An electrical worker died after he fell from an electric pole at Bhartokhala in Dakkhin Surma area on Friday.
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10 injured in BAU JCD internal clash
At least 10 people were injured as two rival groups of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) locked into a clash on the Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU) campus on Friday.
Attack on cops: 55 Shibir men sued in Sylhet
Fifty-five activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir have been sued on charge of attacking police in two separate incidents in the city on Thursday, second day of the 48-hour Jamaat-enforced hartal.
7 held foiling robbery bid in Laxmipur
Police arrested seven alleged criminals when they were about to commit a robbery incident at Shikdar Matha Road in Raipur upazila early Friday.
1 killed in Rajshahi road crash
One person was killed and four others were injured in two separate road accidents in Paba upazila and the city on Friday.
Unfair jute prices worry growers in Bogra
Jute growers in Bogra, to their utter disappointment and shocks, are being denied actual prices of their produce in the local markets.
Satkhira road crash kills youth
A young man was killed when a goods-laden truck hit his bicycle at Tuzulpur Bazar on the Satkhira-Jessore Highway in sadar upazila on Friday.
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ICTJ concerned at retroactive sentencing in ICT trial
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) has expressed concern over the Bangladesh Supreme Court’s sentencing to death yesterday of Abdul Quader Mollah, a senior leader in Bangladesh’s largest Islamic party, for crimes against humanity committed during the country’s 1971…
Syria ‘submits chemical weapons data’ to Hague watchdog
Syria has begun sending details of its chemical weapons as part of a US-Russia brokered deal to make them safe, the chemical arms watchdog has said. The Hague-based OPCW added that it expected more details from Syria in the coming…
‘Islamist clash’ in Nigeria capital
A cell of suspected Islamist militants has opened fire on security forces in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, say officials.
New spiny rat discovered in ‘birthplace of evolution’
Tufts of harsh, bristly hair and a white tail tip are among the defining features of a new rodent species discovered in Indonesia.
Wedding delayed as ring-bearing owl goes for a sleep
A wedding service was delayed when an owl bearing rings fell asleep in the church roof.
Carole King honoured by Grammys
Carole King will receive a special honour from the organisers of the Grammy Awards next year.
Two classic films are set to be adapted for the West End stage
Sir Trevor Nunn is to direct the stage version of Fatal Attraction while Laurence Fox is set to star in Strangers on a Train.
Jose Mourinho blames Chelsea form on style change
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says his side’s poor form is because he is trying to improve their style of play.
Euro 2020: UK, Ireland keen to host championship matches
England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have told Uefa they want to stage European Championship matches in 2020.
Are ideas to cool the planet realistic?
The deliberate large-scale manipulation of the Earth’s environment, called geoengineering, could be one way to cool the Earth or help reduce levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But scientists are aware that these technologies are in very early stages…
Curiosity rover’s methane result challenges life theory
The Curiosity rover’s failure to detect methane on Mars is a blow to theories that the planet may still host some types of life, say mission scientists. Telescopes and satellites have reported seeing small but significant volumes of the gas,…
UN to mediate in BD politics to resolve crisis
New York: United Nations (UN) is set to act as a go-between between the government and the opposition of Bangladesh during the 68th United Nations General Assembly.
‘No emerging solution to end deadlock in sight’
Akbar Ali Khan, Advisor to a former caretaker government, sees no emerging resolution to end the current standoff between Bangladesh’s two major political parties over the next general election.
People to eliminate militancy reelect AL for dev: Hasina
Urging all not to be confused by BNP-Jamaat’s false propaganda, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said people would reelect Awami League for implementing the massive development activities taken by her government apart from curbing terrorism, militancy and corruption.
BNP won’t join in plotted polls: Barrister Rafiq
Dhaka: Opposition BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia categorically said that his party would not join in the Awami league’s plotted polls without caretaker government.
Passport delivery of opposition being delayed: BNP
BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Friday alleged that the passport-issuing authorities, dictated by the government, are putting the delivery of passports of the opposition leaders on hold just to harass them.
CCTV to curb drug abuse at varsities
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid has informed Parliament that the government has asked the private universities to install close-circuit cameras to curb drug abuse on the campus.
Indian rights body to take Felani shooting case to Delhi SC
Kolkata: A West Bengal-based human rights group is working on filing a writ petition seeking justice for Felani Khatun, a Bangladeshi minor girl shot dead by BSF personnel while she was trying to illegally cross the international border.
Speaker to attend Int’l Day of Peace in Kunming
A two-member Bangladesh delegation, led by Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, left here for Kunming, capital of Southwest China’s Yunnan Province, on Friday to attend events marking the International Day of Peace and a forum on regional peace and development.…
Another power deal likely with Indian private company
The government is likely to sign a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Indian private power trader PTC India Ltd within a few days to import 250 MW from October.
RMG workers rally in city’s Suhrawardy Udyan at 2pm Saturday
Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan on Friday called for making Saturday’s grand rally of readymade garments workers a success.
DCCI urges Malaysian businessmen to invest in Bangladesh
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President M Sabur Khan, now in Kuala Lumpur, has invited the Malaysian businessmen to invest in Bangladesh, especially in the power, energy and infrastructure sectors.