Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated Panchagarh Express intercity train service through videoconferencing from Dhaka on Saturday. Panchagarh and Thakurgaon people were cheerful as Bangladesh Railway launched the nonstop intercity train service on Dhaka-Panchagarh route today at 11:30am, sources said. The train is a new addition to the existing two intercity trains — Drutojan Express and Ekata Express — on the ...

Here’s a casting coup of sorts that has got everyone surprised-veteran Indian actress Dimple Kapadia in a Christopher Nolan film. While the National Award-winning actress, who has been a part of showbiz since 1973, was initially hesitant to take on the role, she left the casting team mighty impressed. Mumbai-based talent manager Purvi Lavingia Vats, who was the conduit between ...

It observes International Day of UN Peacekeepers Dhaka, May 25 : The United Nations (UN) has honoured 12 fallen peacekeepers from Bangladesh who lost their lives on duty in 2018 in various parts of the world to ensure global peace under the aegis of the UN peace operations. The UN awarded ‘Dag Hammarskjold Medal’ to 119 fallen peacekeepers from 27 ...

French police have made an appeal for information in their hunt for a man suspected of planting a parcel bomb in Lyon, which injured 13 people. The device went off outside a bakery on a busy street in the heart of the country’s third-biggest city. Those hurt, including a girl aged eight, appear to have suffered superficial injuries.Anti-terrorist prosecutors have ...

Dhaka, May 25 : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the much-sought 930-metre Second Meghna Bridge and the 1410-metre Second Gumti Bridge on Dhaka-Chattogram highway, aiming to reduce the plight of travellers on this vital national highway. The Prime Minister opened the two bridges through a videoconference from her official residence Ganabhaban. On March 16, Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the ...

National poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Dhaka, May 25 : The 120th  birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being celebrated in the country on Saturday in a befitting manner. Born on 25 May, 1899 at Churulia village in Burdwan district of West Bengal in India, Nazrul through his fiery poems had inspired people to fight against injustice and ...

London, May 25 : The race to become the next Conservative Party leader has begun, following Theresa May’s announcement that she will step down next month, reports the BBC. The contest will not only result in a new party leader, but also in the next prime minister of the UK. Party bosses expect a new leader to be chosen by ...

Photo: Mt. Everest, in middle, altitude 8,848 meters (29,028 feet), is seen on the way to base camp. Kathmandu, May 25 : An American climber who fulfilled his dream of climbing the highest mountains on each of the seven continents died of probable altitude sickness on the way down from Mount Everest, mountaineering officials said. Don Cash became ill at ...

Photo: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signs one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bills, banning the procedure on or beyond eight weeks of pregnancy, Friday, May 24, 2019 in Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City, May 25 : Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for ...

Photo: Orlando City’s Joao Moutinho, left, and LA Galaxy’s Sebastian Lletget compete for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Friday, May 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando, May 25 : Jonathan dos Santos scored in the 19th minute, David Bingham made six saves for his fourth shutout and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat ...