Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive recovered 530 bottles of Indian Phensidyl syrup from Char Ashariyadoho village in Godagari upazila on Saturday Afternoon.
Day: July 5, 2015
Two ‘commit suicide’ in Jessore
A man and a woman allegedly committed suicide in separate places of Monirampur and Sharsha upazila on Saturday night.The deceased were identified as Abdus Sajad, 30, son of Abdur Rahman, a resident of Polashi village of Monirampur upazila, and Sumi…
Robber arrested with firearm in Narail
Police arrested a robber and recovered a shatter gun and two rounds of bullet from Uttar Khasial area of Naragati thana under Kalia upazila of the district last night.The arrested was Imrul, 35, son of Golam Rasul of Telkara village…
Potholed roads woes of Comilla city
Most of around 500 kilometre roads of the Comilla City Corporation area have developed cracks and potholes in numerous places, causing inconvenience to movement of vehicles and pedestrians. In the rainy season, the roads become a quagmire after many parts…
Five dacoits arrested in Natore
Police arrested five dacoits including a female dacoit from Gurudasapur area on Friday night.Police recovered different weapons including handcuffs, signal lights, daggers and choppers from them. Dacoits hired an auto rickshaw to go to outside of Gurudaspur.
Snakebite kills schoolgirl in Magura
A schoolgirl died from snakebite in Bazaarpara area under Sreepur upazila of the district last night.
Arms trader held with pistol, ammo
Police arrested an alleged arms trader in possession of one foreign-made pistol, two magazines and four rounds of bullet from Kalupur area in Shibganj upazila on Saturday night.The arrestee was identified as Mithun Ali,22, son of Rabu Ali, a resident…
Man killed in Ctg clash over land
A man was killed in a clash over land-related dispute at Naraliya village in Sitakund upazila on Saturday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Nurul Huda, 55, a resident of the village and president of Naraliya ward unit of Krishak Sramik…
2 cops killed in road accident in Keraniganj
Two police personnel were killed as a bus hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on the Dhaka-Mawa highway in Mollarpur area of the upazila on Saturday night.
Quartet of crises threatens Europe’s core
Four great crises around Europe’s fringes threaten to engulf the European Union, potentially setting the ambitious post-war unification project back by decades.The EU’s unity, solidarity and international standing are at risk from Greece’s debt, Russia’s role in Ukraine, Britain’s attempt…
It’s a dream to work with big stars, says Sunny Leone
She carved her own image in the film world through her bold and passionate roles in films like “Jism 2” and “Ragini MMS 2” and now actress Sunny Leone says it’s her “dream” to star opposite Bollywood A-listers.
Small is beautiful, say South Koreans planning to marry
The night before their wedding, Kim Kwang-yoon and Cho Jin-oh were up until 2 am with the bride’s mother, setting tables. Their marriage venue: a room in the basement of Seoul city hall, rented from the government for $60.
Heartbreak again for Argentina as hosts Chile win on penalties to clinch their first ever Copa America title
Chile won the Copa America for the first time in the tournament’s 99-year history early on Sunday Bangladesh time when they beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time failed to produce a goal.
Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt
Greeks voted on Sunday whether to accept or reject the tough terms of an aid offer to stave off financial collapse, in a referendum that may determine their future in Europe’s common currency.
Chileans win Copa Cup beating Argentina on penalties
By Phil DawkesBBC Sport Chile secured the first major trophy in their history on home soil courtesy of a penalty shootout win over Argentina in the Copa America final. Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez slotted in the winning spot-kick after Argentina’s Gonzalo…
SC order on Govt objection to Fakhrul’s bail July 8
The Bangladesh Supreme Court on Sunday again fixed July 8 for passing order on the government’s petition against a High Court order granting bail to BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three violence cases. A four-member bench…
A case for ‘slow cities’
Sudhirendar Sharma Farrukhnagar is a small town located beyond the shrinking marshes of the Sultanpur bird sanctuary, on the outskirts of the millennium city. Located 20-odd km from Gurgaon near Delhi, it is an unlikely name for a town in Haryana.…
Russia offers reliable and efficient nuclear energy solution for Europe
In the context of the European energy strategy focused on reducing the carbon footprint and curbing the global temperature rise, nuclear generation is an essential part of the European energy mix, said top experts at the 10th European Atomic Energy…
JU pro-BNP teacher host ifta mohfil
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) baked teacher of Jahangirnagar University (JU) organised an Iftar party Saturday at central Cafeteria of university campus.
Education neglected by the government!
We really appreciate the comments of finance minister regarding education in his speech made in the budgetary session. The finance minister said, we have been lagging behind in the secondary education for a long time, severe shortage of quality teachers…
DNCC Mayor’s Goodwill
Inhabitants of Dhaka are happy to get two progressive minded Mayors of Dhaka City Corporation who are committed to make Dhaka a modern city. We sincerely hope that both the Mayors will be successful in implementing their development programs of…
ASAAL endorses Alo Najmi for city council district 23
The Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL), the only citywide South Asian organization that makes political endorsements in New York City, has endorsed Ali Najmi’scandidacy for Council District 23. “The South Asian Community is growing and we have been…
Judiciary more controlled then befoire separation from executive: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday claimed that the judiciary is now more controlled even after its separation from the executive due to the government’s interference. “The judiciary has been separated, but it hasn’t become independent. The independence of the…
Election project withdrawal proves no-confirence of donors: Bnp
BNP on Saturday said that foreign donors have expressed their no-confidence in the current government’s election management by withdrawing funds for an Election Commission project. Addressing a press briefing at the party’s Nayapaltan central office, BNP spokesman Asaduzzaman Ripon urged…
Bangladesh face South Africa in first T20I Sunday
Bangladesh will face upper hand South Africa in the first Twenty20 International match of their two-match NPOLY National Polymer T20I Cricket Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday. The match will start 1:00 pm Bangladesh time. The…