Bangladesh to bat in Twenty20 opener against Pakistan
Before this series, Bangladesh and Pakistan faced each other in 10 T20 Internationals, in which, Pakistan won eight and Bangladesh managed to win the other two
Friday, 24 January, 2020
Myanmar must do more to protect Rohingyas: UK
The Court was clear that Myanmar must do more to protect the Rohingyas, Minister Wheeler says
Fire burns down slum in Chattogram
Over 150 makeshift homes sheltering low-income families at the slum burned down in the blaze
PM, newly-elected AL leaders pay tributes to Bangabandhu
ALCentral Working Committee and Advisory Council led by party President Sheikh Hasina pay the homage by placing wreaths at the mazar (shrine) of the Father of the Nation
Fire at ‘Parabat Express’ train doused
A number of passengers got injured while trying to get down from the train hurriedly
3 killed as bus hits tree in Habiganj
Two of the deceased are identified as Komla Akter, 35, and Abu Syed, 30
Mirpur slum fire doused, 2 sustain burn injuries
Rabeya, 45 and Shaheen Islam, 35 have been taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital
UN welcomes ICJ order; trusts Myanmar will duly comply with it
In a sweeping legal victory for members of the Rohingya, the United Nations' top court ordered Myanmar take all measures in its power to prevent genocide against the Rohingya people
Man burnt as train catches fire in Brahmanbaria
The identity of the injured could not be known yet
Coronavirus kills 25, infects 830 in China
Cases have also been reported from Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and the United States
Dhaka welcomes ICJ verdict
Dr Momen says such verdict hopefully will stop the recurrence of ethnic cleansing and genocide in the world
217 more Bangladeshi workers sent back from KSA
With this, a total of 2,500 workers have now come back to Bangladesh within the last three weeks
PM vows to build terrorism, graft-free country
Sheikh Hasina says her government wants the people to remain in peace and safe and get a better and beautiful life
Top UN court orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
The International Court of Justice grants a series of emergency steps requested by The Gambia under the 1948 Genocide Convention
Tortured Mukim staging sit-in at Razu sculpture seeking justice
“I want expulsion of those who assaulted us. I’ll continue my protest until my demands are met,” tortured Mukim Chowdhury says
Bangladeshi-American Omar Ishrak named new Intel chairman
Omar grew up in Bangladesh, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of London, King's College
4 Bangladeshis shot dead by BSF in Naogaon, Jashore
The victims are identified as cattle traders Sandwip Kumar, 28, Kamal Hossain, 32, Mufizuddin, 38, and Hanef Ali Khoka
Firefighting plane crashes in Australia with 3 aboard
The blaze started Wednesday but strong winds and high temperatures caused conditions in Canberra to deteriorate. A second fire near the airport that started on Thursday morning is at the "watch and act" level
Britain's Brexit bill passes final hurdle in Parliament
The bill is approved by Parliament's upper chamber after the House of Commons overturned changes to the government's flagship Brexit bill made a day earlier by the unelected House of Lords
3,300 metre of Padma Bridge visible as 22nd span installed
The 22nd span among the total 41spans is placed between the 5 and the 6 pillars at the Jajira point of the bridge
Bangladesh Booters to face Burundi in semi clash this afternoon
Bangladesh Head Coach Jamie Day says that they are full of confidence and feels that Bangladesh have the ability to beat the East African side
At least one killed, several injured in Seattle mass shooting
Local media said at least one suspect was being sought in connection with the mass shooting that took place near a McDonalds fast food restaurant, just blocks away from the Pike Place Market
