Security has been tightened in and around the Dhaka Central Jail before the execution of war criminals Salauddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid.They are likely to be handed any moment.Two magistrates have reportedly entered the jail to check…
Jos Buttler hit the fastest one-day hundred by an Englishman to guide England to an 84-run win over Pakistan in the fourth and final day-night international in Dubai on Friday for a 3-1 series triumph.Buttler’s 52-ball 116 not out —…
If the Indian censors have their way, James Bond can make liberal use of his licence to kill. But he’ll have to cut back on the kissing — by exactly half.The latest instalment of the 007 franchise, “Spectre”, will be…
Radical group Islamic State has threatened more attacks in “Bengal” meaning Bangladesh.In the latest issue of its magazine ‘Dabiq’, the group has a full article titled “The Revival of Jihad in Bengal”.”The soldiers of the Khilafah will continue to rise…
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to “redouble” action against Islamic State, following last week’s deadly attacks in Paris. The French-drafted document urges UN members to “take all necessary measures” in the fight against IS. IS said…
Dhaka – Former minister Nazmul Huda on Friday launched a political party titled ‘Trinamul BNP’, saying the Khaleda Zia-led BNP has failed to perform as a party. Huda, a former central leader of BNP, announced the name of his new…
Dhaka – State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Friday said the government is not worried at all at the statement issued by Human Rights Watch calling for halting the execution of death-row convicts Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed…
Armed Forces Day is bring observed in Bangladesh on Saturday November 21. On this day in 1971 the members of Army, Navy and Air force of the Bangladesh liberation war were fully operational and launched a coordinated offensive against the…
The Armed Forces Day that marks the establishment of Bangladesh military during the country’s War of Liberation will be observed on Saturday with due solemnity and enthusiasm.
Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive seized 512,400 metres of banned current nets worth Tk 1.24 crore from a launch near Chandpur Launchghat in Sadar upazila early Friday.
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) seized 473 bottles of foreign liquor and 978 cans of beer raiding Fuwang Club at Gulshan in the city on Friday.
BAU correspondent: The inaugural ceremony of inter-varsity badminton and table tennis tournament was held on Friday afternoon in the gymnasium of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).
TAFF REPORTER The New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday called upon the Bangladesh government to halt the imminent executions of war crime convicted Ali Ahsan Mohammed Mujaheed and Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury.
STAFF REPORTER BNP chairperons Khaleda Zia is returning home today after over two months stay in British capital London for treatment.
DU Correspondent Ganajagaran Mancha announced to continue its sit-in at the Shahbag in the city until Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujaheed and BNP leader Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury verdict execution.
A ‘drunk’ trainee assistant superintendent of police has assaulted a journalist who was taking photographs at a check post in Shahbagh. Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque has promised that “departmental proceedings” will be initiated against the errant official.The…
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is returning home from London on Saturday without ‘completing her treatment’, her party says.BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon on Thursday said Khaleda would arrive on an Emirates flight on Nov 21. She went to London on Sep…
At long last, the first convocation of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka was held on November 16, 2015 with a colorful ceremony. Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of SAU Md. Abdul Hamid chaired the convocation…
For the first time in the history of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank in cooperation with all banks, non-bank financial institutions and mobile financial service providers is going to organize ‘Banking Fair Bangladesh 2015’ during 24-28 November, 2015 from 10:00 am to…
Kenneth Roth This past month has seen a sudden proliferation of horrific attacks on ordinary people apparently committed by the self-described Islamic State, or ISIS. Between the slaughter in Paris, the bombs in Beirut, Baghdad, and Ankara, and the downing…
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve has said European countries must “wake up” to terror threats, following the attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead.He spoke after it emerged that the suspected Belgian ringleader of the attacks had entered France…
Lionel Messi’s return from injury looks to be coming at exactly the right time for Barcelona as he gears up for a reunion with Neymar and Luis Suarez for Saturday’s La Liga ‘Clasico’ at Real Madrid.The most lethal attacking trio…
Not just victims, even bullies themselves are at an increased risk for anxiety, depression and eating disorders, a new study says.In this study of 1,420 children, the researchers found that those who bullied others were twice as likely to display…
Detective Branch of Police has held two alleged drug peddlers from Bandarban Sadar upazila, following a gun fight on early Friday.DB inspector Monjurul Alam confirmed the incident at Bandarban district police superintendent’s office.The arrested are, chief of Bulu Bahini, Ilias…
The full verdicts of the Supreme Court rejecting the review petitions of Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed and Salauddin Quader Chowdhury were read out to the two war crimes convicts at Dhaka central jail on Thursday night.Jail super of Dhaka Central…
The prices of the vegetables have fallen sharply when the huge quantities of vegetables started rushing in the early winter. Although the price fallen had satisfied the consumers, it had aggrieved the farmers when price fallen sharply in a week.When…