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Month: January 2016
Two sisters gang-raped in Noakhali
Noakhali – In a nefarious act, two sisters were gang-raped by a group of youths at Noannoi village in Sadar upazila on Thursday night. A case has been filed against 11 identified people and 3-4 unidentified ones with Sudharam Police…
Jammu highway on alert as Punjab air force base attack kills 6
High alert was sounded on Pathankot-Jammu highway on Saturday after terror attack in neighbouring Punjab reports, NDTV. “High alert has been sounded in Kathua district and entry into the state from neighbouring Punjab at Lakhanpur is being monitored and checked”,…
Govt snatched votes with help of admin
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday alleged that the government snatched people’s votes during Wednesday’s municipal polls by using the administration, law enforcers and presiding officers. Addressing a discussion at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, she also rejected…
Cyclone hits Tonga
Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in Tonga Saturday when severe tropical cyclone Ula slammed into the tiny Pacific kingdom.However, there were no casualties after Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva declared a state of emergency before the storm hit…
Indian air base attacked by terrorists
Suspected Islamist gunmen attacked an Indian air force base near the border with Pakistan early Saturday, security officials said, with at least two of the militants killed and fighting ongoing.A top security official, who asked not to be named, told…
Jennifer Lawrence and ‘Joy’
Jennifer Lawrence’s new movie “Joy” reunites the Oscar winning actress with director David O Russell and actors Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro.The plot is inspired by the true story of Joy Mangano, who overcame an early divorce and life…
What was learned covering the 2015 Paris terror attacks
By Etienne Rouillon In November 2014, VICE News launched its French channel and opened an office in Paris. Just a few weeks later, life in the French capital ground to a halt after three gunmen attacked the office of satirical…
The Arab Spring that was and wasn’t – analysis
By K. P. Fabian It was on 17 December 2010 that Tareq Bouazizi, a 27-year-old street vendor of fruits barely making a living to support his family in the small town of Sidi Bouzid in Tunisia, attempted suicide by setting…
The legacy of Kim Yang Gon and inter-Korean relations
By John G. Grisafi Prominent North Korean official Kim Yang Gon died in a car accident Tuesday, the North’s state-run Korean Central News Agency reported early Wednesday. Kim was a highly significant official within the Pyongyang regime, having served as…
Jahangirnagar Cine Society launched at JU
Jahangirnagar Cine Society (JCS) a cultural and film based organization to debut newly at Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus. JCS also announced on Friday at a press conference at JU Journalists Association (JUJA) office a new executive committee of 17 members.…
Bnp plans rally on 2nd anniversary of Jan 5 polls
BNP plans to hold a rally in the city to mark the 2nd anniversary of January 5 general polls. The party has already sought permission from the police authority to hold its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Tuesday.
2 people die in Tel Aviv shooting
Two people have died and and seven others have been injured after a gunman opened fire with an automatic rifle at a bar in Tel Aviv, Israeli police say.
Chemical free vegetables preservation project has launched
A new research project at a cost of Tk20 lakh has been launched in the district recently to boost preservation of vegetables without using any kind of chemicals.
Abducted girl rescued in Savar
Police in a drive rescued a young girl, who had been reportedly abducted by a young man on December 25, from a house at Majidpur in Hemayetpur early Friday.
3 mirpur militant den men in remand again
A court here on Friday placed three suspected JMB members, who were arrested during a 14-hour nerve-wracking drive at a militant den in the city’s Mirpur area on December 24, on a four-day fresh remand in a case filed under…
Shakib, Mustafiz in Cricinfo’s ODI XI of the year
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahaman have been included in the ESPN Cricinfo’s ODI team of year for 2015.Apart from Shakib and Mostafiz, skipper Brendon McCullum, opener Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson and left-arm-seam bowler Trent Boult…
Save nation from unhealthy politics: Charmonai Pir
The Pir Shaheb of Charmonai Mufti Syed Mohammad Razaul Karim on Friday cautioned against the unrest the unhealthy politics in Bangladesh and conspiracy to destroy Muslims and said that the student community would prepare themseves to face the challenges.
2 Held with arms in 2 districts
Dhaka-Police arrested a youth along with a pistol from in front of Mim Filling station on Benapole-Jessore highway in Sharsha upazila headquarters on Friday morning.The arrestee was identified as Yasin Ali, 28, who is a listed criminal accused in several…
Pol clash hurts 14 in Chuadanga
At least 14 people, including four women, were injured in a clash between the supporters of the newly elected councillor and a defeated councillor candidate in ward-7 of Chuadanga municipality on Friday afternoon.Witnesses said the followers of councillor Abul Hossain…
Child commits suicide for failure in PEC
A girl who failed in the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination allegedly committed suicide on Thursday at Champakdi village in Sirajdikhan upazila as she could not bear the pain of the failure.The deceased was identified as Rahima Akter, 14, daughter…
2 killed in road crash
A member of the Armed Police Battalion was killed in a road accident at Kanosgari in the district town early Friday. The deceased was identified as Nayek Sarful Alam, 30, son of Nabir Uddin, a resident of Shusristi village in…
BNP joint meeting on country’s political situation
A joint meeting of BNP will be held here on Saturday to discuss the country’s latest political situation and municipal polls, and work out programmes to register its protest against the January-5 general election.
RU winter vacation begins
RU Correspondent A fifteen days winter vacation at Rajshahi University (RU) begins from 01 January 2016.
The little different nose
Sudhirendar Sharma Mark my words, uncanny hair growth in one of the most undesired of places on our body is likely to script a new style statement. No freak idea this, those who may have plucked these protein filaments into…
Textbook festival
Dhaka – ‘Textbook Festival Day 2016’ is being celebrated across the country on Friday marking the distribution of new textbooks among the students of schools and madrasahs.
Khaleda’s call to work together for restoring democracy
Dhaka – Congratulating people on the occasion of English New Year, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday called upon all to get united to work for restoring the ‘lost democracy and voting rights’.
Happy New Year 2016
The red sun rose on the eastern horizon this morning heralding the New Year 2016, bidding farewell to an eventful 2015 into eternity, with new promises as well as challenges for the people of Bangladesh as for those of the…
Terror attack plot on Brussels,3 arrests
Three people detained on Thursday in connection with an alleged plot to target Brussels on New Year’s Eve are to be held for a further 24 hours, Belgian prosecutors say.
Dubai skyscraper catches fire
A huge fire has broken out in a high-rise hotel in central Dubai close to the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa.