The ongoing political impasse can be resolved in a day if the government agrees to sit in a dialogue with the opposition alliance, said BNP vice-chairman Sadeque Hossain Khoka on Sunday, according to sources available. Speaking at a view exchange…
Day: February 9, 2015
800-kg jatka seized in Barisal
Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive seized 800-kg jatka (small hilsa fish) from a trawler on Arial Khan River in Sadar upazila last night.
Jubo Leage activist killed in Bogra
A local Jubo League activist was killed allegedly over previous enmity in Fultola area of Shahjanpur upazila on Sunday afternoon.
Jamaat leader held in Satkhira
Police in a drive arrested district Jamaat-e-Islami ameer and former member of parliament Abdul Khalek Mondol on charges of subversive activities from Boikari-Khaliknagar area of Sadar upazila on Sunday.
8 crude bombs recovered in Sylhet
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered eight crude bombs from a microbus as they intercepted it in front of Sreepur camp of BGB battalion 5 in Jaintapur upazila on Sunday.
Suspected JMB member held in Joypurhat
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a suspected member of banned Islamic outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with 18 gram of gun powder and a sharp weapon from Shantinagar area in the municipality area on Sunday night.
8 houses gutted by fire in Sylhet
Eight houses were gutted as a fire broke out at Khararpar village in Kamal Bazaar area of South Surma upazila on Monday morning.
Jamaat leader arrested in Sirajganj
Police arrested a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Patdhari village in Salanga upazila of the district on Sunday night.
Sec 114 imposed in Dharmapasha upazila of Sunamganj
The local administration imposed Section 144 in Dharmapasha Upazila of Sunamganj district on Monday as local AL and BNP called their meetings at the same venue and time on the day.
8 grenades recovered in Sylhet
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered eight grenades from a microbus as they intercepted it in front of Sreepur camp of BGB battalion 5 in Jaintapur upazila on Sunday.
Three day agriculture fair begins in Mymensingh
A three-day agriculture fair on “Agriculture Technology-2015” begins at Town Hall premises here today.
Artificial insemination laboratory launched in Rajshahi
After the Savar in Dhaka, the second largest artificial insemination laboratory of the country has been launched at Rajabarihat under Godagari upazila of the district aims at improving cattle varieties and to fulfill the region’s increasing demands for protein.Constructed at…
Planck telescope puts new datestamp on first stars
Scientists on Europe’s Planck satellite say the first stars lit up the Universe later than was previously thought. The team has made the most precise map of the “oldest light” in the cosmos.
Glenn Maxwell hits 122 as Australia rout India in Adelaide
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell fired 122 from just 57 balls as his team thrashed India by 106 runs in a World Cup warm-up match in Adelaide.
Man killed in ‘gunfight,’ another bullet-hit body found in capital
Police recovered a bullet-hit body of a youth from Madrasapara in Matuail area in Jatrabari on early Monday morning, reportedly following a ‘gunfight’ with the Detective Branch police. Being informed, a team of Jatrabari Police Station, led by sub-inspector Humayun…
Armed clash over area supremacy leaves 2 dead in Munshiganj
Two people were shot to death during a clash between two rival groups at Kalir Char of Banglabazar in Munshiganj sadar upazila on Sunday night. The deceased were identified as Foyez Miji, 38, and Mohan Bepari, 35. Additional police super…
Egypt suspends football league after clashes leave 22 dead
The Egyptian authorities have suspended football league matches indefinitely after clashes at a stadium in Cairo left at least 22 people dead. People were crushed after police fired tear gas at supporters of Zamalek who were trying to force their…
Magna Carta edition found in Sandwich archive scrapbook
An early edition of Magna Carta has been found in a Victorian scrapbook during a search of a council’s archives The discovery has come months ahead of the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta in Runnymede in 1215.…
This Valentine’s Day: Banish hostility!
Every year ‘Saint Valentine’s Day’ is observed on February 14 by exchanging messages of affection love and devotion around the world. A lot of stories are in circulation centering the Valentine’s Day origin. To me, the episode between St. Valentinus…
Barbed wire fences around change Khaleda’s office look
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office took a new look as barbed wires were raised on the boundary walls of the House yesterday to strengthen the security of the office, according to BNP sources. The extra security measures has been…
Form national Govt for fair polls in 3 months: Expatriates in US
Conscious expatriate Bangladeshis of US at a news conference in New York on Saturday urged the government to form a government of national consensus which would hold neutral elections and propose the framework for political reforms within three months with…