Two suspected muggers received bullet wounds in a ‘shootout’ with police at Dattadanga in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
Year: 2014
BCL leader’s tendons severed in C’nawabganj
Miscreants chopped a local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and cut off the tendons of his legs and hands in Nababganj Government College gate area of the district town on Tuesday night.
Outlaw killed in Jessore ‘gunfight’
An outlawed party leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police in Abhaynagar upazila of Jessore district early Wednesday.
Smuggled goods worth Tk2.75 cr seized in Comilla
Government agencies seized smuggled goods worth over Tk2.77 crore during different anti- smuggling drives in Comilla in March this year and arrested 173 people in this connection.
Mystery of ‘ocean quack sound’ solved
By Rebecca Morelle The mystery of a bizarre quacking sound heard in the ocean has finally been solved, scientists report.
Pocket Printer secures Kickstarter cash
By Leo Kelion Zuta Labs is proceeding with the project after raising over $435,000 (£260,000) via a crowdfunding site.
10,000 cusecs water needed; Govt didn’t even place demand: BNP
Urging neighbouring India to ensure 10,000 cusecs of water to Bangladesh from the Teesta River to maintain good relations between the two countries, BNP on Wednesday concluded its two-day long march to Teesta Barrage at Dalia point. Addressing a concluding…
‘No reason to rejoice Teesta water surge’: DLA calls convention May 23
The Democratic Left Alliance will organize a national convention in Dhaka on May 23, demanding due equal share of water from 54 common rivers, including the Teesta. The national convention was called as part of its ongoing movement demanding due…
Survivor ‘haunted’ by memory of students trapped in ferry
A survivor of South Korea’s ferry disaster has described taking the agonising decision to save himself as the ship capsized and water washed away students he was trying to rescue. Lorry driver Eun-su Choi told the BBC: “We were trying…
US threatens further Russia sanctions over Ukraine
The US Secretary of State has warned of further sanctions on Russia if it does not de-escalate tensions in Ukraine. In a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, John Kerry expressed “deep concern over the lack of positive…
One killed in Jessore ‘encounter’
A man wanted for murder has been killed in Jessore during an encounter with police early on Wednesday. The shootout, which also left five policemen injured, occurred at Abhaynagar Upazila’s Shankarpasha village, said Abhaynagar Police Station OC Khabir Uddin.
Violent commando kills young Bangladeshi in Italy
Zakir Hoassin, a 34 year old Bengali waiter, died in Pisa (Italy) after 36 hours of agony after receiving a hard blow to the face by a young man without any apparent reason.
US assures more assistance for maritime security
The United States on Tuesday assured Bangladesh of providing further assistance to enhance maritime security as Bangladesh needs to play an important role in maintaining security in the Bay of Bengal. “The United States recognises that Bangladesh is located in…
Jamaat observes half-day hartal in C’nawabganj
The half-day hartal, enforced by Jamaat-e-Islami protesting the arrest of Sadar upazila chairman and Jamaat leader Mokhlesur Rahman, was progressing peacefully in the district on Wednesday. Pickets vandalised a BRTC bus at Bailtala in Shibganj upazila in the morning. A…
The pudding without the proof
Some trends are more noticeable now than before. Yet, these often go unnoticed. For some these matter whereas for others it is business-as-usual. The trend nonetheless influences the way we live and the manner in which we conduct ourselves. Perhaps,…
New taxicabs hit Dhaka streets
A new taxi service run by the Bangladesh Army has been launched to ease commuters’ woes in Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina introduced the cabs of the Trust Transport Services, operating under the Army Welfare Trust, at the Army Golf…
Fire at Otobi furniture factory
A fire has broken out at furniture-maker Otobi’s factory at Savar on the outskirts of capital Dhaka. Fire Service control room official Md Ali told journalists the fire started around 9:45pm on Tuesday at the factory at Birulia Union’s Khagan…
Upazila chairman sent to jail in Jhenidah
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Md Tajul Islam passed the order when Abdul Hai surrendered before his court seeking bail in three cases. The court granted him bail in a case and rejected the bail petitions in the two other cases.
Why SQC counsel Fakhrul should not be granted bail: HC
The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule upon authorities concerned to explain as to why a lawyer of war crimes convict Salauddin Quader Chowdhury arrested in connection with the leakage of the draft verdict should not be granted bail.…
Taka stronger against the dollar
Bangladesh’s taka has got stronger against the US dollar reporting a steady exchange rate for a year amid periodic intervention by the central bank. The dollar was traded at Tk 77.65 in the inter-bank money market on Monday against Tk…
Writ filed seeking recovery of Dhanmondi playground
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Tuesday seeking its directives to stop the construction of illegal structures in Dhanmondi playground and open it to all. Six green activists, including former president of Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh…
Health ministry orders probes into violence at three hospitals
The government has formed three separate enquiry committees following the recent incidents at Birdem General Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College (Mitford) Hospital and Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. This was stated by Health Minister Mohammad Nasim after a meeting with leaders…
ACC files cases against ex-secretary
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has lodged three cases against the Expatriates Welfare Secretary Khondaker Showkat Hossain for corruption while he was the public works secretary. Deputy Director Jatan Kumar Roy filed the cases filed at Motijheel Police Station at 5pm…
Teesta flow marks pleasant dramatic rise: Success of long march?
India on Tuesday apparently increased the release of the Teesta water into Bangladesh. The flow of the Teesta water into the Bangladesh territory reached 3,000 cusec as of Tuesday afternoon, said executive engineer of Bangladesh Water Development Board Mahbubur Rahman.…
Subservient govt won’t realise due share of Teesta
Terming the present government illegal and subservient one, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said this government would not be able to realize due sharing of water of Teesta river. “India has built 14 dams in…
Housewife allegedly commits suicide in Sylhet
A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of a house at Dudhbakshi village in Bianibazar upazila on Monday.
Two injured in cop-Jamaat clash in Jessore
Two people, including a policeman, were injured in a gunfight between police and Jamaat-Shibir men at Jhumjhumpur Moylakhana area in sadar upazila early Tuesday.
3 held with arms, ammo in Rajbari, Faridpur
Rapid Action Battalion in separate drives arrested three people along with arms and ammunition in Rajbari and Faridpur districts on Monday.
Clash kills two schoolboys, injures 10 people in Laxmipur
Two schoolboys were killed and another 10 people injured in a clash between two rival political groups at Chandraganj Bazar in Sadar upazila on Monday night.
300 RMCH interns sued over journo assault in Rajshahi
Two cases were filed against 300 interns of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in connection with Sunday’s attack on journalists.