Wuhan coronavirus death toll rises to 17
Chinese health authorities said that at least 547 cases had been confirmed in the mainland, with eight new deaths
Govt plans to install floating solar panels
So far in Bangladesh, a single floating solar power plant with a capacity of only 19-kilowatt of electricity has been established at Mongla of Bagerhat district
Tabith violates polls law by lying in affidavit
Netra News, a Sweden-based investigative journalism website, reported that Tabith is one of the three owner-directors of NFM Energy (Singapore) PTE LTD
Names of 8,238 money grabbers made public
“As per the Credit Information Bureau database till November 2019, the total loan default stood at Tk 9, 69, 860.38 million and those companies paid only Tk 258,360.04 million,” says Finance Minister
Baul singer Shariat held for his involvement in crime: PM
“As he was arrested, surely he is involved in any crime or he was arrested as a crime was committed”
Contribute to build Digital Bangladesh: President to UGC, varsities
President Hamid said initial plans have been made to identify and implement about 2,074 digital services of different ministries
Don't want to see any irregularities: CEC
KM Nurul Huda makes the remrks while speaking in a meeting with top officials of different law enforcement agencies at the auditorium of the Election Commission
US Senate sets rules for Trump impeachment trial
The trial will resume on Wednesday afternoon with arguments by the prosecution, to be followed by the defence and questions
Petition seeks HC stay on DNCC, DSCC polls
Advocate Eunus Ali Akond submits the petition as a public-interest-litigation to the HC
BBIN protocols to be finalised on Jan 31
The development comes after a trial run of a tri-nation (Bangladesh, India, and Nepal) bus service in April 2018
Bangladesh rises eight places on Democracy Index
Bangladesh ranks 80th with an overall score of 5.88 on the Democracy Index 2019, up from the 88th position with a score of 5.57 a year ago
Authorities asked to publish ad asking SK Sinha to appear Feb 20
After getting reports on execution of arrest warrant, Judge KM Emrul Kayesh of the Senior Special Judge’s Court of Dhaka came up with the order
e-Passport to brighten Bangladesh image: PM
The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating the e-Passport (electronic passport) services at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the city
Outbreak from new virus rises to 440 in China, with 9 dead
The U.S. and Taiwan also confirmed one case each on Tuesday
Paturia-Daulatdia ferry services resume after 3 hrs
The ferry services resumed around 9:35am after the visibility improved
Road accident kills 2 near Bangabandhu Bridge
Details could not be known immediately
RAJUK begins demolition of BGMEA building
Housing and public works minister SM Rezaul Karim is scheduled to inaugurate the activities of the demolishment of the BGMEA building at 10:00am
Shut 231 factories to stop Buriganga pollution: HC
The High Court also asks the director general of Department of Environment (DoE) to submit a compliance report on February 20, the next day of the hearing
PM to launch e-passport on Wednesday
The validity of e-passport will be five to ten years
1st-ever cadaveric kidney transplant likely in Mujib Year
Bangladesh’s first-ever cadaveric kidney transplant will be conducted during the ‘Mujib Borsho’ marking the birth centenary Father of the Nation
FRC alarmed by Myanmar’s Rohingya genocide denial
These findings play into the hands of the perpetrators who are fully aware that prosecuting them for war crimes and crimes against humanity will not fall within the jurisdiction of the court, according to FRC
Tabith accuses AL men of attacking him
Tabitha alleges that the attack was led by Mujib Sarwar, an Awami League-backed councilor candidate (Push Cart) of ward number 9.
