Outraged by the terrorist attack, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said they intend to continue to take all possible preparations to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens both at home and abroad. “This matter truly grieves me deeply and…
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Transport owners continue to charge higher fare, alleges BPWA
Bangladesh Passengers’ Welfare Association (BPWA) has alleged that transport owners have been charging extra fare of Tk 3,700 crore from home-bound passengers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement on Sunday, BPWA said Tk 2,200 crore extra fare is being collected…
Khalada calls for anti-terrorism unity
Strongly denouncing the Gulshan terror attack, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday called upon all, irrespective of party and opinion, for forging unity against terrorism without further delay. “Let’s build a peaceful, democratic and safe Bangladesh by forging an anti-terrorism…
Nasim suspects Shibir men behind Gulshan attack
Spokesman of the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance and Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday expressed his suspicion that the trained Shibir men were behind the deadly attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in the capital. “All the six terrorists who…
Five attackers had JMB link, says IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Sunday said the five militants whose identities have been made public after the Gulshan restaurant attack, have links with the banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The IGP came up with…
Gulshan attackers misused religion: Tofail
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Sunday said those who killed 20 people at Holey Artisan Bakery misused religion. The Minister came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after distributing clothes among the destitute people Town School ground in…
Cops disclose names of dead Gulshan attackers
Police have made public the names of five out of the six attackers of a Spanish restaurant in the city’s Gulsan who were killed during the commando operation. The terrorists held hostage a good number of people inside the restaurant…
Counting the dead: Who were the 20?
The Italian government has said nine of its citizens have been identified among the dead from Friday’s attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka’s upmarket Gulshan. Additionally, a body in the CMH morgue that is yet to be identified…
Euro: Italians to wear black armbands in honour of Gulshan attack victims
Dhaka – In honour of those killed in a terrorist attack in Dhaka on Friday night, Italian players will wear black armbands when they will play against Germany in Euro 2016 quarterfinal on Saturday night.UEFA have given permission to Italian players…
Siddikur 56th after 3rd round Yeangder TPC
Dhaka – Bangladeshis golfer Siddikur Rahman shared the 56th slot with four other players after the 3rd round of the US$ 500,000 worth Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (YTPC) at Linkou International Golf and Country Club, Taipei on Saturday.Siddikur scored even-par (216)…
Serena survives at Wimbledon, racket doesn’t; Djokovic down
London – Dismayed at dropping the first set after being a single point from taking it, Serena Williams sat in her Centre Court sideline chair and cracked her racket against the turf once, twice, three times, four.Then she casually flung…
Textile mill employee shot, robbed of Tk 20 lakh
Dhaka – Muggers looted Tk 20 lakh from a textile mill employee after shooting him in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Saturday.The injured was identified as M Sobhan, 45, supervisor of Al Hazrat Textile Mill situated…
Ex-Shibir man killed in Jhenidah ‘gunfight’ with cops
Jhenidah – A former Shibir leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Aruakandi graveyard in Sadar upazila early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Ibnul Islam Parvez, 29, son of Jahangir Hossain of Bananipara in the…
3 of a family electrocuted in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat – Three members of a family died from electrocution at Uttar Dal village in Kaliganj upazila of the district on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Parul Begum, 35, wife of Adbul Gafur, her son Rana, 10, and daughter…
5 killed in Munshiganj road crash
Munshiganj – Five people were killed and 20 others injured as a bus hit a tree beside Dhaka-Mawa highway in Shreenagar upazila on Saturday.The identities of deceased could not be known immediately.
Hindu priest stabbed in Satkhira, Ld
Satkhira -When the entire nation is passing through a nerve-racking situation as regards the terrorist attack on the Gulshan restaurant, a Hindu priest of a local temple came under a machete attack by unknown assailants at Bajuadanga village in Sadar…
Satkhira house robbed of valuables
Satkhira – Robbers looted valuables, including 18 tolas of gold ornaments, from a house at Kalerdanga village in Sadar upazila early Saturday.Officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station Emdadul Haque said 10-12 robbers stormed the house of one Abdul Majed in the area…
Minor boy drowns in Jessore
Benapole – A minor boy drowned in a water-filled hole at Ichhapur village in Chowgachha upazila of Jessore district on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Ashiqur Rahman,2, son of Rashedul Islam, a resident of the village.
Father, son killed in Gazipur road crash
Gazipur -A man and his son were killed and four other people injured when a truck rammed a human hauler (Laguna) at Naojor on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Joydevpur upazila on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Saiful Islam,26, a resident…
‘Criminal’ killed in Jhenaidah ‘gunfight’ with cops
Jhenaidah -An alleged criminal was killed in a gunfight between his cohorts and police at Madhupur graveyard in Sadar upazila early Saturday.Hasan Hafizur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, said a gang of criminals were taking preparation to commit crime…
1 killed in Rajshahi clash
Rajshahi -A man was killed and at least 20 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups at Nowhata Bazar in Poba upazila on Friday night over a trifling matter. The deceased was identified as Abdul Mannan,45, son of…
Mustafiz gets go-ahead to play for Sussex
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman is likely to leave Dhaka on July 13 to join Sussex for his first English county stint.He is expected to be available for four matches in the NatWest T20 Blast and the Royal…
Mariner Youngs new Premier Hockey champions
Dhaka – Coming from behind, Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club beat four times champions Usha Krira Chakra by 3-2 goals in the last league match of the Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League at the Moulana Bhasani National Stadium here on…
Neymar’s contract with Barcelona extended until 2021
Dhaka – Neymar’s contract with Barcelona has been extended until 2021.The player and his agents confirmed the five-year extension on Thursday.The 24-year-old Brazilian forward posted on his social media accounts that he was “very happy to keep living this dream.”
Ronaldo struggles as Portugal reaches Euro 2016 semis
Dhaka- When Cristiano Ronaldo failed to deliver, it fell to an 18-year-old newcomer starting his first game to help Portugal reach the semifinals of the European Championship.Teenager Renato Sanches had a coming-of-age outing for Portugal, scoring with a stunning shot…
Portugal leaves it late again to beat Poland on penalties
Dhaka – Portugal likes to leave it late at this European Championship, whether Cristiano Ronaldo is having a good game or not.The Portuguese have been level after 90 minutes in every game this tournament, a run that continued Thursday as Ronaldo…
Grocer stabbed dead in Tangail
Tangail – A grocer was stabbed to death by some miscreants at Baghil Bazar in Sadar upazila on Thursday night.Nazmul Haq Bhuiyan, officer-in-charge of Tangail Model Police Station, said a group of miscreants swooped on Abdus Sabur, 30, a grocery shop…
Two Shibir activists killed in Jhenidah “gunfight”
Dhaka – Two Shibir activists have been killed in a “gunfight” with police in Jheniah district. The gunfight took place at around 2.30 am on Friday at a field of Tetulbaria village under Naldanga union of Sadar upazila. The decased…
1 killed in AL’s internal clash in Magura
Magura – A man was killed and 10 others injured in a clash between two groups of Awami League in Digha union of Mohammadpur upazila on Thursday night over establishing supremacy.The deceased was identified as Akbar Hossain, 65, a resident of…
2 housewives killed ‘by their husbands’ in Jessore
Benapole -Two housewives were hacked to death allegedly by their husbands and in-laws in Monirampur and Chowgachha upazilas of Jessore district on Thursday night.In Monirampur, Sathi Begum, wife of Alamgir Sheikh, was beaten to death allegedly by her husband and…