Dhaka June 20 – Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain on Wednesday constituted 58 benches of the High Court Division with its 93 judges for disposing of cases after reopening of the court on June 24.
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7 DB men among 10 sued for extortion of dairy farm owner
Narayanganj, Jun 10 – A case was filed against 10 police officers including 7 members of the Detective Branch on Sunday, on charges of extorting a dairy farm owner by trapping him at the district DB office for four consecutive…
Youth killed in capital Dhaka ‘gunfight’ with DB – 3 murdered
Dhaka, June 11 – A youth was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives in Bhatara area in the capital early Monday. The deceased was identified as Shariful Islam, 28.
2 suspected ‘criminals’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, May 9 – Two suspected criminals were killed in separate ‘gunfights’ with the members of Detective Branch (DB) and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Demra and Narayanganj early Wednesday.
One killed, six bullet-hit in city clash
One person was killed and 10 others injured, six of them with bullets, during a clash between two rival groups on the bank of Balu river at Badda area in the city on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Kamruzzaman Dukhu,…
Baridhara Society celebrates Pahela Baishakh
Dhaka – Baridhara society of Gulshan diplomatic zone celebrated “Pahela Boishaki” the first day of the Bengali new year 1425 at baridhara lake park premises on last Saturday with traditional festivities and much enthusiasm, and renewing a pledge to build…
Car plunges into Kuril lake
Dhaka, Apr 18, 2018 – A private car skidded off the road and fell into a roadside lake at the base of the flyover on Kuril Biswaroad in the capital on Wednesday.
‘Kalbaishakhi sqalls sweep over capital Dhaka on 1st
A nor’wester coupled with a hailstorm swept the capital on Saturday, the first day of Bangla New Year, inflicting sufferings on the Pahela Baishakh revellers.
Mother of Rakib files murder case against police
Dhaka, April 11 – A case has been filed Wednesday against Rafiqul Islam, Officer-in- Charge (OC) of Wari Police Station in the city, and two of his colleagues on the charges of killing a minor boy in their custody.
Gas pipeline leak burns 3 of a family in Savar
Savar, Apr 8 – Three members of a family sustained burn injuries as a fire erupted due to a gas line leak in Bhadail area of Ashulia here on early Sunday.
Case on losing an arm of Rajib: 2 on remand
Dhaka, April 5 – A Dhaka court Thursday placed two drivers on a two-day remand each in a case filed in connection with losing an arm of Titumir college student Rajib Hossain.
3 burnt in Dhaka garment factory fire: 60 shanties gutted
Dhaka, Mar 31 – Three workers of a garment factory suffered burn injuries as a fire that broke out in a six-storey building at East Kazipara in the city early Saturday.
Captain Rimon’s mysterious death: Father demands proper probe
Dhaka, Mar 1 – Over two months after death of a marine engineer under mysterious circumstances in the city, investigating agency, Detective Branch (DB) in this case, is claiming of making inroads in probing the incident.
BNP slams EC for hurried whistle to hold Dhaka North City polls
Dhaka, Dec 4 – BNP on Monday termed indecent the Election Commission’s (EC’s) announcement about the by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) just a day after its mayor Annisul Huq was buried.
SAU admission test held peacefully
Prof. M Zahidul Haque Dhaka – The written test for admitting students to the Ist semester of various courses under four faculties for the 2017-18 academic session of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka was recently held peacefully amid tight security.
Condolences pour in for mayor Annisul
Ministers, diplomats, politicians, different socio-cultural organisations and people from all walks of life have expressed deep shock at the death of Dhaka North City Corporation(DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq. Annisul, also a successful businessmen and popular television programme host, breathed his…
‘Jungle of Humanity’ art exhibition at Shilpakala Friday
Dhaka – ARTCON in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is organising a two week-long solo art exhibition of artist Mahbub Zamal Shamim titled ‘Jungle of Humanity’ on Friday, 10 November 2017 at 4:30 pm at the ‘Gallery-2’ of National Art…
Jessia awarded Miss World Bangladesh after fraud report
Dhaka, Oct 4 – The Miss World Bangladesh-2017 fracas has taken away the crown from Jannatul Nayeem Avril and announced Jessia Islam the new winner. Avril, who was crowned Saturday at the end of a gala night, was disqualified after…
Wrong lane use: Cases filed against ministers, officials
Dhaka – The Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Iqbal Mahmud yesterday filed 57 cases against the vehicles of ministers, top government officials of different ministries, army, police, leaders of the ruling party and journalists for violating traffic rules.
Boat with 30 on board capsizes in Turag River
Gazipur, Sept 23 – A boat carrying at least 30 passengers capsized in the Turag River in Tongi on Saturday night.
Amari Dhakla to celebrate Mother’s Day
Dhaka, April 2017 – Mother’s Day is around the corner again, and what better way to celebrate the most wonderful woman in your life than taking them out to a delicious treat. From decadent special buffet and A’ la carte…
5,000 illegal gas lines cut off in city
Dhaka – A mobile court on Thursday disconnected around 5,000 illegal household and organisation gas connections at Basila of Mohammadpur in the city. UNB news agency reported
Inquiry of ‘special’ city bus services or deep freeze
Dhaka, May 3 – Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on Tuesday formed an eight-member committee to probe the necessity of operating ‘Sitting Service’ or ‘Gate Lock’ on the city streets.
Ex-Chief Editor of BSS Hussain-uz-Zaman dies
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Veteran journalist Hussain-uz-Zaman, former Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sanstha (BSS), passed away at city’s Anwar Khan Modern Hospital early Tuesday due to respiratory and cardiovascular complications. He was 83.
Delhi schools closed for 3 days as smog pollution worsens
Delhi’s chief minister has shut all schools in the Indian capital for three days as its citizens struggle with choking smog. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Arvind Kejriwal promised a raft of measures to combat the extreme air pollution. All…
Accused in assaulting twin sisters in capital arrested
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion arrested the prime accused in a case filed over assaulting teenage twin sisters at Mirpur area on October 19 following their protests against abusive language used by him. Commander Mufti Mahmud Khan, Rab’s legal and…
Husband hiding after wife’s murder in Dhaka
Dhaka – A housewife was strangled to death allegedly by her husband in the capital’s Uttarkhan area on Friday evening, UNB news agency reported. Rubel Mia, husband of victim Munni Akhter, remains missing since incident – lending credence to the…
4 injured as house catches fire from gas leak in Dhaka
Dhaka – Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by gas leak at their residence in Jurain area of city on Saturday morning, UNB news agency reported.
20,000 illegal billboards removed, says DNCC mayor
Dhaka: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq on Friday said they had taken steps much before the High Court to remove illegal billboards and other publicity materials from the city in order to turn it into a clean,…
Mess-dwellers’ 10 proposals for addressing situation
Dhaka: Bangladesh Mess Organization (BMO) staged a sit-in programme in front of the National Press Club on Friday morning to draw the attention of the authorities to their 10-point proposal for reviewing their living conditions in the wake of the…