JU Correspondent The students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) local people yesterday protested the alleged rape of a girl who worked at Pritilata Hall’s canteen of the university and demanded exemplary punishment of accused rapists.
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Shari`ah Supervisory Committee meeting of IBBL held
A meeting of the Shari`ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on April 06, 2016 Wednesday at Islami Bank Tower. Sheikh Moulana Mohammad Qutubuddin, Chairman of the Committee and President of Baitush Sharaf Anjuman-E-Ittehad Banglaesh presided over…
Khaleda zia is unlikely to appear in court Thursday
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is unlikely to appear in a special court on Thursday for the hearing on the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Railway station master killed in accident
An assistant station master of Bangladesh Railway was killed in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a human hauler at Nawda on the Hili-Joypurhat road in Panchbibi upazila on Tuesday afternoon.
Case filed against 6,200 people for Banshkhali clash
Three cases have been filed against some 6,200 people in connection with Monday’s clash at Gandamara village in Banshkhali upazila that left four people dead.
Banker held for embezzling Tk 1.15 crore from Standard Bank
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) in a drive arrested an former official of Standard Bank from Pathantuli area of the city on charge of embezzling Tk 1.15 core from the bank.
Tonu’s father rejects autopsy report
Yaar Hossain, father of slain Comilla Victoria College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu, has rejected the findings of the first autopsy conducted on her body as it failed clear how the girl was killed.
226 police officials promoted
In a major promotion exercise in the police administration, some 70 officials have been elevated to the rank of police super while 156 to additional police super.
Action against RU teacher for misbehaviour
A teacher of Fisheries Department at Rajshahi University (RU) has been punished accusing him of misconduct with students and giving them threats. Accused teacher is Mahbubur Rahman, an associate professor of Fisheries Department. Earlier on July 07 last year eight…
9 new Bangladesh mission abroad
The government has decided to widen its diplomatic ties with foreign countries by opening nine new diplomatic missions abroad.
4 protesters killed in Ctg police firing
Four people, including two brothers, were killed in ‘police firing’ at Gandamara village in Banshkhali upazila on Monday afternoon during a demonstration against the construction of a coal-based power plant there.
Robi, EG Salary signs MoU
Leading mobile phone operator Robi has signed an MoU with EG Salary Ltd — a company that promotes and facilitates the use of mobile-based salary disbursement in the RMG sector.
BNP to decide boycott or continuation of UP polls
STAFF REPORTER BNP yesterday could not decide on whether it would boycott the ongoing Union Parishad polls as most of the senior leaders are in favor of staying in the race in the local body elections.
A 2 day long film festival held at RU
RU Correspondent: A two-day long film Festival titled “Katos Kutos” aim to create sympathy to help roads children was held at Rajshai University (RU) Kazi Nazrul Islam auditorium that was started on 3 April and continued till 4 April night.
2 swords stolen from Rabindranath’s Kuthibari
Two ancient swords have been stolen from poet Rabindranath Tagore’s historic Shilaidaha Kuthibari in Kumarkhali upazila.
Tonu ‘teaser’ among several on interrogation of CID
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday interrogated several people, including a young man who used to tease Sohagi Jahan Tonu, over the killing of the college girl.
BNP Chairperson seats with senior leaders on UP polls
Amid the party’s threat to boycott the remaining Union Parishad polls, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia sat with her party’s senior leaders tonight (Sunday night) to take a final decision in this regard.
EU Delegates arrives today
A delegation of the European Union (EU) arrives here on Monday morning on a three-day visit to discuss issues of mutual interest, including migration issues, with high government officials in Bangladesh.
RUPSA observes strike for justice of Tonu
RU Correspondent: The Progressive Students Alliance (PSA) of Rajshahi University (RU) unit has observed a day-long strike on the campus with peacefully as part of countrywide strike called by Bangladesh Progressive Students Alliance demanding the justice for murder of Tanu,…
Writ petition filed on HC over Tonu’s murder
STAFF REPORTER A writ petition was filed with the High Court seeking its directives upon the government to constitute a judicial committee to probe the killing of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, who was found murdered in Comilla cantonment area on March…
SC deferred Nizami review plea for 6 weeks
STAFF REPORTER The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court deferred the hearing on a review petition filed by war crime convict and Jamaat chief Motiur Rahman Nizami seeking review of its judgement that upheld his death penalty for his wartime…
Sunaina’s Boutique brings dazzling collections of Pohela Boishakh
News Desk Keeping in concern Bangali’s biggest festival – Pohela Boishakh, Sunaina’s Boutique brings the finest & colorful collections of Designer Sarees & Salwar Kamizs’, 3pcs, Shoes, Fashion Accessories & other Fashion products.
Hearing of Dandy Dying loan default case begins
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Sunday started recording the partial deposition of witness in the case filed for loan default of Tk 45,59,37,295 of Dandy Dying.
Govt. has no plan to form banking commission: FM
STAFF REPORTER Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday said the government has no plan to form a banking commission right now for further look into irregularities in the country’s banking sector.
Khaleda to surrender today on police station attack case
Court Correspondent BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia will surrender before a Dhaka court to seek bail in a case filed with Jatrabari Police Station over petrol bomb attack on a bus that killed a man last year.
SC judges can sign on verdict copies within 6 months of delivery
STAFF REPORTER The Supreme Court in a full verdict has dissolved a long pending issue allowing the judges for six months to put their signature on the copies of the verdict from the date of its delivery in the open…
7 ‘robbers’ held in Moulvibazar
Police in separate drives arrested seven alleged members of a robber gang from Kulaura upazila and deferent places of the district on Saturday.
More times needed to relocate tanneries
Though the government has stopped rawhide supply to Dhaka’s Hazaribagh tanneries to force the entrepreneurs to shift their units to the designated industrial park in Savar, the industry insiders observed that it will take at least 5-6 more months to…
HSC, equivalent exams begin Sunday
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will begin across the country on Sunday.
Quick trial of Tonu killing not possible with obsolete laws: CJ
Terming the existing laws of the country obsolete, Chief Justice SK Sinha on Saturday said it is not possible to arrange the trial of Tonu killing within a short time with the traditional and 18th century’s laws.