Border Security Force (BSF) along the Bangladesh border in Tripura has been put on high alert after a group of around 500 villagers had tried to sneak into India.
Month: August 2013
Joy threatened about Hasina’s fate
Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed Joy says he has received a tweet that wishes death for his mother, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina much like her father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
People will reject AL-led alliance: BNP
The people have already ‘decided to reject’ the incumbent government in the forthcoming national elections, says the BNP.
JS body for starting Dhaka-Toronto flights by October.
The committee believes introduction of flights on these routes will benefit commuters travelling between Dhaka and New York.
SC stays HC order on Hajj flights
The Supreme Court on Sunday stayed for eight weeks a High Court order that allowed the Hajj pilgrims to go to Saudi Arabia by any airlines of their choice.
TCB cuts sugar price by Tk 1 a kg
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has reduced sugar price by Tk 1 per kg to sell at Tk 43 per kg now as its demand marked a rise further ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Govt following footsteps of Ayub Khan: Fakhrul
BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the government won’t change their mentality anymore as they have already taken decision.
Govt failure to blame for HSC percentage fall: Moudud
BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed on Sunday rejected the Prime Minister’s remark that the opposition’s destructive programmes were responsible for declining the passage per cent of this Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.
Recent statement of EC proves its politicisation: B chy
President of Bikalpadhara Bangladesh Prof Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Sunday alleged that the recent statement of the Election Commission proved that it has been politicised.
Sagor’s wife ‘confesses involvement in Milky’s killing’
Slain Juba League leader of Dhaka Metropolitan City Reazul Haque Milky’s driver Maruf Reza Sagar’s detained wife Fahima Islam Lopa made confessional statement on Sunday afternoon before a Dhaka court admitting her involvement in the killing.
Hall mark chairpersosn Jesmiun gets conditional bail
A Dhaka court on Sunday granted bail to Hall-Mark Group Chairperson Jesmin Islam subject to payment of Tk one billion every month until their outstanding loan payment of Tk 2,600 crore is completed.
Eid play ‘Bhor Holo Dore Kholo’ on Baishakhi TV
On the occasion of Eid festival special play “Bhor Holo Dore Kholo” will be aired on Boishkhi TV at 7:35pm on fourth day of the festival.
Mehzabin pairs again with Sajal
Lux -Channel i superstar, promising actress and model Mehzabin Chowdhury performed against actor Sajal under the direction of Sokal Ahmed in a TV play, which was aired in a satellite channel.
50 houses torched in Khagrachhari UPDF blockade Monday
Around 50 houses of indigenous families were reportedly set on fire by some miscreants in Matiranga upazila here on Saturday.
Youth found dead in Sirajganj
A youth was found dead at Gachhabari village in Sadar upazila on Saturday.
3 ‘robbers’ lynched in Pabna, 3 held in chittagong
Three suspected robbers were beaten to death by a mob at Hadal village in Faridpur upazila early Sunday.
Two bothers stabbed to death in Sylhet
Two brothers were stabbed to death by some miscreants at Fenchuganj fertilizer factory bazar in Fenchuganj upazila here Saturday night.
Unauthorised cotton factory in Khulna faces music
Authorities have directed the owner of an unauthorised cotton factory that has been a nuisance for some 5,000 people in Phultala upazila either to relocate it or close it down.
Sunamganj farmer killed in lighting
A farmer was killed in a lighting strike at Induar Haor in Chhatak upazila on Saturday.
Kobi Nazrul University Eid-ul-fiter Vacation begins
All Classes and examination of Jatio kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) were closed (4 August 2013 to 15 August 2013) on the occasion of Eid-ul-fiter vacation University offices closed ( 6 August 2013 to 15 August 2013) All Class…
5 of a minority family injured in Sharankhola
Five members including women of a minority family were injured, 3 seriously when they were attacked by their opponents in the village Rajapur under SharankholaUpazila in the district on Thursday.
Fierce battle between dacoits for supremacy in Sunderbans
A fierce battle took place between the 2 rival groups of jungle pirates at Charputia under Chandpai forest range in the Eastern Division of Sundarban forest in order to establish supremacy over each other in the forest, according to a…
Limon gets HSC GPA-4, wanted to be barrister
Limon Hossain maimed by RAB shooting on March 23, 2011, just fortnight before appearing HSC exam 2011, passed HSC with GPA-4 this year and want to be a barrister to fight for justice.
Call to end children’s use in political activities
A group of children, human and political right activists at a dialogue on Saturday urged all political parties to refrain from using children for political purposes and ensure that children are protected from all possible violence.
First talking robot ‘Kirobo’ sent into space
Japan has launched the world’s first talking robot into space to serve as companion to astronaut Kochi Wakata who will begin his mission in November.
Apple: World’s Most Valuable Company
On Thursday, ExxonMobil handed over the title to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) once again as the world’s most valuable company.
Twitter announces new rules to crack down on abuse
By PanArmenian
iPhones and iPads can’t be banned
After the U.S International Trade Commission has placed a ban on importing and selling older iPhone models and tablets of Apple, the Obama administration has decided to intervene by putting a halt to the ban. Apparently, the ITC has ruled…
Snowden not the first NSA defector
By Andre de Nesnera