Our Correspondent Acting secretary general of Bangldesh Nationalist party ( BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir got release on bail from Kashimpur central jail part 2 on Tuesday at around 7.45 pm .
Day: December 1, 2015
Cricketer Shahadat’s wife freed
Court Correspondent The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Tuesday granted bail to cricketer Shahadat Hossain Rajib’s wife Jesmin Jahan alias Nitya in a case filed for torturing her domestic help.
1 killed, 14 cops injured in Khulna road crash
A man was killed and 14 policemen were injured as a covered van turned turtle and a microbus plunged into a roadside ditch in an accident at Chuknagar Nornia on the Khulna-Satkhira road in Dumuria upazila on Tuesday morning.The identity…
Minor boy killed in Sirajganj road crash
A physically challenged minor boy was killed in a road accident at Purba Khash Kawlia village in Chowhali upazila of the district on Monday.The deceased was identified as Sohel Rana, 12, son of Shahidul Islam, a resident of Char Jajuria…
Homeopathic doctor shot in Dinajpur
A homeopathic doctor sustained bullet injuries in an attack by miscreants at Ranibandar in Chirirbandar upazila on Monday night. The victim was identified as Birendra Roy, a resident of Ranipur village of the upazila.Locals said a gang of miscreants intercepted…
Youth’s body recovered in Gaibandha
Police recovered hanging body of a young man from Hingarpara area in Sadullahpur upazila on Tuesday morning.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam, 38, son of Wazed Munsi, a resident of Nayanpur village of the upazila.
‘Robbers’ hurt in cops’ firing in Joypurhat
Two alleged robbers were injured in a firing by police during a robbery incident at Panchshira Bazar in Kalai upazila early Tuesday. The injured were identified as Raju Miah,32, and Ziarul Islam,23. Sirajul Islam, officer-in-charge of Kalai Police Station, said…
Fire guts electric-cable shop in Ctg
An electric-cable shop was gutted in Shitolpur area under Sitakunda upazila of the district in the early hours of Monday. Fire Service & Civil Defense sources said the fire originated from an electric short-circuit at an old electric-cable shop in…
BAF recruits’ passing out parade held
The passing out parade of Recruits’ Entry No-43 of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) was held at the Recruits’ Training School (RTS) at Shamshernagar here on Monday, said a press release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).Senior Secretary of Ministry of Defence…
One held with firearm in Faridpur
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested one alleged terrorist with a foreign made pistol from Kuthibari Kamalapur area of the town on Monday.RAB sources said the arrested is identified as Ikbal Molla, 32, son of Chan Molla of the area.…
AL council of Chuadanga district on Dec 2
The triennial council of Chuadanga district Awami League will be held at the town football ground of the district on December 2. The preparation is complete now to hold the council of the party. Mohammad Nasim, presidium member of Bangladesh…
Nine shopkeepers fined in Manikganj
A mobile court fined nine shopkeepers on Monday for trading polythene paper in different markets here.Manikganj District Administration conducted an anti polythene drive at Beuthaghat Bazaar, Taraghat bazaar and Manikganj Bazaar today.
Couple’s bodies recovered in Barisal
Barisal Metropolitan police recovered a couple bodies from a house of Kounia thana area yesterday.The deceased were identified as Khalek Dhali, 35 and his wife Mukuli Begum, 28.
Rajshahi bakery fined Tk 50,000
The regional office of Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institutions (BSTI) has expedited drives against selling of substandard and adulterated foods and other consumer items and fined owner of a bakery Taka 50,000 in the metropolis yesterday.According to the officials concerned,…
No polls date shifting, no campaign by MPs – Election Commision
The Election Commission has rejected the demand of ruling Awami League and the Opposition in Parliament Jatiya Party to give their MPs scope to campaign for municipal polls candidates. The EC has also said ‘No’ to BNP’s demand to shift…
Admission seeker held at RU as Shibir activist
Police have detained an applicant for admission to the 2015-16 sessions of Rajshahi University (RU) on the univeristy ampus at 12.00pm on Monday.
Third European Film Festival begins Wednesday
The Third European Film Festival will be launched on 2 December and will remain open for public from 3 – 11 December. We now need support from our press colleagues to disseminate information on the festival to as many people…
Khaleda secures bail in Niko case
The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka on Monday granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia after she surrendered to it in the Niko graft case at 12.15 noon on Monday following a High Court order. Judge Amirul Islam of…
4 top climate scientists challenge COP21 climate confce
Paris, France — Four of the world’s leading climate scientists, Dr. James Hansen, Dr. Tom Wigley, Dr. Ken Caldeira and Dr. Kerry Emanuel, will issue a stark challenge to world leaders and environmental campaigners attending the COP21 climate summit at…
Worldwatch newsfeed direct from Paris
Worldwatch will contribute to the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) starting in Paris, France today by advising governmental delegations, participating in high-level consultations, and speaking at…
1 killed,14 cop injured in road crash
A man was killed and 14 policemen were injured as a covered van turned turtle and a microbus plunged into a roadside ditch in an accident at Chuknagar Nornia on the Khulna-Satkhira road in Dumuria upazila on Tuesday morning.
Spielberg wants new ‘Indiana Jones’
Film director Steven Spielberg said Monday that he would love to shoot a fifth “Indiana Jones” film before the hero of the series, Harrison Ford, hits 80.The Hollywood legend told French radio RTL that he was itching to make another…
Turkey challenges Russia over IS claim
Turkey has challenged Russia to prove its claim that Ankara shot down a Russian plane in order to protect its oil trade with Islamic State (IS).”If you allege something you should prove it,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.He was…
Superstars gets their first victory
All round performance from Ravi Bopara and calm knock by captain Mushfiq gives Sylhet Superstars their first victory in this year BPL tournament. Loosing the toss Comilla Victorians started well as their openers scored 56 runs for the first wicket.…
Mahmadullah, Cooper helps Bulls to win
A captaincy knock by Mahmudullah and Kevib Cooper produced a fierce bowling spells helped Barisal Bulls to record their third victory in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating Chittagong Viking by 33 runs held on Monday at the Zahur Ahmed…
Tarana Halim sends email to Facebook
Tarana Halim has written to Facebook authorities conveying her wish to discuss a gamut of issues. The state minister for posts and telecommunications sent an email to the social networking site through the Posts and Telecommunications Division.Tarana Halim told Prothom…
England clean sweeps Pakistan
Paceman Chris Woakes starred for a second match in succession as he defended ten runs in the last over to help England win the third and final Twenty20 in a Super Over finish in Sharjah on Monday.Woakes conceded seven off…
Russian students meets DU VC
A two-member team led by Dr Sergei Donchenko, associate professor of the Department of Bangla of Saint Petersburg State University, Russia called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique today at the latter’s office of the…
Germany ready to help Bangladesh
German Ambassador in Dhaka Thomas Prinz has said his country is ready to help Bangladesh prepare for climate change impacts.The German embassy in Dhaka issued a statement on Monday when world leaders met in Paris to discuss climate change.“Due to…
Sector Commanders Forum calls for ending ties with Pakistan
Sector Commanders Forum has demanded an end to all sorts of diplomatic ties with Pakistan after the country expressed ‘concern’ over the execution of those who committed crimes against humanity during Bangladesh’s Liberation War.The forum’s Chairman Maj Gen (retd) KM…