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HRW for halting executions of war crime convicts
TAFF REPORTER The New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday called upon the Bangladesh government to halt the imminent executions of war crime convicted Ali Ahsan Mohammed Mujaheed and Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury.
Khaleda Zia is returning home today
STAFF REPORTER BNP chairperons Khaleda Zia is returning home today after over two months stay in British capital London for treatment.
Manch sit-in until execution of Mojaheed, Salauddin verdicts
DU Correspondent Ganajagaran Mancha announced to continue its sit-in at the Shahbag in the city until Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujaheed and BNP leader Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury verdict execution.
SAU Convocation held successfully
At long last, the first convocation of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka was held on November 16, 2015 with a colorful ceremony. Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of SAU Md. Abdul Hamid chaired the convocation…
Banking fair Bangladesh 2015 begins Nov 24
For the first time in the history of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank in cooperation with all banks, non-bank financial institutions and mobile financial service providers is going to organize ‘Banking Fair Bangladesh 2015’ during 24-28 November, 2015 from 10:00 am to…
After Paris a moment of profound challenge
Kenneth Roth This past month has seen a sudden proliferation of horrific attacks on ordinary people apparently committed by the self-described Islamic State, or ISIS. Between the slaughter in Paris, the bombs in Beirut, Baghdad, and Ankara, and the downing…
Prices of winter vegetables fallen sharp in Jhenaidah
The prices of the vegetables have fallen sharply when the huge quantities of vegetables started rushing in the early winter. Although the price fallen had satisfied the consumers, it had aggrieved the farmers when price fallen sharply in a week.When…
21 Jamaat men held in Kushtia
Police in separate drives arrested 21 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami, a few among them females, from different areas of the district early Thursday on sabotage charges.Kushtia Police Super Proloy Chisim said law enforcers conducted drives in different areas from Wednesday night…
50 hurt in clash over water body in Sylhet
At least 50 people were injured, including three with bullets, in a clash over catching fish in a water body at Karilgaon village in Chhatak upazila on Wednesday afternoon.The three bullet-injured were Sokhojjul Islam, Sadikur Rahman and Saheb Ali, residents…
Paturia-Daulatdia ferry services resume after 7 hrs
Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma river resumed after seven hours of disruption caused by dense fog on Thursday morning.Mahiuddin Rasel, manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) at Aricha, said they kept suspended ferry services…
Man gets life for killing brother in Bogra
A court here of Wednesday convicted a man and sentenced him to life term imprisonment for killing his younger brother on October 24, 2011.The convicted was identified as Majibur Rahman, 40, son of Aftab Uddin, a resident of Natmorichai village…
3 houses robbed of valuables in Magura
Robbers looted valuables from three houses at Kisundi village in Sadar upazila early Thursday.Sunil Das, owner of a house, said a gang of robbers numbering 12-15 stormed his house and two other houses—one of Ramen Das and another of Raghunath…
Jamaat leader held in Magura
Police arrested a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from Arpara Bazar in Shalikha upazila on Wednesday afternoon.The arrestee was identified as Abdur Rashid, secretary of Shalikha upazila unit of Jamaat.
Elderly man crushed under train in Comilla
An elderly man was crushed under the wheels of a train at Shashidal in Brahmanpara upazila on Thursday morning.The deceased was identified as Abul Hashem,65, a resident of Jugirkandi village in Chauddagram upazila.
Woman beaten to death ‘by son-in-law’ in Natore
A woman was beaten to death allegedly by her son-in-law at Chapapukur village in Bagatipara upazila on Wednesday night.The deceased was identified as Rawshan Ara.Quoting family members, police said an altercation ensued between Sadek Ali, a resident of Chapapukur village…
Winter income tax fair begins in Rajshahi
A three-day Winter Income Tax Fair begins here as in other divisional cities in the country today with the main thrust of bringing a new taste and flavor among the city dwellers.This is for the first time the Winter Income…
Youth chopped to death in Chandpur
A youth was chopped to death by some miscreants at South Algi village under Haimchar upazila of the district early this morning(Thursday ).The deceased was Arif Khan, 25, son of Saudi expatriate Mizanur Rahman, a resident of the same area.
14 ethnic youths to get skill development training
Some 14 youths both male and female from the ethnic minority communities are going to receive skill development training in Rajshahi this year, development activists in a project orientation meeting here said on Wednesday.After getting the technical and vocational training,…
Man jailed for Railway ticket black marketing
A mobile court sentenced a man to six months jail for selling Railway ticket in black market at Jamalpur railway station on Wednesday evening.According to RAB-14 sources a team of the elite force led by Deputy Assistant Director, Abdus Sabur…
Adolescent Mela for savings held in Narsingdi
BRAC, a non-government organization, under its Adolescent Development Programme organized Adolescent Mela-2015 titled ‘Adolescent Savings through Mobile Banking’ at Nuralapur High School ground in Sadar upazila here on Wednesday.Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Narsingdi Sadar Motakabbir Ahmed inaugurated the Mela as chief…
EU Delegation to Bangladesh condemns on the attack on Italian national
Pierre Mayaudon, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh, condemns the attack on the Italian doctor and priest Piero Parolari in Dinajpur.
Yunus addresses 1,300 Youth leaders at One Young World Summit
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus last night opened the One Young World Summit 2015 in Bangkok, addressing an audience of 1300 young leaders from around the world.
IBBL Board of Directors meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on November 19, 2015 Thursday at the Board Room of Islami Bank Tower.
RU BCL stages anti-hartal demonstration
RU Correspondent Bangladesh Chaatra League (BCL) of Rajshahi University (RU) unit, a student wing of the ruling party, demonstrated on the campus protesting the nationwide Hartal called by Jaamat against the verdict of the Appelete division of Bangladesh Supreme Court…
