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Day: January 5, 2015
Syrians entering Lebanon face new restrictions
New restrictions on Syrians entering Lebanon have come into effect, further slowing the flow of asylum seekers trying to escape the war. Previously, travel between the two countries was largely unrestricted, but now Syrians will have to obtain a visa.…
AL to resist blockade, businesses want talks, program withdrawn
Awami League activists will remain on streets all over the country to face the blockade programme called by the BNP and its allies, communication minister Obaidul Quader said on Monday night. He said that the workers and leaders of the…
10 injured in clash between BCL factions in SAU
At least ten Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists were injured in a clash between two factions of its Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) unit over occupying hall seats on Sunday night.
Fire guts 35 houses in Rangamati
At least 35 houses were gutted as a fire broke out near the Public Health Department in the district headquarters on Monday morning.
Man killed by wife in Gazipur
A man was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife following a dispute over watching TV serial in Telipara area of the city on Sunday.
10 Molotov cocktails recovered in Rajshahi
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) recovered 10 Molotov cocktails (petrol bomb) and 24 crude bombs from beside a graveyard near Rajshahi University early Monday.
‘Robber’ injured by gunshot in police drive in Satkhira
A suspected member of a robber gang was injured as police fired gunshots at them while they were allegedly taking preparation for a robbery in Monajitpur area of Sadar upazila early Monday.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed in Rangpur
The Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SM) was observed here yesterday with due religious fervour, solemnity and fresh call for following ideals of the greatest man on earth Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
Jhantu launches road carpeting works at Harirampur in Rangpur
Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) and valiant freedom fighter Alhaj Sarfuddin Ahmed Jhantu today launched carpeting works of a road at Harirampur area here on Sunday afternoon in the city.
Abducted expatriate rescued in Noakhali
Chandraganj thana police last night rescued an expatriate, after seven days of his abduction, from an abundant house in Choumohoni area under Begumganj upazila in Noakhali district.
Bumper mustard production likely in Rangpur region
A bumper production of mustard is likely in Rangpur Agriculture region during the current Rabi season as the crop is growing excellent after the farmers exceeded its fixed farming target, official sources said.
PM addresses nation, urges BNP chief to look for party’s future
Terming BNP’s boycott of the general election of 2014 as a wrong political decision, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the BNP leader herself responsible for it, none should be blamed. “BNP is out of Jatiya Sangsad because of the…
Countrywide clashes: 4 opposition men killed, 200 injured
Two pro-BNP sctovists were killed – two in Natore and one each in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj in clashes with Awami League activists and police on Monday Throughout the day, clashes, and detention of opposition activists continued across the country including…
Khaleda calls countrywide blockade from besiged office
Bnp chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday called countrywide blockade protesting obstructions created to holding her party and alliance’s ‘democracy killing day’ rally and non-conceding of the demand for fresh elections under a non-partisan caretaker government to restore what she termed…
Countrywide undeclared hartal, pitched battles at places
News Desk Commuters underwent immense hassles due to crisis of mass transport in the capital as well the rest of the country on Monday amid tension as the police restrictions and exchange of verbal threats between the leaders of the…
Ex-Chief Justice Mustafa Kamal passes away
Former Chief Justice of Bangladesh Justice Mustafa Kamal died at his Gulshan residence in the city early Monday. He was 80. Family sources said Mustafa Kamal breathed his last around 3am. He left behind three daughters and a host of…
2 BNP-men killed, 15 hurt in Natore gun attack
Two activists of pro-BNP Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were shot dead and 15 others injured when a procesion brought out by them came under attack by Awami League workers at Tebaria in the district town, in the north-western region of…
GCC domestic work reform falls short once again
Mehru and Cyrus Vesuvala Contrary to initial GCC media statements confirming the adoption of new model contract for domestic workers, sources say no new changes were discussed at the November 2014 meeting The media fanfare surrounding the meeting of GCC…
7 girls rescued at Benapole while being trafficked to India
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued seven teenage girls while they were being trafficked to India through Putkhali border point in Jessore on Saturday.
Law enforcement can reduce road crashes by 50 pc: Experts
There should be increased focus on proper enforcement of the existing traffic rules in the country as it can help reduce road accidents by 50 percent and improve road safety significantly, according to experts.
Indian national among 2 held with Indian goods at Benapole
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two people, including an Indian national, along with contraband Indian goods from two buses at Shyamlagacchi on Benapole-Jessore road in Sharsha upazila of Jessore district on Saturday.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed
The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), was observed in the country on Sunday with due reverence and religious fervour.
Dialogue urgent: Dr. Kamal. Khaleda confined sans reason: Manna
Gono Forum chief Dr. Kamal Hossain on Sunday underscored the need for a national dialogue to resolve the prevailing political crisis. He said 16 crore people of the country want peace, security of life and property. All people fear if…
BGB deployed in city
Amid the growing political tension ahead of the BNP-led 20-party’s January-5 rally, members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the city to help maintain the law and order.
4 crude bombs blasted in city; 1 hurt
Miscreants exploded four crude bombs in the city’s Hatirpool and Purana Paltan areas on Sunday, leaving one injured.
Bus, launch services suspended: Passengers at bay
Members of the travelling public fell into immense sufferings as buses and launches on almost all inter-district routes were suddenly suspended ahead of BNP scheduled rally in capital Dhaka on Monday. The problem becamse acute for office-goers who went to…