A bawali (woodcutter) was killed by tiger attack in Kashiabad Forest area of the Sundarbans on Tuesday noon. The deceased was identified as Habibur Rahman Hobi Mali, 32, son of Mohammad, hailed from Koira upazila of the district. Locals told…
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Teletalk launches 3G Modems
Government-run mobile phone operator Teletalk has launched the high speed 3G modem on the first day of 2013. Teletalk Managing Director Mujibur Rahman introduced the device, ‘Flash’ for faster internet connections, at a city hotel on Tuesday. “The modem will…
ITF opens. BNP govt destroyed jute industry: Hasina
Bangladesh’s jute has lost out on the international market after an agreement with the World Bank during the BNP regime led to the closure of the jute mills, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged while inaugurating the Dhaka International Trade Fair…
Textbook distribution begins
Primary and secondary school students have started receiving textbooks as part of the ‘Textbook Festival’ across the country. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid handed over text books to six thousand students at four Dhaka schools on Tuesday at the Residential…
BSF kills 2 more
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has gunned down two more Bangladesh nationals in Haripur border of Thakurgaon district early on Tuesday.
ACC sues 5 companies over Sonali Bank scam
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sued five organisations for misappropriating Tk 3.5 billion from the largest state-owned commercial bank, Sonali Bank Ltd. The ACC has filed 26 cases with the Ramna Police Station on Tuesday, its spokesperson Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya…
All time record in remittance noted
Non-resident Bangladeshis have set a new annual record for remittance, sending home a staggering $14.2 billion in 2012. A top Bangladesh Bank official said on Tuesday the figure represented a 16.3 percent increase over 2011. “You can attribute this growth…
Caretaker is the only formula: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday responded to the government’s proposal for talks, saying the discussion has to be on a non-party polls-time government’s outline.
Gas supply set to improve by mid-year
Greenwatch Report Gas supply in Dhaka and Chittagong will improve significantly by the middle of 2013 after the completion of eight development projects, officials said on Tuesday. The state-owned orporation, Petrobangla, has been implementing these projects–installation of compressors and construction…
BNP, allies observe 25 Jan democracy killing day
Opposition BNP-led 18-party alliance on late Sunday evening announced a 20-day-long programme for January that includes observance democracy killing day on January 25.
Dipu Moni rules out Turkey’s request
DHAKA: Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni Sunday said the government would not accept the recommendations made by Turkey President Abdullah Gul for forgiving the war criminals. The foreign minister came up with the assertion in her reaction Sunday about the…
200 tolas gold looted in Chittagong
CHITTAGONG: Robbers looted 200 tolas gold from a jewelry shop in Baryerhat Mosque Lane area under Mirsarai upazila of the district on Sunday evening.
Baby rescued after two hours of abduction
NARAYANGANJ: Police rescued a baby after two hours of his abduction at Rauganj upazila in the district. Police rescued the baby, Pial Mia, 4, son of late Afjal Mia from Gutiabo Agarpara area in the upazila. Earlier, local terrorist Akhtar…
Murder: Muggers throw woman, man from running train
MYMENSINGH: Muggers killed two persons, including a woman, by throwing outside from the running train in Trishal and Gaforgaon area of the district on Sunday.
Banks get opportunity for investment in stocks
Dhaka- The central bank of Bangladesh has given an opportunity to the commercial banks for deferment of maintaining provisioning requirement for investment in stocks.
England cricket great Tony Greig dies
Hospital officials say former England captain and cricket commentator Tony Greig has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 66.
Another accused confesses to Biswajit murder
Court Correspondent Another suspect in Biswajit killing case confessed before the court admitting his involvement in causing serious injuries to the victim.
Rising emissions may double sweet potato size
[LIMA] Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere caused by human-driven emissions might lead to larger sweet potatoes, a staple food for many African and Asian countries, research reveals. Sweet potatoes could double in size with the increase…
Oil spills in Karnaphuli as oil tanker hits barge
Chittagong, Dec 30: At least 500 liters of oil spilled into the estuary of Karnaphuli River after an oil tanker collided with a barge beside Bangladesh Navy`s Boat Club near Chittagong Port on Sunday morning.
KU admission test ends
KHULNA: The admission test of Khulna University (KU) for 2012-2013 academic sessions held properly on Sunday.
33 Tahrir men remanded
A Dhaka court on Sunday placed 33 members of banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir on a 3-day remand for police interrogation.
Abu Belal now Lt Gen
Major General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq has been promoted to Lieutenant General. The Ministry of Defence announced the promotion in an order on Sunday. A source in the government said Huq is going to be named the new Principal…
Five to die for killing Saudi diplomat
A Dhaka court sentenced five people to death on Sunday for murdering Saudi Arabia embassy official Khalaf Al Ali.
9 killed in Narsingdi road crash
At least nine people were killed and 20 others injured on Sunday when a bus collided head-on with a micro-bus on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway at Chaitannya in Narsingdi’s Shibpur Upazila.
Hasina rejects caretaker formula
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said that her party, the Awami League, was capable of running on its own and was not dependent on the “formulae” or advice provided by others.
Delhi tense as rape victim dies
New Delhi: The body of a woman whose gang rape provoked protests and rare national debate about violence against women in India arrived back in New Delhi early on Sunday and was quickly cremated at a private ceremony.
’Celebrate New Year’s Eve indoors’: DMP
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Sunday urged the residents to celebrate the New Year’s Eve ‘with the family at home’ in an apparent attempt to avert rowdy revelling. DMP Commissioner Benazir Ahmed made the call at a press conference…
Skypegate did not vitiate trials, says AG
Bangladesh government’s top law officer threw his weight behind the prosecution at the first war crimes tribunal on Sunday.
Kh Mahbub wants Justice Nizamul to quit
Former President of Supreme Court Bar Association Khandaker Mahbub Hossain on Sunday demanded resignation of Justice Nizamul Huq from High Court for alleged involvement in Skype conversation scandal.
Kh Mahbub wants Justice Nizamul to quit
Former President of Supreme Court Bar Association Khandaker Mahbub Hossain on Sunday demanded resignation of Justice Nizamul Huq from High Court for alleged involvement in Skype conversation scandal. “Justice Nizamul violated his oath through leaking secret information regarding war crimes…