Dhaka – Inspector general of police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque on Saturday said the killing of top ‘Neo JMB’ leader Nurul Islam Marzan, the ‘mastermind’ of Gulshan terror attack, will not affect the case in this regard.
Month: January 2017
BSF ‘torture to death’ a Bangladesh national in Chuadanga
A Bangladeshi national has died after being tortured allegedly by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF).The incident was reported from Chakulia border point of Damurhuda Upazila in Chuadanga.BSF reportedly detained Bokul Mandal at Hudaparha area in Indian territory opposite to…
Army more prepared than ever to resist evil force: PM
Noakhali – Expressing her firm confidence in Bangladesh army, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said this force, built with the Liberation War spirit, is more prepared than ever to resist any evil force. UNB news agency reported
Haraamkhor starring Nawazuddin is creating a buzz and how!
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s upcoming film, Haraamkhor has been creating quite the controversy ever since the project came into existence. First, the film sets a new record of shoot in 16 days, then it was reportedly banned from release. Haraamkhor has gone…
Tasmiah Afrin Mou becomes jury of International Film Festival
Entertainment Desk Tasmiah Afrin Mou, a Bangladeshi filmmaker whose recent short fiction Statement After My Poet Husband’s Death garnered plaudits at several film festivals in home and abroad, has been selected as a jury member of the competition section of…
Raees’ Mahira Khan mourns Om Puri’s demise
Culture Desk Mahira Khan, the female lead in the much awaited Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Raaes, took to social media to express what she felt about the demise of veteran actor, Om Puri. The actress shared an emotional tweet saying,…
Saiyami Kher is obsessed with this person!
In a recent interview with Mirzya star, Saiyami Kher, when quizzed on what a perfect date for the beauty would be, Saiyami’s answer was quite different and shocked us all! The sporty girl, who is a self-confessed cricket and ofcourse,…
SpaceX set to launch again Monday
SpaceX plans to resume flights of its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, after pinning down the cause of a launchpad explosion that destroyed a satellite in September, a spokesman said. The California-based private space firm is expected to launch 10…
Argentine wildfires devastate pampas
Firefighters in Argentina said Thursday they were bringing under control three wildfires that have devastated nearly a million hectares (2.5 million acres) of the country’s famous pampas, or plains. Driven by strong winds, high summer temperatures and drought, the fires…
Sri Lanka tourism hits record $3.5 bn in 2016
Sri Lanka earned a record $3.5 billion from tourism in 2016, seven years after the end of a devastating civil war, a government minister said. But sources in the industry warned that the post-war boom could be short-lived as planned…
Five dead in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting by Iraq veteran
Miami, Jan 7 – A gunman thought to be an Iraq veteran opened fire Friday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport, a major tourist hub in Florida, killing five people and injuring eight, as panicked travelers fled for safety. The suspect, who…
6 suspected robbers arrested in Sirajganj
Dhaka, Jan 7 – Police arrested six alleged robbers from Bagbari village in Kamarkhanda upazila od Sirajganj on Friday.
BD couple killed in cooking gas cylinder blast in Savar
Dhaka, Jan 7 – A couple was killed and four members of the family were injured as a cooking gas cylinder exploded in a house at Bhabalpur village in Savar upazila early Saturday.
US official: In Myanmar crackdown, abuses appear ‘normal’
Washington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — Abuses appear “normal and allowed” in Myanmar’s response to an armed uprising by Rohingya Muslims, a senior U.S. official said in an interview, casting a pall over one of President Barack Obama’s legacy foreign policy…
Train derails at Ullapara snapping Dhaka-Khulna rail link
Sirajganj – Train communication of Dhaka with Khulna and western region of the country remained snapped following the derailment of a freight train in Ullahpara station area early Saturday.
US report: Putin ordered effort to help Trump, hurt Clinton
Washington, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a hidden campaign to influence America’s presidential election in favor of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, U.S. intelligence agencies declared Friday in the government’s first formal allegation supporting sensational claims…
Nigeria’s freed Chibok girls are kept silent
Nigeria, Jan 7 (AP/UNB) — She was found wandering in a forest, the first of the nearly 300 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram to escape on her own and reach freedom. That was in May. Since then, Amina Ali…
BCL factions led by president, secretary at BAU clash
Dhaka – A clash took place over silly matter between some followers of president and secretary Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) unit in Mymensingh at KR market on Thursday evening. Witnesses said, an altercation occurred between followers…
Islami Bank under new Chairman, Acting MD, new committees
Former secretary Arastoo Khan has been made chairman of the most profitable private bank in Bangladesh. Executive Committee Chairman Syed Ahsanul Alam Parvez has become a vice-chairman. Senior Deputy Managing Director Mahbubul Alam is acting managing director of the bank…
Pakistan makes case for Indian terrorism to UN
Islamabad (AP/UNB) — Pakistan’s foreign ministry says Islamabad has handed over a dossier to the United Nations over the alleged involvement of India in acts of terrorism in the Islamic nation.
BD peacekeeper shot dead in Central Africa
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi peacekeeper was killed during a clash with local terrorists in Central African Republic on Thursday.
Father wants trial of those who derailed slain Marzan
Dhaka – Nizam Uddin, poor father of slain militant leader Nurul Islam Fahad alias Marzan, on Friday demanded trial of those who took his son to the wrong path.
DNCC market fire an act of sabotage, says BNP
Senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi reckons the fire at Gulshan’s DNCC Market is an act of sabotage and was orchestrated by the government.There was a strong connection between the ruling party and the fire, Rizvi claimed at a press…
BNP plotting to topple Sheikh Hasina: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is out to oust the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through conspiracy.”Although BNP is speaking of democracy they are orchestrating…
Get united for ‘restoring democracy’: Dr Kamal
Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday urged all to get united for what he said restoring democracy, the rule of law and the election system, and establishing people’s rights.”There’s no proper democratic atmosphere in the country. The rule…
Jordan says moving US Embassy to Jerusalem is ‘red line’
Amman – Jordan’s government spokesperson warned on Thursday of “catastrophic” repercussions if US president-elect Donald Trump makes good on a campaign promise to move the US Embassy in Israel to contested Jerusalem.Such a move could affect relations between the US…
Chinese fake bank founders jailed for swindling
A court in the Chinese city of Nanjing has jailed two men for swindling customers of their savings through a fake bank, state media report.The men, surnamed Zeng and He, were found guilty of pocketing 435m yuan (£51m; $63m) from…
Kohli named new India limited overs skipper
Dhaka – Virat Kohli was appointed India’s limited overs skipper on Friday after the resignation of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as selectors announced the squad for the upcoming series against England.The swashbuckling batsman, who has presided over an 18-match unbeaten run…
Sylhet, Chittagong match end in a draw in NCL
Dhaka – The match between Chittagong Division and Sylhet Division of Tier-2 four-day National Cricket League ended in a draw on Friday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong.Alok Kapali of Sylhet Division was named the player of the…