Hillary to outline steps for Obama’s nuke-free world
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set Wednesday to outline key steps Washington will take to fulfill President Barack Obama’s vision of a world free of nuclear weapons.
In a speech in Washington, Clinton will show how the world …
BDR mutineers’ trial: Courts at six divisions this month
Law Minister Barrister Shafique Ahmed said courts would be set up at six divisions within this month to conduct the trial of BDR mutineers.
“The trial will be held at the courts under BDR Act. Director General (DG) of
BDR …
Bashundhara, US varsity Jt venture on education
Business conglomerate Bashundhara Group and Emory University of the United States of America (USA) have taken a joint venture initiative to develop an international standard ‘Education Zone’ in Bangladesh.
Under the project, different types of educational institutions will be set …
CPA dredger sinks after collision
A dredging barge of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) suffered major physical damage and partially sank in the Bay when a Panama flag bulk vessel rammed it yesterday afternoon.
Sources at the Radio Control of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) said that …
Popy’s Wish
Once she used to be the dream girl of many and still today she has kept her position strong in many of her fan’s heart.
Folks we been talking about Popy. In the late 90’s when she started her career …
Baby Nazneen
One of the finest vocalists of adhunik bangla for the last two decades talks about the importance of sharing happiness and riding a rickshaw in Manhattan. Interviewed by Nile Nyama Hossain
When are you the happiest?
When my son and …
Bangladesh Under-19 team trailing by 87 runs against England Under-19 team on day three
Hosts Bangladesh Under-19 team was trailing by 87 runs against touring England Under-19 team on the 3rd day of the four-day Youth Test at the Johur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Sunday
England Under-19 team resumed the first innings …
Khamenei urges OIC to support Palestinians
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday told the visiting Senegalese president whose nation heads the world’s largest Islamic body to do more for Palestinians, his website reported.
“The aim of creating the Organisation of the Islamic Conference is …
Inferno at NCTB warehouse: Printing 19cr books now a big challenge: Naheed
A devastating fire swept through the warehouse of National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) in the city’s Tejgaon Industrial area yesterday.
Fire service and NCTB officials said the fire originated on the ground floor and immediately spread through the three-storey …
Lalon Mela ends
To mark the 119th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shai, a three-day fair titled ‘Lalon Mela’ and musical programme ended at Chheuria Lalon Akhra in Kushtia yesterday. The three-day programme included a ‘Lalon Mela,’ discussion and rendition of songs by …
UN rights chief backs Gaza war crimes report
The U.N.’s top human rights official backed a report Thursday accusing Israeli forces and Palestinian militants of war crimes during their conflict in Gaza last winter.
Navi Pillay’s endorsement of the report by an expert group led by Judge Richard …
World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship
After five years of planning and construction, Royal Caribbean is unveiling the Oasis of the Seas, a $1.4 billion ship that will be the largest and tallest cruise liner in the world when it takes its maiden voyage this December.…
Bangladesh concede 1-2 goals defeat against Chinese Taipei in last group match
Bangladesh Under-16 team completed their AFC Under-16 Football qualifier on a frustrating note, conceding 1-2 goals defeat against Chinese Taipei in the last Group E match at the Pannad Stadium in the Philippines on Sunday.
In the day’s other match, …
Dhaka rejects Yangon’s military build up
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni yesterday rejected reports about Myanmar’s heavy military buildup along Bangladesh border following Dhaka’s move for UN arbitration over maritime boundary and said it is routine movements of security personnel.
In reply to a question she …
Bangladesh’s Shakib wins Wisden magazine award
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named The Wisden Cricketer magazine’s 2009 World Test Player of the Year.
The magazine said on Thursday that Shakib topped the performance table of all test players based on marks awarded by Wisden …
JMB camp busted
Rab finds the training facility deep inside Khagrachhari forests; Ctg second-in-command held; explosives seized.
Rapid Action Battalion has busted a training camp of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh in a remote hill area in Khagrachhari and arrested five militants in last two …
Bijoya Dashami being observed
Five-day long Durga Puja finally comes to an end today through the celebration of Bijoya Dashami after performing the sacred rituals of Sashthi, Saptami, Ashtami and Navami.
Bijoya Dashami will end with the idols of Mother Goddess and her four …