An unidentified old man was crushed to death by a train at Haluakandi in Kamarkhand upazila on Friday.
Year: 2014
Two held over temple arson in Bagerhat
Police arrested two BNP activists, who are siblings, from Dhopakhali village in Kachua upazila early Friday for their alleged involvement in torching a Hindu temple.
5 houses gutted in Shariatpur
At least five shops were gutted by a fire at Abura village in Sadar upazila on Friday.
‘Abducted’ Jessore BCL leader rescued after 23 days
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) rescued local Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader Foysal Khan from Boro Baliadangi on the Jessore-Magura Highway early Friday after 23 days of his alleged abduction from the capital.
Young girl strangulated to death in Joypurhat
A young girl has been strangulated to death by miscreants at Rajkanda in Akkelpur upazila.
15 hurt in AL-BNP clash in Jamalpur
At least 15 people, including two ansar members, were injured a clash between the supporters of Awami League and BNP at Char Rouha Bazar in Sharishabari upazila on Friday.
565 bottles of liquor seized in Sylhet
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive seized 565 bottles of liquor from Majhertuk area of Companyganj upazila early Friday.
Schools nationalised, but teachers unpaid
Although their educational institutions were nationalised over a year back, some 5,500 teachers of government primary schools in Sylhet division are yet to be paid their salaries.
PMO officials trying to influence Pirganj Upazila poll: BNP
The BNP has alleged officials in the Prime Minister’s Office are trying to influence Upazila polls in Rangpur’s Pirganj. Pirganj is the home of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s in-laws. “Polls will be held in Pirgang Upazila on Monday. A relative…
Protect tourist spot eco-systems for sustainable tourism
-By Raquib Siddiqi Tourism in Bangladesh is having a rudderless existence. The government has failed to build workable tourism infrastructure—even failed to provide proper guidance to the private sector which in recent years has come up in a big way…
Thousands of extra security agents for FIFA World Cup 2014
Brazil has announced a security boost of around 70,000 officers to police this year’s football World Cup. In total, 170,000 people are expected to be deployed to guarantee security across the 12 host cities. On Wednesday, President Dilma Rousseff said…
Ukraine crisis deepens: President’s Kiev offices unguarded
The Kiev offices of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych are unguarded, with opposition protesters apparently in full control of the government district, say BBC correspondents. The BBC’s Kevin Bishop says he was able to enter the complex unchallenged. Opposition leaders say…
Equality of women and men
Dr. M. S. Haq In, for example humans – cells form tissues, tissues form organs, groups of organs forms systems such as digestive system and nervous system – all working collectively, individually, and otherwise, as applicable for, among other things…
US deputy assistant secretary Atul Keshap in city
Dhaka – US Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asia Atul Keshap arrived here on Saturday on a four-day official visit to discuss bilateral issues and regional matters. During his visit, Keshap will meet with the ‘national leadership’, civil society leaders…
‘Mastermind’ of Kishoreganj Sonali Bank burglary held
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested the mastermind of the Kishoreganj Sonali Bank (SB) burglary from Bhairab upazila of Kishoreganj district early Saturday. The arrested was identified as Siraj, uncle-in-law of Habibur Rahman Habib alias Sohel whom…
BCL leader rescued in Jessore 23 days after abduction in Dhaka
Jessore – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) rescued local Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader Foysal Khan from Boro Baliadangi on the Jessore-Magura Highway early Friday after 23 days of his alleged abduction from the capital. Son of Sarwar Khan…
Sri Lanka win by 6 wickets in 3rd ODI, whitewash Tigers
Dhaka – A maiden century by opener Kusal Perera enabled Sri Lanka to whitewash Bangladesh 3-0 in the three-match ODI series beating Tigers by six wickets in the day-night basis 3rd and last ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Shakib offers an apology
Shakib Al Hasan has apologised to his fans, fellows, BCB and all Bangladeshis on facebook for making an unacceptable gesture during the second one day international against Sri Lanka. The world number one all-rounder has been banned for three matches…
8 including 2 students killed in road mishaps in northern districts
At least eight persons including two Brac University studdents were killed and about ten others injured in three road accidents in Sirajganj, Pancharagh and natore on Friday. bdnews24.com reported: Two students of BRAC University were killed on Friday in a…
Jhenidah clash leaves 20 injured
At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over lifting sand in Shailkupa upazila on Thursday. Twelve of the injured were admitted to Sadar Hospital and Shailkupa Upazila Heath Complex. Officer-in-charge of Shailkupa Police…
Petrol bomb attack on Police vehicle in Bogra
Unidentified miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a police vehicle at Zero Point at Satmatha in the district town on Thursday evening. Faizur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, said the miscreants tossed the petrol bomb at the vehicle around…
Tk 10 crore gold seized at Shahjalal Airport
Customs department officials seized over 21-kg of gold in two separate incidents at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital last night. Customs and police sources said a security guard of Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB), Saiful Islam, was arrested…
5-storey bldg tilts in city’s Rupnagar
Dhaka – A 5-storey building tilted towards the adjacent building in the city’s Rupnagar on Friday, with panic gripping the residents in the area as the incident came to light in the morning. When contacted, Senior Station Officer of Mirpur…
Tigress bites her wounded leg after surgery, dies
Bagerhat – A She Royal Bengal tiger, caught with wounds in its right leg from the Sundarbans on February 7, died at Bangabandhu Safari Park in Gazipur on Wednesday night despite a ‘successful’ surgery. Keeping it secret for the last…
Shakib suspended for three ODIs, fined
Dhaka – Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been banned for three matches by the BCB for “making an inappropriate gesture on live television” during the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mirpur. He has also been fined BDT 300,000 ($3800).…
Kazi Zafar wants Ershad out of politics
Expelled Jatiya Party leader Kazi Zafar Ahmed has urged Chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad, also Special Envoy of the Prime Minister, to retire from politics conceding his ‘failure’. “He is now near about 90. I would tell him ‘Mr Ershad, it’s…
JP Scy Gen Hawladar demands fresh JS polls
Jatiya Party secretary general ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader on Friday emphasised the need for holding a fresh parliamentary election based on consensus. “Another national election is needed based on consensus so that all political parties can take part in it,”…
Shibir activist arrested in Jessore raid
Police have arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir activist, accused in four cases including one of arson at a polling centre in Jessore, Monirampur. Bhulu Hossain, 28, was caught with a firearm and few rounds of bullets at Joypur village of…
US assures support on undocumented Myanmar refugees issue
Dhaka – Washington has assured Dhaka of its full support to implement the national strategy adopted to address the issue of refugees and undocumented Myanmar nationals in Bangladesh. The assurance came during a meeting between Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque…
Ban Ki-moon for linguistic diversity, multilingualism
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged all to join hands in promoting linguistic diversity and multilingualism to build a better world and a life of dignity for all. “Let’s all join forces to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism as…