Dhaka- A mobile court recovered 78,000 liters of liquor from Aziznagar Marma Para in Lama upazila in Bandarban on Wednesday. ,UNB News Agency Reported.
Year: 2016
Man electrocuted in Satkhira
Dhaka – A school teacher was electrocuted at Mohollapara village in Tala upazila of Satkhira on Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam Gazi, 50, headmaster of Khanpur Government Primary School and son of late Ayujuddin Ahmad of the village,UNB…
21 fishermen jailed, six fined for catching hilsa in Manikganj
Dhaka – A mobile court here on Wednesday sentenced 21 fishermen to one year’s imprisonment each and fined six others for catching hilsas in Jamuna River defying the ongoing ban.A team of Daulatpur upazila fisheries department conducted a drive in…
4 get life term for murder in Bogra
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man and three others to life term imprisonment for killing his elder brother over land dispute in 2005.The convicts were identified as Ayat Ali, 50, son of Azimuddin of Bhatkandi area…
Saudi social media users see prince’s execution as sign of equality
Saudi social media users interpret the rare execution of an Al Saud prince as a sign of equality under Islamic law, approval likely to reassure Riyadh’s absolute rulers as large spending cuts test the kingdom’s welfare-based social contract.Prince Turki bin…
Internet may be disrupted for maintenance
Internet service in Bangladesh would be disrupted temporarily for 7 days due to the maintenance work of submarine cable.”The SEA-ME-WE-4 Consortium would carry out maintenance work of the undersea cable at its Singapore end from 12am of October 23 to…
UK sends warships to watch Russian ship
Britain is sending warships to monitor a Russian aircraft carrier group and other vessels as they sail through the North Sea and the English Channel.Defense Secretary Michael Fallon said Thursday that the military will watch the vessels “every step of…
Pakistan to enforce complete ban on Indian programs
Amid tensions with India, Pakistan’s media regulatory authority on Wednesday decided to enforce a complete ban on Indian TV and radio contents from Friday and warned that the licences of those found guilty of violating the ban will be suspended.Pakistan…
We Won’t Go Far Until Climate Issues Are Mainstreamed in Policy
Two years ago at the 31st African Union Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, heads of state and government endorsed the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) programme on agriculture and climate change with the bold vision of at least 25…
Water Bodies Central to Urban Flood Planning
“The rain was our nemesis as well as our saviour,” says Kanniappan, recalling the first week of December 2015 when Chennai was flooded.“Kind neighbours let us stay in the upper floors of their houses as the water levels rose. The…
Enough freedom; perform your duties, PM tells journalists
Dhaka – Noting that there is enough freedom of press and expression, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked journalists to sincerely discharge their responsibilities and duties they have towards the country and society. The Prime Minister made the remarks…
Dhaka voices against Israeli settlement in Palestine lands
Dhaka – Bangladesh on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to consider working on a resolution against illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
England elect to bat first against Bangladesh in 1st Test
Dhaka – Coin favoured, the English captain Alastair Cook chose to open the first innings with bat against Bangladesh in the first Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Thursday, UNB news agency reported. Cook joined at the…
Two killed in Chuadanga ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – Two accused in a case for killing a schoolboy were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Darshana Shantipara in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district early Thursday. The deceased were identified as…
Hillary widens her lead in opinion poll after final debate
Dhaka – The American television network CNN reported that an opinion poll after the third and final debate showed democratic presidential candidate Hillary R Clinton led Republican candidate Donald Trump by 52 to 39 percent a remarkable widening of the…
Putin’s man, says Hillary: Trump won’t say will accept result
Dhaka – Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to say he would accept the result of the presidential election if he loses to Hillary Clinton, raising the possibility of an extraordinary departure from principles that have underpinned American democracy for more…
Those pampering militants must face action: PM
Dhaka – Strongly criticising BNP for siding with militants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said those who are pampering militants will face action, UNB news agency reported.
Pubali Bank opens shifted Gulshan corporate branch
Dhaka: Pubali Bank Limited has opened its shifted Gulshan Model Town Corporate branch to provide best and modern banking services to its customers. Habibur Rahman, Chairman of Board of Directors of the bank, was present as the chief guest at…
FSIBL signs corporate deal with Labaid
Dhaka: First Security Islami Bank Limited has recently signed an agreement with Labaid for corporate health care service to FSIBL card holders, employees and their dependents. UNB News Agency Reported.
Secondary teachers trained to design creative questions
Dhaka: Some 4.71 lakh teachers from the secondary and higher secondary schools and Madrashas across the country have been trained up over preparing creative question papers. Under the Secondary Education Sector Development Project (SESDP), the teachers were trained up to…
BNP to observe half-day hartal in Rangpur Thursday
Rangpur: BNP will observe a half-day hartat in the district on Thursday demanding the release of party joint secretary general Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel. The shutdown was announced at a meeting at the district BNP office on Wednesday morning. UNB News…
Ashok Leyland launches first electric bus made in India
Dhaka – Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group on October 17 unveiled in Chennai the Country’s first Circuit electric bus, designed and engineered entirely in India by Indians, for the Nation. In line with Ashok Leyland’s vision for the…
BD Mission in Washington condoles Shahidul’s death
Dhaka: Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC has expressed deep shock at the tragic death of Shahidul Islam, former Personal Officer at the Press Wing of the mission. The embassy held a commemorating meeting at the Bangabandhu Auditorium on Tuesday morning,…
UN tells Bangladesh to halt mangrove-threatening coal plant
Dhaka – Rampal coal plant poses a ‘serious threat’ to a key ecosystem for Bengal tigers and must be cancelled, says the UN world heritage body The UN’s world heritage body has made an urgent intervention to stop the construction…
Khaleda condoles BNP leader Jahangir’s death
Dhaka: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of Noakhali BNP leader Jahangir Alam. Jahangir, former president of Noakhali district unit Jubo Dal and Begumganj thana unit BNP general secretary, died on Tuesday night. UNB…
Naked statue of Hillary Clinton causes fight in Manhattan
Naked statue of Hillary Clinton in downtown Manhattan causes fight during morning commute “To put something up like this in front of my work place…I shouldn’t have to see this,” she later told the Daily News, fighting back tears as…
20 hurt as school students, cops clash in Habiganj
Habiganj: At least 20 people, including 14 with rubber bullets, were injured as students of a school clashed with police in Bahubal upazila of the district on Wednesday. Witnesses said the clash ensued when the students, their guardians and members…
Ensure cyber security for Internet users, says PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday underscored the need for the foolproof cyber security of digitised documents so that the country can reap the maximum benefits from digitisation keeping cyber criminals at bay.”All need to remain alert so…
Hillary, Trump set for last debate as ugly race nears finish
Dhaka — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s ugly and acrimonious battle for the White House is barreling toward the end, with the candidates taking the debate stage Wednesday night for one final primetime showdown.For Trump, the debate is perhaps his…
Mild tremor shakes city, other areas
Dhaka – A mild tremor shook the capital and other parts of the country on Wednesday noon.The earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale, was felt around 1:20 pm, met office sources said,UNB News Agency Reported.