The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Sunday will announce its verdict on ‘Al Badr’ leaders Ashrafuzzaman Khan and Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin who stand accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ during the 1971 Liberation War.
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Argument in ICT case against Nizami begins Nov 3
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday asked the prosecution to start summing up its case against war crimes accused Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami with arguments.
‘Dropping’ Tarique’s name from voter list: Hartal in Bogra Nov 5
Local BNP will enforce a daylong hartal in the district on November 5 protesting the ‘dropping’ of the name of party senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman from the electoral roll.
Woman crushed under private car in city
An elderly woman who used to supply domestic helps to city houses was crushed to death by a private car in the city’s Kakrail area on Thursday.
18-party to arrange gayebana janaza today
The BNP-led 18-party will arrange gayebana janaza across the country seeking salvation of the departed souls of those alliance leaders and activists killed by law enforcers and ‘ruling party men’ from October 25 to October 29.
Next polls to be timely even if BNP doesn’t join: Dipu
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday said the next national election will be held timely following Constitutional obligation even if opposition BNP does not take part in it.
Supporting BNP can’t be my crime: Nancy
Singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has alleged the government “unleashed” police on her after her Facebook posting in support of the BNP.
‘Tougher movement ahead’
An advisor to Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia has threatened a movement to make the government concede the opposition demand.
Mufti Harun on 15-day remanded
A Dhaka court has sent Harun Bin Izahar to police remand for fifteen days.
IBBL MD speaks at global conference in India
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Managing Director Mohammad Abdul Mannan attended as the key speaker a three-day global conference titled “FIPS DELHI 2013” held recently in the Indian capital.
Lighterage vessel sinks at Ctg
A lighterage vessel sank in the channel leading to the Chittagong port on Thursday after it was hit by an oil-tanker.
2-week exhibition on jute products begins Friday in city
A two-week exhibition, titled ‘Exotic Jute II’ showcasing diversified jute products will begin on Friday in the city aiming to raise awareness for a clean, green yet stylish nation and also contribute to the revival process of the jute industry…
UN chief for ensuring environment for credible, peaceful polls
Voicing concern over the latest wave of deadly violence in Bangladesh, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged all parties to ensure an environment conducive to credible and peaceful elections.
Legal notice served on Info Minister, Info Secy for airing tel. conversation
A Supreme Court lawyer has served legal notice on Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu and acting Information Secretary Martuza Ahmed to take legal action against those who made public the contents of telephonic conversation between Prime Minsiter Sheikh Hasina and…
‘Tele-talk release violates ICT Act:’ Moudud
BNP says leaking the Khaleda-Hasina phone conversation was a ‘clear violation’ of the Information and Communication Technology Act.
Hasina urges Khaleda not to call ‘destructive agitation’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the opposition leader not to enforce any agitation programme that harms the academic life of students.
US ambassador Mozena heads home for consultation
US envoy Dan Mozena left for Washington on Thursday for ‘consultations’. The US embassy in Dhaka said he will also visit his family.
Tigers steal ODI series against Blackcaps
Bangladesh seal their series win over visiting New Zealand with a 40-run victory in the second match on Thursday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Wage Board fails to finalise minimum wage for RMG workers
The board formed to fix the minimum wage afresh for the garment workers at its meeting on Thursday failed to reach a consensus in finalising a new wage structure for them.
Auto-rickshaw driver found dead in Sirajganj
Police in Sirajganj on Thursday morning recovered the body of an auto-rickshaw driver in a sack at Bawaitara area near the west side of the Jamuna Bridge in Sadar upazila.
Bomb hurled at AL leader’s house in Sirajganj
Unknown miscreants hurled a crude bomb at the house of a local Awami League leader at Ranipura village in Belkuchi upazila early Wednesday.
Chhatra Dal leader held in Sirajganj
Police arrested a local Chhatra Dal leader from in front of his house at Baniapatti in the district town on Wednesday night.
Body recovered in Jessore
Police recovered the body of an elderly man from Pulerhat Bazar in Jessore Sadar upazila on Wednesday.
Criminal held with firearm in Jessore
Police arrested a alleged criminal along with a shooter gun in Barandi Mollahpara area of Jessore town on Tuesday.
4 crude bombs recovered in Sherpur
Police recovered four live crude bombs from in front of a food warehouse at Titani Bazar in the district town on Wednesday night.
‘Terrorist’ hacked to death in Khulna
An alleged terrorist was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants in Sheikh Para area of the city on Wednesday night.
Section 144 imposed in Jhenidah
The local administration has imposed section 144 in the district town as the main opposition BNP and ruling Awami League have called separate demonstrations and meetings in the town on Thursday.
Train derailment kills 2 in B’baria
Two people were killed and 30 others injured as a compartment of a trainveered off the tracks at Kumarpara near Akhaura railway station early Thursday.
Tk 60 lakh Indian clothes seized in Benapole
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled Indian clothes worth Tk 60 lakh from Sadipur border here on Thursday morning.
Achieving 100pc sanitation coverage by 2015 stressed
Speakers at a function here on Thursday stressed the need for achieving 100 per cent sanitation coverage rate by 2015 to ensure a better and disease-free healthy society for all.