A minor boy was killed in a road accident in Gopinathpur area of Mohammadpur upazila on Friday afternoon.
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Teenager found dead in Sirajganj
Police recovered the body of a teenager from a marsh at Radhanagar Chakpara in Salanga upazila on Friday afternoon.
One held with firearms in C’nawabganj
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a man along with two pistols, four magazines and 14 rounds of bullet from Bahalabari area in Shibganj upazila on Friday afternoon.
Man’s body recovered in Faridpur
Police here on Friday morning recovered the body of a middle-aged man from a pond at Sholapur village in Nagarkanda upazila.
Shibir man shot dead in clash with jt forces in Satkhira
An activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, was killed in a firing by joint forces during a clash at Padmashakra village in sadar upazila on Saturday.
Housewife beaten to death by husband in Rajshahi
A housewife was beaten to death allegedly by her husband over a dowry-related conflict at Khudra Jamira village in Puthia upazila on Friday morning.
Bale has room for improvement, says Ancelotti
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s record signing Gareth Bale has room for improvement, above all in linking up with his new team mates and adjusting to a different playing style, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
Obama orders curbs on NSA data use
President Barack Obama has ordered curbs on the use of bulk data collected by US intelligence agencies, saying civil liberties must be respected.
Tarique asked to surrender before trial court in appeal case
Dhaka – The High Court on Sunday asked BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman to surrender before the trial court in connection with the money-laundering charges he was acquitted of. After hearing the admissibility of an appeal filed by the Anti…
Pakistan Taliban: Deadly blast rips through convoy, kills 20
At least 20 soldiers have been killed in north-western Pakistan in a bomb blast that struck an army convoy, sources in the security forces say. At least 24 others were injured in the explosion near the town of Bannu, with…
Blaze threatens historic Laerdal Norway wood village
Scores of people have been evacuated from a heritage village in southern Norway as a raging fire threatens its unique wooden buildings. Flames spread rapidly after the fire began overnight in a house in Laerdalsoyri, a village of 1,150 people…
BNP accuses govt of abducting, killing opposition activists
The BNP on Saturday alleged that leaders and activists of the 18-Party alliance were being abducted or ‘extra-judicially’ killed. In a statement, BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “The government is abducting, killing and torturing our leaders…
80 including 22 cops hurt in Gaibandha drive-clash
Gaibandha – Over 80 people, including 22 policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and Jamaat-Shibir activists during a police operation at Khanbari village in Sundarganj upazila early Sunday.
Both DSE, CSE up at opening
Police say a bomb exploded in a vehicle carrying security forces inside an army compound in a restive region of northwestern Pakistan, killing 15.
B’desh for revival of trans-shipment treaty with India
Bangladesh is in favour of reviving a 1999 treaty that allowed trans-shipment of goods through India. “Connectivity is the biggest issue in South Asia and we will work towards improving it.
No bail for Oishee
Oishee Rahman, accused of killing her parents, has been denied bail.
Xavi makes landmark 700th Barcelona appearance
Barcelona – Barcelona playmaker Xavi came off the bench against Getafe on Thursday to mark his 700th appearance for the club where he has been a key figure in their success in recent seasons.
‘Devastating’ dossier alleging British war crimes in Iraq
By Felicity Arbuthnot A “devastating” two hundred and fifty page document: “The Responsibility of UK Officials for War Crimes Involving Systematic Detainee Abuse in Iraq from 2003-2008″, has been “presented to the International Criminal Court, and could result in some…
Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue’s thumb chipped in storm
A lightning strike has damaged a thumb of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue. The thumb on the right hand of the 38m (125ft) statue was hit during a storm on Thursday night, officials said.
Nun who gave birth in Italy ‘unaware of pregnancy’
A nun who gave birth to a baby boy in the central Italian city of Rieti, said she had no idea she was pregnant, local media report. The 31-year-old was rushed to hospital with abdominal pains, which she thought were…
Muslim spiritual leader’s funeral stampede kills 18 in Mumbai
At least 18 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in a stampede in India’s western city of Mumbai. Local officials say the incident happened when thousands of mourners gathered at the home of a Muslim spiritual leader…
Michelle Obama: Fashion’s first lady
As Michelle Obama turns 50, Wardrobe Decoder’s Katya Foreman explains how her admirable style supports considerable substance. Blame Jackie O. Ever since JFK’s inauguration in January 1961, the occupational hazards attached to the role of first lady have automatically included…
Set collapses on to audience at Roundhouse in Camden
Three people were injured when part of the set collapsed on to members of the audience during an acrobatic show at a north London venue. It happened at the Fuerzabruta show at the Roundhouse in Camden on Friday night. Eyewitness…
AL man killed in Jhenidah factional clash
Jhenidah – An Awami League activist was killed and six others were injured in a clash between two factions of the party at Tikari village in Sadar upazila on Saturday.
20 hurt in BCL-JCD clash at Comilla University
Comilla – At least 20 people, including three policemen, were injured as Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) men clashed with police and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Comilla University on Saturday.
‘BNP must rescue democracy’
Awami League’s effort to enforce a one-party rule in Bangladesh should be resisted through a movement, BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has said.
Muazzin held for distorting PM’s image
Police arrested a muazzin of a mosque in Fatullah area of Sadar upazila on Saturday on charge of distorting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s images. The arrestee was identified as Asadullah, 35,
Bangladesh rivers are at stake
The water flow of Padma and Jamua rivers in Bangladesh will fall by one third if India implements it’s inter river-linking project. Besides, it will have an adverse impact on rivers, biodiversity and environment as well.
Burn victims to be rehabilitated: Nasim
Health Minister Mohammad Nasim has assured rehabilitation to the arson victims who suffered burns during the BNP-led alliance’s agitation. He visited the Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Saturday, his first after assuming office.
CPB, SPB slam communal attacks
Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Socialist Party of Bangladesh (SPB) on Saturday organised marches and rallies at different parts of the capital in protest against the recent communal attacks on minorities.