A prisoner, who was convicted in a mugging case, died at Sadar hospital on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Afaz Uddin, 35, son of late Alauddin Ali of Ashatalapara village in Jibannagar upazila of the district. Anaruzzaman, superintendent…
Awami League-backed mayoral candidate of the upcoming Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) election Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran has been served a show cause notice for ‘violating’ electoral code of conduct. SM Ezharul Haque, returning officer for the SCC polls, on Sunday…
The 101 dilapidated buildings in Comilla city of which owners received order from the authorities to pull down them within 15 days still exist in their same position. Even 28 days after issuance of the demolition notice, the owners have…
UNB, Comilla A gang of terrorists attacked the house of a Buddhist family in Thakurpara of the city on Sunday night allegedly for refusal to withdraw a case against them (terrorists). The attackers also vandalised the house furniture. The sudden…
BNP-led 18 party alliance succeeded to set single Mayor candidate and AL-led 14 party alliance have to face rebel-candidate after ending withdrawal date line of May 26. Adv Kamrul Ahsan Shahin, Barisal City BNP Secretary and former public prosecutor and…
Manikganj District administration arranged two-day-long programme to observe the 114th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at Teawta, the birth place of his wife Ashalota Sen Gopta (Promila) under Shibalaya upazila in Manikganj. ABM Anwarul Haque, local lawmaker,…
The attack in Woolwich, south-east London, has led to a renewed focus on terrorism and Islamist extremism in the UK. Leading figures have spoken about the attack itself, and what it means to society and diverse communities in Britain.
Mango, the juicy and delicious fruit of the summer season, has started appearing in the markets of Rajshahi and Chapainawabgonj districts, famous for the juicy summer fruit, for the last couple of days. Two major varieties- Gopalbhog and Khirsapat- along…
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between hartal supporters and cops in the town Sunday morning. Witnesses said local BNP men brought out a procession in the town from the main gate of Kumudini Welfare Trust at…
A local Juba League leader sustained injuries in a bomb attack by a group of terrorists in Darshana of Damurhuda upazila early Sunday. The victim was identified as Joynul Abedin Nafar, also former councilor of Darshana Pourasabha. Police and locals…
About one lakh people in the char (landmass emerged from riverbed) areas of five unions under Rajibpur and Roumari upazila of the district are exposed to risk of natural disaster in absence of flood shelter. No flood shelter has been…
Government has started procuring boro paddy and rice in Sherpur district recently. In Sherpur Sadar, LSD godown was formally inaugurated by Food Ministry’s Parliamentary Committee Member Md Atiur Rahman (M.P) on 25 May 25, 2013. District food controller HM Golam…
Incidents of terror attacks have marked a rise noticeably in Laksmipur in recent months. Seven people were killed and many others, including policemen, injured in separate incidents in the last three months in the district. Of the victims, at least…
Ten Jamaat leaders and activists including Barisal city Jamaat secretary, journalist of daily Sangram and three government employees sent to jail on Saturday. Police on a drive Friday night arrested them from Farid Manzil, a house at Sagordi area. The…
A kid drowned at Bakulia village under Kaliganj upazila of the district on Saturday morning. The deceased is identified as Sabuj Hossain, 2, son of Swapan Biswas of Bakulia village of the upazila. Sabuj’s father Swapan Biswas said, Sabuj’s mother…
A flag meting between Boarder Gurd Bangladesh (BGB) And Indian Boarder Security Force (BSF) was held at the near by 76 No Pillar in Darsona border in Chuadanga district yesterday. The meeting lasting for about one hours, aimed at solving…
India is reeling after at least 28 people were killed and many more were injured after up to 200 Maoist rebels attacked a convoy containing local leaders of the ruling Congress party.
Visiting US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R Sherman on Sunday said violence is never acceptable in democracy, and hoped the next general election will be free, fair, inclusive and credible one.
Bangladesh delegation at the second Bangladesh-USA Partnership Dialogue that began here on Sunday highlighted the importance of market access of Bangladeshis products to the US, prospects of US investment here and energy cooperation. Issues like Bangladesh’s accession to the Millennium…
French Ambassador at-Large for Human Rights François Zimeray arrives here on Monday on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh.
Rapid Action Battalion held three people, including literature and cultural affairs secretary of Chhatra Shibir Yasin Arafat, allegedly with huge ammunition and Jihadi books on Saturday night. A source of RAB-3 confirmed it to banglanews through a short message service…
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday categorically said new pay commission would be formed during the tenure of the incumbent government.
Bomb blasts and vandalism marked the nationwide daylong hartal, enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance on Sunday demanding the restoration of caretaker government system, release of its arrested leaders and activists and withdrawal of ban on meetings and processions. No…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated a five-day meeting of Army Headquarters Selection Board-2013 with a view to giving promotion to the army personnel.
Opposition BNP has alleged that the arrest warrant issued against Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman to demean him. BNP leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu, adviser to the chairperson of the party, came up with the allegation in a press briefing instantly after the…
Sherpas have found a bag of Mohammad Khaled Hossain Sajal at death zone near Mount Everest’s summit.
A parliamentary panel has warned Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) against its earlier decision to reduce internet upload bandwidth. At a meeting on Sunday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications advised the telecom watchdog against…
Investors saw a moderate fall in the benchmark indices of the country’s bourses on Sunday. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) general index shed over 79 points to stand at 3,895 at the close on the day’s trading. Trade deals stood…
Bangladesh Textiles Mills Association (BTMA) on Sunday placed a 9-point proposal for consideration of the government in the next national budget that includes fixing income tax at 10 percent on the profit of the textile sector and to continue the…
A Dhaka court on Sunday asked the government to bring back BNP senior vice chairman Tarrique Rahman, accused along with businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun in a money laundering case.