Sayeed Muhammad of DOT : A 22-year-old readymade garment (RMG) factory worker has been killed during a clash between workers and police in Ulail area of Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, yesterday. The ill-fated, Sumon, was a worker at the Al Lima Garments factory at Ulail. He died from bullet injuries on the left…
Arab News: Kremlin said on Friday it did not rule out the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold talks with US President Donald Trump at three summits due to take place in 2018, including those in Singapore, France and Argentina. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestiya newspaper that Moscow is keen to hold…
UNB: The smugglers of sacrificial animal rawhides are facing an unfavourable situation this time due to strong vigilance by law enforcers at different strategic border points as well as the downtrend in rawhide prices on the international market, said tanners. Official sources said police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have already taken strong measures to…
UNB Police here on Thursday recovered the severed body of a newborn boy from a dustbin at Tutpara in the city. Sub-inspector of Sadar Police Station Tipu Sultan said they recovered the body of newborn from the dustbin on Central Road around 11:30 am. The left hand, left leg and left ear of the baby…
Reuters More than 100 people have died in clashes between rival ethnic groups in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo this week, local activists said on Wednesday. The fighting in Mai-Ndombe province is some of the worst to hit the normally peaceful area in years and comes days before Sunday’s long-delayed presidential, legislative and provincial elections,…
Reuters: Coca-Cola Co (KO.N) is buying a minority stake in a sports drink brand backed by basketball star Kobe Bryant, it said on Tuesday, seeking to mount a stronger challenge to top energy drink Gatorade. The investment in BodyArmor comes as Coke’s Powerade steadily cedes market share to its more popular PepsiCo-owned (PEP.O) rival. Coke…
Mohammad Ali Sattar, Columnist and Biographer: Pakistan, the unique political landscape in this world, is in turmoil once again. History of Pakistan is interesting in that it has witnessed political and feudal lords engaged in unending internecine strife ever since its independence. The provinces, with its varied culture and practices always remained far from each…
Sayeed Muhammad of DOT Rescuers are looking for survivors after a heavy landslide rain killed at least two people, with dozens missing in western Indonesia. The landslide occurred shortly before sunset on Monday in West Java province, reports AFP. Search and rescue teams have found two people dead and are scouring the area for at…
UNB An inter-ministerial meeting held here today asked the Petrobangla to meticulously ensure uninterrupted supply of gas from February to May 31 for expediting irrigation during the next Boro season. The meeting requested the Petrobangla to supply gas on a priority basis for unhindered electricity generation. The meeting held at power ministry conference room at…
Reuters: Venezuela’s opposition said that lawmaker Juan Requesens and his sister Rafaela Requesens, a student leader, were arrested in their Caracas apartment on Tuesday night, after President Nicolas Maduro ordered a crackdown following drone explosions at a weekend rally.