Khulna – Presidents of two Hindu temple committees have received death threats separately through letters from unknown sources in Arongghata area of the district, UNB news agency has reported.
Year: 2016
Experts warn of cataclysmic earthquake in Bangladesh, NE India
Dhaka, – A massive fault could trigger a cataclysmic earthquake of magnitude 8.2 to 9.0 beneath Bangladesh, parts of east India and Myanmar, new research suggests. However, the researchers have no estimates for when such a megaquake could occur as…
Govt aware about NSU
Observing the involvement of some North South University students in the two recent terror attacks, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Tuesday said the government is aware about the university.
Maharashtra probe finds no case against Zakir Naik
Dhaka, – Maharashtra State Intelligence Department (SID) has for now given a clean chit to preacher Zakir Naik, conceding that there is simply no case to be made out against the televangelist, UNB reported quoting India’s largely circulated newspaper, The…
Rosatom Eyes Global Wind Power Business
Russian nuclear giant – ROSATOM State Corporation is finally set to expand their business in wind power sector. Earlier ROSATOM established a company- OTEK back in 2013 to develop non-nuclear energy projects in Russia.
Babar released under parole for 6 hours
Dhaka, July 12 – Condemned accused and former state minister for home Lutfozzaman Babar has been released from jail for six hours under parole on Tuesday evening, said a senior prison officer.
Jessore man making world’s biggest rashogollas
Dhaka, – A local sweetmaker is selling some of the world’s biggest roshogollas, each weighing at an astounding 2.5 kilograms, claimed a You Tube clipping, UNB news agency has reported.
Warrant against complainant of the case accusing Shahadat
Dhaka-A court of Dhaka on Tuesday issued warrants for the arrest of the complainant and victim of the case filed against cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife Nitya on the charge of torturing their domestic help.
IOC inspector: Rio de Janeiro ‘ready to welcome the world’
Dhaka – The head inspector for the IOC says she’s confident the trouble-plagued Rio de Janeiro Olympics are “ready to welcome the world” with the games opening in just under four weeks.”I cannot imagine more spectacular backdrops for the world’s…
Hearing of sedition case against Khaleda deferred
Dhaka-The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the hearing on whether to take cognizance in a sedition case lodged against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia for her comment on the number of martyrs of the country’s liberation…
‘No legal basis for China’s South China Sea claims’
The Hague, (AP/UNB) — An international tribunal ruled unanimously Tuesday that there is no legal basis for China’s “nine-dash line” claiming rights to much of the South China Sea. The panel of legal experts in The Hague said that any…
France loses Euro 2016, but can claim security victory
Dhaka – France has lost the European Championship but can claim victory on another front – making it safely through the monthlong tournament that drew fans from all over Europe while in a state of emergency and on high alert…
US awaits BD’s response to offer: Uniting country needs all- Biswal
Dhaka – The United States has said it will be waiting to hear from Bangladesh government over the offer they made on how they better counter terrorism and violent extremism by enhancing capabilities of law enforcement agencies, UNB news agency…
Despite injury, Bolt listed on Jamaican Olympic team
Dhaka – Usain Bolt’s quest for more Olympic gold is back on, as expected.The Jamaican Olympic Committee released its delegation for next month’s Rio Games on Monday, and Bolt is among the selections even though an injury kept him from…
6 Shibir men held with 21 crude bombs in Dinajpur
Dinajpur – Police in separate drives arrested six leaders and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir along with 21 crude bombs from several places of the district on Monday night and Tuesday morning.Five of the arrested Shibir men were identified as…
4 killed in Tangail road crash
Tangail -Four people, including a minor girl, were killed and 13 others injured in separate road accidents in Basail upazila on Tuesday morning.Three people, including a covered van driver, were killed and 11 others injured in a collision between a…
Shibir leader held in Jhenidah
Jhenidah -Police arrested an Islami Chhatra Shibir leader in possession of a firearm and some bullets, jihadi (religious uprising) books and sharp weapons from Erenda village in Kotchandpur upazila early Tuesday in connection with a sabotage case.The arrestee was identified…
2 ‘drug peddlers’ injured in Satkhira ‘gunfights’
Satkhira -Two alleged drug peddlers were injured in two separate incidents of ‘gunfight’ with police in Sadar and Debhata upazilas early Tuesday.In Sadar upazila, on secret information, a team of police, led by Sub-inspector Emdad Sheikh of Itagachha police outpost,…
2 killed in Tangail road crash
Tangail -A driver and a passenger were killed and seven other people injured in a collision between a truck and covered van on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Koratipara area of Basail upazila on Tuesday morning.Identity of the deceased could not…
Bus plunge kills garment worker in M’singh
Mymensingh -A garment worker was killed and 22 others were injured as a bus they were travelling by slewed sideways into a ditch from a bridge on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Trishal upazila on Monday night.The deceased was identified as…
1,330 bottles of Phensidyl recovered in C’nawabganj
Chapainawabganj – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 1,330 bottles of Indian Phensidyl syrup from Chalkpara area in Shibganj upazila on Monday afternoon.On secret information, a team of BGB conducted a drive near 183/2 S border pillar around 3.30pm…
70 families back home in Bandarban
Bandarban – Five days after going into hiding in the face of violence and threats from the local terrorist groups, at least 70 families backed home their homes at Betchhara in Rowangchhari upazila on Monday.The families of Talukdar Para took…
Fire at city building
Dhaka – A high-rise building caught fire in the city’s Elephant Road area on Monday night.Sources at the fire service central control room said the fire erupted in an office on the 10th floor of the 15-storey building around 11:05…
Keep close watch on children: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday also urged all, including parents, teachers and government officials, to remain vigilant about the movements of their children to prevent them from getting derailed.“The people of the country are pious, but not bigots. I…
Pomegranate juice may help fight ageing
Health Desk Pomegranates are found with a potential to boost muscle strength and help to counteract the ageing, say researchers. The findings showed that when we drink the pomegranate juice, our body produces Urolithin A — a molecule. When this…
Pregnancy multivitamins ‘are a waste of money’
Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money because most mothers-to-be do not need them, according to researchers. In Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, researchers say they looked at all evidence and found supplements did not boost the health of mothers and…
Jennifer Lopez, Miranda release Orlando tribute
US pop diva Jennifer Lopez and Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda on Monday put out a musical tribute to victims of the Orlando nightclub attack, with proceeds going to charity. “Love Make the World Go Round” is tinged with an uptempo…
Kim Dotcom to revive Megaupload
Internet mogul Kim Dotcom has announced plans to relaunch his Megaupload empire in 2017, exactly five years after US authorities shut it down over allegations of massive copyright piracy. The file-sharing service was once the 13th most visited site on…
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry collapses in concert
Entertainment Desk Aerosmith’s hard-rocking guitarist Joe Perry collapsed during a concert in New York but was said Monday to be recovering. Perry was performing Sunday night with his side project Hollywood Vampires, which features glam metal pioneer Alice Cooper on…
Oil prices rise up but supply worries temper gains
Oil prices recovered Tuesday but stayed near two-month lows as increased US drilling, a strong dollar and hints of higher production by Iran and Libya brought worries about a global glut back into focus. The commodity has retreated since last…