Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sentenced three Agrani Bank officials and six businessmen to five years’ imprisonment each in a case for embezzling Tk 75 lakh.The convicts are — former manager of Agrani Bank’s Khatunganj branch Ansarul Hoque,…
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Sexagenarian hacked dead in Jhenidah
Dhaka – A sexagenarian man was hacked to death by a group of miscreants at Huda Mailmari village in Shailkupa upazila in Jhenidah on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Asalat Sheikh, 65, son of Munal Sheikh, a resident of…
President slams pvt universities; says education now a business
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday slammed the country’s private universities for their failure to ensure the quality of education as it has now become a tool of making money. UNB news agency reported
3 killed in Sunamganj clash
Dhaka – Three people were killed and six others injured during a clash between two groups over the possession of a water body at Jarulia village in Dirai upazila in Sunamganj on Tuesday.The victims were identified as Tajul Islam, 25,…
Youth Hockey: Ctg Division move to Group semifinals
Dhaka – Chittagong Division moved to the Group A semifinals of the Agrani Bank 26th National Youth Hockey Tournament eliminating Rajshahi Division by 5-4 goals in the tie-breaker at Maulana Bhasani National Stadium here on Tuesda.
BCL leader found dead in Satkhira
Dhaka – A Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader was found dead in a fish enclosure in Amtola Beel area of Dhulihar union in Sadar upazila in Satkhira on Tuesday morning.The deceased was identified as Hasibul Hasan Emon, 22, son of Sheikh…
2 killed in city road crash
Dhaka – A man and his nephew were killed as a truck hit their motorcycle in Dholaipar area of the city early Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Md Alamgir Bhuiya, 40, son of Abdul Kuddus Bhuiyan, and his nephew Md…
City factory fire injures 3
Dhaka – Three workers suffered injuries when a fire broke out at a footwear factory in old part of the city on Tuesday.Of the injured, Kamal, 24, and Tareque, 20, sustained burn injuries and Hanif, 40, hurt himself while getting…
Case filed over Sylhet college girl attack
Dhaka – A case has been filed against four people, including Bahar Uddin, for attacking college girl Elina Akhter Jhuma in Jakiganj upazila in Sylhet on Sunday.Victim’s mother Karima Begum filed the case against Bahar, son of Abdul Gafur, a…
Nirob, Tuku new Jubo Dal president, secretary
Dhaka– After a hiatus of five years, a partial committee of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal has been formed making Saiful Alam Nirob its president and Sultan Salahuddin Tuku general secretary.BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir approved the committee on Monday,…
Chandgaon declared as child marriage free union in Netrakona
Dhaka – Chandgaon union under Modan upazila of the district has been declared as a “Child Marriage Free Union” by the Modan upazila in Netrakona administration today.Modan Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Kurshid Shahriar formally announced this at a discussion on…
Terrorist gets 10-year jail in Ctg
Dhaka – A court here today sentenced a terrorist to 10-year rigorous imprisonment in a case filed for recovering arms that was used for terrorist activities.The court of Chittagong 5th Additional district & Sessions Judge Nur -e- Alam delivered the…
UNO of Rampal upazila passes away
Dhaka – Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Rampal upazila in Bagerhat Razib Kumar Roy on Tuesday passes away at Apollo Hospital in the capital due to kidney complications.He was 37.He left behind his wife Anindita Roy, UNO of Fakirhat upazila…
Cop crushed under bus in Savar
Dhaka – A policeman was crushed under a bus on Dhaka-Aricha highway near Aminbazar of Savar upazila on the outskirts of the capital on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Sabur Miah, 50, a habildar of Dhaka Police Lines.
Belotti shines again but Torino still can’t beat AC Milan
Dhaka — Italy forward Andrea Belotti has three goals in three matches against AC Milan this season but his Torino club can’t beat the Rossoneri.Milan came back from two goals down to draw at Torino 2-2 in Serie A on…
Pliskova, Konta win 1st-round matches at Australian Open
Dhaka – Karolina Pliskova and Johanna Konta had their Grand Slam breakthroughs last year, and both prepared for the season’s first major with title runs in Australia.They both won their first-round matches at the Australian Open in straight sets on…
OIC emergency meeting in KL to take genuine steps to end Rohingya crisis
Dhaka – The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will discuss “genuine steps” on Thursday that the OIC and the international community should take to address the Rohingya issue. UNB news agency reported
2 SUST BCL leaders expelled from hall
Sylhet – The authorities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) have expelled two leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from Shah Paran Hall for causing carnage in halls of residence.
Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs in city
Dhaka – Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Shunsuke Takei arrived here on Monday on a short visit to Bangladesh.
Cordial ties among parties must for democracy: President
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Monday said cordial relation among political parties is a must for democracy in the country. “The aim of all political parties is the same — people’s welfare. So, political parties should take initiatives to…
Road accidents kill four in two districts
Dhaka – Four people were killed and four others injured in separate road accidents in Barisal and Lakshmipur district today Road accidents kill four in two districts.In Barisal, two women were killed and four others injured as a truck collided…
BGB seizes two kgs heroin in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) today seized two kilograms of heroin from a Char area under Godagari Upazila of the district.Sources said, on a tip-off, a patrol team of the paramilitary force conducted a raid at the…
Warm clothes distributed in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Chapainawabganj Samity of Dhaka and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) distributed warm clothes among the cold-hit poor people of Chapainawabganj on Sunday.Sources said, Chapainawabganj Samity of Dhaka distributed 1,350 blankets among poor cold-hit people of Chapainawabganj sadar and Shibganj…
Women’s ODI series: Tigresses stay alive beating Proteas
Dhaka – Bangladesh Women’s cricket team remained alive in the five-match ODI series after a 10-run victory against touring South Africa in the third match at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar on Monday.This is the 2nd victory…
Two killed in stampede at religious assembly in Sylhet
At least two people have been killed and several others injured in a stampede at a Waz Mahfil (religious congregation) in Sylhet.
Mushfiqur out of immediate danger after helmet blow
Mushfiqur Rahim was hit on the back of the helmet on the fifth day and had to be taken to hospital. The incident took place in the 43rd over of Bangladesh’s second innings when Tim Southee bowled a bouncer that…
New Zealand need 126 to win
A gruesome morning for Bangladesh was highlighted by Mushfiqur Rahim being taken off the field in an ambulance after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer from Tim Southee. The fact that he was batting in the first place,…
BCB announce preliminary squad for Indian and Lankan tour
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the names of thirty players for the preliminary squad for the tours of India and Sri Lanka 2017.Bangladesh will be embarking on their maiden tour to India where they are schedule to play…
One killed in Kurigram road accident
Dhaka – A vegetable vendor was killed in a road accident in Farkerhat Bazar area under Rajarhat upazila in Kurigram this morning.The victim was M Shafik, 40, son of Saber Uddin, a resident of Chaparhat in Lalmonirhat district.
Rajshahi fire kills septuagenarian woman
Dhaka – A septuagenarian woman was burned to death and three people were injured as a fire broke out at a house at Koyamajampur village in Durgapur upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Labanya Prova, 70, wife of late…