Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive seized 4,080-kg of jatka (small hilsa fish) from four launches on Dhaleshwari river in Sadar upazila of the district this morning.
Year: 2015
No more irrigation DTW in high barind area
Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA), a state-owned organisation, has decided to check any more installation of deep tubewell (DTW) to control the lowering of underground water table.
All set to observe Amar Ekushey in Rangpur
All necessary preparations have been completed to observe the Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day-2015 in a befitting manner here on February 21 (Saturday) next, official sources said.
Minor girl killed in Madaripur road crash
A minor girl was killed and another injured in a road accident in front of Kalkini Press Club here this morning.
Nilphamari fire burns down 45 shops
Forty-five shops were gutted as a fire broke out at Babur Hat Bazar in Dimla upazila early Wednesday.
Five firearms recovered in Satkhira
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) recovered five firearms from Alipur village in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
Safety fears prompt change to Everest climbing route
By Navin Singh KhadkaEnvironment reporter, BBC World Service The route used by mountaineers to scale Mount Everest is to be changed amid fears of an increased avalanche risk. Nepal will change the path next month after a deadly collapse in…
2 Jamaat-men killed, Juba Dal leader injured in ‘gunfights’
Two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami were killed in a reported ‘gunfight’ between their cohorts and police at Begatipara in Monirampur upazila of Jessore early Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Bazlur Rahman Bazlu,35, son of Nagar Ali, a resident of Joypur…
ICT-2 awards Moulana Abdus Sobhan death for war crimes
The International Crimes Tribunal – 2 has sentenced Jamaat Leader Moulana Abdus Sobhan to death in the verdict in the War Crimes trial against him on Wednesday. The ICT-2 led by its chairman Justice Obaidul Hasan gave the verdict. Two…
Ban ki-moon expresses concern over loss of life in Bangladesh
UN secretary general Ban ki-moon has expressed his concern about the loss of life and violence that have occurred in Bangladesh since the start of this year. He has also tasked Oscar Fernández Taranco to continue having contacts with the…
Canal could turn Lake Nicanagua into a dead zone
SANTIAGO- The Interoceanic Canal that will run through Lake Nicaragua could kill life in the vast lake and have other serious effects on the country’s environment and economy unless safeguards are put in place, an independent international panel of experts…
Brics summit makes little progress on science cooperation
Fabíola Ortiz [RIO DE JANEIRO] Scientific cooperation among the BRICS countries lags far behind its potential, according to Brazilian experts speaking after last week’s BRICS summit in Brazil. The 6th Summit of Heads of State and of Government of BRICS…
Portable lamp kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Fabíola Ortiz RIO DE JANEIRO- A 24-year-old Brazilian student has created a portable medical lamp that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The inventor, Caio Guimarães, studied electrical engineering at Brazil’s Federal University of Pernambuco. His device consists of a lamp, which emits…
‘Water ATMs’ deliver liquid assets in India’s capital
Two years ago, Anand Shah, founder of Indian firm Sarvajal, wrote in our op-ed pages about how the company had developed solar-powered ‘water ATMs’ to get clean and affordable water to people in remote parts of India. Shah ended by…
European Parliament team on HR assessment, meets Khaleda
A delegation of the European Parliament (EP) met BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan office on Tuesday evening in the first leg of their visit to Bangladesh to assess the human rights situation.. The BNP told the visiting delegation…
Bangladesh expect big things from top-rated Shakib
SYDNEY: Shakib Al Hasan is cricket’s top-ranked all-rounder and coach Chandika Hathurusingha expects him to play a leading role in Bangladesh’s quest for another big scalp at the World Cup. While Bangladesh’s deeds have been modest at Test level, the…
Islamic State militants ‘burn to death 45 in Iraq’
Jihadist militants from Islamic State (IS) have burned to death 45 people in the western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi, the local police chief says. Exactly who these people were and why they were killed is not clear, but Col Qasim…
Cricket World Cup 2015: New Zealand sink Scotland in Dunedin
New Zealand made it two wins out of two in Pool A with a bizarre three-wicket victory against Scotland in Dunedin.
Fifty Shades of Grey whips North American box office
Erotic film adaptation Fifty Shades of Grey sizzled at North American box offices this weekend, taking an estimated $81.7m(£53m).
Ukraine crisis: Army and rebels stall heavy arms pullout
Ukraine’s government and separatist rebels have failed to begin withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line, despite a Monday deadline.
Mystery Mars haze baffles scientists
A mysterious haze high above Mars has left scientists scratching their heads.
5 crude bombs recovered in M’singh
Police recovered five crude bombs from the Press Club in the district town on Monday night.
Metal factory catches fire at Savar
A fire broke out in a metal factory in Ashulia area here on Monday night.
Robber hurt in Satkhira ‘gunfight’ with cops
An alleged robber was injured in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police in Ramchandra area of the district town early Tuesday.
Minor boy drowns in Jessore
A minor boy drowned in a ditch at Kharki in front of Government MM College in Jessore district town on Tuesday morning.
Law and order situation in Narsingdi reviewed
The overall law and order situation of the district was reviewed at a meeting held here on Monday.
Listed top terror Rabbi arrested in Rangpur
Police arrested listed top terror Fazle Rabbi, 30, accused in 22 criminal cases, including three murder cases, in injured condition from Rampura area here early today, police sources said.
RCR provides assistance to burn victims at RMCH
Rotary Club of Rangpur (RCR) extended financial assistance to twenty arson victim patients, now undergoing treatments at the burn unit of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH), on Monday afternoon.
Khaleda sued for bomb blasts in Shahjahan Khan’s Gulshan rally
The Dhaka district unit of Sramik League, Awami League’s worker associate, lodged a case with Gulshan Police Station of the capital against BNP Chief and 13 leaders and activists of her party in connection with Monday’s crude bomb blasts at…
Film actor Helal Khan on remand in vandalism case
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon placed national award winner film actor and producer Helal Khan on a two-day remand in a case filed with Badda Police Station for vandalism and arson attack. Magistrate Sabrina…