The murder of two siblings happened in total silence. The neighbours did not know when Urmi and Alvi were taken to the hospital. They learned the children were dead when their mother Mahfuza Malek Jesmin called her relatives from the hospital.
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Two killed in Narsingdi gunfight with police
Two persons accused in the case over killing of a businessman and his driver were killed and another was injured in a ‘gunfight’ between their cohorts and police at Nagorikandi in Narsingdi early Thursday, reports news agency UNB. The deceased…
India for action against attacks on minoroties
Dhaka – Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has sought swift action against the perpetrators of the crimes by Bangladesh authorities.
CEC sees no pressure, says police will check irregularity in UP polls
Dhaka – Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Thursday said the police will check any possible irregularities during the upcoming Union Parishad elections.
Court asks Khaleda to explain martyr remarks on April 10
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Thursday asked BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to appear before it on April 10 in a sedition case to explain her remarks about the numbers of 1971 martyrs.
‘NATO turned Libya into a destroyed state, not a failed state’
By RT news Libya should be called a ‘destroyed state’ instead of a ‘failed state’ because it didn’t fail on its own but was destroyed by US and NATO bombing, says Sara Flounders, Co-Director of the International Action Center. RT:…
AL up for grabbing 700 UP chairmen posts: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member leader Abdul Moyeen Khan on Wednesday feared that the ruling party will ‘grab’ nearly 700 out of 736 chairman posts in the first phase of the Union Parishad elections, reports UNB news agency.
Bill Gates richest man in the World also in this year
Dhaka – Bill Gates topped the list of the world’s richest billionaires for the 17th time in 22 years, it has been revealed. Though the 60-year-old Microsoft head is $4.2billion poorer than 2015, his net worth of $75billion has put…
Bangladesh beat Pakistan, reach Asia Cup final for second time
Bangladesh has made it to the final of the Asia Cup T20 cricket beating Pakistan in style through a nerve-shattering finish to the delight of the home crowd which remained in deep suspense till the beginning of the last over…
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is back on Earth after a year
Kelly and Russian cosmonauts Mikhail Kornienko and Sergey Volkov landed late Monday night in the Kazakhstan desert, NASA and Russian mission control said. Kelly could be seen pumping his fist and giving a thumbs up after being hoisted from the…
Some politicians assisted 1/11 players: Obaidul Quader
Mentioning that some politicians had assisted the actors of one-eleven political changeover, the road transports and bridges minister, Obaidul Quader, on Tuesday said if the country’s politics is on the right track and political leaders maintain honesty, the conspiracies of…
Try architects of 1/11 changes, says Anisul Islam Mahmud
Refuting Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad’s comment that he was one of the actors behind the one-eleven fiasco, the water resources minister and party’s presidium member Anisul Islam Mahmud said that Ershad would have been arrested if Mahmud did not…
India storm into Asia Cup T20 final beating Sri Lanka
High-flying India made it three wins from as many games in the Asia Cup on Tuesday as they beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to seal a place in the final. Being put in to bat first at the Sher-e-Bangla…
AL govt worse than the 1/11 one: Khaleda
BNP chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on Tuesday said the incumbent regime is worse than that of the emergency regime installed through a quasi-military coup on 11 January 2007. “She herself [Sheikh Hasina] raised the issue of one-eleven. She had joined their…
US warns of Mosul dam collapse in northern Iraq
The US embassy in Baghdad has warned the risk of the Mosul Dam collapsing is “serious and unprecedented” and has urged people to be ready to evacuate. Maintenance work was disrupted after the dam was briefly seized by militants from…
Water, enegy-efficient investment for sustainable dev urged
Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB) SK Sur Chowdhury has emphasised on strengthening water and energy efficiency investment for achieving sustainable development. “….mechanisms to capture the opportunities for water and energy efficiency investments need to be created or strengthened,” the…
Sher-e-Bangla Agri University develops two new vegetables
The Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka has been conducting research to develop, introduce new crops and crop varieties which are suitable for growing in Bangladesh and which are capable of ensuring better return to the farmers and to meeting people’s…
Special education zone!
A special news “PM opens work on special economic zones” published in a daily has drawn my attention. Undoubtedly, Establishing ten more special economic zones are good initiatives but none of them is in Rangpur or Rajshahi divisions. Government secondary…
Ted Cruz: Trump can’t beat Hillary Clinton
Ted Cruz said Sunday that he’s prepared to support any Republican in this year’s presidential election — even if the party nominates a candidate he believes would lose to Hillary Clinton.. Appearing on “State of the Union with Jake Tapper,”…
Reformists win big in early Iran election results
Tehran, Iran (CNN)Early election results in Iran indicate major support for reformists and supporters of President Hassan Rouhani, who signed last year’s landmark nuclear deal that limited the country’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Results for Tehran province,…
Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins Academy Award
Leonardo DiCaprio has finally won his first Oscar for survival epic The Revenant, after six nominations. He was named best actor at the 88th Academy Awards, with Brie Larson named best actress for Room. Spotlight took home the best picture…
Court records N’ganj 7-murder witnesses sans journos’ presence
Twenty three accused in two cases in connection with sensational Narayanganj seven-murder were produced in a Narayanganj Court on Monday. The court was scheduled to record statements of witnesses.
BNP chairman, sr vice-chairman election March 19
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced the schedule for the election of its chirman and senior vice chairman on 19 March at the party council. Election commissioner for the election to the two topmost posts of the party Muhammad…
Time to introspect
Sudhirendar Sharma There is no denying the fact that the society needs to host intelligent, civil conversations about controversial and often heated issues, with the aim of widening them both in scope and participation.
Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
by Zia Qureshi WASHINGTON, DC – Infrastructure is a powerful driver of economic growth and inclusive development, capable of boosting aggregate demand today and laying the foundations for future growth. It is also a key element of the climate-change agenda.…
A Year of Ocean Regeneration
by Isabella Lövin,Ratu Inoke Kubuabola,Trevor Manuel Oxford – The importance of the world’s ocean cannot be overstated. They supply 50% of the oxygen we breathe, feed billions of people, and provide livelihoods for millions more. They are the great biological…
The media are misleading the public on Syria
By Stephen Kinzer Coverage of the Syrian war will be remembered as one of the most shameful episodes in the history of the American press. Reporting about carnage in the ancient city of Aleppo is the latest reason why. For…
Bnp warns of movement after council
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Hafizuddin Ahmed on Saturday said their party will take to the streets after its national council to oust the current regime in the interest of the country. Speaking at a discussion, he also warned that…
Clinton sweeps South Carolina primary
Colombia, US – Hillary Clinton defeated Bernie Sanders in a landslide in Saturday’s Democratic primary in South Carolina, projections showed, seizing momentum ahead of the most important day of the nomination race: next week’s “Super Tuesday” showdown. Four weeks into…
Rupban Mura: An archeological site in Mainamati yet to be explored
Dhaka – Although various archaeological remains have been found in the hillocks around the Mainamati-Lalmai range in Comilla, 100 kilometres east of capital Dhaka, the history and the significance of ancient remains of Rupban Mura could not be found due…