New Delhi, Mar 3 In an ambitious move, Indian Railways is exploring the possibility of a transcontinental rail freight service connecting India with Iran and Turkey. Considered to be a major boost for trade and economic development of the Asia Pacific region, a trans-container goods train from Dhaka to Istanbul covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey.
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Kunio Hoshi, 65, was gunned down in October 2015 by masked men on a motorcycle.
Dhaka: Bangladesh court handed down the death sentence on Tuesday for five militants found guilty of killing a Japanese citizen, court officials said. Kunio Hoshi, 65, was gunned down in October 2015 by masked men on a motorcycle on his way to visit a grass farm project in the northern district of Rangpur.
Kunio Hoshi, 65, was gunned down in October 2015 by masked men on a motorcycle.
Dhaka: Bangladesh court handed down the death sentence on Tuesday for five militants found guilty of killing a Japanese citizen, court officials said. Kunio Hoshi, 65, was gunned down in October 2015 by masked men on a motorcycle on his way to visit a grass farm project in the northern district of Rangpur.
Asking the right questions
“Thanks to smartphones and Facebook, 10-year-old children these days know more about relationships and boys than an 18-year-old did 5-6 years ago. Many of the girls here have boyfriends, and they are gossiped about in the community.
Tributes being paid to victims of BDR carnage
Today is the 8th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at Pilkhana the then headquarters of Bangladesh Rifles in Dhaka that left 74 people, including 57 army officers, killed in 2009. In the photo, at Banani Graveyard this morning the chiefs of the three forces are paying their tribute to the people who were killed in the BDR carnage.
The world’s urban environment captured in photographs
An insight into urban life: A train passenger risking his life, a skateboarder riding into the sun and a mosaic of apartments feature among lifestyle photographic contest winners Hope, sadness, mundanity and optimism. Intimate moments set against expansive backdrops and claustrophobic spaces make up the batch of winning photographs, released as part of the CBRE Urban Photography competition.
White House Publishes List of 78 Terror Attacks It Says Media Ignored
The White House on Monday released a list of terror attacks around the world that it says the U.S. media “ignored.” While the list of 78 incidents does include major attacks that were covered, such as in Nice and Paris, France; San Bernardino, California; and Orlando, Florida; it also highlights killings in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Parramatta, Australia; and Zvornik, Bosnia that got little attention.
It’s ‘Obvi’ Why ‘American Idol’ Alum Elliott Yamin Teamed Up With Bangladesh-Born EDM Producer Sanjoy
There was a connection between an EDM artist from Southeast Asia and an Idol from America even before they met to team up on the new single “Obvi.” Sanjoy , born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and now living in San Jose, Calif., tells Billboard it all dates back to the first time he kissed a girl at a high school “Sadie Hawkins” dance.
RPT-Pirates, cyclones and mud: Bangladesh’s island solution to Rohingya crisis
Feb 4 The island is two hours by boat from the nearest settlement. There are no buildings, mobile phone reception or people.
Can Females Get ‘Tree Man Syndrome’? Bangladeshi Girl May…
It is extremely rare, but previous cases of the syndrome have affected only men. Sahana Khatun, a 10-year-old girl in Bangladesh, is suspected to be the world’s first female with the disease.
Palestinian President Abbas arrives in Dhaka
A red carpet was rolled out as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Dhaka today on a three-day official visit at the invitation of his Bangladesh counterpart Abdul Hamid. President Hamid received the Palestinian President near the VVIP Tarmac of Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport amid a 21-gun salute, while President Hamid’s two grandson and granddaughter – Namira and Jim – presented him a bouquet.
Ekushey book fair kicks off
The much-awaited month-long book fair “Amar Ekushey Granthamela” begins on the Bangla Academy premises and extending into the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Photo: Prabir Das The much-awaited month-long book fair “Amar Ekushey Granthamela” begins on the Bangla Academy premises and extending into the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka today.
BSF seizes Bangladesh bound contraband bottles in Agartala
Agartala , Jan. 16 : A large number of Bangladesh bound banned contraband bottles were seized by the Border Security Force near Agartala during a joint operation along with customs department. [NK India] Acting on information by source of N. P. Singh, DC BSF Gokulnagar, the joint operation was planned by BSF troops of 195 Battalion of BOP Nischintpur and G Officials of BSF Sector Gokulnagar along with DPF Custom Agartala.
BNP announces demonstrations across Bangladesh on Sunday
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Jan. 7 : Bangladesh Nationalist Party has announced for a countrywide agitation on Sunday to mark the third anniversary of the January 5 election which it calls as Democracy Killing Day. [NK World] The party said that they are also protesting for not being allowed to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka.
Information Securty Alliance kicks off with CTO Forum
Recently, Information Security Alliance began its journey in collaboration with CTO Forum at the Sagor-Runi auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unit. As Chief Guest, Shyam Sunder Shikder, Secretary of ICT Division was present at the inauguration program.
PM opens Dhaka trade fair
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poses with the recipients of the National Export Trophy for fiscal 2013-14, at the inaugural ceremony of Dhaka International Trade Fair 2017, at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka yesterday. Photo: BSS Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday inaugurated the Dhaka International Trade Fair, announcing leather as the “product of the year” for 2017.
Waterbus Service in Dhaka: Getting worse every day
A waterbus in the Buriganga. Irregular and poor service have led to people avoiding the much-hyped transport.
Recruitment of Judges: Delays result in cases piling up
Shortage of judges at the Supreme Court and other courts across the country is intensifying and creating a huge backlog of pending cases day by day due to recruitment delays. More than four lakh cases have been pending with the High Court, which currently has only 89 judges.
Woman, teen tied to Islamist militant group blow themselves up
Bangladesh policemen cover their nose to protect themselves from the smell of teargas during a raid in a building in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s home minister says a woman and a teenager thought to be linked with a banned Islamist militant group have blown themselves up during a police raid on a two-story house in the nation’s capital.
Bangladesh signs $7.5 bln railway deal with British company
Bangladesh signed a deal with Britain’s DP Rail on Tuesday to develop a $7.5 billion rail track, the biggest ever railway project in the country. The 240 kilometer rail track will be developed between Dhaka and Payra port, a new deep sea port which is under construction.
Baloch cry for Bangla support
Dec 16: Around December 16 festivities to celebrate Bangladesh’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war of independence, two exiled Baloch leaders are participating in seminars in Dhaka and meeting prominent members of the civil society to seek support for their struggle for an independent Balochistan. Mir Suleman Dawood Jan Ahmedzai, the Khan of Kalat, a title meant for former rulers of Kalat which is part of Balochistan, said from Dhaka that he wanted to remind the people that Pakistan’s action in Balochistan was similar to what Bangladesh had to face before its independence.