Nipah encephalitis claimed two more lives in Rangpur yesterday, raising the death toll to 35. Maloti Rani, 38, died at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) around 6:00am while five-year-old Rakib Hossain at about 9:00am, Dr Zakir Hossain, head of RMCH Medicine Department, told The Daily Star. Maloti, wife of Monoranjon of Kaharul upazila in Dinajpur, ... Read more
Month: February 2011
HSC exams start Apr 5
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will begin on April 5 instead of earlier announced date of April 1. Eight education boards, the Technical Education Board and Madrasa Education Board will conduct the nearly two-month-long examinations for
Fortunes swing for inspired Shafiul
When Shafiul Islam flung his arms in pure delight after Junaed Siddiqui gulped down Ireland No 11 Boyd Rankin’s miscued chip, the mind flew back to Wednesday mid-morning when he fell badly on his right shoulder during training, now a thousand miles away from the euphoria of the Tigers’ 27-run win. He didn’t move much ... Read more
Sakib pins hopes on condition
Bangladesh hope to use the home condition in their favour to outfox Ireland in what skipper Sakib al Hasan described as a must-win contest for them to stay in contention for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Bangladesh are expected to win today’s day-night fixture having already lost their opening game to India by ... Read more
Bangladesh v Ireland
l The match between the giant slayers of the 2007 World Cup promises to be riveting. Bangladesh have won comfortably each time they have played Ireland in Dhaka (thee times). With the home crowd hopefully getting more to cheer about than in their World Cup opening defeat by India, the odds must be on Bangladesh ... Read more
Simmons’ bittersweet memory
Two wins in two recent major tournaments are expected to give Ireland an edge over Bangladesh in today’s World Cup tie, which is a must-win match for the Tigers to keep their quarter-finals alive. Phil Simmons, the Ireland coach and former West Indian batsman, has had some bitter memories against the Tigers in the recent ... Read more
Tamim gives Porterfield the biggest headache
While the Bangladesh spinners are understandably posing the biggest threat for Ireland in today’s crucial game, the visiting captain William Porterfield is also wary of the damage that opener Tamim Iqbal can cause to his untried attack. Tamim, regarded as one of the most fearsome openers in world cricket, already showed he
Kuwait beat Bangladesh 2-0
Bangladesh Under-23 team conceded two goals in two halves to end their away game in the Olympic pre-qualifiers against Kuwait with a 2-0 defeat at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait on Wednesday. Bangladesh held Kuwait until the final minute of first half when striker Hamad Amana broke
WC now on mobile
B2M Technologies Limited, one of the country’s leading content providers, has acquired the exclusive mobile rights for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. The deal will allow 70 million mobile subscribers of the country access to World Cup content through their networks, including the World Cup theme song ‘Mar Ghuriye’, video clippings of the games, ... Read more
Canon launches WC programme
JAN Associates, distributor of Canon cameras in Bangladesh, launched a special World Cup programme to promote the product in the country, said a press release on Thursday. Their programme includes Special World Cup Quiz, Road Shows and discounts on selected models of Canon cameras. Abdullah H Kafi, the managing director of JAN Associates, expressed his ... Read more
Investors’ anger deepens as stocks fall further
The long-brewing anger of the retail investors intensified further on Thursday as the Dhaka stocks plunged for the third day at a stretch, with all the government measures failing to stabilise the capital market, operators said. The general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange slid 217.54 points, or 3.61 per cent, to 5,800.93
SEC orders no expansion of brokerage business
The Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended all kind of activities of expanding business including opening new branches by brokerage houses until further order. The stock market regulatory body issued an order in this connection on Tuesday, an official of a brokerage house said on Thursday
Pharma expo eyes more foreign buyers
Asian fair ends tomorrow A three-day Asian pharmaceuticals exposition began yesterday, opening scope for local firms to adopt the latest technologies to make quality drugs and showcase their products to foreign buyers. “It is an opportunity for the local companies to know about the latest technologies. The fair has also given us a chance to ... Read more
Biman to get two aircraft soon
Two more new aircraft will be added to the national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh fleet in the second half of the year to carry passengers, said Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister GM Quader yesterday. Quader also said the government has a plan to purchase a total of 10 new passenger carrying aircraft within 2019 to ... Read more
Samsung launches ultra-slim notebook, targets Apple
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd launched an ultra-slim notebook on Thursday, seeking to bolster its presence in the high-end mobile computer segment dominated by Apple Inc. Samsung, emerging as one of the strongest rivals to challenge Apple in the booming smartphone and tablet computer market, is eyeing the notebook market, in which Apple is ... Read more
Tri-Nation Big Show fosters excitement
Tri-Nation Big Show, a colourful cultural event last night, fostered the excitement of ICC World Cup among Bangladeshi cricket fans. Famous artistes, actors, actress and films super stars of Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka dazzled the eyes of thousands of spectators, attended the event. ATN Events, a sister concern of satellite television channel ATN Bangla, ... Read more
Young writers take spotlight in book fair
Like the previous book fairs, this year young writers and their followers are gathering daily at the Little Magazine Chattar at the Amar Ekushey book fair especially after the dusk. Little magazines often run innovative or experimental works were also among the top choice of visitors. Little magazines are usually published for reviews, essays, fiction, ... Read more
Cricket souvenirs sell well
Cricket souvenirs relating to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 are selling well in Dhaka, with shop-keepers hoping that Bangladesh’s defeat to India on Saturday would not affect sales. Shopkeepers, however, said that the souvenir business was likely to improve if Bangladesh would qualify for the quarter-finals
Over 400 students sued
Ruet-ASC Students Clash Over 400 students sued Over 400 students of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (Ruet) have been sued on charges of vandalism and arson attack on Agrani School and College (ASC) during Wednesday’s clash on Ruet campus. Police said ASC Principal Tohura Akter Khatun filed the case with Motihar Police Station on ... Read more
Teen gangraped
Narayanganj: A fourteen year old girl was gangraped in Pagla area under Fatulla thana in the district on Wednesday night. Locals caught the rapist and handed him over to police. The victim filed a case in this connection. Sources said that victim with her two younger brothers came to Pagla area from Jurain in the ... Read more