan leads the series 4-0.
Neymar insists he will stay at PSG to win titles
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Neymar has rejected rumors he could leave Paris Saint-Germain, saying he wants to win titles at the French club.
Temperature likely to drop
News Desk Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday said that temperature is likely to drop today as light to moderate rainfall may occur over the country.
Vehicular movement restricted around Suhrawardy Udyan for Saturday
News Desk Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) yesterday announced to restrict vehicular movement around the Suhrawardy Udyan in the city today(Saturday) ahead of the mass reception to be accorded by Awami League to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Equal Rights Organization launched at RU
Rajshahi, July 20 – With the oath of ‘Sammer Sandhane Amra’, a voluntary organization of Rajshahi University Equal Rights Organization (ERO) was launched amid much enthusiasm and fanfare on Friday.
College student found dead in Netrakona
Dhaka- A college student was found dead at Dauki village in Kendua upazila on Friday morning.
2 Indian citizens held with gold, money in Benapole
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained two Indian nationals along with gold ornaments weighing 450 grams and cash money from bordering Amrakhali area here in Benapole on Friday.