Dhaka- Two people, including a schoolboy, were electrocuted at Sardubi cluster village in Hatibandha upazila in Lalmonirhat on Friday.The deceased are Amzad Hossain, 13, son of Bulu Mia of the village and a student of Baura Public High School and…
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Two workers die falling into septic tank in Lalmonirhat
Dhaka – Two workers died after falling into a septic tank while cleaning it at Tushbhandar union of Kaliganj upazila in Lalmonirhat on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Liakat Ali, 40, son of Ramjan Ali of Jambari area in Tushbhandar…
260 million indigenous peoples marginalised
By Baher Kamal Rome, May 26 (IPS) – Asia is home to the largest number of indigenous peoples on Earth, with an estimated 260 million of a total of 370 million original inhabitants worldwide. In spite of their huge number-equaling…
Modi names India’s longest bridge after Bhupen Hazarika
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 May inaugurated India’s longest river bridge in eastern region naming it after legendary Assamese cultural personality Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The bridge is on Lohit river, a major tributary of…
100 dead 99 missing in Sri Lanka mudslides
Agalawatte, May 27 (AP/UNB)- Sri Lanka’s government says the death toll from Friday’s floods and mudslides have risen to 100 with 99 others missing, as security forces and residents stepped up search and rescue operations.
Bombs, bomb-substance recovered from ‘militant den’
Dhaka, May 27 – Illegal bombs and bomb-making materials, jihadi books and laptop have been recovered from a suspected militant den in Namagenda area of Savar, on the outskirts of the capital, on Friday night, police said. Bomb disposal team…
G7 leaders turn attention to African migraion
Leaders of the G7 group of rich nations are to meet with African heads of state later for talks on the migrant crisis. The leaders of Tunisia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Niger and Nigeria will join the second day of the G7…
Ariana Grande plans Manchester victim benefit gig
Ariana Grande is to return to Manchester to play a benefit gig for the victims of the attack at her concert on Monday.
Everest climbers worried about oxygen bottle theft
Foreign climbers and Sherpas on Mount Everest are concerned about the increasing theft of oxygen bottles from high camps. They say it could threaten the lives of mountaineers because they each have a set supply for weather and traffic-related delays,…
Mosque imam hacked to death while leading prayer
Narayanganj, May 26 – A mosque imam was chopped to death by miscreants inside the mosque at Gabindapur-Majhipara village in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj on Friday night. The victim was identified as Abdul Aziz Munshi, 72, son of late Muslim…
Ganajagaran Manch torch rally protests removal of statue
Dhaka, May 26 – Ganajagaran Mancha activists brought out a torch procession in the capital on Friday protesting the removal of the statue of Lady Justicia from the Supreme Court premises.
Police cordon off ‘militant den’ in Savar near Dhaka
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. The law enforcers said they suspect a few ‘militants’ have been staying in the ground…
IOJ thanks govt for removing statue from SC premises
Appreciating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for removing the statue of the Greek goddess from the Supreme Court premises, Islami Oikya Jote on Friday said the decision was a time-befitting and nice one. “We want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister…
Govt. in mission to kill BNP leaders and activists: Khaleda
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…
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.