Dhaka – The Third Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Thursday deferred the date to hear BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s statement on the charge of embezzling Tk 31.5 million of the Zia Charitable Trust. Judge Abu Ahmed Jomadar of…
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Young man killed in ‘Narsingfdi DB police custody’
Dhaka – A young man was tortured to death by Detective Branch Police (DB) in custody at Bilashdi area in Narsingdi town, east of capital Dhaka on Thursday at about 11.00 am. He was termed ‘wanted terrorist’. The deceased was…
Government out to hurriedly convict Khaleda Zia: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP yesterday alleged that the government is trying to hurriedly finish the cases filed against party chairperson Khaleda Zia on corruption charges. “Cases against Khaleda Zia are in progress. There is a move to complete the cases…
‘Debris’ from EgyptAir plane found near Crete
A Greek military ship searching for the debris from the EgyptAir flight, which went missing over the southern Mediterranean, has found two floating objects close to where the plane disappeared. “There have been finds south-east of Crete, inside the Cairo…
Supermodel reveals what’s in her fridge
Gigi Hadid‘s grocery list isn’t quite what you’d expect from a supermodel. “In the fridge, I always have Evian, soda, orange juice, and lemonade,” she told a US magazine. “Then, I have my favourite snacks like chips, hummus, carrots, and…
Ad-hoc body on Paris Accord suspends meet as change to agenda proposed
Bonn (Indrajit Bose) — The Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA), a new body established by the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC, convened its first session in the morning of…
Aung San Suu Kyi and the world of Buddhist Islamophobia
By Maung Zarni Myanmar’s Muslim minority, demonised and persecuted for decades, is facing a fresh wave of violence amid media silence. Aung San Suu Kyi, one of the contemporary world’s most celebrated icons of human rights, non-violence and reconciliation, crossed…
2016 Knight International Award winners expose rampant graft
Investigative reporters from Bosnia and Mexico who have exposed financial crimes and misconduct at the highest levels are the winners of the 2016 Knight International Journalism Award, the International Center for Journalists (http://www.icfj.org/) (ICFJ) announced. The award recognizes excellent reporting…
US B-52 bomber crashes at Guam air base, none injuried
Hagatna, (AP/UNB) — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday a B-52 crashed on Guam shortly after takeoff, with all seven crew members made it out safely. No injuries were reported. The plane aborted on takeoff and caught fire at about…
Chinese defense minister likely to visit Dhaka this month
Dhaka – Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan is likely to be here on a three-day visit from May 28 which is expected to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries, unb news agency reported.
Teachers stand up for humiliated headmaster
Dhaka – Bangladesh College-University Teachers’ Association formed a human chain on the Dhaka University campus Wednesday protesting the humiliation of Shyamal Kanti Bhadra, headmaster of a high school in Bandar upazila of Narayanganj, by local member of parliament AKM Nasim…
Proposal for developing Rampal land by Army
Dhaka – The Cabinet Purchase Committee on Wednesday approved a Power Division proposal to appoint Bangladesh Army’s commercial wing, Bangladesh Diesel Plant Ltd (BDP), to develop the land of the second phase of Rampal Power Plant, unb news agency.
Over 200 families feared buried by landslides in Sri Lanka
Elangapitiya Village (AP/UNB) — Soldiers and police used sticks and bare hands Wednesday to dig through enormous piles of mud covering houses in three villages hit by massive landslides in central Sri Lanka, with hundreds of families reported missing. y…
Four fallen BD peacekeepers to be honoured by UN
Dhaka – The United Nations will honour 128 ‘blue helmets’, including four fallen peacekeepers of Bangladesh, who lost their lives while serving in peacekeeping operations in 2015. The martyred peacekeepers will be honoured as the UN is going to celebrate…
Chinese national held for drawing money using doctored ATM card
Dhaka 18 – The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) detained a Chinese national on the charge of drawing Tk 66,000 using a fake ATM Card from the Prime Bank ATM booth of Elephant Road Bata Signal in the city on Wednesday…
‘Meeting Bnp’s Aslam Chowdhury at public event no conspiracy’
The BBC Bangla Service has reported Israeli politician Mendi N Safadi as saying that meeting BNP leader Aslam not a conspiracy. Safadi has admitted meeting BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury in India, but said that it was during a public event…
Committee to probe teacher humiliation by MP Osman
Narayanganj – A new five-member committee has been formed to investigate the assault and humiliation of high school headmaster Shyamal Kanti Bhakta for his allegedly offensive comments about religion, unb news agency reported.
Arrest by law enforcers in plainclothes alarming: SC
Dhaka – Observing that any arrest by law enforcers in plainclothes is alarming, the Supreme Court on Tuesday also said the law enforcers will have to be in uniform while arresting anyone’ unb news agency reported.
Bnp leaders meet US state department official
Dhaka- BNP leaders Monday had a breakfast meeting with the visiting principal deputy assistant secretary of US state department for South and Central Asian Affairs at the residence of US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat. The participating BNP leaders told…
One billion to be exposed to coastal flooding by 2060
Dhaka – More than a billion people are set to be exposed to coastal flooding by 2060 through a combination of sea level rise, storm surges and extreme weather, according to a new report of British charity group Christian Aid.…
Blaming BNP by govt for all murders motivated: Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday alleged the government is blaming her party for the country’s recent barbaric and heinous killings in an effort to make political gains, unb reported. In a statement, she said, “From the very…
Transports off streets in 21 SW dists for 2nd day
Dhaka – A 48-hour transport strike, enforced by the transport owners and workers in 21 southwestern districts under Khulna and Barisal divisions and greater Faridpur demanding withdrawal of two compensation cases for road accidents, is underway peacefully for second day…
Remembering Prof. Naiyer Sultana
On death anniversary of our parents, siblings, relatives and friends we remember the deceased and pray for the peace of his/her soul. We recall good times and words with the deceased by assembling together in a religious session. Today was…
7 BSF soldiers suspended over Bangladeshi killing
Dhaka – A Staff Court of Inquiry has been constituted by BSF to investigate the circumstances under which the Bangladeshi national died on Bangladesh-India border on Saturday, unb news agency reported. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka said this on…
Hannan Shah blames Indian spies for Aslam’s photo leak
Dhaka – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member ASM Hannan Shah on Sunday claimed Indian intelligence agency had a hand in leaking the photo of BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury snapped with a Israeli politician, reports agencies. The former army…
Ukraine’s Jamala wins 2016 Eurovision Song Contest
Stockholm (AP/UNB) — Ukrainian singer Jamala’s melancholic tune about Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars was crowned the winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday, an unusual choice for the kitschy pop fest. Susana…
Swift directly responsible for BB heist: Farashuddin
Dhaka – The government-formed probe body on the Bangladesh Bank reserve heist found the Brussels-based Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) “directly responsible” for the $101 million stolen from Bangladesh’s treasury account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New…
Parliament budget session begins June 1
Minister for Finance AMA Muhith will place the national budget for 2016-17 on June 2. This will be the third budget session of the 10th parliament. The session will began at 5:00pm on June 1. President Abdul Hamid yesterday convened…
Sihab accused of Xulhaz murder on police remand
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court (CMM) of Dhaka on Sunday placed Shariful Islam alias Sihab, arrested in connection with the killing of USAID staff Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahub Tanoy, on a three-day remand. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad…
Citizens doubt Tonu murder investigation: HR body chief
Chairman of National Human Rights Commission Prof Mizanur Rahman on Sunday said doubts have been created in the minds of ordinary citizen on the investigation of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, a student of Comilla Victoria College.