Dhaka – Detectives in a drive arrested four suspected members, including two female members, of banned militant outfit Hizbut Touhid, from Ananda Bazar area IN Netrakona .The arrestees were Moniruzzaman (33) son of Hasen Ali of Sherpur and his wife…
Year: 2016
Father, daughter among 3 killed in Rangamati building collapse
Dhaka – At least three people, including a man and his daughter, were killed as a 2-storey building collapsed at Reserve bazar in Rangamati town on Tuesday evening.The victims were identified as Zahid, 40, his daughter Pinky, 11, and her…
12 fishermen kidnapped by pirates in Noakhali
Dhaka- Pirates kidnapped 12 fishermen from the Meghna River in Hatiya upazila in Noakhali early Tuesday.Rashed Uddin, president of Jahazmara Fisheries Traders’ Association,Hatiya, said 32 fishermen along with two fishing trawlers-‘MV Ma Babar Doa’ and ‘MV Nasima’ went to the…
Sylhet college girl Khadija on life support
Dhaka – Khadija Akter Nargis, a student of Sylhet Government Women’s College, who was critically injured in an attack allegedly by a BCL leader in the city, has been kept on life support at a hospital in capital Dhaka.Describing Khadija’s…
2 fishermen killed by lightning in Bhola
Dhaka – Two fishermen were killed and two others injured when a thunderbolt struck them in the Meghna river in Manpura upazila in Bhola on Monday night.Alauddin Hawladar, chairman of Manpura Union Parishad, said the four fishermen-Abdul Jalil , 65,…
3 JMB suspects held in Sirajganj
Dhaka – Detectives arrested three suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Hatikumrul area in Raiganj upazila in Sirajganj early Tuesday.The three siblings are identified as Sanaullah, 48, Liakotullah, 38, and Barkotullah, 30, sons of Abu…
One held with 38 liquor bottles in Sherpur
Dhaka – Police arrested a man along with 38 bottles of liquor from Nakugaon area in Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur on Monday evening.The arrestee was identified as Jamal Uddin, 35, son of Entaj Ali, a resident of the area,UNB News…
ECNEC approves 8 projects worth Tk 3,488.20 crore
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the ‘Procurement of 200 MG passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway’ project involving Tk 927.52 crore, aiming to provide modern, safe and improved services to commuters.The approval came from…
UK’s Thouless, Haldane and Kosterlitz win 2016 Nobel physics prize
British-born scientists David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosterlitz won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Physics on Tuesday for their studies of unusual states of matter, which may open up new applications in electronics.Their discoveries, using advanced mathematics, had boosted…
South Asian women journalists oppose war hype
Dhaka – Prominent women journalists from around the South Asian region have joined hands against the war hype between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. In a joint statement of Sepember 30, 2016, they urged political leaders and their colleagues in the…
HIV patients ‘getting old before their time’
Melbourne – While combination antiretroviral therapy has meant that people with HIV can live longer lives, research shows that the virus makes fundamental changes to the immune system by increasing the risk of developing age-related conditions.
Polio survivors face new disability
Neena Bhandari Sydney – With polio now occurring in just two countries — Afghanistan and Pakistan — investments in medical aid and healthcare are now deemed urgent for polio survivors as they battle the onset of the post-polio syndrome (PPS)…
Experts urge Nepal initiatives to resolve current SAARC crisis
Kathmandu – Experts from South Asian countries have urged the government of Nepal to take initiatives to resolve current problems with regards to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) immediately, says a message received in Dhaka on Monday.…
Panchagarh ex-BNP MP Mozahar passes away
Dhaka – Mozahar Hossain, a BNP executive committee member and its former MP, died at a city hospital on Monday night. He was 71, UNB news agency reported.
Woman ‘beaten dead by husband’ in Patuakhali
Dhaka – A woman was beaten to death allegedly by her husband, co-wife and two step sons at Kanai Mridha Guchchho village in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Kulsum Begum, 20, wife…
US suspends contacts with Russia on Syria
Washington (AP/UNB) — In a sharp deterioration of relations, the U.S. on Monday suspended diplomatic contacts with Russia over Syria, while Moscow halted cooperation on a joint program for disposal of weapons-grade plutonium. The U.S. move followed a threat last…
FIFA head Infantino suggests 48-team World Cup
Geneva (AP/UNB) — World Cup expansion plans got even bigger Monday, and the 2026 tournament could have 48 teams playing instead of 32. FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlined the idea that would see 16 teams go home after playing just…
Hillary tears into Trump on taxes; he says he’ll save nation
Toledo (AP/UNB) — Hillary Clinton tore into Donald Trump’s tax maneuvering, business skills and trustworthiness Monday as she sought to capitalize on news that the New York real estate mogul may have paid no federal taxes for years. Unfazed, he…
After emerging from hideouts, Colombia’s rebels now in limbo
Bogota (AP/UNB) — As peace talks in Colombia advanced over the past year, 7,000 rebel fighters began slowly emerging from their jungle hideouts hoping for, if not a hero’s welcome, at least an outstretched hand from fellow Colombians tired of…
BBC Bangla marks 75 years of broadcasting
Dhaka – BBC Bangla will present a series of programmes and events with audiences in Bangladesh and India to mark 75 years of broadcasting. It will engage with audiences via Facebook Lives and radio to discuss the global and national…
IO testifies in August 21 grenade attack case
Dhaka – Of the total of 511 witnesses, 225 including the Investigation Officer of the case, testified in the August 21 grenade attack case till Monday.
Islami Bank opens 305th branch at Debiganj, Panchagarh
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has opened its 305 th branch at Debiganj of Panchagarh. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, Chairman of the bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest on October 3, 2016 Monday. Presided over by Mohammad Abdul Mannan,…
Students alliance demand reduction of BAU admission fee
Dhaka – The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh chapter has demanded reduction of university honours admission fee. The demand was voiced at a press conference held at university journalists’ association on Sunday.
Dhaka-Beijing ties to reach new level with Chinese President’s visit: Envoy
Reiterating China’s support to help Bangladesh build deep seaport, its Ambassador here Ma Mingqiang on Monday said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s forthcoming Dhaka visit will take Bangladesh-China relations to a new height.
IBBL opens branch in Panchagarh’s Debiganj
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited opened its 305th branch at Debiganj of Panchagarh on Monday.
WB focuses on decline in private investment, capital flight
The World Bank has said that the country’s private investment has been experiencing a declining trend while public investment is increasing.
Khaleda & Tarique sued for threatening PM
A case was filed against three people, including BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son and party’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through facebook.
3 militant siblings returned home in Jessore
Three militant siblings, including a leader of the banned militant outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir, surrendered to police on Monday, promising to return to normal life.
Bill for BD district council, last local government tier, elections
Dhaka – The Bangladesh government on Monday approved the ‘The District Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016’ in the form of a law paving the way for the incumbent administrators to contest the district council polls subject to their resignation from their…
Zafrullah suggests Khaleda to be active in daytime politics to revitalize party
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Monday advised BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to be active in daytime politics instead of the nighttime one to revitalise her party.