HC rejects Minni’s plea as it not placed
The court rejected the petition as Minni’s lawyers placed a plea before the court for withdrawing the petition
Attack on Tabith an ‘internal clash’: Atiqul
Atiqul Islam makes this speculation while addressing an election rally held at Beraid Muslim High School in ward No. 42 of Dhaka North City Corporation
BNP wants re-election to Chattogram-8
Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury bring allegations of vote rigging by using Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in the election while he is talking to reporters after submitting the letter
Abrar murder: Hearing on charge framing January 30
Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge AKM Imrul Kayes fixes the date
MP Ismat Ara Sadek dies
The lawmaker from Jashore-6 constituency breathes her last at 11:00am at a private hospital in the capital while undergoing treatment
Trump’s impeachment hearings to begin Tuesday
Trump's legal team, representing him at his impeachment trial, has demanded that he is immediately acquitted by the Senate
HC stays teacher recruitment tests’ results of 14 districts
The High Court also issues a rule asking the government to explain as to why the publication of the results of the recruitment tests should not be declared illegal
Japan ready to help Bangladesh to solve Rohingya crisis
Sheikh Hasina appreciates Japan for its engagement in different development projects in Bangladesh, saying as many as 310 Japanese companies are now working in the country
Govt has no dispute with Prothom Alo: Quader
Obaidul Quader makes the remarks at the Secretariat when asked about the government’s stance over the court’s warrant against the Prothom Alo editor
53.66 lakh new voters set to be enrolled: EC
The Commission has identified 2,07,635 dual voters and removed them from the list during the updating programme
EC announces ban on motorised vehicles for Dhaka city polls
However, vehicles of emergency services, including ambulance, fire service and postal department, will remain out of the ban purview
US Ambassador Miller finds no fault in EVMs
“I have inspected Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). There is no fault in EVMs,” US Ambassador to Bangladesh Robert Earl Miller says
5 ex-cops get death for killing 24 people in Hasina’s Ctg rally
The convicts are then Kotwali thana patrol inspector Gobinda Chandra Mondal, and then constables Mustafizur Rahman, Pradeep Barua, Mohammad Abdullah and Momtaz Uddin
Address ‘shameful’ disparities in public edu spending: UNICEF
In Bangladesh, percentage of public education resources going to children from the poorest households versus that spent on children from the richest households is 15 per cent and 27 per cent
Govt appoints 97 new assistant judges
In the notification, the law ministry directs the new assistant judges to join office on January 28
Prothom Alo editor gets 4-week anticipatory bail
A HC bench directs law enforcers not to arrest or harass the five other Prothom Alo employees until the court takes cognisance of the case
10 militants get death in CPB rally blast case
Judge Md Robiul Alam of the Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka reads out the verdict in the case
Seven killed, three missing in Indonesia bridge collapse
The water level in the river below the bridge was higher than usual with strong currents after torrential donwnpours pounded the region
Magura AL president Tanzel Hossain Khan dies
The ruling party leader is suffering from old age complications and undergoing treatment at Magura 250-bed Hospital
Three bodies including child recovered in Ashulia
Three dead bodies, including a child, were recovered in Ashulia, on the outskirts of the capital. The bodies were recovered in three separate spots, acooding to media report. Details could not be known…
Rail links with Khulna resume after nine hours
The rail communication disrupted following a derailment of coaches of Nakshikantha Expres at Safderpur Station of Kotchandpur upazila of Jhenaidah
Only limited public buses to be allowed to ply on Election Day
Movement of other vehicles, including motorcycle, taxicab, truck and easy-bike, would remain suspended on the city thoroughfares, says Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan
Warrant against Prothom Alo editor not linked to media freedom: Minister
A Dhaka court on Thursday issued a warrant for the arrest of Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman, deputy editor Anisul Hoque and seven other people in a case filed over the death
Form commission to stop rape, violence against women: HC
The HC also asked the commission to be formed to make recommendations within the next six months on how to stop rape incidents
Bangladesh booters beat Sri Lanka by 3-0
Bangladesh striker Matin Mia scored twice before Mohammad Ibrahim added a third in their last Group A fixture match
President Xi discuses Rohingya repatriation issue with Myanmar
Myanmar thanked China for its understanding of the complexity of the issue and for all its support to Myanmar
Adequate security to be ensured for city polls: Kamal
Tight security will be ensured for each polling centre during the voting time,
ACC to sue ex-customs commissioner Shafiqul
ACC approves two cases at a meeting held its Segunbagicha headquarters in the capital
PM wants Fast Track Monitoring Committee to oversee more projects
