Security forces killed eight Maoist insurgents, including four women, in an exchange of gunfire early Thursday in their stronghold in central India, a police officer said.
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Five students hurt in ‘BCL’ attack at CU
Five students of the Chittagong University (CU) were injured in an attack on a human chain allegedly by the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in front of Social Sciences Building at the campus on Thursday.
Mother, daughter killed; father found hanging in Gazipur house
Police recovered the throat-slit bodies of a woman and her daughter and the hanging body of the woman’s husband from their house in Haidorabad area in the city on Thursday morning.
After rescue, Thai soccer boys pray for fortune at temple
The Thai soccer boys and their coach began their first day back home with their families since they were rescued from a flooded cave with a trip to a Buddhist temple on Thursday to pray for protection from misfortunes.
Bangladesh, Germany sign 12-year e-passport deal
Bangladesh and Germany on Thursday signed a government-to-government agreement on e-passport following the government’s decision to issue electronic passports alongside the machine readable passports (MRP) for the citizens of the country.
BNP gets permission for Friday’s Nayapaltan rally
BNP Thursday said it got permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to hold a rally in the city on Friday demanding the release its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
EC plans to procure huge EVMs to ‘manipulate’ next polls: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is planning to procure Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) spending Tk 2,600 crore at the ‘behest of the government for manipulating’ the next polls.
EC expected to hold inclusive polls: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday hoped that the Election Commission will be able to hold an inclusive, fair and neutral general election by the year-end with the support of all political parties, administration and other stakeholders.
All steps taken for conservation of Sundarbans: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government has taken all necessary steps for conservation of the biodiversity of the Sundarbans and protect the Royal Bengal Tiger inhabiting in the long mangrove forests.
Quota reform leader Rashed denied bail again
A court here on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Rashed Khan, joint convener of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council, and sent him to jail in two separate cases filed with Shahbagh police station.
With charity, South Africa recalls Mandela centennial
South Africans are marking the centennial of Nelson Mandela’s birth with acts of charity in a country still struggling with deep economic inequality 24 years after the end of white minority rule.
PM makes U-turn on quota, quotes court when favourable: BNP
BNP on Wednesday dismissed the ruling party’s allegation that BNP is doing politics over the quota movement.
DU students vow to continue protest until BCL men punished
Students of Dhaka University on Wednesday vowed to continue their protest until the authorities punish Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men who assaulted the students during the quota reform movement.
No problem with BB vault gold, claims State Minister Mannan
State Minister for Finance and Planning MA Mannan on Wednesday claimed that the gold kept in Bangladesh Bank vault is fine and the confusion over its adulteration was created due to a clerical mistake.
Use jute bags, give up plastics: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday laid emphasis on increasing the use of jute-made products giving up plastic-made ones as plastic now has become a great threat to the environment globally.
37,225 people held in anti-drug drives: Amu
A total of 37,225 people were arrested and 25,575 cases were filed in the drives against narcotics across the country so far, Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said on Wednesday.
Dhaka, Delhi ties now in golden era: Shringla
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday said that the relationship between Bangladesh and India is passing their golden chapter.
BD Left parties launch alliance to offer political alternative
Eight left parties on Wednesday launched a new platform styled ‘Left Democratic Alliance’ to strengthen the alternative political force against bad politics.
BNP condemns ‘gold scam in Bangladesh Bank vault’
BNP on Tuesday strongly denounced the reported gold scam in the central bank’s vault, saying it is another sign of plundering by the government.
Attacks on quota demo: DU students for proctor’s resignation
Students of Dhaka University on Tuesday staged demonstration protesting the recent attack on the students and teachers and demanding resignation of the Proctor Prof AKM Golam Rabbani for his ‘failure’ to ensure security to the teachers and students of the…
UK for fair, peaceful elections in Bangladesh
The United Kingdom has said they will continue to stress long-term importance to Bangladesh’s development of “free, fair, inclusive and peaceful” elections, says a new report.
Don’t understand logic behind anti-quota movement: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said she is unable to understand the logic behind the movement against the quota system in government jobs.
ICC: Strengthen court on its 20th anniversary
Member countries of the International Criminal Court (ICC) should increase their support for the court in the face of increasing challenges to delivering justice, Human Rights Watch said today. The court’s founding treaty, the Rome Statute, was adopted 20 years…
Intern held for ‘raping’ schoolgirl at Sylhet hospital
An intern of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital was arrested on Monday allegedly for raping a schoolgirl at the hospital.
Cooling a warmer world to cost Earth in climate terms
In the next three decades, cooling a warmer world will bring soaring demand for equipment to bring the mercury down and it is predicted that 19 cooling appliances will be installed every second, says a new report.
Cabinet approves draft digital commerce policy
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘National Digital Commerce Policy 2018’ aiming to ensure safe digital transactions removing mistrust of buyers and purchasers in digital commerce.
Persuade Myanmar to take back Rohingyas, PM urges UN
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar Christine Schrane Burgener to persuade Myanmar to take back Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh.
Students want DU Proctor to go
A group of Dhaka University (DU) students on Monday demanded resignation of their Proctor Prof AKM Golam Rabbani for his ‘failure’ to ensure a secure campus as the protest against assault on teachers allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men…
Obama to make rare high-profile speech on Mandela’s legacy
In a speech marking the 100th birthday of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, former U.S. President Barack Obama will urge youth around the world to work for human rights and fair societies, highlighting the late South African leader’s example of persevering…
Quota movement leader Tarek goes missing
Parents of Tarek Rahman, a joint convener of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council, a platform leading the quota reform movement, remained missing since Saturday.