Dhaka – A human chain was formed in Sadar upazila of Bhola on Monday noon demanding arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the rape and murder of a schoolgirl six days ago.
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Suspected ‘robber ringleader’ killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – The ringleader of an alleged robber gang was killed in a gunfight with police at Mukteswari village in Fultala upazila in Khulna early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Belel Hossain alias Boma Belal, a resident of Jugnipasha…
French women strike: Protest country’s gender pay gap
By Isabella Mackie Thousands of women throughout France were set to walk off the job at exactly 4:34 p.m. Monday in an organized protest against the country’s gender pay gap.
“Stealing” election: Trump voters keep committing fraud at polls?
By Keegan Hamilton Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that the 2016 election will be “rigged” in favor of Hillary Clinton, but so far the voters caught committing fraud have been attempting to cast their ballots for the Republican nominee. On…
Police helpline app starts drawing public response: officials
Dhaka – The newly introduced BD Police Help Line visibly started drawing public response with officials today saying growing number of people now preferred to use the mobile phone app expecting to get quicker and better police services. “We have…
BNP observes ‘National Revolution & Solidarity Day’
Dhaka – BNP and its associate bodies observed ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’ on Monday, commemorating the ‘civil-military uprising’ in 1975. Some other political parties and different socio-cultural organisations also observed the day from different historical perspectives. BNP chalked out…
Nov 7 killers to be tried as well, says govt minister
Dhaka – Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq on Monday said the killers of November 7, 1975 will be held in the country. “BNP are trying to confuse the present generation by raising the November 7 wrongly. The trial…
Dhaka-Washington ties to remain unhurt: US envoy Bernicat
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Monday said the existing relations between Bangladesh and the United States will remain unhurt whoever comes to power following the US Presidential elections, UNB news agency reported.
Conviction warrant issued against BNP’s Tarique Rahman
The Third Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Monday issued conviction warrant against BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for money laundering.
Human chain at RU demand expulsion of fisheries minister
RU Correspondent Rajshahi – The general students of different departments at the Rajshahi University (RU) under the banner of “Sachetan Student`s Forum” formed a human chain demanding removal of fisheries and live stock minister Sayedul Haque over his ‘derogatory’ (Malauner-Baccha)…
BAU Journalists explore Sajek Valley, Rangamati
Md. Musfiqur Rahman Sifat, BAU Correspondent Mymensingh – The Bangladesh Agricultural University Journalists’ Association (BAUJA), the first university journalist association of Bangladesh held a two-day annual tour to Sajek valley in Rangamati hill district. I am a member of the…
BPL T20 to make fresh start Tuesday
Dhaka – The seven-team AKS 4th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 cricket will make a fresh start on Tuesday with its new schedule announced by the BPL Governing Council. Defending champions Comilla Victorians will face Chittagong Vikings in the first…
Now No. 1, Murray goes to London regain Webledon title
Dhaka – Having taken Novak Djokovic’s No. 1 ranking and his Paris Masters title, Andy Murray will try to grab another of his friend and rival’s crowns at the ATP finals.Murray has never won the season-ending tournament, but heads to…
Rabada with 5-73 bowls South Africa close to win at WACA
Dhaka – Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took 5-73 and bowled South Africa to within three wickets of victory with two sessions remaining in the series-opening cricket test against Australia.After resuming Monday at 169-4, Australia reached lunch at 263-7 with Peter…
Juventus grinds out 2-1 win at Chievo in Serie A
Dhaka – Title-winning teams often grind out results despite not playing well – and that is precisely what Juventus is doing.Chievo Verona had won just one of its last six matches but Juventus struggled to break it down before eventually…
3 killed in Tangail road crash
Dhaka – Three labourers were killed and another was injured in a road accident at Shibpur in Sadar upazila in Tangail on Monday.The deceased could not be identified yet.Sub-inspector of Elenga Highway Police Station Shah Alam said a north region-bound…
‘Robber’ killed in Magura ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed in a gunfight with police on Magura-Jhenidah highway in Pashchim Ramnagar area of Sadar upazila in Magura early Monday.The deceased was identified as Shawkat, 38, son of Moyen Uddin, a resident of Komorpur…
Man jailed for 15 years in arms, drug smuggling cases
Dhaka – A Jessore court on Sunday convicted a young man and sentenced him to 15 years’ rigorous imprisonment in arms case and drug smuggling case.The convict is Nazmul Hossain, son of Mahabbat Ali, a resident of Baropota village in…
One stabbed dead in Barguna
Dhaka – A farmer was stabbed to death by miscreants at Urbunia village in Sadar upazila in Barguna on Sunday The deceased was identified as Idris Ali, 50, son of Arshad Ali, a resident of the village.Riaz Hossain, officer-in-charge of…
Fake currency notes worth Tk 57 lakh recovered in Dinajpur
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in separate drives arrested two men along with fake currency notes worth TK 57 lakh from separate areas in Birganj upazila in Dinajpur on Sunday afternoon.On secret information, a team of RAB conducted…
21 more held in B’baria over attack on Hindu community
Dhaka – Police on Sunday night arrested 21 more people for their alleged involvement in recent attacks on the Hindu community in Nasirnagar upazila in Brahmanbaria .Police conducted separate drives in different areas of the upazila and arrested them at…
US election 2016: Trump cries foul as FBI clears Clinton
Donald Trump has accused the FBI of impropriety after it once again said that Hillary Clinton should not face criminal charges over her emails.The FBI director said a fresh inquiry into the Democratic candidate’s communications found nothing to change the…
Clinton looks to shift focus to unity in race’s final hours
Embarking on the final day of a furious campaign, Hillary Clinton tried Monday to at last emerge from the cloud of suspicion that has followed her campaign and close her historic bid with a call for elusive unity and hope.…
Cost of global warming worse than feared
A lot has happened since Nicholas Stern, then a permanent secretary at the UK Treasury, produced his landmark review of the impact of climate change 10 years ago. His work was quickly recognized as the definitive account of the economic…
More jobs for youths; programme gets cabinet nod
The cabinet on Monday approved a proposal for the expansion of ‘National Service Programme’ to 64 more upazilas, including four of the three hill districts, aiming to create more jobs for youths.The approval was given at the regular weekly meeting…
Kiran Chandra Roy’s Padaboli Kirtan album released
Entertainment Desk For the last 25 years, Bengal Foundation has been nurturing various sections of the country’s arts and cultures. The foundation’s journey especially commenced with music. Bengal Foundation came to the aid of standard recording of various genre of…
It’s family time for Aamir Khan
Entertainment Desk Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan and wife Kiran Rao have recently been spotted in Arunachal Pradesh. The couple headed to Mechuka on Wednesday to attend the Mechuka Adventure Festival. Aamir shared an adorable click of the couple snuggled up…
Classes suspended at BRUR from Nov 9 to 17 next
All academic classes will remain suspended at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) from November 9 to 17 next for holding admission tests in the first year honours courses for the 2016-2017 academic sessions. “Besides, no examination will be held and…
German prosecutors probe Facebook hate incitement claim
German prosecutors said Monday they have launched a preliminary investigation after receiving a complaint alleging that top Facebook bosses including founder Mark Zuckerberg are condoning hate speech on the online social network. “A complaint has been filed by a lawyer…
China passes restrictive new film law
China passed a restrictive and long-discussed film law Monday banning content deemed harmful to the “dignity, honour and interests” of the People’s Republic and encouraging the promotion of “socialist core values”. Booming box-office receipts have drawn Hollywood studios and a…