Death

‘Nagin’, ‘Jaani Dushman’ director Rajkumar Kohli passes away

Mithun Chakraborty and Dimple Kapadia starrer ‘80s popular film “Bees Saal Baad” (1988) was also directed by him. Although he directed around 15 films in his career, most of his films were commercially successful.

Zeenat Barkatullah no more

In her illustrious career, Zeenat Barkatullah served as the director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (production department), while overseeing its dance and music departments.

Eminent director Syed Salahuddin Zaki no more

Director Syed Salahuddin Zaki has passed away. He took his last breath at 11:53 PM on Monday at United Hospital in Gulshan. The news of the demise of this renowned director has been confirmed by Channel i's managing director, Faridur Reza Sagor. The director was 77 years old at the time of his death.

CREATIVE NONFICTION / The graveyard in Banani

Love is the enormous mango tree growing directly from an ancient grave, so old that no headstone remains at all.

Deportees from KSA: Neglect writ large as one dies

A deported migrant worker died and another one fell sick during their flight back to Dhaka from Saudi Arabia yesterday.

Death of Passenger: ‘Plane denied priority landing’

A passenger who fell ill on board a Biman flight died in the early hours yesterday after his treatment was delayed due to Dhaka airport’s air traffic control putting the plane’s landing on hold, according to the cockpit crew.

Nitin Desai, top Bollywood art director, found dead

Nitin Desai’s notable works include “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999), “Lagaan” (2001), “Devdas” (2002), “Swades” (2004), “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008) and “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” (2015).

Man dies after being stabbed in Dhaka’s Panthapath

The deceased was identified as Md Faruk, 26, a resident of Karwan Bazar area

Sharing a meal on earth or in heaven

These four fathers are just like any other. Like all the other, ordinary fathers that are present. The unknowns. All four of the individuals in the picture are, Syed Faizul Hussaini, Akkas Hossain Fakir, Abdur Reza Khan, Kawser Mia. All of them had a family which consisted of four members. The family that shared at least one meal together.

June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016

Train rams car in Jessore, 3 killed

A train has rammed a private car on a level crossing in Jessore Sadar upazila leaving three people dead and one other injured.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Second N Ireland fan dies

A Northern Ireland supporter suffers a suspected heart attack and dies while watching his country beat Ukraine at Euro 2016 on Thursday, police said.

June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016

Tragedy hits Nigeria again

Tragedy has hit Nigeria football again as former Super Eagles coach Shuaibu Amodu died just days after another national team coach Stephen Keshi passed away.

June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali to be laid to rest

Muhammad Ali will be laid to rest Friday, the culmination of a two-day farewell for the beloved boxing legend and civil rights hero who electrified crowds the world over.

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

F1 plans to add biometric driver data to safety mix

Formula One is planning to add more cockpit cameras and gather biometric data from drivers, possibly as early as this season, to provide a better understanding of accidents and improve safety.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

'Like punching a mountain', Indian boxer recalls Ali bouts

Former Indian amateur boxer Haroon Khan bubbles with excitement and bravado as he recalls his two bouts with his hero, the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three decades ago.

June 5, 2016
June 5, 2016

3 bouts that defined Ali

Muhammad Ali was 22 and still known as Cassius Clay when he took on heavyweight world champion Sonny Liston for the first time in Miami Beach, Florida.

June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016

Muhammad Ali recalled as fighter for justice

Muhammad Ali is remembered in tributes worldwide for his iconic fight for social justice as well as his legendary boxing battles following his death Friday at age 74.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

Final respects for Cozier today

Arrangements have been made for members of the public to pay their final respect to internationally acclaimed cricket writer, commentator and journalist Tony Cozier on Wednesday.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

ICC considering concussion substitues

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering the use of concussion substitutes following a report on the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.

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