A probe panel has found no involvement of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the abduction of gold trader Mridul Chowdhury. Chowdhury, owner of Dulhan Jwellers at Chittagong’s New Market, was kidnapped from his residence at the Old Telegraph Road in…
Day: March 18, 2014
Huge quantity of heroin recovered in Faridpur
Police recovered a big consignment of heroin worth about Taka one crore and arrested three alleged drug peddlers from Bhanga upazilla of the district in the small hours of Monday.
Two villages electrified in Gaibandha
Two villages under Shaghata upazila in the district were brought under rural electrification network by Gaibandha Palli Bidyut Samity (GPBS) recently.
Farmers complete boro seedling transplantation in Rajshahi division
Farmers have completed the transplantation of boro paddy everywhere in eight districts under Rajshahi division attaining 99 per cent of the target fixed by the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) till March 15.
Ten-day long book fair begins in Joypurhat
A 10-day long book fair-14 began on the premises of Shahid Dr. Abul Kashem Moydan observance of the 94th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children Day-2014 yesterday.
‘Robber’ held with pistol in Faridpur
Police arrested an alleged robber in possession of an American made pistol and five rounds of bullet from Maharajpur area in Sadar upazila early Tuesday.
3 ‘forest robbers’ killed in ‘gunfight’ in Sundarbans
Three suspected forest robbers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Tambul Bunia of Sundarbans under Sarankhola upazila on Tuesday morning.
AL hartal in Damurhuda upazila held peacefully
An eight-hour hartal, called by the local unit of Awami League (AL) demanding cancellation of the upazila election results and withdrawal of the UNO, progressed peacefully in Damurhuda upazila headquarters Tuesday.
Schoolgirl crushed to death by covered van in Comilla
A schoolgirl was killed as a covered van crushed down her near Bagur Bus Terminal on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway in Chandina upazila on Tuesday morning.
Bumper wheat production in Kurigram likely
Favourable weather linked to good yield Farmers in the district are expecting a bumper production of wheat due to favorable weather condition this season.
Injured ex-UZ chairman dies at BSMMU Hospital
A former upazila chairman, who sustained injuries during a clash between his supporters and members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Satshika in Fakirhat upazila on February 27, died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital on Tuesday morning.
4 shops gutted in Chandpur
At least four shops were gutted in a fire which broke out at Shilasthan Miaji Bazar in Kachua upazila early Monday.
Cops’ rubber bullets hurt 10 in Sirajganj clash
At least 10 people sustained injuries as police opened rubber bullets to quell unrest between two clashing groups of locals at Railway Colony in the town on Monday.
Terrorist’ held with firearms in Jessore
Police arrested an alleged terrorist along with a revolver and two rounds of bullet from Lichutala area in the district town on Monday afternoon.
Youth crushed to death by train in Rajshahi
A young man was crushed to death by a train at Mohonpur rail crossing under Matihar thana in the city on Monday afternoon.
Woman found dead in Sunamganj
Police recovered the body of an unidentified young woman from a paddy field at Burairgaon Bazar in Chhatak upazila on Monday afternoon.
Putin signs Russia-Crimea treaty
President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Crimea have signed a bill to absorb the peninsula into Russia.
Bill for special allowance to SC judges placed
A bill was placed in Parliament on Tuesday with a proposal to provide judges of the Supreme Court monthly special allowances. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anisul Huq placed the bill titled Supreme Court Judges (Remuneration and Privileges)…
David Moyes defiant over Manchester United future
Manchester United boss David Moyes says he is not concerned about his future at the club despite his team’s struggles so far this season.
No real opposition in Parliament, says TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Tuesday said that in real sense there no opposition in the present Parliament. “There is no opposition in Parliament in real sense. There is an opposition in alphabetical meaning but not in real sense. Indeed,…
Qatar defends 2022 World Cup bid after payment allegations
Qatar’s World Cup organising committee has defended its bid to host the 2022 tournament following newspaper claims casting doubt on the process.
Japan drags down global music market
A sharp decline in music consumption in Japan caused overall global growth to slow down in 2013, according to figures from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
JP finds TIB report on opposition biased
Jatiya Party has termed the report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) “partial” and “biased.” In a press statement, opposition leader’s political secretary Golam Mosih protested the TIB report saying that it is apparently influenced by a quarter and it is…
‘Waves’ detected on Titan moon’s lakes
Scientists believe they have detected the first liquid waves on the surface of another world.
Jhenidah Grameen Bank branch looted at gun point
Shahneawz Khan Sumon The Grameen Bank, Bishoikhali branch under Moharajpur union porishod in Jhenaidah sadar upazila has been looted by some unidentified miscreants in broad day light by brandishing arms at about 4:30 PM on Tuesday. At that time, at…
Dubai metro system to be turned into art gallery
The Dubai metro system is going to turn into an art gallery on the orders of the emirate’s ruler, it’s been reported.
Google and Viacom settle seven-year YouTube row
The out-of-court settlement brings to an end a dispute that began in 2007.
Robot writes LA Times earthquake breaking news article
Journalist and programmer Ken Schwencke created an algorithm that automatically generates a short article when an earthquake occurs.
‘Surface water key to meeting sustainable uplift goals’
GreenWatch Report Water professionals and experts at a day-long consultation in Dhaka on Saturday felt the need for conservation and harnessing of surface water with a view to ensuing sustainable development in water related sectors. They said that a section…
Wind power prospect moderately good in B’desh coast
A recent feasibility study at the country’s coastal belt has found a ‘moderately good prospect’ for wind energy. According to official sources, Indian company ReGen Powertech has been conducting the study in Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. After the collection of…