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Scarlett Johansson stands by Woody Allen: 'I believe him'
12:13 PM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayScarlett Johansson says she's standing by Woody Allen because, "I believe him." Much of Hollywood has distanced itself from the filmmaker since the MeToo movement prompted a re-examination of child sexual abuse allegations from his now-grown daughter, Dylan.....
Cover of book on third gender unveiled
12:09 PM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayCover of a research publication “Narratives of Gender Diverse People” authored by Associate Professor Dr. Zobaida Nasreen of the Department of Anthropology of Dhaka University (DU) was unveiled on Wednesday. US Ambassador Earl R. Miller unveiled the cover of the book......
Taijul takes two as Afghanistan opts to bat first
11:45 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayAfghanistan captain Rashid Khan on Thursday won the toss in the one-off Test against Bangladesh and opted to bat first at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram while spinner Taijul Islam takes two before 5o. Taijul sent Ihsanullah back to the pavilion in his initial overs hitting him bold-out and Ibrahim Zadran was caught-out with his spin ball later.......
3 killed in Bogura road crash
11:25 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayThree people were killed and two others injured in a road accident in Sherpur upazila on Thursday morning. Police said the head-on collision between two trucks took place on the Dhaka-Bogura Highway at College Road area. “Three people were killed on the spot,” said Gaziur Rahman.....
'Most wanted' Killed in 'gunfight' after surrender
11:12 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayA man was killed in a reported gunfight on Wednesday night after surrendering himself to police earlier in the day. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Belal, 43, son of Abdul Kader from Cumilla district and who lived at Lokoshade colony in Khulshi upazila.......
Tipu Munshi urges Canadian entrepreneurs to invest in SEZs
10:45 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayCommerce Minister Tipu Munshi has called upon the Canadian entrepreneurs to invest in the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs). “Bangladesh is establishing 100 SEZs across the country. The government is providing all sorts of supports to the investors in the country......
Egypt: Morsi’s son dies of alleged heart attack
10:33 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayThe youngest son of late Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi died of an alleged heart attack Wednesday at a hospital in Cairo. A Morsi family sourced confirmed Abdullah Morsi’s death to Anadolu Agency without giving further details. Egyptian Health Ministry has yet to comment on his death.....
Fire breaks out at Ashulia cotton factory
10:00 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayA fire broke out at a cotton factory in Savar which is owned by former Water Resources Minister Anwar Hossain Manju. Five fire service units are working to control. The fire broke out at the factory called Ajiz Cotton Mills in Sripur area of Ashulia in wee hour on Thursday. Senior Station Officer............
Andreescu becomes first teen in US Open semis since 2009
09:43 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayCanadian teen Bianca Andreescu became the first teen US Open semi-finalist in a decade on Wednesday, defeating Belgium’s Elise Mertens to set up a battle with Belinda Bencic for a spot in the final. The 15th-seeded 19-year-old from suburban Toronto rallied past 25th seed Mertens......
Constable’ among 2 held during mugging in city
09:17 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayTwo people, including a ‘constable’, were held while fleeing after mugging a businessman in the city’s Motijheel area on Wednesday. The arrestees are Mamun, said to be a constable of Bangshal Police Station, and his friend Jitu. Abul Kalam Azad, the victim, said Mamun and Jitu waylaid him......
Two more NGOs withdrawn from Cox’s Bazar
09:12 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayThe government has banned the activities of two more NGOs – ADRA Bangladesh and Al-Markazul Islami -- for providing financial assistance for the August 25 rally of Rohingyas and campaigning against the Rohingya repatriation. The NGO Affairs Bureau issued an order on Wednesday........
Zarif in Dhaka: ‘Countries be free to choose their trading partners’
08:39 AM, 05 Sep 2019 ThursdayIranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has urged countries including Bangladesh not to bow to what he termed ‘economic terrorism’ by the United States government, and encouraged them to avail a number of alternative trading mechanisms that circumvent.....
AL never believes in religious differences: PM
08:46 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdayMentioning that Awami League (AL) never believes in religious differences, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged members of the Hindu community not to undermine themselves by saying minority. The prime minister made the remarks while exchanging views with leaders of the Hindu community...
Bangladesh guards against complacency ahead of Afghan Test
07:21 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdayBangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan urged his players to guard against complacency in the one-off Test against Afghanistan stating as the visitors have quality in both batting and bowling which could cover up their lack of Test match experience...
ADB to finance upgrading 4 highways to four-lane
06:21 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdayAsian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to fund for upgrading the country’s four highways to four lanes...
PM urges BGMEA leaders to be watchful against propaganda
05:45 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the country’s businesspersons to stay alert against the propaganda now being carried out against the government as this is ultimately affecting the businesses...
Srinagar mayor back under house arrest upon return from Delhi
03:47 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdaySrinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu was today put back under house arrest upon his return from New Delhi, where he had gone for medical treatment, reports said...
Misbah ul Haq named Pakistan head coach, chief selector
03:22 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdayMisbah ul Haq has been appointed the head coach and chairman of selectors of Pakistan, the PCB announced on Wednesday. Misbah will have Waqar Younis as the bowling coach with both veterans serving for a three-year cycle...
A third of young people polled by UN, report being a victim of online bullying
01:58 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdayAround one-in-three young people across 30 countries say they have been bullied online, while one-in-five report that they have skipped school because of it. Those are some of the key findings in a new poll released on Wednesday by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Special Representative on Violence against Children.......
US plans for fake social media run afoul of Facebook rules
01:22 PM, 04 Sep 2019 WednesdayFacebook said on Tuesday that the US Department of Homeland Security would be violating the company's rules if agents create fake profiles to monitor the social media of foreigners seeking to enter the country. "Law enforcement authorities, like everyone else, are required.......