BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday alleged that the government has been on a ‘mission’ to kill ‘diehard’ BNP leaders and activists to perpetuate its power. In a statement, she said, “Hanging onto power by killing the leaders and activists…
Month: May 2017
Trump Russia link inquiry: Kushner under FBI scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is under FBI scrutiny as part of the Russia investigation, according to US media. Reports say investigators believe he has relevant information, but he is not necessarily suspected of a crime.…
Chinese warships leave Bangladesh after 4-day goodwill visit
Dhaka – Three warships of China left Bangladesh for China on Friday after concluding a four-day goodwill visit to the country. UNB news reported
Police cordon off ‘militant den’ in Savar
Savar – Police on Friday afternoon cordoned off a five-storey building in Genda area of Savar, on the outskirts of the capital, suspecting it a militant hideout. UNB news agency reported
Now Hefajat wants removal of all statues
Dhaka – The Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, a Chittagong-based Islamist group, expressing satisfaction over removal of statue of the lady justice from the Supreme Court premises, on Friday placed their fresh demand for removing all the other statues across the country. UNB…
Nilkhet book market catches fire
Dhaka – A fire broke out at Nilkhet book market in the city’s New Market area on Friday evening. UNB news agency reported
3 held with 15 lakh shrimp fry in Munshiganj
Munshiganj– Members of Coast Guard arrested three people along with 15 lakh shrimp fry from Shimulia ferry ghat area early Friday.The arrestees were Rubel Islam, 31, Md Rashed, 25, and Amzad Hossain, 55.
2 siblings among 3 drown in Keraniganj
Dhaka– Three teenagers, including two siblings, drowned in the Buriganga River in Ainta area here on Friday noon.Sub-Inspector Phul Miah of Keraniganj Model Police Station said M Hossain, 16, and Ibrahim, 19, sons of Manir Hossain, and Hridoy, 18, drowned…
2 JU students killed in Savar road crash
Dhaka – Two students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) were killed when a bus hit a human hauler on Dhaka-Aricha highway at C&B Bus Stand here in the early morning in Savar of Friday.Nazmul Hasan Rana, 24, a student of Marketing…
5 alleged criminals held in city
Dhaka – Police arrested five alleged criminals in separate incidents from the city’s Khilgaon and Karwan Bazar areas on Thursday night.Among them, three robbers were arrested from Khilgaon area, while three muggers from Karwan Bazar, said police.Deputy Commissioner (Media) Masudur…
Champions Trophy: Tigers face Pakistan in warm-up match Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will start their campaign in the eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy with a warm-up match against Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham in England on Saturday.The warm-up battle will begin at 3:30 pm (Bangladesh time). After placing impressive 6th in…
3rd Div Cricket: Mirpur outclass Sk Russel KC by 75 runs
Dhaka – Mirpur Cricket Club crushed Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 75 runs in their Group A match of the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at Jahangirnagar University ground in Savar on Friday.
Rajshahi move to final of Nat’l Women’s Cricket League
Dhaka – Rajshahi district team reached in the final of the 8th Women’s National Cricket League as the 2nd team beating Dhaka District by 19 runs in the semifinal at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Friday.Batting first Rajshahi scored…
New look of Shakib in ‘Nabab’
Dhaka – The first official trailer of much awaited film ‘Nabab’ – starring superstar of Bangladesh ‘Shakib Khan’ and the glam doll of West Bengal ‘Subhoshree’ – was launched on Friday on You Tube channel.The 140 minutes movie is scheduled…
Fall in groundwater level triggers water crisis in Jessore
Jessore – An immense shortage of safe water hit the district town due to the continuous fall in underground water level with the advent of dry season, causing sufferings to people. UNB newds reported
8 years after Aila, an intractable crisis of freshwater
Satkhira – Eight years have passed since the deadly Cyclone Aila struck the south-west of Bangladesh on May 25, 2009. But many of the scars it left behind still remain, which means the ‘ghost of Aila’ still haunts the people…
Sculpure removed from BD Seupreme Court area
Dhaka – A Lady Justice statue was removed from Bangladesh’s Supreme Court premises under tight security overnight after Islamist hardliners pressed for its removal for months, the sculptor said Friday.
UK police arrest 9th man in concert bombing investigation
Manchester- British police investigating the Manchester Arena bombing have arrested a ninth man while continuing to search addresses associated with the bomber who killed 22 people. AP/UNB news reported
SC statue removal triggers protests: 8 hurt
Dhaka, May 26 – Police foiled an attempt of leftist student organisations to stage demonstrations in front of High Court Mazar Chattar protesting the removal of the statue of Greek goddesses from the Supreme Court premises.
Greek statue removal SC’s decision: Quader
Gazipur, May 26 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said that the removal of the statue of Greek goddess from the Supreme Court premises is the decision of the Supreme Court.
JICA never to stop cooperation with Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 25 – President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Dr Shinichi Kitaoka on Thursday said Japan will never stop cooperation with Bangladesh, as the two countries have been enjoying very good relations. “Japan will never stop cooperation with…
Khulna BNP leader shot dead
Dhaka, May 25 – A local BNP leader was shot to death by miscreants at Damodar in Phultala upazila of Khulna on Thursday night.
16th Amendment: Lack of two-thirds majority to create crisis: CJ
Dhaka, May 25 – Voicing concern over empowering Parliament to impeach the Supreme Court judges for their incapacity or misconduct, Chief Justice SK Sinha on Thursday said, a vacuum will be created in the country if there is no two-thirds…
Traders urge ‘gold policy’ to resolve debate on legality
Dhaka, May 25 – Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) on Thursday said that the recent debate over the legality or otherwise of the gold they possess has emerged due to the absence of a clear principle in the country regarding export…
Govt lets cops loose on opposition, alleges BNP
Dhaka, May 25 – BNP on Thursday alleged that the government is using law enforcers to arrest the ‘opposition’ leaders and activists and foil their peaceful programmes.
Africa – more than just conflicts, corruption, disasters
By IPS World Desk Rome, May 25 (IPS) – Natural and man-made disasters, armed conflicts, widespread corruption and deep social inequalities have been so far a dramatic source for most news coverage when it comes to Africa, the world’s second-largest…
Soldiers try to restore order in besieged Philippine city
Marawi – Army tanks packed with soldiers rolled into a southern Philippine city Thursday to try to restore control after ISIS-linked militants launched a violent siege that sent thousands of people fleeing for their lives and raised fears of extremists…
JMB activists sentenced to prison
A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced former chief of banned outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Moulana Saidur Rahman and two others to seven and half years’ imprisonment for subversive activities. Judge KM Imrul Kayes of the Special Judge Court-6 of…
HC asks English medium schools to have committees
The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the English medium schools of the country to form managing committees for their respective schools. A High Court bench, comprising Justice Sheikh Hasan Arif and Justice Md Badruzzaman, passed…
Saudi women living under gender aparthied
Just over a week after Dina Ali Lasloom, a 24-year-old Saudi Arabian, was dragged onto a plane from Manila to Riyadh with her mouth taped shut and her arms and legs bound, the United Nations voted to appoint Saudi Arabia…