A Dhaka court on Thursdays sentenced eight people to life term imprisonment for killing a man in 2008.
Judge of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 Iqbal Hossain handed down the verdict.
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Illegal structures on banks of Dhaka’s canals to be cleared
Minister for LGRD Mohammad Tajul Islam said all types of structures built illegally on the banks of capital’s canals will be demolished, besides dredging the canals.
Adviser to Prime Minister HT Imam passes away at CMH
HT Imam, the lifelong bureaucrat-turned-adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, breathed his last in the small hours of Thursday. He was 82.
5,000 trucks waiting to enter Bangladesh through Benapole
Around 5,000 trucks loaded with goods are waiting to cross into Bangladesh at India’s Petrapole land port, on the other side of the Benapole border. While they have been stranded, trade between the two countries has been greatly affected.
Dhaka no longer world’s most polluted city
Here’s some good news. Dhaka is no longer the world’s most polluted city. That’s Lahore now.
5th phase relocation: 1070 Rohingyas sail for Bhashanchar
As part of the government plan to relocate Rohingyas to Bhashanchar in Noakhali from Cox’s Bazar, some 1,070 Rohingyas are being taken to the island on Wednesday.
DSA case: HC grants bail to cartoonist Kishore
The High Court on Wednesday granted a six-month bail to cartoonist Kabir Kishore in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for ‘anti-government posts’ on Facebook.
UP chairman suspended on rape charge in Feni
Nurul Islam, chairman of Phulgazi Sadar Union Parishad, has been suspended after he was charged in a rape case.
4 sentenced to death for killing woman after rape in Chattogram
A Chattogram court on Wednesday sentenced four people to death in a case filed for killing a woman after rape in 2016.
Covid brought under control with united efforts: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government has been able to successfully face the Covid-19 pandemic with united efforts of all sectors and the situation is now under control.
A memorable day with Syed Abul Moqsud
The day he died Syed Tipu sultan set off for New York. I recall it was great that we spend a day together on the 3rd of February. After 20 days it was all memory.
Premier Bank signs Participation deal with Bangladesh Bank
The Premier Bank Limited recently signed a Participation Agreement with Bangladesh Bank to avail Refinance Fund for Technology Development/Upgradation of Export Oriented Industries.
Jashore villagers tackle waterlogging on their own sans WDB
Residents of a cluster of villages in Jashore have taken an initiative to drain the water of 27 beels, including Beel Khukshia on their own.
Behave responsibly in our premises: Jatiya Press Club
Club authorities do not want to ban or regulate political activities here but expect responsible behaviour from all parties involved.
Modi’s Bangladesh visit: Jaishankar due Thursday
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Thursday on a brief visit to discuss the forthcoming visit of Prime Miniarwe Modi.
কারাগারে মুশতাকের মৃত্যু; স্বৈরতন্ত্রের বিভৎস মহড়া -চরমোনাই পীর
লেখক, উদ্যোক্তা ও সমাজকর্মী মুশতাক আহমেদকে নির্যাতন করে বিনা চিকিৎসায় কারাগারে আটকে রেখে নির্মম মৃত্যুর দিকে ঠেলে দেয়া হয়েছে।
Dhaka cool towards security coop with Washington
Bangladesh has conveyed to the US it’s giving much focus on overall economic growth of the country and showed no interest in security aspects of the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
Commuters suffer as bus services remain halted for 2nd day in Rajshahi
Bus services on all the routes in Rajshahi district remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.
BYLC to host Global Youth Climate Summit on Mar 11
As part of its celebrations of Bangladesh’s 50th anniversary of independence, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) will host Global Youth Climate Summit on March 11-12.
Covid-19 daily infection rate in Bangladesh falls, 7 more die
Bangladesh recorded seven more Covid-19-related deaths and 515 new cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, registering a fall in its daily infection rate.
Govt’s priority is to ensure vaccine, food, shelter for all: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the priority of the government in this Covid-19 pandemic is to ensure food and shelter for people alongside ensuring vaccine.
BTRC to raise watch over telecom cos for quality services
Underscoring the importance of providing quality mobile network services to subscribers, the head of Bangladesh’s telecom regulator has said that they will soon raise vigilance over telecom companies in the country.
Akber Hakim to lead BPCCI for another term
Akber Hakim has been re-elected President of Bangladesh Philippines Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BPCCI) in its recently held Annual General Meeting (AGM).
2 workers go missing as stone-laden vessel sinks in Karnaphuli River
Two workers went missing as a stone-laden vessel sank in the Karnaphuli River at Kalarpole in Patiya upazila in Chattogram district on Tuesday.
IBBL launches special campaign
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has launched a 45-day special campaign with the motto of ‘Excellence of Asset, Friendship with Technology, Islami Bank Everywhere’ on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Bangladesh now has a total of 111.7 million voters: EC
The number of voters in Bangladesh has now increased to 11.17 crore (111.7 million) following the inclusion of some 19 lakh (1.9 million) fresh voters in the last one year.
Erfan Selim exempted in drug case
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Monday exempted Erfan Salim, son of Awami League leader and MP Haji Mohammad Salim from a drug case.
Police sue 47 leaders, activists of BNP’s Student front JCD
The police filed a case against 47 leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) following the clashes that erupted protesting the “unnatural” death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in the jail.
How BD managed to feed 170mn citizens during pandemic
Dhaka, Mar 1 (UNB): A week from now, on March 8, Bangladesh will complete a year with the Coronavirus. One of the fears in the early days of the pandemic, announced by the WHO on March 11 of last year,…
Doraiswami for Dhaka-Delhi best possible understanding
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Monday laid emphasis on ensuring best possible understanding between the two countries.