Sheikh Hasina says development works are hampered if there is no continuation of government
HC rules over establishing e-judiciary
A High Court division bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman passed the order after holding primary hearing on a writ filed in this regard
Full verdict on bail appeal of Khaleda in graft case published
The verdict containing 15 pages is published on the website of the SC on Sunday
Charge sheet placed against ACC director Basir, DIG Mizan
ACC director Sheikh Md Fanahfillah submitts the charge sheet before Judge KM Imrul Kayes of Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court of Dhaka on Sunday morning
Prothom Alo editor seeks anticipatory bail
Earlier on Thursday, a Dhaka court issued arrest warrants against Prothom Alo editor and 9 others people in a case filed over the death of Naimul Abrar Rahat, a student of Dhaka Residential Model College
Man ‘kills himself after murdering’ four tea workers in Moulvibazar
The deceased were identified as Nirmal, 30, his wife Joly, 26, mother-in-law Laxmi, 45, and neighbours Bashanta, 37, and Sheuli, 6
Rohingya drug peddler killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’
BGB members recover 2 lakh pieces of contraband yaba pills and a local firearm from the spot during the ‘shootout’
60 killed in Yemen Houthi attack
The Houthis have been subject to a separate arms embargo since 2015, while Iran has repeatedly denied supplying weapons to the Houthis
Myanmar, China ink deals to accelerate BRI projects
China president Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi have signed 33 agreements shoring up key projects that are part of the flagship Belt and Road Initiative
Country's IT sector to outshine RMG in future: Kamal
The Finance Minister says, “We’d been able to participate in the 3rd industrial revolution to a little extent. But we want to remain in the front of the 4th industrial revolution”
DU students end hunger strike as EC gives in to demand
Dhaka University (DU) students break their strike sipping juice and water offered by DU Vice-chancellor Prof Akhtaruzzaman soon after the announcement deferring the Dhaka city elections
Bangladesh faces less extrajudicial killings than US: FM
The minister makes the comment while speaking as the chief guest at a workshop on Right To Information (RTI) Act 2009 and RTI Online Tracking System at Sylhet District Parishad Auditorium
SSC exam rescheduled for Feb 3 due to city polls
Public relations officer (PRO) of the education ministry Mohammad Abul Khayer confirms the matter to the daily sun this evening
3 including cop arrested over ‘abducting’ businessman
Abdur Rashid, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Police Station under Rangpur Metropolitan Police confirmed it
Govt out to eliminate voice of dissents: Fakhrul
The BNP leader said the people of the state that was established by freedom fighters now have no rights while the common people have totally become helpless
BNP spreading propaganda over EVM: Quader
The AL general secretary says all the polls held in the past with EVM system were free and fair and several BNP-nominated candidates also won in those elections
BCB announces T20 squad, new face Hasan Mahmud
Mahmudullah has been made captain of the T20 team
One killed, 30 students hurt in Cox’s Bazar picnic bus plunge
The identity of the deceased and injured can'n be known immediately
Dr Kamal to meet press this afternoon
The press meet will be held at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the capital at 4:00 pm
New Chinese virus 'will have infected hundreds'
Two people are known to have died from the virus, which appeared in Wuhan city in December
3 of a family killed in Jashore road accident
The deceased are identified as sisters Tonima Yeasmin Piyasha, 25, wife of Shafiqul Islam, and Tanjila Yeasmin Easha, 30, wife of Sumon and their sister-in-law Tithi, 35, wife of Monjur Hossain
Clock to illuminate moment UK leaves EU
The clock will tick down to 23:00 GMT, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson will give a "special" address to the nation in the evening
Bogura-1 MP Abdul Mannan dies
Earlier, the former President of BCL was admitted to the Lab Aid Hospital in the city following a cardiac arrest on Thursday
Hindus to boycott Dhaka city polls if voting day not changed
The EC has lost the Hindu community's trust by scheduling the election on the day of Saraswati Puja, the Hindu Mohajote leaders say at a press briefing on Friday
No new gas connections to households: FM
The process is on to name roads after Bangabandhu in various countries. The process is also going on to establish the ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ at various universities, he adds
Rajshahi win maiden BPL title
Khulna need 60 runs in the last five overs but they score only 38. They do not have a good start losing openers - Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz - within 12 runs
BNP still reeling under 'losses' caused by past movements
The BNP leader came up with this observation while speaking at a roundtable discussion on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the polls arranged by the Bangladesh Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad at the Jatiya Press Club
Dhaka city polls date EC’s concern: Home Minister
In Hinduism, Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and learning, and so, the Puja is held at educational institutions