Bangladesh Army, which led the rescue operations at the site of Rana Plaza collapse in Savar, has said 261 people have remained untraced.
Year: 2013
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.
Remain vigilant against conspirators in BNP: Abbas
BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas on Monday urged the diehard party leaders and activists to remain alert so that no one within the party can hatch any conspiracy against BNP like that of the 1/11 changeover in 2007.
REHAB housing fair begins in New York
In an effort to give a boost to the country’s sluggish housing business, a three-day housing fair, with the approved realtors, began in New York on Sunday to attract Bangladeshi expatriates, living in the USA.
Businesses to monitor Chittagong port’s management
The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) on Monday decided to form ‘Port and Customs Monitoring Cell’ comprising representatives from the port users’ organisations for its better management and ensuring transparency at all stages.
Five police charged on death of Savar businessman
Police submitted charge sheet against five policemen over the death of Savar businessman Shamim Sarkar in June.
Mufti Jasim’s confessional statement recorded
A Dhaka Court on Monday recorded the confessional statement of Mufti Jasim Uddin Rahmani, chief of Ansarullah Bangla Team about his involvement with blogger Rajib murder.
‘Poll boycott will be grave error’: Nasim
The BNP will commit a ‘grave error’ if it sits out the coming election under an interim government, Awami League Presidium member Mohammad Nasim has said.
Don’t make farewell outrageous, says Fakhrul
DHAKA: Opposition BNP’s acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the government should find a path for better exit.
Mufti Wakkash arrested
DHAKA: Detective Branch police arrested Jamiyote Ulamay-e-Islam Ameer and Islami Ain Bastobaiyon Committee Secretary General Mufti Wakkash.
Cops barricading JCD processions cause scuffles: 29 held
DHAKA: At least 20 people were injured as Chhatra Dal activists had sporadic scuffles with police in different parts of the capital on Monday.
Tk1.46 lakh looted from Satkhira municipality office
Robbers looted Tk1.46 lakh and other valuables, including two mobile phone sets, from Satkhira municipality office early Monday.
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…