Food Department began Boro paddy and rice procurement drives in Sadar Upazila of the district on Sunday amid much enthusiasm to the farmers and the millers. A simple function organized by Department of Food and upazila administration was held on…
Day: May 27, 2013
Prisoner dies in Chuadanga Sadar hospital
A prisoner, who was convicted in a mugging case, died at Sadar hospital on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Afaz Uddin, 35, son of late Alauddin Ali of Ashatalapara village in Jibannagar upazila of the district. Anaruzzaman, superintendent…
Kamran show-caused: Polls symbols allocated
Awami League-backed mayoral candidate of the upcoming Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) election Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran has been served a show cause notice for ‘violating’ electoral code of conduct. SM Ezharul Haque, returning officer for the SCC polls, on Sunday…
No steps on 101 risky buildings in Comilla
The 101 dilapidated buildings in Comilla city of which owners received order from the authorities to pull down them within 15 days still exist in their same position. Even 28 days after issuance of the demolition notice, the owners have…
Gang attacks Buddhist family in Comilla
UNB, Comilla A gang of terrorists attacked the house of a Buddhist family in Thakurpara of the city on Sunday night allegedly for refusal to withdraw a case against them (terrorists). The attackers also vandalised the house furniture. The sudden…
BCC election : BNP fields one mayor nominee, AL camp faces rebels
BNP-led 18 party alliance succeeded to set single Mayor candidate and AL-led 14 party alliance have to face rebel-candidate after ending withdrawal date line of May 26. Adv Kamrul Ahsan Shahin, Barisal City BNP Secretary and former public prosecutor and…
Nazrul’s birth anniversary observed in Manikganj
Manikganj District administration arranged two-day-long programme to observe the 114th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at Teawta, the birth place of his wife Ashalota Sen Gopta (Promila) under Shibalaya upazila in Manikganj. ABM Anwarul Haque, local lawmaker,…
Reactions to the Woolwich murder
The attack in Woolwich, south-east London, has led to a renewed focus on terrorism and Islamist extremism in the UK. Leading figures have spoken about the attack itself, and what it means to society and diverse communities in Britain.
Mangoes start appearing in Rajshahi markets
Mango, the juicy and delicious fruit of the summer season, has started appearing in the markets of Rajshahi and Chapainawabgonj districts, famous for the juicy summer fruit, for the last couple of days. Two major varieties- Gopalbhog and Khirsapat- along…
10 injured police-hartal supporter clash in N’ganj
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between hartal supporters and cops in the town Sunday morning. Witnesses said local BNP men brought out a procession in the town from the main gate of Kumudini Welfare Trust at…
Juba League leader hurt in bomb attack in Chuadanga
A local Juba League leader sustained injuries in a bomb attack by a group of terrorists in Darshana of Damurhuda upazila early Sunday. The victim was identified as Joynul Abedin Nafar, also former councilor of Darshana Pourasabha. Police and locals…
No flood shelter in 5 Kurigram unions
About one lakh people in the char (landmass emerged from riverbed) areas of five unions under Rajibpur and Roumari upazila of the district are exposed to risk of natural disaster in absence of flood shelter. No flood shelter has been…
Boro procurement campaign begins in Sherpur
Government has started procuring boro paddy and rice in Sherpur district recently. In Sherpur Sadar, LSD godown was formally inaugurated by Food Ministry’s Parliamentary Committee Member Md Atiur Rahman (M.P) on 25 May 25, 2013. District food controller HM Golam…
7 die, many injured in Laksmipur political killings
Incidents of terror attacks have marked a rise noticeably in Laksmipur in recent months. Seven people were killed and many others, including policemen, injured in separate incidents in the last three months in the district. Of the victims, at least…
Arrested Barisal Jamaat leaders sent to jail
Ten Jamaat leaders and activists including Barisal city Jamaat secretary, journalist of daily Sangram and three government employees sent to jail on Saturday. Police on a drive Friday night arrested them from Farid Manzil, a house at Sagordi area. The…
Two children drown in Jhenidah
A kid drowned at Bakulia village under Kaliganj upazila of the district on Saturday morning. The deceased is identified as Sabuj Hossain, 2, son of Swapan Biswas of Bakulia village of the upazila. Sabuj’s father Swapan Biswas said, Sabuj’s mother…
BGB-BSF flag meet held
A flag meting between Boarder Gurd Bangladesh (BGB) And Indian Boarder Security Force (BSF) was held at the near by 76 No Pillar in Darsona border in Chuadanga district yesterday. The meeting lasting for about one hours, aimed at solving…
Maoists kill over 28 India’s ruling party-men in convoy
India is reeling after at least 28 people were killed and many more were injured after up to 200 Maoist rebels attacked a convoy containing local leaders of the ruling Congress party.
Violence never acceptable: US Under Secretary
Visiting US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R Sherman on Sunday said violence is never acceptable in democracy, and hoped the next general election will be free, fair, inclusive and credible one.
BD-USA Partnership dialogue begins
Bangladesh delegation at the second Bangladesh-USA Partnership Dialogue that began here on Sunday highlighted the importance of market access of Bangladeshis products to the US, prospects of US investment here and energy cooperation. Issues like Bangladesh’s accession to the Millennium…
French Ambassador François Zimeray arrives
French Ambassador at-Large for Human Rights François Zimeray arrives here on Monday on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh.
RAB hauls up 3 people of Chhatra Shibir
Rapid Action Battalion held three people, including literature and cultural affairs secretary of Chhatra Shibir Yasin Arafat, allegedly with huge ammunition and Jihadi books on Saturday night. A source of RAB-3 confirmed it to banglanews through a short message service…
Govt officer will get Tk 70 if private officer gets 100: Muhit
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday categorically said new pay commission would be formed during the tenure of the incumbent government.
Blasts, vandalism mark 18-party hartal
Bomb blasts and vandalism marked the nationwide daylong hartal, enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance on Sunday demanding the restoration of caretaker government system, release of its arrested leaders and activists and withdrawal of ban on meetings and processions. No…