World Cancer Day being observed World Cancer Day is being observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe with three-year theme (2016-18) "We can, I can" to raise the awareness about fact that early detection and treatment could lead to cure. The theme is meant to 'explore how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden…

Siddikur runners-up in Bashundhara Bangladesh OpenGolfer Siddikur Rahman has finished runners-up in the Bashundhara Bangladesh Open, after he creditably clawed back from 29th place at the first round. Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond has defended his title after the final round on Saturday at the Kurmitola Golf Club. Siddukur played five shots below par on Friday in the last round at the Kurmitola…

Police in  separate drive in Shahjadpur upazila of Sirajganj district, arrested AKM Nasir, among four in connection with the murder of journalist Abdul Hakim Shimul on Friday night. Of the arrestees, Nasir is an Awami League activist and son of Lafa Mia of the upazila. Additional police super of Shahajadpur police station Abul Hasnat confirmed the matter. On Friday, Abdul Hakim Shimul, Shahjadpur…

Seattle: A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries after Washington state and Minnesota urged a nationwide hold on the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country. US District Judge James Robart in Seattle on Friday ruled that the states had standing to challenge Trump’s…