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Month: May 2014
Bangladeshi youth beaten dead ‘by BSF’ on Putkhali border
A Bangladeshi young man was beaten to death allegedly by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) troops on Putkhali border in Sharsha upazila early Monday. The deceased was identified as Sirajul Islam, 25, a cattle trader and son of Akbar Ali,…
Two Jubadal, BCL men killed in internecine Laxmipur fight
Two people were killed and five others injured in a clash over playing a cricket match in Hajipara area of Sadar upazila on Sunday night. The deceased were identified as Abu Noman, vice-president of Chandraganj union unit of Chhatra League…
3 ‘robbers’ injured in Satkhira ‘gunfight’
At least three alleged members of a robber gang were injured in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Chhoyghoria in Sadar upazila early Monday. The injured were identified as Polash Rahman, 35, son of Sheikh Afazuddin under Patkelghata Police Station in…
Use good relations with New Delhi to resolve water dispute
Speakers at a roundtable on Sunday stressed that good relations between Bangladesh and India should be used in resolving water dispute with the neigbouring country. “The good relations Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has with India should be used to…
South Korea to break up coastguard after ferry disaster
South Korea plans to break up its coastguard in the wake of the ferry disaster in which more than 300 people died, says President Park Geun-hye. In a televised address, Ms Park apologised formally for the sinking. A new safety agency…
Ratko Mladic war crime defence due to begin
The defence in the trial of former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity is due to begin on Monday. The 72-year-old is one of the most high-profile suspects to appear before the…
BJP has risen like a phoenix from the depths of despair
SouticK Biswas s the leads poured in on Friday morning, it was clear that the party was steaming ahead to India’s biggest election victory in 30 years. This, after two losing two elections in a row – the party was…
Budget session of Parliament begins June 3.
President Abdul Hamid yesterday summoned the session at 5:00pm on the day. This will be the first budget session of the present government assumed to power through January 5 general elections.
Fill up vacancies at Appellate Division: SC Bar
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Sunday urged the government to fill up the vacant posts at the Appellate Division to resolve long-pending cases in the interest of justice seekers. Addressing a press conference, SCBA President Khandker Mahbub Hossain…
Bangladesh to work closely with new Indian Govt
The government will work closely with the new Indian government to take Bangladesh-India relations to a greater height, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said on Sunday. “The government looks forward to working closely with the incoming government of India,” he…
Batamul blast case more arguments May 28
A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed May 28 to hear further arguments in the Ramna Batamul blast case. Earlier, the prosecution and the defence placed their arguments. Later, after the argument of prosecution, the defence sought permission to give reply…
Charge framing in case against Mahmudur now July 13
A Dhaka court on Sunday deferred the hearing on framing charges against Amar Desh Acting Editor Mahmudur Rahman in a case filed for publishing fabricated news to July 13. Magistrate M Tasrujjaman of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of…
CMM Court sends Ex lawmaker Salahuddin to jail
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday sent former BNP lawmaker of Dhaka-4 (Demara), Salauddin Ahmed to jail in eight cases including four murder cases. Respective Magistrates passed the orders rejecting his bail petitions when he surrendered…
Netherlands shows interest in deep seaport, LNG terminals
The Netherlands has showed interest to provide financial and technical assistance for building a deep seaport and LNG terminals in Bangladesh. Netherlands Ambassador in Dhaka Gerben Sjoerd De Jong on Sunday said this when he met Planning Minister AHM Mustafa…
‘National HR Commission not empowered to probe cases’
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is not legally empowered to investigate any crime like the brutal seven murders in Narayanganj, its chairman Dr Mizanur Rahman said on Sunday. “The law that created the NHRC in 2009 allows it only…
Khaleda calls Modi over phone
After the Prime Minister, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday night phoned Indian Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi and hoped to work together for the welfare of the people of the two countries. Khaleda made the phone call to Modi from…
2 more families charge Rab-11 for murder, Councillor Nila quizzed
Allegations of killing two more people and dumping their bodies into rivers have been brought against the members of Rapid Action Battalion-11 in the district. The Rab members picked up Hossain Showkat, a land property trader of Siddhirganj, and Tajul…
Ex-Rab officer Rana put on 7-day remand
A court here on Sunday placed former Rab officer Lt Commander MM Rana on a seven-day remand in connection with the killing of seven people, including Narayanganj City Corporation panel mayor Nazrul Islam. Judicial Magistrate KM Mahiuddin passed the order…
Training programme on Right to Information Act held in Jessore
A training programme on Right to Information Act-2009 was held at the conference room of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Office, Jessore on Saturday afternoon.
‘Drug peddler’ held with heroin in Rajshahi
Police arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 950 grams of heroin at Fajilpur in Godagari upazila early Saturday.
Man hurt in AL faction clash dies in Magura
A sexagenarian man who sustained injuries in a clash between two factions of Awami League over establishing supremacy at Taraujial village in Sripur upazila died at Faridpur Medical College Hospital on Saturday.
Postman chopped to death in Sirajganj
A postman was chopped to death by some unidentified miscreants at Gopalpur under Enayetpur thana in Chouhali upazila on Sunday.
Train derailment snaps Ctg’s rail link with Dhaka, Sylhet
Train Communications of Chittagong with Dhaka and Sylhet have been suspended as a bogie of a freight train derailed near Rasulpur rail station in Sadar upazila on Sunday morning.
2 Jamaat leaders held with 10 crude bombs in C’nawabganj
Police arrested two local leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami along with 10 crude bombs in Bojratek area in Bholahat upazila on Saturday night.
PM phones Modi; hopes BD, India shall work together
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday phoned Indian Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi and hoped Bangladesh and India will sincerely work together as in the past to resolve any problem between the two neighbouring countries through bilateral discussions. Prime Minister Sheikh…
HC summons ex-CEC Shamsul Huda on contempt charge
The High Court has summoned former chief election commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda on contempt of court charges. The bench of Justices Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque and ABM Altaf Hossain issued the suo moto rule on Sunday. Huda, who served as…
Woman, 3 grandchildren burn to death as son-in-law sets house afire
A woman and her three grandchildren were burned to death as her son-in-law allegedly set their house afire at Dumudia village in sadar upazila on Saturday night. The deceased were identified as Furia Begum,65, her daughter Rony Begum’s two children-…
N’ganj abduction-murder case IO show-caused
A court here on Sunday issued a notice asking to explain within four days why the two former Rab officials — Tareque Sayeed Mohammad and Arif Hossain – were not shown arrested in connection with the seven-murder in Narayanganj. The…
Ex CO RAB-11 Tareque Sayeed among five sued in Comilla
A case was filed on Sunday against five Rab personnel, including former commanding officer of Rab-11 Lt Col Tareque Sayeed Mohammad, in connection with the abduction of two BNP leaders in Comilla. The two BNP leaders — Saiful Islam Hiru,…