Two alleged smugglers were killed in a ‘shootout’ between members of Border Guard Bangladesh and a group of smugglers at Kachugari border point in Panchbibi upazila early Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Rana and Mahidul. Lieutenant Colonel Sabbir, commanding…
A two-year-old girl was killed allegedly by her father at Vatpara village in Bahubal upazila of the district on Tuesday. The victim was identified as Tamima, daughter of Nizam Uddin, a resident of the village. Family sources said Nizam killed…
A day labourer died from electrocution in Miakhannagar area under Bakolia thana in the city on Tuesday. The deceased M Kabir, 32, a resident of Dakkhin Bakolia area of the port city, hails from Khajuria village in Katua upazila of…
A Chittagong University student, who was injured falling off the railing in the corridor of his hall on Tuesday night, died at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) early Wednesday. The deceased identified as Ariful Islam, 23, a first year student…
Heavy monsoon downpour since Tuesday noon paralysed normal life in Barisal city and restricted small water transpotrations from Barisal Port. Barisal Met office sources said, torrential rainfall started in Barisal city with thunderbolts and gusty wind from about 12:30 noon…
Election Commission has noticed 3 out of 5 mayor candidates and 14 out of 137 councilor candidates for violating code of conduct in Barisal City Corporation election. EC also decided to use electronic voting machine in one of the 30…
An advocacy meeting on countrywide campaign for the prevention of drug addiction and mental disorders was held at local civil Surgeon office Sunday. With the assistance of Poriprckkhit Health-Edcation Department of Health and Civil Surgeon office jointly organised the advocacy…
In connection with the broad daylight murder of Khan Zahid Hasan (50), Secretary, Fakirhat Upazila Awami League and Chairman of Fakirhat Sadar Union Parishad in the district a case was lodged with Rupsa PS under Khulna district by his wife…
Bangladesh Tea Workers’ Sangram Parishad has called off their indefinite strike started from Tuesday to press home their 20-point demands including election of Tea Workers’ Union and increase of salary. The decision came as Labour Minster Razi Uddin Ahmed assured…
The prize distribution ceremony of Ekti Bari Ekti Khamar project was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference room here yesterday Monday. A total of ten officials of the project who showed good performance for implementing the project work have given…
(Staff Reporter) Speakers at a roundtable on Tuesday urged the government to implement Social Assistance Programme for Non-Asseters or ‘SAPNA’ package, a maternity allowance programme, at state level to eradicate poverty from the country and ensure social security. Power and…
The brand new Nike England home shirt has been unveiled, with Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere sharing the first sighting of the new kit via Twitter.
(Court Correspondent) A Dhaka court on Tuesday fixed June 6 for hearing on charge framing against 148 opposition men including Opposition Chief Whip Zainul Abdin Farroque.
(Court Correspondent) Hefajat-e-Islam secretary general Junaid Babunagari on Tuesday gave confessional statement to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka in a case filed for killing a police personnel.
BSS, Gaibandha A 3-month long basic training for the recruited beneficiaries of National Service Programme (NSP) has been continuing at Phulchhari upazila headquarters in the district since March 3. Department of Youth Development (DYD) is supervising the training course for…
DHAKA: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has entered into an agreement with Creinse that sees programming from MTV being syndicated in Bangladesh.
UNB, Benapole A young man died from electrocution at Bhaina village in Jessore Sadar upazila on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Jahurul Islam,32, son of Fasiar Rahman of the village. Locals said Jahurul was severely injured as he…
UNB, Sylhet A local activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was snatched way from police by his fellow activists after his arrest on Monday night in connection with assault on journalists. Witnesses said a team of Detective Branch (DB) of…
Chapainawabganj Correspondent Many development projects were inaugurated in remote char area under Sadar upazila of the district on Monday. The projects include construction of roads, Sundarpur UP complex and a new building of a primary school in Sundarpur union. A…
Sherpur Correspondent: One brother and sister drowned at Jarultala village in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur district on Monday afternoon. The children were identified as Mubarak(05) son of Hafizur Rahman and Hafiza(07) daughter of Hafizur Rahman of Jarultala village. Villagers and…
Bogra Correspondent A girl was killed by train crash at Malson area near Shantahar rail station under Adamdhigi upazila of Bogra district at 9 am on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Momotaz Khatun, 15, daughter of Mohammad Ali Bhutta…
Md. Emdadul Haque, Dupchanchia The boro paddy growers are frustrated though they are getting bumper yield of it’s. They could not afford to get profit under Dupchanchia upazila in Bogra district due to its low market price this year. Most…
18 party alliance extends support to Mayor candidate Kamal , both alliances annoyed over rebel candidates Barisal Correspondent Ahead of only 25 days from the third Barisal City Corporation Election scheduled to be held on June 15, the BNP led…
Gzaipur Correspondent GS Engineering & Construction Corp of South Korea set up a computer lab and donated necessary computer to Gazipur Police Lines School on 20th May 2013 for the technical training and development of the poor students. GS E…
Noapara Correspondent An uncle was beaten to death allegedly by his nephew at Kota village under Sharsha upazila while police recovered the body of an extremist from the River Bhairab under Abhaynagar upazila in Jessore. The dead were identified as…
BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Tuesday alleged that the government has violated the constitution by banning rallies and public meetings. “The government has imposed a restriction on holding public rallies and meetings as it is afraid of…
Terming US-Bangladesh bilateral relations as excellent US ambassador Dan W Mozena on Tuesday said his country is keen to extend all possible cooperation to Bangladesh. “We are keen to extend all possible cooperation and support for further development of Bangladesh.…
World Bank (WB) country director Johannes Zutt on Tuesday said parliament has to play the pivotal role in ensuring transparency and accountability of government activities. The World Bank also expects that the capacity of financial oversight committees of parliament be…
The ringleader of a robber gang was killed in a ‘shootout’ with police at Adhargona village of Moheskhali upazila early Tuesday.
The Parliamentary standing committee on Commerce Ministry recommended banning rally and procession in country’s commercial areas.