Dhaka, Apr 17 – The historic Mujibnagar Day is being observed today (Monday) marking the formation of Bangladesh’s first government that led the War of Liberation in 1971.
Month: April 2017
Suspected criminal killed in Dhaka ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Apr 17 – A suspected criminal was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives in the city’s Mirpur area early Monday.
Turkey’s Erdogan proves a popular and polarizing figure
Istanbul, Apr 17 (AP/UNB) — Rising from humble origins to take the helm of Turkey’s government in 2003, Recep Tayyip Erdogan quickly attracted a fervent following. But Erdogan, who served as prime minister and then president, also became feared and…
Human ‘traffickers’ held in Sylhet: 2 women rescued
Dhaka, Apr 17 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested three suspected members of a human-trafficking gang and rescued two women from Gotatikar village under Mogla Bazar thana of Sylhet on Sunday night.
Fire at Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar TCB building put out
Dhaka, Apr 16 – A fire broke out at Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) building in the city’s Karwan Bazar area on Monday morning and it was extinguished within 30 minutes.
Cyclonic storm crosses Myanmar coast: Ports lower signals
Dhaka, Apr 17 – The cyclonic storm ‘Maarutha’ formed over the east-central bay off Myanmar coast moved slightly northeastwards further and crossed the coast near Sandoway early Monday.
Man United beats Chelsea 2-0 to open up EPL title race
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Ander Herrera scored one goal, set up another and executed the perfect man-marking job on Eden Hazard to set up Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea that opened up the Premier League title race on Sunday.United didn’t even…
Fire at Karwan Bazar TCB building put out
Dhaka, – A fire broke out at Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) building in the city’s Karwan Bazar area on Monday morning and it was extinguished within 30 minutes.
Firmino grabs another winner, Liverpool beats West Brom 1-0
West Bromwich, (AP/UNB) – Roberto Firmino scored a winning goal for the second straight game as Liverpool beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday to cement its place in the Champions League qualification positions.
3 killed in Bogra bus plunge
Dhaka- Three people were killed and 30 others injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch at Bogra Simabari Bazar in Sherpur upazila in Bogra early Monday.
Tahmid acquitted Holey Artisan attack charges
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday acquitted Holey Artisan attack survivor, Tahmid Hasib Khan, in a case filed against him of the charges of hiding information about the attack. Magistrate Mahmudul Hasan passed the…
SC stays MP Rana’s bail
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday stayed the bail of lawmaker Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in freedom fighter Faruk Ahmed murder case Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division Justice Hasan Foez Siddique passed the order…
BCL men suspended over extortion from RU student
Rajshahi – Two BCL men have been suspended over taking of extortion forcibly from a student at Rajshahi Universty (RU) on Sunday.
First Div Football: Jatrabari KC beat Dhaka United SC 3-0
Dhaka – Jatrabari Krira Chakra outplayed Dhaka United Sporting Club by 3-0 goals in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis First Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.
Throat-slit body of missing AL leader found in Noakhali
Dhaka – A local Awami League leader, who had been missing since April 13, was found with his throat cut in the Meghna river in Hatia upazila in Noakhali early Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Baharuddin Sardar, 42, secretary…
9 held with 20 lakh Yaba pills in Ctg B
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested nine people and recovered 20 lakh pieces of Yaba tablets in the Bay of Bengal early Sunday.
Truck driver, helper killed in Natore road crash
Dhaka – A truck driver and his helper were killed and an ambulance driver was injured in a collision between the two vehicles on Natore-Pabna highway in Kadamchilan area in Lalpur upazila in Natore on Sunday noon.
Woman killed as nor’wester lashes Sherpur
Dhaka – A woman was killed as a nor’wester lashed several villages across the district early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Salma Beowa, wife of late Meser Sheikh of Bankakura village in Jhenaigati upazila.
Youth hacked dead in Bogra
Dhaka- A young man was chopped to death by some miscreants at Nishindara-Mandalpara in the district town in Bogra on Sunday.Inspector (investigation) of Sadar Police Station Aslam said a group of miscreants chopped Abdus Sattar with sharp weapons indiscriminately around…
Hasina trying to woo Hefajat for Muslim votes: BNP
BNP on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is trying to woo Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh to get Muslim votes in the next general election. “She (PM) is now trying to bag Muslim votes in favour of her party as she…
Minister slams cheap politics over Dhaka-Delhi ties
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Sunday criticised those who indulge themselves in ‘cheap politics’ when it comes to issues relating to India. Apparently criticising the comments of opposition leaders on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s just-concluded New…
Enforced disappearances: BNP says AL to face trial one day
BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday warned that Awami League will have to face a trial of international standard someday for making around 500 BNP leaders and activists, including Ilias Ali, disappeared. “Our about 500 leaders and…
Remarks against anti-militancy drives encourage militancy: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Sunday said irresponsible remarks by some political leaders against anti-militancy drives encourage militancy. “Irresponsible remarks by several political leaders against anti-militancy drives drew my attention. Such statements encourage militant activities,” he…
Buses go off Dhaka roads over operation of special services
Although the so-called ‘Sitting Service’ and ‘Gate Lock’ buses took additional passengers on Sunday following a decision of Dhaka Sarak Paribahan Samity, they charged extra fares triggering fights with passengers in many cases. Again, the number of buses was thin…
9.80 lakh Yaba tablets seized in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 9 akh and 80 thousand Yaba tablets worth Tk 29crore from Koriyakhali area in Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday morning.
Chinese tour operators halt tourist visits to N korea
Amid escalating military tension on the Korean Peninsula, Chinese tour operators have canceled travel packages to North Korea, according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post. The report said Sunday that state-owned China International Travel Services and Ctrip.com International —…
More land under jute cultivation in Manikganj
The cultivation of jute is going to be ended soon with bringing more area of land under the cultivation in the district during the current season. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office sources said a total of 5,724 hectares of…
Environmental groups warn of ‘race to the bottom’
The letter says that more than half of UK wildlife is in decline Environmental groups have urged the prime minister to avoid watering down legislation on climate change and wildlife protection after Brexit. The letter, signed by WWF, Greenpeace and…
DU Islamic History and Culture Dept holds freshers reception
DU Correspondent Islamic History and Culture Department of Dhaka University (DU) today organized a reception to welcome its first year honors students and bid farewell to Masters final year students on the campus. Held at Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of…
Two killed in Natore road accident
Two People were killed as a truck collided head-on with an ambulance in Kadamchilan area under Lalpur upazila of the district this noon. The victims are ambulance driver Farid Hossain, 50, and its helper Sujon Sheikh, 32, residents of Muladuli…