Collection of land revenue in the district has increased by Tk 9 crore to Tk 78.90 crore in 2013 compared to the previous year. Sources at the Barisal district Land Revenue and Land Registration offices said Tk 69.5 crore revenue…
Year: 2014
2 boys rescued from human trafficker in Joypurhat
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) rescued two boys from the clutches of an alleged human trafficker at Chakgupal village in sadar upazila on Friday.
15 sued over Jubo League man killing in Jessore
A case was filed on Friday against 15 people in connection with the killing of Rafiqul Islam Shipon, organising secretary of Jessore town unit of the ruling Awami League’s youth wing Jubo League.
10 hurt in Sunamganj clash
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over a trifling matter at Mallikpur village in Jamalganj upazila on Friday afternoon.
Jubo Dal leader found dead in Nilphamari
The body of a local leader of Jubo Dal, BNP’s associate body for youths, was recovered from Polashbari union parishad area in sadar upazila of the district on Saturday.
Shoe factory gutted in N’ganj
A fire broke out at a shoe factory in Pagla Taltala area of Sadar upazila on Friday evening.
Minor killed in road Magura crash
A minor boy was killed in a road accident in Gopinathpur area of Mohammadpur upazila on Friday afternoon.
Teenager found dead in Sirajganj
Police recovered the body of a teenager from a marsh at Radhanagar Chakpara in Salanga upazila on Friday afternoon.
One held with firearms in C’nawabganj
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a man along with two pistols, four magazines and 14 rounds of bullet from Bahalabari area in Shibganj upazila on Friday afternoon.
Man’s body recovered in Faridpur
Police here on Friday morning recovered the body of a middle-aged man from a pond at Sholapur village in Nagarkanda upazila.
Shibir man shot dead in clash with jt forces in Satkhira
An activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, was killed in a firing by joint forces during a clash at Padmashakra village in sadar upazila on Saturday.
Housewife beaten to death by husband in Rajshahi
A housewife was beaten to death allegedly by her husband over a dowry-related conflict at Khudra Jamira village in Puthia upazila on Friday morning.
Bale has room for improvement, says Ancelotti
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s record signing Gareth Bale has room for improvement, above all in linking up with his new team mates and adjusting to a different playing style, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
Obama orders curbs on NSA data use
President Barack Obama has ordered curbs on the use of bulk data collected by US intelligence agencies, saying civil liberties must be respected.
Tarique asked to surrender before trial court in appeal case
Dhaka – The High Court on Sunday asked BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman to surrender before the trial court in connection with the money-laundering charges he was acquitted of. After hearing the admissibility of an appeal filed by the Anti…
Pakistan Taliban: Deadly blast rips through convoy, kills 20
At least 20 soldiers have been killed in north-western Pakistan in a bomb blast that struck an army convoy, sources in the security forces say. At least 24 others were injured in the explosion near the town of Bannu, with…
Blaze threatens historic Laerdal Norway wood village
Scores of people have been evacuated from a heritage village in southern Norway as a raging fire threatens its unique wooden buildings. Flames spread rapidly after the fire began overnight in a house in Laerdalsoyri, a village of 1,150 people…
BNP accuses govt of abducting, killing opposition activists
The BNP on Saturday alleged that leaders and activists of the 18-Party alliance were being abducted or ‘extra-judicially’ killed. In a statement, BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “The government is abducting, killing and torturing our leaders…
80 including 22 cops hurt in Gaibandha drive-clash
Gaibandha – Over 80 people, including 22 policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and Jamaat-Shibir activists during a police operation at Khanbari village in Sundarganj upazila early Sunday.
Both DSE, CSE up at opening
Police say a bomb exploded in a vehicle carrying security forces inside an army compound in a restive region of northwestern Pakistan, killing 15.
B’desh for revival of trans-shipment treaty with India
Bangladesh is in favour of reviving a 1999 treaty that allowed trans-shipment of goods through India. “Connectivity is the biggest issue in South Asia and we will work towards improving it.
No bail for Oishee
Oishee Rahman, accused of killing her parents, has been denied bail.
Believe it not: Bips to marry, Dia to split
While rumoured lovebirds Ranbir and Katrina finalise their pad in NYC, Bipasha Basu might get set for a Bengali wedding with Harman Baweja. Check out other speculations about our Bolly stars. Ranbir and Katrina buy a house in NYC? There…
Xavi makes landmark 700th Barcelona appearance
Barcelona – Barcelona playmaker Xavi came off the bench against Getafe on Thursday to mark his 700th appearance for the club where he has been a key figure in their success in recent seasons.
‘Devastating’ dossier alleging British war crimes in Iraq
By Felicity Arbuthnot A “devastating” two hundred and fifty page document: “The Responsibility of UK Officials for War Crimes Involving Systematic Detainee Abuse in Iraq from 2003-2008″, has been “presented to the International Criminal Court, and could result in some…
Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue’s thumb chipped in storm
A lightning strike has damaged a thumb of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue. The thumb on the right hand of the 38m (125ft) statue was hit during a storm on Thursday night, officials said.
Nun who gave birth in Italy ‘unaware of pregnancy’
A nun who gave birth to a baby boy in the central Italian city of Rieti, said she had no idea she was pregnant, local media report. The 31-year-old was rushed to hospital with abdominal pains, which she thought were…
Muslim spiritual leader’s funeral stampede kills 18 in Mumbai
At least 18 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in a stampede in India’s western city of Mumbai. Local officials say the incident happened when thousands of mourners gathered at the home of a Muslim spiritual leader…
Michelle Obama: Fashion’s first lady
As Michelle Obama turns 50, Wardrobe Decoder’s Katya Foreman explains how her admirable style supports considerable substance. Blame Jackie O. Ever since JFK’s inauguration in January 1961, the occupational hazards attached to the role of first lady have automatically included…
Set collapses on to audience at Roundhouse in Camden
Three people were injured when part of the set collapsed on to members of the audience during an acrobatic show at a north London venue. It happened at the Fuerzabruta show at the Roundhouse in Camden on Friday night. Eyewitness…