A priest in London, Canada, has been charged with fraud for allegedly stealing and gambling away some US$400,000 (C$500,000) collected by his parish for refugee aid. Amer Saka, a 51 year old clergyman of St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church, an…
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Gulshan attack dented country’s position: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina bemoaned on Sunday that the Gulshan terror attack has dented the country’s prestigious position at the global stage earned through facing militancy, terrorism and gearing up development activities.
The meaning of Brexit
By Jeffrey Sachs New York – The Brexit vote was a triple protest: against surging immigration, City of London bankers, and European Union institutions, in that order. It will have major consequences. Donald Trump’s campaign for the US presidency will…
What’s behind Turkey’s failed coup?
After a violent night that saw bomb blasts, air strikes and gunfire across Turkey – hundreds of people have been killed or injured. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government is now in control and the attempted coup has failed.
Crowds rejoice; failed coup strengthens Turkey’s president
Ankara (AP/UNB) — Rather than toppling Turkey’s strongman president, a failed military coup that left more than 250 dead appears to have bolstered Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s immediate grip on power and boosted his popularity. Tens of thousands marched through the…
NSU acting Pro-VC among 3 held for not keeping info on tenants
Dhaka – Police arrested three people, including acting Pro-Vice Chancellor of North South University Gias Uddin Ahsan, from different parts of the capital on Saturday for not keeping information of tenants who were involved in the Gulshan terrorist attack, UNB…
Alleged ‘criminal’ killed in Laxmipur ‘gunfight’ with cops
Laxmipur – An alleged criminal was killed in what police claimed to be a gunfight with them at Makardhos in Sadar upazila early Sunday, UNB news agency has reported. The deceased was identified as Tareq Hossain, member of criminal gang…
Three Cox’s Bazar journos sued under ICT Act
Dhaka – A case has been filed against three local journalists of Cox’s Bazar under the ICT Act for allegedly publishing false news in an online news portal. The three accused are ‘CTN24.com’ publisher and Editor Sarwar Alam, its executive…
People quell coup in Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says attempts to overthrow him have failed and hundreds have been arrested, though some fighting continues The picture from Turkey is clearer on Saturday morning, with president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan insisting he remains in charge after…
Ulaanbaatar declaration calls for fight against terrorism
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) – The two-day Asem Summit ended in the Mongolian capital on Saturday with the adoption of Ulaanbaatar declaration in which leaders renewed resolve to work together on areas of common interest, including countering terrorism and violent extremism. The…
Actress Purnima’s birthday Monday
Dhaka – National Film Award winning actress Dilar Hanif Rita, popularly known as Purnima is celebrating her birthday on Monday. Purnima started her career as a Bangla movie actress in 1997 with her debut film ‘E Jibon Tomar Amar’ directed…
Pak model killed after offending conservatives
Islamabad — Pakistani fashion model Qandeel Baloch, who recently stirred controversy by posting pictures of herself with a Muslim cleric on social media, was strangled to death by her brother, police said Saturday. Her parents told police one of her…
Man hacked dead in Bandarban
Dhaka – A man was hacked to death by some unidentified miscreants at Marissha in Lama upazila in Bandarban hill district on Friday night, UNB news agency has reported.
‘Robber’ killed in B’baria ‘gunfight’ with cops
Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Mirpukurpar in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria early Saturday, UNB news agency has reported. The deceased was identified as Lokman Miah.
Boiler goes off killing 2 in Naogaon rice mill
Dhaka – Two workers were killed and six others injured as a boiler blasted at a rice mill at Laskorpur village in Naogaon Sadar upazila on Saturday morning, UNB news agency has reported.
France calls up reservist forces after deadly Nice rampage
Nice (AP/UNB) – France called up thousands of reserve security forces Friday as authorities tried to determine why a Tunisian deliveryman known only to be a petty criminal took the wheel of a 19-ton truck and plunged through a terrified…
35 Trafficking victims return home from India
Dhaka – Some 35 Bangladeshi nationals returned home from India on Friday through the Benapole border in Jessore after languishing in a jail there for three years, UNB news agency has reported.
3 of a family killed in Bogra road crash
Dhaka – Three members of a family were killed and two people injured as a bus crashed into a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Sabgram in Bogra district town on Friday, UNB news agency has reported.
Khaleda denounces French terror attack
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday strongly denounced the terror attack carried out in the French city of Nice during Bastille Day celebrations that left 84 people dead and many injured, UNB news agency has reported. In a…
Myanmar government criticises Buddhist nationalist group
Yangon (AP/UNB) – Myanmar’s government has denounced an influential Buddhist nationalist group after failing earlier to speak strongly against it though others were accusing it of using hate speech and inspiring violence against Muslims. The Ma Ba Tha organization’s charismatic…
All parties in Turkey should support Erdogan gov’t: Obama
Washington – President Barack Obama on Friday urged all sides in Turkey to support the democratically elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid a military takeover of the key NATO ally. In a statement issued after a meeting with…
Turkish coup quashed, 194 reported killed in clashes
Turkey — Turkey’s president declared he is in control of the country early Saturday as loyal military and police forces quashed a coup attempt during a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire that left dozens dead. President Recep Tayyip…
20 training kitchens cultivating skills world over
Danielle Nierenberg The food service industry is one of the fastest growing economic sectors. Since 2006, the industry in the United States has grown by more than 2 million employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor…
PM accorded red-carpet reception in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was accorded a red carpet reception as she arrived here on Thursday on a three-day official visit to Mongolia to attend the 11th Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM), UNB news agency has reported. The two-day…
Employees give CEO a new car after he shared the wealth
Seattle (AP/UNB) — The employees of a company whose boss gave them a well-publicized big raise have bought him a new Tesla.
Khaleda under pressure on Jamaat issue
Dhaka – A group of intellectuals and professionals on Thursday night suggested that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia either leave Jamaat-e-Islami or give it a condition to offer apology to the nation for its Liberation War misdeeds for forging a national…
6 Marma youths declare, would shun crime lead normal life
Dhaka – Apologising for their crimes, six Marma youths on Thursday announced to return to normal life shunning the path of criminality. They made the announcement at Bandarban Cantonment at noon, UNB news agency has reported.
UP member, brother killed in Munshiganj clash
Dhaka – A newly elected union parishad member and his brother were killed and at least 12 people injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy at Char Bolaki in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj districtr on…
Truck slams into Bastille Day revelers in Nice, 84 dead
Nice (AP/UNB) —A truck loaded with weapons and hand grenades drove onto a sidewalk for more than a mile, plowing through Bastille Day revelers who’d gathered to watch fireworks in the French resort city of Nice late Thursday. At least…
Call for delivering identical khutba in Friday prayer
Dhaka – The Islamic Foundation has urged all mosques across the country to follow the khutba (sermon), to be delivered at Baitul Mukarram National, during Juma prayers on Friday (July 15), UNB news agency has reported.