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Stephen Hawking dead, claim conspiracy theorists
11:38 AM, 14 Jan 2018 SundayOne of the world’s most celebrated scientists, Stephen Hawking’s life has been told in books, documentaries and movies...
False missile alert sparks panic in Hawaii
10:39 AM, 14 Jan 2018 SundayAn emergency alert was sent mistakenly on Saturday to Hawaii’s residents warning of an imminent ballistic missile attack when an employee at the state emergency management agency pushed the “wrong button,” Hawaii’s governor said...
Ijtema’s first phase ends seeking peace for mankind
08:46 AM, 14 Jan 2018 SundayThe three-day first phase of Biswa Ijtema will end on Sunday with the Akheri Munajat on the banks of the Turag River at Tongi. Hafez Mohammad Zubayer, the Imam of Kakrail Mosque in Dhaka, will conduct the Akheri Munajat in Bangla language to be held at 11am...
AL rules out BNP’s demand for dialogue
09:40 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayAL General Secretary Obaidul Quader today ruled out the BNP's demand of holding dialogue with the ruling party ahead of the next Jatiya Sangsad election. "The next general election will be held in line with the constitution and election-time government is an indispensible part of the constitution...
ADP implementation remains satisfactory in July-Nov period: CPD
09:14 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayThe implementation rate of Annual Development Programme (ADP) in the first five months...
EC to add ‘Hijra’ as a gender identity in voters’ list
08:03 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayThe Election Commission has started adding the "Hijra" in the gender identity section of...
PM calls for literary pursuit to fight evil forces
07:17 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has laid importance on literary pursuit to promote human values and sharpen rationalism in the society saying there is no alternative to engage oneself in cultivating literature for self-enlightenment and fight against evil forces.
Quader visits ailing ex-MP, 2 other dignitaries
06:53 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayAwami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister...
Pranab Mukherjee due in city today
05:52 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayFormer President of India Pranab Mukherjee arrives in city today afternoon on a four-day private visit.
ISN Pioneer Award goes to Dr Harun
04:52 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayEminent nephrologist Professor Dr Harun-Ur- Rashid has been adorned with International...
Japanese held with 11kg gold at Dhaka airport
02:56 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayCustoms officials arrests a Japanese national along with 11 kilogrammes of gold worth about...
Mild cold wave likely throughout January
02:41 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayThe current mild cold wave, sweeping over most regions of the country, is likely to continue throughout January while the moderate cold wave hitting certain regions might abate within two or three days...
Maulana Saad leaves Dhaka
01:15 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayIndian noted Islamic scholar Maulana Muhammad Saad Khandhalvi on Saturday left Dhaka in the face of stern opposition from a faction of Tabligh Jamaat. Saad arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the Biswa Ijtema amid street protests in front of the Shahjalal International Airport...
Trump paid porn star $130000 to stay silent over alleged affair
12:56 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayUS president Donald Trump’s lawyer has denied the president had an affair with an adult film star 12 years ago, but did not address a specific allegation that Trump paid her $130,000 to prevent her from discussing the encounter...
U19 WC: Bangladesh beat Namibia by 87 runs
12:01 PM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayBangladesh defeated Namibia by 87 runs in the opening match of the Under-19 World Cup at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln on Sunday. Bangladesh, at the back of quick-fire half centuries from Mohammad Naim (43-ball 60) and Saif Hassan (48-ball 84)...
Facebook plans major changes to news feed
11:22 AM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayFacebook is to change how its news feed works, making posts from businesses, brands and media less prominent...
Malaysian pilgrim dies at Biswa Ijtema
10:48 AM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayA Malaysian national died at Biswa Ijtema ground at Tongi on Friday night. The deceased is Nurhan Bin Abdur Rahman, 55...
Akheri Munajat of Biswa Ijtema to be offered in Bangla
10:11 AM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayAkheri Munajat (concluding prayers) and Hedayati Boyan (guidance sermon) of the first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslim after holy Hajj, will be offered in Bangla language on Sunday...
Trump is ‘in excellent health,’ White House doctor says
09:15 AM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayThe White House physician pronounced Donald Trump to be in “excellent health” after Trump had his first medical exam as U.S. president on Friday...
Trump to approve Iran nuclear deal for last time
08:33 AM, 13 Jan 2018 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump says he is extending sanctions relief for Iran one last time so Europe and the US can fix the nuclear deal's "terrible flaws". The waiver he will sign suspends US sanctions on Iran for another 120 days...