Dhaliwood mourns the death of the iconic actor Anwar Hossain who passed away at the age of 82 due to age complications on Friday morning in a city hospital. The distinguished actor began his journey in the film industry in the ‘60s and has worked his way to create a special character-focused position in the ... Read more
Month: September 2013
Yasmin Mushtari to perform at National Museum
Reputed Nazrul singer Yasmin Mushtari will perform today at a programme at the National Museum auditorium. Arranged by the social-cultural organization Amra Surjomukhi, the programme will feature Nazrul songs and recitations. Mushtari will be singing the songs and the noted recitation artiste Ravisankar Maitree will be reciting poems. New Age recently interviewed
Three historical plays to be staged
Ganga Jamuna Theatre Fest Three historical plays to be staged Three historical plays featuring communal conflicts will be staged today at the three venues of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as part of the ongoing Ganga Jamuna Theatre Festival. Aranyak Natya Dal will stage Mayur Shinghashon at the National Theatre Hall; Samay Sanskritik Gosthi will stage Bhager ... Read more
Steps sought to check erosion by Kirtankhola
A human chain was formed on Friday at Charbaria area in Barisal city, demanding immediate step to check erosion by the River Kirtankhola. ‘Amra Bachtey Chai’, an organisation of the erosion-affected people, organised the programme held on the river bank. Local union parishad chairman
DU senate registered graduate reps polls begin today
Voting to elect 25 registered graduate representatives to Dhaka University senate will begin today in 27 polling centres outside the capital. The elections would be held between 10:00am and 1:00pm, said the university registrar, Syed Rezaur Rahman, told New Age. The second
Art show begins at Karail slum
An art exhibition was organised at Karail slum in the city’s Gulshan area on Friday with the massage of ‘Dignity in Industry’. The exhibition was entitled ‘Akhter Begum’ – the two most common names for the garment workers in the country. Some 22 photos were on display for
DB nabs 11 vehicle lifters
Detectives in different drives seized 11 vehicle lifters and recovered seven stolen cars from Sylhet on Thursday. The Detective Branch of Police arrested five members of the vehicle stealing gangs and rescued seven cars from different spots of Sylhet, said Masudur Rahman, deputy commissioner (public relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police,
BCL new committee formed at RUET
Raisul Islam Roj was made president and Towhidur Rahman general secretary of the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology unit of Bangladesh Chattra League through their second council at the university on Thursday. The Rajshahi city Awami League general secretary, AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, announced the committee on
Bonsai exhibition begins in Rajshahi
A three-day bonsai exhibition and competition was launched on Friday in Rajshahi city aimed at making the bonsai culture popular. The Rajshahi Bonsai Society arranged the exhibition marking its 14th founding anniversary at the conference hall of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
9 suspected miscreants held in Sylhet
The Sylhet Kotwali police arrested nine suspected miscreants in separate drives in the city between Thursday late night and early Friday. The police alleged that the arrestees were wanted in different cases including hijacking and murder. The police also seized a revolver with ammunition, a motorcycle, Tk 1,01,500 in cash from their possession.
Onion price jumps afresh
Local onion retails at Tk 70-75 a kg, imported one at Tk 80 The price of onion made a fresh jump in the city’s retail markets over the week ending Friday. Traders said the stock of local onion was going to finish as its season ended and the import of the spice also decreased in ... Read more
Banks’ ADR drops below 74pc
Falling Investment Banks’ ADR drops below 74pc The credit or advance-deposit ratio in the banking sector declined below 74 per cent in August as credit demand in the private sector continued to drop in the current fiscal year 2012-13 due to dull business situation in the country amid political unrest. Eight banks and 10 Islamic ... Read more
Tamim inspires Mathews to join Brothers
Sri Lanka’s Test and ODI captain Angelo Mathews admitted to reporters on Friday that Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal was one of the reasons behind his decision to take part in the Dhaka Premier League this season. Primarily through the efforts of Tamim, Brothers Union acquired the services of Mathews for the most prestigious limited-over competition
Victoria want repeat opening match
Defending champions Victoria Sporting Club on Friday urged the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis on Friday to order a replay of their opening Dhaka Premier League encounter against Kalabagan Cricket Academy. The match, originally scheduled on September 10 at the BKSP, was declared abandoned because of unplayable ground condition and the
‘Tendulkar’s 200th Test root of India-SA spat’
England legend Geoffrey Boycott has said that he believes that Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar’s looming 200th Test milestone is the root of the dispute over India’s summer tour of South Africa, reports ANI The report mentioned that tensions between new Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Haroon Lorgat and the Indian cricket board
Siddik sneaks past cut in Taipei
Bangladeshi golfer Siddikur Rahman barely made the cut at the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club on Friday, carding a second round 73 to finish the day at four-over. Siddik’s tournament seemed to be in jeopardy early on as he followed his opening round 75 with four bogies and a ... Read more
Bangladesh lose to Bahrain in Davis Cup
Bangladesh were beaten 2-1 by Bahrain in their fourth and final group match of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania region group VI in Dubai on Friday. In the day’s first singles match, Bangladesh’s Md. Anwar Hossain lost 2-6, 1-6 to Bahrain’s Yousuf Qoad. Amol Roy then brought Bangladesh level by
Severe gas shortage hits consumers nationwide
Petrobangla, the state-owned oil and gas company, failed to take any decision on Thursday regarding the proper distribution and allocation of gas among its stakeholders even though all its seven categories of consumers are facing a severe crisis. Not only are they not getting adequate supplies of gas, there has been a drop in pressure ... Read more
Election by Jan 24 next, says Speaker
She urges all parties to resolve differences The next general election in the country will be held anytime between October 25 and January 24, 2014 in accordance with the Constitution, Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury said on Thursday. “As per the Constitutional provisions, the general election will take place within the last 90 days of the ... Read more
Joy set to join campaign
Not thinking about contesting polls Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, yesterday said he would not contest the next parliamentary election but would help the Awami League in electioneering to ensure the party’s victory. “Keep watching. We are going to unveil our new campaign strategies after three days. I have come home ... Read more