Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a suspected terrorist along with a firearm from Ambagan in the city on Saturday night.The arrestee was identified as Sohel, 23, son of Shafiqur Rahman, a resident of Senbagh upazila in…
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College student killed over land dispute in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A college student, who sustained injuries as a group of people beat him up over a land related dispute at Dhurail in Mohanpur upzila on Friday morning, died at Rajshahi Medical Collee Hospital (RMCH) on Saturday morning.The deceased…
2 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi roof collapse
Dhaka – Two Bangladeshi expatriates were killed as the roof of an under-construction building collapsed on them at Al kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.The deceased were identified as Arun and Jasim Uddin, hailing from Kushtia and Madaripur district…
Tigers jolt England claiming 6; Miraz bags 5 wkts
Dhaka – Tigers off-break bowler Mehedi Hasan Miraz continued his attack on England on a chase of a 273-run target during the 2nd innings dismissing five wickets in the 2nd Test on day 3 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Bangladesh taste maiden Test victory against England by 108 runs
Dhaka – Bangladesh drew the series 1-1 with their maiden Test victory against England by 108 runs spurred by sensational off-break spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz’s 12-wicket haul in the 2nd Test that ended on the third day at Sher-e-Bangla National…
Australia plans to ban asylum seekers from ever visiting
Canberra: Australia on Sunday announced plans to ratchet up its tough policy against refugees by banning any asylum seeker who attempts to reach its shores by boat from ever visiting the country. A previous government introduced a policy on July…
Building catches fire in city’s Karwan Bazar
Dhaka: A fire broke out on the ground floor of a building beside Ittefaq building in city’s Karwan Bazar area on Sunday. Fire service sources said the fire broke out around 13:40 pm on the ground floor of the building…
Justice Department advised FBI against Clinton email letter
Washington: The Justice Department discouraged the FBI from alerting Congress to the unexpected discovery of emails potentially related to its investigation of Hillary Clinton’s private email server, given the proximity to the presidential election and the potential for political fallout,…
2,506 listed Gulistan hawkers to be rehabilitated: Mayor
Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon on Saturday said around 2,506 listed street hawkers of Gulistan area will be rehabilitated in a vacant place adjacent to Mohanagar Natya Mancha. “Illegal structures, shops and street hawkers will be…
Integrated efforts can prevent drug trafficking: Minister
Dhaka: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Saturday urged the countries of the Indian Ocean region to take integrated initiatives and enhance cooperation to prevent drug trafficking and its illegal use. UNB News Agency Reported.
CNG filling station owners withdraw strike
Dhaka: Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners’ Association has called off their strike scheduled for Sunday following assurance from the authorities concerned that their demands will be met. UNB News Agency Reported.
JnU teacher, employee suspended over admission test irregularly
Dhaka: A teacher of Jagannath University’s (JnU’s) Management Studies department and one of its employee have been suspended for their reported negligence in duties and involvement in irregularities during the university’s D Unit Admission Test held on Friday. UNB News…
Drug addict son kills father
Dhaka – A drug addicted son allegedly killed his father with sharp weapon at his residence in the city’s Jurain Medical Road on Saturday afternoon.The victim was identified as Mohar Ali, 69, owner of a socks factory. He was residing…
Kayes hits 50 against England
Dhaka – Bangladesh left-handed opening batsman Imrul Kayes hit his 4th Test half century during the 2nd innings of 2nd Test against England at at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.Kayes hammered a boundary off Adil Rashid bowing…
First Division Hockey League begins Sunday
Dhaka – The Green Delta Insurance Metropolis First Division Hockey league, organised by Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF), begins on Sunday at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium here.Last times runners-up Bachelors Sporting Club will play newcomers PWD Sporting Club in…
Traditional boat race held in Khulna
Dhaka – A boat race, jointly organised by Nagar Samajik and Sangskritik Kendra and Grameenphone, was held at the Rupsha River in the city on Saturday.Some 28 teams from Koyra, Paikgacha, Terokhada of Khulna, and,Gopalganj, Narail, Madaripur and Faridpur districts…
Int’l community must not lose sight of Myanmar challenges: warns UN expert
Dhaka: The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, has called upon the international community not to forget about the human rights challenges in the country. “Significant steps forward have been made and the government deserves…
Nazmul takes over as new BD HC to UK
Dhaka: Md Nazmul Quaunine on Friday took over the charge as new Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He succeeds MA Hannan who went on retirement recently, according to Bangladesh High Commission in London. UNB News Agency Reported.
Sri Lanka without captain Mathews for Zimbabwe’s 100th test
Dhaka – Sri Lanka will overcome the absence of captain Angelo Mathews and vice-captain Dinesh Chandimal in the two-test series against Zimbabwe that starts on Saturday, stand-in skipper Rangana Herath said.Matthews and his deputy Chandimal did not make the tour…
Maradona’s former house turned into museum in Argentina
Dhaka – How many sleepless nights did the young man who would become one of soccer’s greatest players spend gazing up at the ceiling, imagining dizzying dribbles, spectacular goals and hoisting the World Cup above his head?That is the question…
Human hauler driver killed in Khushtia road crash
Dhaka – A human hauler driver was killed as his vehicle hit a speeding truck from behind on Kushtia-Meherpur highway in front of Mirpur BGB Sector in Mirpur upazila on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Ismail Hossain, 42, son…
Man found dead in Sherpur
Dhaka – An elderly man was found dead in Chandernagar area in Sadar upazila in Sherpur on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Nayeb Ali, 62, son of Sukur Mamud, a resident of Boroitar village in Gonpaddi union parishad of…
5 ‘robbers’ killed in Chittagong, Kushtia ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Five suspected robbers were killed in separate ‘gunfights’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and police in Chittagong and Kushtia districts early Saturday.Identities of the deceased were not confirmed yet.In Chittagong, three suspected robbers were killed in…
Throat-slit body of man found in Gaibandha
Dhaka – The throat-slit body of a former army man was found at Dhaperhat in Sadullahpur upazila in Gaibandha on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Abdus Sabur Miah, a resident of Mawagari village of the upazila.Farhadul Imrus Kayes, officer-in-charge…
Worker electrocuted in Savar
Dhaka – A construction worker was electrocuted at Ghoshbag in Ashulia area of Savar upazila on the outskirts of the capital on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Mojaffar, son of Abdul Gafur Miah, a resident of Dimla upazila in…
‘Terrorist’ held with firearm in Khulna
Benapole: Police arrested an alleged terrorist along with one pipe gun and one round of bullet from Fultala Bazar area in Fultala upazila of Khulna district early Saturday. The arrestee was identified as Ramjan Ali, 45, son of late Jamal…
Man dies from food poisoning in Jessore
Benapole: A man died and four members of his family fell sick from food poisoning in the Chaugachha upazila headquarters of Jessore district early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Abdur Rahim, 34. UNB News Agency Reported.
2nd Test: Eng loses 3 wkts for 50 as Mehedi, Shakib strike
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s spinners gave England an early jolt by sending back three top-order batsmen at 42 runs in third session of the 2nd Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Friday.Right-hand spinner Mehedi Hasan rocked the visiting team…
Tigers 1st innings collection 220 against England
Dhaka – Bangladesh suffered batting collapse in the 2nd and 3rd sessions of the 1st innings losing their wickets in a gradual interval on the way to innings collection of 220 on day-1 against England in the 2nd and last…
Tamim hammers 8th century against England
Dhaka -Bangladesh’s dashing opener Tamim Iqbal hammered his 8th Test century during the 2nd session of the 1st innings on day-1 of the 2nd Test against England at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur started in Tamim hammers 8th century…