About 50 illegal structures were pulled down at main bazar area of Natore town by a mobile court to pave the way for smooth traffic operation in the area on Sunday.The court, led by UNO of Natore Sadar Upazila Mohammad…
Month: November 2015
1 dies from drinking tainted liquor in Jessore
A truck driver died and three others fell sick after consuming contaminated liquor in Abhoynagar upazila headquarters of Jessore district on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Abul Kalam, 45, a resident of Guakhola village of the upazila.
Indian clothes worth Tk 6.75 cr seized at Benapole
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized huge Indian saris and other clothes worth Tk 6.75 crore from Amrakhali area on Benapole-Jessore road here on Sunday night.Lt Col Jahangir Hossain, commanding officer of BGB battalion-26, said tipped off, a team…
JSC examinee’s death in accident sparks road blockade
Traffic movement on Dhaka-Mawa highway came to a halt following a road accident which left a Junior School Certificate examinee dead in Kuchiamora area of Sirajdikhan upazila on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rifat Ahmed, 12, son of Ripan…
2 held with chocolate bombs in Sylhet
Police arrested two young men along with seven sacks of ‘chocolate bombs’ from Srirampur area on Sylhet-Jakiganj road in the city on Sunday night.The arrestees were identified as Tajul Islam, 22, son of Ayub Ali, a resident of Balutikar village…
Abducted bride rescued in N’ganj, 4 held
A newly-wed bride, who was abducted by a gang of miscreants at Rasulpur village in Araihazar upazila on Friday, was rescued by members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) from Kaliganj area of the upazila on Sunday night.The bride was identified…
4 shops gutted by fire in Bhola
Four shops were gutted in a fire in Khayerhat Bazar area in Sadar upazila early Monday.Locals said the fire was originated from an electric short circuit at a shop in the area around 1am and it soon engulfed three more…
5 Indian nationals jailed for 3 yrs in gold smuggling case
A Jessore court on Sunday sentenced five Indian nationals to three years rigorous imprisonment in a gold smuggling case that was filed in 2014.The convicts are – Bijoy Kumar, son of Chand Lal Bajaj, Kamal, son of Ashok Odhin, Ram…
Body like Mekong Commission must for integrated management of common rivers: IFC NY
Leaders of the International Farakka Committee (IFC), New York at a news conference held at Jackson Heights New York on called for joint basinwide integrated management of common rivers of South Asia and called for a regional framework modelled on…
Singam 3 to roll from December
The regular shooting of Suriya-starrer Tamil actioner “Singam 3″ will start from the first week of December.”We’ve finally zeroed in on December 2 as the day to take the film to sets. We wanted to start much earlier but things…
International plot to humiliate Bangladesh: Hasina
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said on Sunday that the recent terrorist attacks and killings were being carried out as part of international conspiracy to create a situation for launching attacks on Bangladesh.Addressing a press conference at her official residence…
Suu Kyi supporters confident
Supporters of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi burst into boisterous celebration on Sunday after the country held its first free nationwide election in 25 years, the biggest step yet in a journey to democracy from dictatorship.Although the outcome of the…
Gold prices reduced
Traders have reduced gold prices by Tk 1,225 per bhori (11.664 gram), less than a month after they were raised.Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) said the revised rates would be effective from Monday.Gold prices have been fluctuating for about two years.On…
Navigating the energy revolution
by Abdullah M. Al-Shehri,Julian Popov Riyadh, London – For decades, the international energy landscape has been relatively stable, with producers like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Algeria selling oil and gas to consumers in the United States and Europe. In a…
2 sentenced to death in Rakib murder case
A Khulna court ordered death sentence for two accused in murder case of the minor boy Rakib,12. Khulna metropolitan sessions judge delivered the verdict on Sunday.Those who have been convicted of capital punishment are Sharif Motors owner Mohammad Sharif, and…
Somalia’s new pirates
by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Mogadishu – Somalia is blessed with the largest coastline in continental Africa. Our rich marine waters are some of the most productive in the world, teeming with schools of yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, dolphinfish, and sardines.…
Australia got big win against New Zealand
Australia beat New Zealand by 208 runs in the first Test at the Gabba on Monday to go one-up in the three-match series.The Australians dismissed the Kiwis for 295 as they chased an improbable 504 runs for victory.Skipper Brendon McCullum…
2 killed in Barisal road accident
Two siblings were killed and four others injured as a micro bus collided head-on with a pickup at Ichladi on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Ujirpur upazila on Monday morning, reports UNB news agency.The deceased were Ismael Howlader, 45, and his brother…
4 awarded death penalty in Samiul murder
Four persons have been awarded with death penalty for killing teenager Syed Samiul Alam Rajon in Sylhet July.Those who have been convicted of capital punishment are Kamrul Islam, Choukidar Moyna Miah alias Bara Moyna, Tajuddin Ahmed alias Badal and Zakir…
Bahai community leader shot in Bangladesh
Police have arrested an employee of the Rangpur Medical College Hospital on suspicion of the latter’s possible complicity in the shooting of a Bahai community leader.Ruhul Amin, who also works as personal secretary to the RMCH director, was taken to…
RU admission test begins Monday
The first year honours admission test of A (Arts) and B (Law) units of Rajshahi University under 2015-16 session will be held on Monday. The admission test will continue till November 14. The admission test of A and B units…
Some social apps may temporarily be restricted
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday hinted at temporary regulation of the internet in the coming days, in particular some communication apps like Viber, to allow police and detectives to trace the militants and their activities.
MP Liton gets bail by court
A court here on Sunday granted ad interim bail to Manjurul Islam Liton, Awami League MP from Gaibandha-1 constituency, in a case filed for shooting a minor boy.
6 sentenced to death for killing Rajon & Rakib
Six people were sentenced to death in two sensational cases filed over the killing of teenage boy Samiul Alam Rajon in Sylhet and 12-year-old boy Rakib in Khulna after inhuman torture.
BGB deployed in Gazipur
Members of Boarder Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) were deployed at different points of Gazipur district on Sunday evening.
BNP’s call for dialogue is an opportunity for the govt.: Asaduzzaman Ripon
STAFF REPORTER BNP yesterday termed party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s proposal for holding dialogue a good gesture for the government.
Tareque faces warrant in a defamation case
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Sunday issued arrest warrant against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman in a defamation case filed for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “Pakbandhu” (Friend of Pakistan) at a discussion in East London.
Imprisoned for rape of a student of class 1
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced a young man to life term imprisonment for raping a class one student at Ashulia of Dhaka in 2011.
Man found dead in Kushtia
A man was found dead in a filed at Parankhali in Bheramara upazila on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Mantu, 38, a matchmaker by profession and son of late Nabir Uddin of Kuchiamora village in the upazila.Quoting witnesses, police said,…
One arrested with Yaba in Faridpur
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab)-8 arrested one drug peddler along with huge number of yaba tablets from this town yesterday.According to Rab sources, acting on secret information a Rab team led by Additional Police Super Mohammad Khaleduzzaman carried on…