A youth was found dead at Gachhabari village in Sadar upazila on Saturday.
Year: 2013
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
Gay couple to sue Church of England for marriage rights
Following legislation that permits same-sex marriage in the U.K. yet prohibits the Church of England from performing the ceremony, a gay couple are planning to sue to be able to marry in their church.
US urges citizens abroad to be ready for attacks
By Jeff Seldin
Kudankulam NPP: How safe is safe enough?
By G. Balachandran and Kapil Patil
Carbon Trust to advise 2016 Olympics on energy demands
The UK-based Carbon Trust has been recruited to provide ONS, the Brazilian National Electricity Operator, with best practice advice learnt from the 2012 London Olympics Games as Brazil prepares itself for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de…
Alpine glaciers ‘protect mountain peaks from erosion’
By Simon Redfern
Ashes 2013: Kevin Pietersen cencuty rescues England
Kevin Pietersen has scored hundreds that were more aesthetically pleasing, but his 113 on day three of the third Test at Old Trafford was one of his finest given the circumstances.
Gareth Bale: Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas criticises Real Madrid
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has criticised Real Madrid for going public with their interest in Gareth Bale.
Luis Suarez will not go to Arsenal
Liverpool’s former managing director Christian Purslow believes Luis Suarez will stay with the Reds unless a club other than Arsenal make a bid for him.
Democratise Egypt collectively
Dr. M. S. Haq
Ex-MP Auranga laid to rest at Intellectuals’ graveyard
Former MP KM Hemayet Ullah Auranga who was killed along with four others in a road accident on Saturday was buried at the Intellectuals’ graveyard in Dhaka city on Sunday. Five people, including former MP KM Hemayet Ullah Auranga, were…
New commander can’t resist AL’s fall: Fakhrul
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam on Saturday said the ruling party will not be able to resist its debacle with its ‘new commander’ as he has no link with the country and its people.
Govt has no plan to ban Jamaat: Ashraf
Awami League general secretary and LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam on Saturday said the government has no plan to ban the Islamist party.
Jamaat verdict won’t affect 18-party unity: Moudud
BNP standing committee member barrister Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said the High Court verdict declaring Jamaat’s registration illegal will not cast any negative impact on the unity of the 18-party alliance.
Lack of info about Rana Plaza dead, survivors irks workers
Citizens groups, workers organisations at a programme here on Saturday expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of information on the dead and the survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse.