Robbers looted Tk1.46 lakh and other valuables, including two mobile phone sets, from Satkhira municipality office early Monday.
Day: September 2, 2013
One killed in Sunamganj train crash
A man was killed as a train hit a truck at Gobindaganj level crossing in Chhatak upazila on Sunday night.
Thunderbolt kills four in Jessore
Four persons were killed by a thunderbolt at Namajgram-Pachua Baor (swamp) in Sharsha upazila here on Sunday noon.
2 cops hurt in Satkhira Jamaat-Shibir attack
Two policemen were injured in an attack by Jamaat-Shibir men during a drive to arrest a violence case accused at Kora village in Debhata upazila early Monday.
7 arrested with firearm, gunpowder in Gazipur
Police in a drive on Sunday night arrested seven people along with a pistol, some bullets, crude bombs and gunpowder in Kaliganj upazila.
Indefinite transport strike in Kushtia begins Sept 5
Kushtia District Bus-Minibus-Coach Owners’ Association and Kushtia Motor Workers’ Union will enforce an indefinite strike on all routes of the district from September 5 to press for stopping movement of the shallow engine-run human haulers on the roads and highway.
21 held for illegal entry thru’ Jessore border
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday arrested 21 people from Tangrali border in Sharsha upazila as they entered Bangladesh from India illegally.
9 Jamaat men held in Sunamganj
Police arrested nine activists of Jamaat-e-Islami from Maijbari Badipur of the municipality area on Sunday night.
1,780 bottles phensidyl recovered in Jessore
Members of the detective branch (DB) on Sunday conducted a drive at Central Bus terminal of the town and recovered 1,780 bottles of contraband phensidyl syrup.
One held on attempt to rape charge
A debauch named Abdus Sattar (50) of Chitalmari under Chitalmari Upazila headquarters in the district was arrested when he tried to commit rape on a seven-year-old girl, daughter of one businessman of Chitalmari bazar on Saturday.
Lovers commit suicide in Sylhet
A lover couple, students of Leading University, committed suicide at their own residences in Hawapara and Nayapara areas of the city on Sunday.
Joint effort with Korea to develop cold tolerant rice variety
Scientists of Korea and Bangladesh are working jointly under a project to develop modern farm machinery and research capacity along with a cold tolerant rice variety.
USS Nimitz carrier moves into Red Sea, no orders for Syria
In another “just in case” move by a Navy ship, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has moved into the Red Sea, but it has not been given orders to be part of the planning for a limited U.S. military strike…
India-Myanmar border: Is there a third player?
By Yves-Marie Rault
US Senate intends to amend draft resolution on Syria
US Senators intend to introduce amendments to the draft resolution submitted by the White House which authorises military action against the Syrian regime, Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy told journalists.
Secretary Kerry asks Iran to release American Pastor
By Adelaide Mena
Serena beats Stephens, joins Li in US Open quarters
Defending champion Serena Williams won her much-anticipated US Open showdown with Sloane Stephens while Li Na avenged a painful loss in Rome to join the world number one in the last eight.
America at new low as Murray, Djokovic, ease through
American men’s tennis slumped to an historic Grand Slam low on a sweltering at the US Open as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray remained on course for a blockbuster semi-final.
Real fans flock to welcome record signing Bale
MADRID – Thousands of Real Madrid fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome Gareth Bale on Monday after the nine-times European champions sealed the purchase of the Wales winger from Tottenham Hotspur for what the London club said was a…
Climate science alarming, irrefutable: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday the evidence for climate change was beyond dispute but it was not too late for international action to prevent its worst impacts.
Climate change ‘driving spread of crop pests’
Climate change is helping pests and diseases that attack crops to spread around the world, a study suggests.
More tank leaks found at Japan nuke plant
TOKYO — Japan’s top nuclear regulator raised safety concerns Monday about hastily built storage tanks and their foundations after signs of more leaks of radiation-contaminated water at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant.
Phablets a big hit with Asian consumers
They’re oversized, bulky and discriminate against those with smaller hands or tighter jeans, but according to the latest figures as well as being big physically, they’re also big in terms of popularity in the Asia-Pacific region where Chinese, Korean and…
Sony’s smarter solution for smartphone photography
Sony’s new lens-camera concept could boost the imaging performance of any compatible smartphone and breathe new life into the digital camera market.
Samsung seeks ‘iPod moment’ with smartwatch launch
Samsung is set to launch its much anticipated smartwatch on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the emerging product category amid concerns that the smartphone market has reached its peak.
Betty White calls ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ stars’ reunion ‘heaven’
For seven seasons, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” brightened viewers’ lives. Mary Richards, the title character played by Mary Tyler Moore, along with her pals Rhoda Morgenstern (Valerie Harper), Phyllis Lindstrom (Cloris Leachman), Sue Ann Nivens (Betty White) and Georgette…
Beatles albums finally go platinum
Classic Beatles albums including Revolver have finally gone platinum after the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) changed its sales award rules.
Khloe Kardashian tweets she isn’t “made of steel”
Khloe Kardashian seemingly isn’t going to keep her marital woes quiet for much longer. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star opened up for the second time on Twitter since husband Lamar Odom’s DUI arrest on Aug. 30, and hints…
Speculations on shifting next elections
Speculations have spread that the government might opt to dissolve Parliament in next January and hold elections three months later in April.
Upazila Chairman killed in AL factional fight over food distribution
The Dhobaura Upazila Chairman Furkanuddin Selim has been killed in a clash between two factions of the ruling Awami League in Mymensingh.