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Four writers, researchers win Bangla academy literary award
09:28 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayFour writers and researchers won Bangla Academy Literary Award-2018, which was announced today.
CAAB attributes US-Bangla crash to Kathmandu ATC failure
08:14 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayCivil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) today attributed the last year’s deadly US-Bangla crash in Kathmandu to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) failure at Tribhuvan International Airport as the Nepalese authorities released its investigation report trying to highlight the pilot’s role.
HC for operating mobile courts to check air pollution
07:05 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayThe High Court (HC) today directed authorities concerned to conduct mobile court raids to take legal action against those who are causing air pollution in the capital. A High Court division bench comprising Justice FRM Nazmul Ahasan and Justice KM Kamrul Kader passed the interim order, issuing a rule in this regard...
Comilla climbs top of table after easy win over Titans
06:06 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayComilla Victorians defeated Khulna Titans by a huge margin of 80 runs during their BPL’s Chattogram phase match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Monday.
2 convicts surrender in Aug 21 grenade attack case
05:41 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayA Dhaka court today sent two people convicted in August 21 grenade attack case to jail as the two surrendered before it around four months after the verdict was passed. “Judge Shahed Nuruddin of Dhaka 1st Speedy Trial Tribunal sent former deputy Inspector General of Police Khan Sayeed Hasan and deputy commissioner (east) Obaidur Rahman Khan to jail,” prosecutor Akram Uddin Shyamol...
Three killed in separate road accidents in capital
05:24 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayThree people were killed and two others injured in two separate road mishaps in the capital today.
BB to unveil monetary policy for H2 Wednesday
04:22 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayBangladesh Bank (BB) will unveil the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the second half...
Lewis hits century as Comilla post 237
03:40 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayComilla Victorians’ left-hander Evin Lewis smashed a brilliant ton against the Titans as the men in red and black post a mammoth total of 237 runs as the BPL has seen the second- highest total...
Khulna Titans bowl against Cumilla Victorians
01:47 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayKhulna Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against Cumilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday...
Pilot smoking in cockpit caused US-Bangla plane crash
01:20 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayThe US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year, took place as the pilot, who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday...
Bangladesh ranked 121st freest economy in the world
12:45 PM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayBangladesh has been ranked the 121st freest economy in the world, according to the Economic Freedom Index-2019 released by the Heritage Foundation, a US-based conservative. This year, Bangladesh moves up seven notches from last year’s ranking that was 128th...
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Ishita Vishwakarma lifts the trophy
10:26 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayIshita Vishwakarma on Sunday emerged as the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2018. The 16-year-old beat Sahil Solanki, Tanmay Chaturvedi, Aishwarya Pandit, Sonu Gill and Aslam Abdul Majeed to win the singing reality show...
Lowest 3-day for any mobile package: BTRC
09:37 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayBangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has fixed minimum three-day duration for any package or offer or bundle for mobile phone users...
Peru mudslide kills 15 at wedding celebration
09:13 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayAn avalanche of mud and rocks has crashed into a hotel during a wedding celebration in southeastern Peru, killing at least 15 people, authorities say. Civil defence chief Jorge Chavez said that dozens of people who had been dancing were caught under the collapsing wall and a roof early on Sunday...
Maduro rejects EU ultimatum on fresh elections
08:34 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected calls by European nations to hold early elections, calling the opposition leader's self-declaration as president constitutionally null...
AL candidate wins in Gaibandha-3 polls
08:18 AM, 28 Jan 2019 MondayAwami League nominated candidate Younus Ali Sarker has been elected in the Jatiya Sangsad elections of Gaibandha-3 (Sadullahpur-Palashbari) seat by defeating his nearest candidate Dilara Khandoker...
Sarfaraz gets 4-match suspension for breach of Anti-Racism Code
06:08 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayPakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was handed a four-match suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday for breaching its Anti-Racism Code last week during a One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa...
New navy chief adorned with Vice Admiral rank
04:56 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayNewly appointed Chief of Bangladesh Naval Staff Abu Mozaffar Mohiuddin Mohammad Aurangzeb Chowdhury was adorned with the rank of Vice Admiral today...
Govt to permit new medical college as per public needs: PM
04:34 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the health ministry officials to ensure healthcare service for every citizen and said permit of new medical colleges and hospitals in different parts of the country would be given according to the needs of the people...
‘Khirshapat mango’ gets GI status
03:32 PM, 27 Jan 2019 SundayThe Khirsapat mango of Chapainawabganj has got the Geographical Indication (GI) certification. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Sunday formally handed over the certificate to Dr Md Shafiqul Islam, Chief Scientific Officer of Chapainawabganj Regional Horticulture Research Center under the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)...