A senior BNP leader said on Saturday although the N’ganj city administration did not give permission to hold a rally in Narayanganj, BNP chairperson and former premier Begum Khaleda Zia would visit the district on Wednesday to express her sympathy…
Day: May 10, 2014
N’ganj murder victims’ families testify before probe body
Accusing Narayanganj city councilor Nur Hossain of murdering the seven people in the district, Shahidul Islam, father-in-law of slain city panel mayor Nazrul Islam, on Saturday claimed that the evidence found in Hossain’s house prove his involvement in the incident.…
AL governing like Hitler, Mussolini: Ershad
Voicing deep concern over the recent spate in killings abductions and forced disappearances, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Saturday alleged that government is running the country like Hitler and Mussolini. “The Awami League government is running the country like…
30 bombs recovered in Jessore
Members of Rapid Action Battalion recovered 30 hand bombs from Jessore Railway Station in the town early Saturday.
Photo of ‘firenado’ sets the Web ablaze
An incredible image of a “firenado,” a combination of (you guessed it) a fire and a tornado, appeared on the Web this week and quickly inspired many to wonder if the otherworldly image could possibly be real. It is indeed.…
3 of a family killed in Moulvibazar landslide
Three members of a family, including a child, were killed in an incident of rain-triggered landslide at a tea garden in South Shahbazpur of Baralekha upazila on Saturday morning.
Father, son killed in Rangpur bike crash
A schoolteacher and his son were killed as a truck crashed into a motorcycle they were riding at Modern intersection in the district town on Saturday morning.
2 girls rescued from traffickers’ clutches in Kurigram
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued two young girls foiling a bid to traffic them to India through Gazer Kuti border in Phulbari upazila early Friday.
Firearm, ammo, Phensidyl seized in C’nawabganj
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized one pistol, two magazines, six rounds of bullet, and 106 bottles of Indian Phensidyl syrup from a mango orchard at Atrashia in Shibganj upazila early Saturday.
Lewis Hamilton beats Mercedes team-mate Rosberg to Spain pole
Lewis Hamilton beat team-mate Nico Rosberg in a private battle for pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix. Hamilton had looked to be struggling, but a superb lap in the final seconds gave him a fourth pole in five races.…
2 dead as truck hits bus in Kushtia
At least two people were killed and 10 others injured as a truck crashed into a bus in front of Battail Ansar Camp in the district town on Friday night.
Farmer abducted in Chuadanga
Showing a new twist in the ongoing abduction spree, a farmer was kidnapped by miscreants from his house at Mohammadjuma village in sadar upazila early Friday.
Graham Norton: I hear Wogan’s voice on Eurovision
Eurovision presenter Graham Norton has revealed he still hears predecessor Sir Terry Wogan’s voice in his head when he is commentating on the song contest. “It’s like I’m keeping the seat warm – Terry’s still in my head, it’s still…
Housewife found dead in C’nawabganj
A housewife was found dead at her house at Dewanjaigir in Shibganj municipality area on Friday night.
Canada orders extradition to India over bride killing
The mother and uncle of a Canadian woman killed 14 years ago have been ordered extradited to India in stand trial in her alleged “honour killing”. Malkit Kaur Sidhu and Surjit Singh Badesha are accused of ordering the murder after…
Lawyer for doctor in Bin Laden case quits over security
The lawyer for a doctor accused of helping the US find Osama Bin Laden has told the BBC that he has quit the case after receiving frequent death threats. Lawyer Samiullah Afridi also cited US pressure on Pakistan for the…
U.S. FDA approves ‘Star Wars’ robotic arm for amputees
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a robotic arm for amputees that is named for the “Star Wars” character Luke Skywalker and can perform multiple, simultaneous movements, a huge advance over the metal hook currently in use.
Our Sun Has a Sister
The ancient Egyptians called it Ra. The ancient Greeks called it Helios. The ancient Mayans called it Kinich Ahau. The ancient Germans called it Sól.
BCL expel 4 DU unit leaders, as kidnapping alleged
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has expelled its four members, including a central leader, for allegedly abducting a businessman for ransom. The ruling party’s student front announced the decision in a circular issued on Saturday. The expelled BCL members are –…
Farmer abducted in Chuadanga
Showing a new twist in the ongoing abduction spree, a farmer was kidnapped by miscreants from his house at Mohammadjuma village in sadar upazila early Friday. The victim was identified as Ainal Haque, 43, son of late Azgar Ali of…
Landslide kills 3 of a family in Moulvibazar
Three members of a family, including a child, were killed in an incident of rain-triggered landslide at a tea garden in South Shahbazpur of Baralekha upazila on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Rajesh, 35, his wife Manju, 25,…
Public hearing on N’ganj 7 abduction-murders Monday
The probe body formed to investigate law enforcers’ alleged involvement in the Narayanganj seven-murder case will hold a public hearing on the victims’ abductions and their subsequent murders on May 12 and 15. The hearing will be held at the…
Ministers, MPs behind murders, resign taking responsibility: Fakhrul
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that government ministers, and ruling party lawmakers are involved in the seven murders in Narayanganj. “The government ministers and MPs were involved in seven murders in Narayanganj. Thus probe has…
Girls’ abductions alast straw for Nigerians
Mausi Segun The images of sorrowful parents, weeping profusely and brokenly asking when their daughters would be rescued, have struck a chord across Nigeria. The murmurs of discontent swelled with the government’s confused and inadequate responses to basic questions about…
US: A nation behind bars
Washington, DC – Far too many US laws violate basic principles of justice by requiring disproportionately severe punishment, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 36-page report, “Nation Behind Bars: A Human Rights Solution,” notes that laws…
Info Commission seeks power to charge for contempt
Dogged by a slew of challenges, the Information Commission seeks power to draw contempt of court proceedings against errant party to effectively implement the Right to Information (RTI) Act. “It’s possible to implement the Right to Information (RTI) Act effectively…
Women empowerment lessons great for elsewhere
Chief Executive of BRAC UK Mary Garvey has said the lessons learnt in Bangladesh in the areas of child health and women’s empowerment have the potential to make huge differences in other communities across the world. Garvey also said though…
‘Stop irregularities in shipping mastership exams’
The National Committee to protect Shipping, Roads and Railways sector (NCPSRR) on Friday demanded a high powered committee to check irregularities in the Mastership Exams held under the Department of Shipping. Addressing a press briefing at Moni Singh-Farhad Memorial Trust…
Goyeshwar released from jail on bail
BNP Standing Committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy has been released from prison after securing bail in a case of violence. Hundreds of his supporters greeted him as he walked out of the Kashimpur jail on Friday morning.
New CO posted to RAB-11
A new army officer has been named to command RAB-11 after a massive overhaul of the Narayanganj police force. Lt Col Anwar Latif Khan has assumed charge of his new responsibility on Friday, said RAB’s Assistant Director (Media) Sadira Khatun.…