An elderly easy-bike driver was hacked to death in Jagohati-Ruhulpara area in Sadar upazila of Jessore district last night. The deceased was identified as Khairul Islam, 60, son of Omar Ali of Dakkhin Kaierpara village in Chaugacha upazila.
Year: 2014
Bimstec summit in Myanmar Monday, PM attends
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Myanmar on Monday morning on a two-day visit to attend the third summit of the Bimstec (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation). Myanmar is hosting the summit…
Deadly attack on Pakistan polio team kills 10
A bomb attack on a polio vaccination team in north-west Pakistan has killed at least 10 people, officials say A roadside bomb went off as the police-guarded convoy drove through a village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border.…
Damon Albarn unveils new songs at BBC 6 Music Festival
Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has given his wistful debut solo album its first live airing at the inaugural BBC 6 Music Festival in Manchester. Albarn has described the album, titled Everyday Robots, as the most personal of his…
Medecines Sans Frontieres’ shock at Myanmar suspension
The aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres has expressed its shock at the order to cease operations in Myanmar. It said it was deeply concerned about the tens of thousands of people it was treating, particularly for HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB.…
10 hurt in Munshiganj Police firing – 20 injured in Bhola clash
At least ten people were injured when police opened fire on activists during a BNP-sponsored hartal (general strike) on Saturday. In Bhola AL, front workers clashed with BNP workers leaving 20 injured in Manpura. At least 20 people were injured…
Biggest challenge is greening of the mindset
Dr. Atiur Rahman Better collaboration and partnerships among leading businesses, investors and key public institutions can lead to new models of inclusive, green and sustainable growth. A rapid, large‐scale green transition is required for maintaining a global economic growth that…
US actor Hoffman ‘killed by toxic mix of drugs’
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died of an accidental overdose of a mixture of drugs including heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, and benzodiazepine, officials have said. The Oscar winner, 46, was found dead at his home in New York City on 2 February…
Obama warns Russia against intervention in Ukraine
US President Barack Obama has warned Russia there will be “costs” for any military intervention in Ukraine. He said he was deeply concerned by reports of Russian military movements inside the country. Ukraine’s acting president has accused Russia of deploying troops…
South Korea warns Japan over comfort women review
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has warned Japan it will only bring isolation on itself if it reviews a statement acknowledging its wartime use of sex slaves. She called on Japan to embrace “truth and reconciliation”. Japan apologised in 1993 to…
9 hurt in Jamuna oil depot fire in Ctg
At least nine employees of Jamuna Oil Company Ltd suffered burn injuries as a fire broke out at its depot in the city’s Patenga area on Friday evening. Fire Brigade sources said the fire originated from sparks ignited during welding…
6 fishermen missing as trawler capsizes in Bay
About six fishermen went missing as a trawler sank in the Bay of Bengal, about 180 km off the Chittagong Port, on Friday. Lt Commander Rakibul Islam, staff officer (operations) of Bangladesh Navy, said the fishing boat with some 30…
2nd phase polls: Voting in Maheskhali upazila Saturday
As part of the second phase election, Maheskhali upazila is going to polls on Saturday.The voting will take place from 8am to 4pm without any break. A total of 25 candidates -– 10 chairman contenders, 11 vice-chairman and four reserved…
WB approves $600m for improving rural power supply
The World Bank Board has approved $600 million for Bangladesh to improve the country’s “quality” of power supply in rural areas. The funds would be used in the Rural Electricity Transmission and Distribution Project “to reduce system losses and enhance…
Work for dev of police to continue: Amu
Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu on Friday said the present government will continue to work for the overall development of police. “The present government has given police the honour and increased their status. Work for the development of the force,…
Govt tenure depends on time, situation: Obaidul
Reiterating that they have been elected for five years, Communications Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said it depends on time and country’s situation whether the present government will remain in power unit the expiry of its tenure. “Time and situation…
A mob severed the tendons of both the legs of a BNP rebel contesting for the post of vice-chairman in the upcoming election in Morelganj upazila as he allegedly issued threats to them brandishing firearms at Polerhat Bazar in the…
Fishermen’s lives, livelihood at stake in Bay, Sundarbans
No let-up in killing, looting by forest robbers, pirates Frequent attacks by pirates and forest robbers have put both lives and livelihood of the members of the fishermen community in grave peril in the Bay of Bengal and the Sundarbans.
India Maoists kills seven policemen in Chhattisgarh
Seven policemen have been killed by suspected Maoist rebels in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police say.
Friends star Lisa Kudrow must pay ex-manager $1.6m
Friends star Lisa Kudrow must pay her former manager $1.6m (£955,000), after a jury agreed she owed him money from earnings received from repeats.
Michelle Obama to appear in Parks and Recreation
US First Lady Michelle Obama is set to appear on cult television comedy Parks and Recreation.
Pro-BNP lawyers sweep Dhaka Bar election
Pro-BNP Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Oikya (Blue Panel) swept the Dhaka Bar Association election for the session 2014-2015 bagging 15 –all but one executive posts plus six posts of members – out of 25 posts including President, Vice Presidents and General Secretary,…
UK spies ‘intercepted webcam images of Yahoo users’
British spy agency GCHQ intercepted webcam images from millions of Yahoo users around the world, according to a report in the Guardian.
Sri Lanka continue winning spree, beat India by two wickets
A fine 103-run knock by Kumar Sangakkara guided Sri Lanka to earn the 2nd successive victory in the five-nation Asia Cup Cricket beating World Champions India by two wickets at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Friday. Replying…
Rochdale coma woman Sheila Holt told to ‘find work’
An “unreserved apology” had been issued by the government to the family of a woman who was sent a letter encouraging her to find work even though she has been in a coma for two months.
Science academies explain global warming reality
Washington — Man-made global warming is worsening and will disrupt both the natural world and human society, warns a joint report of two of the world’s leading scientific organizations.
Dev to get expedited if rule of law established
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Friday urged the members of Bangladesh Ain Samity (BAS) to play a more effective role to help implement the existing time-befitting laws so that people can be benefited through legal coverage. “Country’s development will…
Whale of a tail slaps woman on excursion boat
A woman on a whale-watching excursion off the coast of Mexico learned the power of a whale’s tail firsthand when it slapped her in the face.
Deep conspiracy behind repression on opposition: Fakhrul
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said the repressive acts against opposition leaders and activists by ‘Awami cadres’ during the staggered upazila elections came as part of the government’s deep-rooted conspiracy to annihilate its opponents. “The…
PM opens Sylhet Int’l Cricket Stadium
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday afternoon inaugurated the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium ahead of the T20 World Cup fulfilling the long-cherished dream of the people of this area rich in natural beauty and natural resources. Hasina formally inaugurated the…