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Federations on the defensive in FIFA poll

10:14 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

Gianni Infantino and Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa easily lead the race to become FIFA president, but an AFP poll of world football`s members highlighted complex political manoeuvring and uncertainty surrounding Friday`s vote.

Google to fund 128 news org in Europe

10:06 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

Google announced Wednesday it would provide 27 million euros ($29.7 million) to 128 news organizations in Europe as part of its "Digital News Initiative."

Olive oil vs coconut oil. Which one is healthier?

09:59 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

The healthy olive oil is getting stiff competition from its coconut counterpart. But which one is better? Fats are pretty confusing for a lot of folks.

Sonali Bank provides financial help to bomb victim’s families

09:28 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

Sonali Bank, Faridpur region provided financial helps to the families of petrol bomb victims of this district who were either killed or wounded in BNP-Jamaat blockade during 2014-15 periods.

No peer pressure

08:55 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman:
‘And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?’ the reporter asked.
She simply replied, ‘No peer pressure.’

‘Flounders involved over ATM fraud’

08:15 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

The high-up officials of government and non-government bank, travel agency officials and some housing traders are involved with the gang that stole ATM card information of the bank clients and withdrew large sums of money from ATM booths by creating duplicates.

Obama weighs Republican for Supreme Court

07:09 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

President Barack Obama is considering appointing a moderate Republican to the Supreme Court, a source close to the process said on Wednesday

3 held with 30000 Yaba pills in Chittagong

06:45 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

Police in a drive detained three members of a family and recovered 30000 pieces of Yaba tablets and cash Tk 6 lakh from their possession at Oxygen Gulbagh Residential area in Chittagong early on Thursday.

5 Bangladeshi return from India after serving jail

06:05 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

Five Bangladeshi women returned home through Benapole check post on Wednesday night after serving three year’s jail term in an Indian prison. 

7th anniversary of BDR carnage today

05:36 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

The nation will observe the 7th anniversary of the BDR carnage on Thursday, commemorating the atrocious killing of 74 people, including 57 army officials, in BDR (now Border Guard Bangladesh) headquarters at Pilkhana in Dhaka in 2009.

Sanjay Dutt released

05:16 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

Sanjay Dutt was released from Pune’s Yerwada Jail on Thursday morning after completing his prison term following his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Key accused of 4 kid murder killed in ‘gunfight’

04:52 AM, 25 Feb 2016 Thursday

The key accused in killing four children case, Bachchu Miah, was killed in ‘gunfight’ with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).

PM to open 18 bridges Thursday

12:50 PM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate some eighteen newly constructed bridges from Ganobhaban through video conferencing on Thursday.

Indian police arrest more students on sedition charge

12:03 PM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Indian police said Wednesday they had arrested two students wanted in a sedition case that has sparked major protests after the pair gave themselves up following nearly two weeks on the run.

India’s first smart electric scooter Ather Energy S340

11:51 AM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Ather Energy, a Bangalore-based hardware startup has launched India’s first electric smart scooter called S340. The S340 comes with a range of up to 60 kilometres in one single charge.

Will prosecute Hillary if elected: Trump

11:45 AM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Republican US presidential front-runner Donald Trump has said if elected he would prosecute his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for using a private email server when she was the secretary of state.

Homosexuality may not be solely genetically programmed

11:24 AM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Homosexuality may not be completely genetically programmed, and environment — or how one is reared — can play a very important role in shaping, or even changing one’s sexuality, suggests new research.

Don’t smoke: Sunny Leone to youngsters

11:14 AM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Actress Sunny Leone’s message to youngsters who have not smoked till now and are thinking about it is to avoid picking up the cigarette.

Bangladesh is now a dynamic team: Sourov Ganguly

10:48 AM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team Sourav Ganguly said Bangladesh is now a dynamic team. It has the good mix-up between seniors and juniors.

Book fair reopens

10:19 AM, 24 Feb 2016 Wednesday

Amar Ekushey Book Fair reopens at 5pm after five hours later.