Dhaka-A Dhaka court on Wednesday, once again, deferred the date for submission of probe report in the Sagar-Runi murder case to August 18. The Rapid Action Battalion failed to submit the report on Wednesday, like many other previous dates.
Author: Farzana Afroze Zerin
2 more including ‘informant’ shown arrested in Mitu murder case
Police arrested two more people from Bakulia of Chittagong early Tuesday in connection with the murder of Superintendent of Police (SP) Babul Akhter’s wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu.
Reshuffle in police administration
In the latest reshuffle in the police administrant, 13 senior police officers, including four of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), have been transferred.
BNP ready to help arrest those behind recent murders: Khaleda
Accusing the government of failing to arrest the perpetrators of recent secret killings BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday said her party is ready to assist it in rounding up the real offenders.
Mother, son remanded over minor Fahim’s killing in Satkhira
A court here on Thursday placed a mother and her son, arrested in connection with killing of eight-year-old Fahim Ahmed in Sadar upazila, on a two-day remand each.
Turkish Airlines Iftar Mehfil & Cargo Award program-2016
Europe’s best Airlines Turkish Airlines Inc. (T.A) in association in its GSA Aero Mate Services Ltd. arranged a Iftar Mehfil and award distribution ceremony for top cargo agents on last Thursday in Westin Hotel.
Chittagong North and South Zone of IBBL organized Iftar Mahfil
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Chittagong North and South Zone organized a discussion on ‘Humane Banking in the light of Roza and Taqwa’ and Ifter Mahfil on June 27, 2016 Monday at Chittagong Club. Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam, Chairman, Executive Committee…
Charge sheet submitted on court against Tavella murder case
Dhaka-The charge sheet in the Italian citizen Cesare Tavella murder was submitted to a Dhaka court on Monday against seven persons, including BNP’s Dhaka city unit Joint Convener MA Quayum.
Bring back your son home: Khaleda
Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday demanded holding trial of Prime Minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy after bringing him back home from the USA for his alleged involvement in plundering $ 300m.
No unfit launch for traveling during eid-vacations: MInister
The government won’t allow to ply any unfit launch to carry passengers during holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, shipping minister Shajahan Khan said yesterday.
Road crash kills 3 transport owners in B’baria
Dhaka-Three leaders of district Tank-lorry owners’ association were killed as a truck crashed into their motorcycle on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Sarail upazila on Monday.
Banking sector thriving on strong economy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the country’s banking sector is thriving on the strong national economy.
Legal notice seeks judicial probe into Fahim killing
A legal notice was served on the government on Monday seeking a judicial inquiry into the killing of alleged militant Golam Faizullah alias Fahim in a reported gunfight between his associates and police while on remand. Supreme Court lawyer adv…
40 held in overnight drive in Satkhira
Police in an overnight drive arrested 40 people including a Jamaat activist from eight upazilas of the district.
Report links 6.5 million deaths worldwide to air pollution
The International Energy Agency says each year about 6.5 million deaths worldwide are linked to air pollution and warns that the number will grow unless the energy sector steps up its efforts to slash emissions.
Cabinet clears draft deal on Rooppur nuke plant
Dhaka-The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the inter-governmental state credit agreement to be signed between Bangladesh and Russia for constructing the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
Formal opening of Dhk-Ctg 4-lane highway Jul 2: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the Dhaka-Chittagong four-lane highway to be formally opened on July 2 next.
Italy beats Spain 2-0 to reach Euro 2016 quarterfinals
Spain’s era of dominance at the European Championship came to an end Monday when Italy beat the two-time defending champion 2-0 in the round of 16.
IBBL donates Tk.2 crore to PM’s relief fund
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited donated Tk. 2 crore to the Prime Minister’s relief fund.
JU suspended 3 BCL men for attack on journo
Dhaka-The authority of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have suspended temporarily 3 leader and activists of Pro-Awami league Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of JU unit yesterday (Monday) over beating of bdnews24.com journalist, at an emergency syndicate meeting, chaired by VC Prof Farzana…
Lack of accountable govt leads to extrajudicial killings: Moudud
Assuring that extrajudicial killing will be stopped if their party returns to power, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said the incidents of killing and enforced disappearance are happening in the country for lack of the government’s accountability.
Swedish PM phones Hasina; seeks support for UN membership candidature
Swedish Prime Minister Kjell Stefan Löfven on Sunday sought Bangladesh’s support to Swedish candidature in the election of non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2017-18.
Independence of the judiciary has been destroyed: Khaleda
Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday described the ruling Awami League as a party of militants and said the country would be safe, if their (AL’s) leaders and activists are detained.
2 boys killed in Natore road crash
Two boys was killed as a truck rammed their bicycles at Chinir Battola on Bagha-Lalpur road in Lalpur upazila on Saturday afternoon.
Dying Putimari river cries for a new lease of life
Dhaka-It was barely 30 years ago when heavy water vessels like cargo, streamer and launch, used to ply the Putimari River in the district. Gone are the days! The once-mighty Putimari is almost a dead river now. It is going…
Govt conspiring again to repress ‘opposition’: BNP
Dhaka-BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government is again hatching a new plot to suppress their party after a recent week-long combing operation.
Lack of democracy behind emergence of militants: Khaleda
Dhaka-Observing that the country is now under an “awful misrule”, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday alleged that militants have appeared as a demonic force in the country as democracy has been “obliterated”.
Airstrikes on IS-held Afghan eastern village kill at least 30
Dhaka-Opposition activists say airstrikes on an eastern Syrian village held by the Islamic State group have killed at least 30 people and wounded many others.
PM hosts iftar for politicians
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday hosted an iftar party in honour of the leaders of different political parties at her official residence Ganobhaban on Saturday.
Ban on entering the Sundarbans withdrawn
The forest department withdrew the ban on the people’s access to forest resources in Chandpai and Swarankhola ranges in Sundarbans on Saturday, nearly two months after its issuance in face of frequent fire incidents in the forest areas.