BNP expects that the government will take steps to restore democracy and show its tolerance of dissident views to salvage near dead democratic system in the country. “The BNP still hopes that the government will back from its repressive policy…
Day: June 1, 2015
Man held with arms and Phensidyl
Police in a drive arrested a man with a pistol, seven rounds of bullets, 2 magazines and 503 bottles of Phensidyl from Hothatpara area in Shibganj upazila on Sunday night.
Madrasah girl raped in Jessore
A young man was handed over to police after he was allegedly caught red handed by local people while raping a female madrasah student in Keshabpur upazila on Sunday night.
Expelled BU student to die for murder
A Barisal court on Monday sentenced an expelled student of Barisal University(BU) to death for killing another student of the university.The condemned convict is Russel Mian, a student of Management Department of the university.
2 ‘robbers’ held in Bagerhat
Members of Coast Guard and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a joint drive on Sunday night arrested two suspected forest robbers with four firearms and 76 rounds of bullets from Karamjal area under the Sundarbans East Zone in Mongla upazila.
Abducted girl recovered in Faridpur
A teenage girl, abducted from Fatullah of Narayanganj on last May 27, was recovered by RAB-8 of Faridpur last night from Ramchndra village of Sadarpur upazilla of the district.According to Rapid Action Battalion(RAB)-8 sources, they got a requisition fax message…
Two motorcycle riders killed in Jessore road accident
Two motorcycle riders were killed in a road accident at Aladipur village under Bagarpara upazila in the district today.The deceased were identified as Rafiq, 30, and Khair Biswas, 28.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers- 2015 was observed here today through various programmes amid huge enthusiasm in a befitting manner in the divisional city of Rangpur.Rangpur Area Headquarters of Bangladesh Army, led by its Station Commander Brigadier General…
Paddy, rice procurement drive begins in Gaibandha
Boro paddy and rice procurement drive of Department of Food has started in Sadar upazila on Sunday amid much enthusiasm.Official sources said the government has set a target to purchase a total of 416 tonnes of paddy from the farmers…
WiMAX losing to mobile internet
WiMAX operators have been losing out since more people are using internet on their mobile phones Wireless broadband operators have lost more than one third of their customers in one year, says a report released by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory…
‘San Andreas’ soars to $53.2 million opening
Dwayne Johnson’s “San Andreas” has delivered a dominating $53.2 million opening weekend at 3,777 US locations, soaring past recent forecasts of a $40 million launch for the Warner Bros-New Line 3D disaster pic.”San Andreas” took in more than five times…
Marvellous Messi leads Barcelona to King’s Cup final triumph
A magical Lionel Messi goal, the first of a personal double, led treble-chasing Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the King’s Cup final on Saturday.The Argentine skipped superbly past four players in a mazy run after 20…
US Senate lets NSA spy programme lapse, at least for now
The legal authority for US spy agencies’ collection of Americans’ phone records and other data expired at midnight on Sunday after the US Senate failed to pass legislation extending the powers.After debate pitting Americans’ distrust of intrusive government against fears…
China to hold live fire drills along tense border with Myanmar
China’s military will hold land and air live fire drills along a part of the border with Myanmar where shells have fallen during fighting between the Myanmar government and ethnic Chinese rebels, the Defence Ministry said on Monday. China has…
Two protocols with India on trade, transportation nodded in Cabinet
The Cabinet on Monday approved the drafts of three agreements and two protocols to be signed with India during the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bangladesh on June 6-7 aimed at boosting trade, commerce and connectivity…
Hindu idols vandalised in Bogra
Miscreants vandalised several idols at a Hindu temple of Dakkhinpara Krisnachandrapur in Gabtali upazila early Monday. TempleCommittee president Tapan Kumar Sarker said the miscreants damaged the idols at ‘Madhurampara Kali Mandir’ in the area in the dead of night.
How migrant women in Mekong subregion take care of their health
Mekong Migration Network launches a report on migrant women and health in the GMS in advance of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. Since 1987, this day…
617 disabled get artificial limb from joint India-Bangla camp
Dhaka, A 24-day long artificial limb fitment camp jointly organised by the India based Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti(BMVSS) of Jaipur (Rajasthan),the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation(NITOR), Bangladesh Orthopedic Society (BOS),and Jaipur Foot-Bangladesh Initiative ended with 617 disabled…
Khaleda opens pohto expo on Zia’s works, leads destitude feeding
Bnp chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday inaugurated a photography exhibition on the life and works of late president Ziaur Rahman. Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal organised the event at the auditorium of the Jatiya Press Club marking the 34th death anniversary of…
US surveillance powers to expire as Senate deal fails
US anti-terror provisions that allow security services to bulk collect phone data are set to expire after the Senate failed to reach a deal. Key provisions of the law, known as the Patriot Act, will expire at midnight local time…
Weather threatens Solar Impulse Pacific crossing attempt
Poor weather conditions could hamper a record-breaking attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean using a solar-powered plane. The Solar Impulse craft is a day into what was expected to be a 130-hour journey from China to Hawaii. However, meteorologists say…
Geologists’ plea to keep inland gas under local management
Some geologists have once again raised their voice for earmarking the exploration of oil and gas in inland blocks for local companies. This is nothing against foeign companies, but at simple logic of keeping exploration and production costs down. If…