BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has failed to take any visible and prompt step towards eliminating extremism as it is busy implementing its old plan to annihilate its political opponents.
Day: July 10, 2016
8 out of 9 Italians were dining together in one table: Eyewitness
It was one of the worst moments of his life. The 32-year-old assistant cook at the Holey Artisan Bakery had never thought of returning to life. It was horrible, awful!
Flood situation remains static in Kurigram
The overall flood situation in the district remained unchanged as of Sunday although the water levels in the Brahmaputra, Dharala and Dudhkumar rivers have receded slightly.
Satkhira BNP leader killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops
A local BNP leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Chorakhal in Shyamnagar upazila early Sunday.
SP’s wife murder in Ctg: 2 put on 3-day remand
A court here on Sunday placed two accused, arrested in connection with the killing of Police Super Babul Akhter’s wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu, on a three day remand each.
Ershad also pushes for national unity
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad on Sunday urged the government to take an initiative for forging a national unity to eliminate militancy and terrorism from the country with united efforts.
Case filed over Sholakia terror attack
A case was filed against two people in connection with Thursday’s terrorist attack near Sholakia Eidgah here that left four people, including two policemen, dead.
Prof Ata Alahi Khan passes away
Prof Dr Ata Alahi Khan, a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery in the country, died due to kidney diseases at a city hospital on Friday morning. He was 82.
Action to be taken against North South University: Nasim
As its two students had involvement in recent terror attacks at Gulshan café and Sholakia, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday questioned about the education system of North South University and warned that action will be taken against this private…
8 JMB men charged with Hoshi Kunio murder
Rangpur – Police on Sunday pressed charges against eight members of banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in connection with the killing of Japanese citizen Hoshi Kunio.Officer-in-charge of Kaunia Police Station Abdul Kader Jilani, also the investigation officer of the case, submitted…
Youth shot dead in Shariatpur over land dispute
Shariatpur – A young man was shot to death and two people suffered bullet wounds in a rival attack over a land-related dispute at Kandi village in Zanjira upazila on Sunday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Harun Madbar, 32, son…
Swechchhasebak League man slaughtered in Sylhet
Sylhet – A local Swechchhasebak League activist was slaughtered by his landlord at Pathantula in the city on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Abdullah Antar, 34, an activist of the district unit of Swechchhasebak League, hailing from Rajshahi.Quoting victim’s friend…
Bangladeshi national shot dead by BSF along Naogaon border
Naogaon – A Bangladeshi national was shot dead by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Chakchandi bordering area in Dhamoirhat upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Golap Hossain, 33, son of Khairul Islam of Chandipur village in…
Moudud wants govt to launch ‘united platform’
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Sunday urged the government to float a ‘united platform’ with all to resist extremism and terrorism in the country.
2-trophy day for Serena, wins win doubles with Venus
Dhaka – Serena Williams is leaving Wimbledon with two trophies, teaming with her older sister Venus to win a women’s doubles final that began a little more than 3 hours after the singles final ended Saturday.The American siblings won their…
Portugal’s Pepe fit for final against France
Dhaka – Portugal defender Pepe is fit and ready for another duel with France’s top forward Antoine Griezmann on the European Championship final on Sunday.”I feel great. I’m fully fit and can be chosen to play,” Pepe said at a…
2 to walk gallows for killing Rangpur schoolboy
A court here on Sunday sentenced two people to death for killing a schoolboy in Pirgachha upazila in 2011.
EURO 2016 big show Sunday night
Dhaka – The big show of the 15th edition UEFA European Championship to be staged at Stade de France expecting around 81,338 audiences on Sunday night.Two-time title winners and hosts France will take on Portugal in the 24-team tournament…
EURO 2016 at a glance
Dhaka – Eyeing to maiden title Portugal will face the hosts and two times winner France in the 15th edition final of the month-long UEFA European Championship at Stade de France on Sunday night.The high-voltage final battle will begin at 1:00…
Obama calls for greater respect, understanding in US
President Barack Obama called Sunday for greater tolerance, respect and understanding from police officers toward the people they take an oath to protect as well as from individuals who think the police are too heavy handed and intolerant, particularly toward…
PM vows toughest action against militancy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday vowed that that she would be tough as much as needed to eradicate militancy from the country. “We’ll surely eradicate militancy and will be tough as much as needed,” she said. The Prime Minister…
Bin Laden’s son threatens revenge against US
Al-Qaida’s media arm has released an audio in which the purported son of the late al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden threatens revenge against the U.S. for assassinating his father.
1 killed, 50 injured in Faridpur clash
Faridpur – A man was killed and at least 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy at Muralirchar village in Boalmari upazila on Sunday morning.Sub-inspector of Boalmari Police Station Shahidul Islam said the…
BFF announce preliminary squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Sunday announced a 32-member preliminary squad for the upcoming home and away matches of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers (play off-2) against Bhutan.Bangladesh will play their home match at Bangabandhu National Stadium…
Islami Bank committees reformed
Yousif Abdullah Al Rajhi has been re-elected and M. Azizul Huq has been elected vice-chairmen of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Besides, Executive Committee, Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee of the bank have been reformed with Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam,…
US offers BD expertise in building counterterrorism capabilities
The United States has offered US expertise and technical supports in building Bangladesh’s counterterrorism capabilities as the country experienced the worst-ever terrorist attack on July 1, targeting mainly foreign nationals. Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central…
Govt stops transmission of Peace TV
The government has stopped the transmission of Peace TV, a satellite channel which broadcasts speeches of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, in the country, said Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu on Sunday. Amu briefed reporters about the decision after a special…
Wheel chairs distributed among disable people in Jhenidah
8 wheel chairs were distributed among the disable people from six unions by former MP Shafiquel Azam Khan Chanchal on Sunday noon.
Wage strong social movement against militancy: Minister
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain has urged all to wage a strong social movement against militancy. He came up with the call while addressing an Eid reunion at the conference hall of the Local Government Division. The minister…
Decision to ban airing Peace TV
The cabinet committee on law and order on Sunday decided to ban transmission of Peace TV that broadcasts speeches by Mumbai-based Islamic scholar Zakir Naik.A cabinet committee meeting, presided over by industries minister Amir Hossain Amu, took the decision, following…