Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered ‘hundi’ money amounting to Tk 7 lakh from Putkhali border area in Benapole Port Police Station on Wednesday night.Acting on a tip-off, a team of BGB took position on the banks…
Category: Governance
Khaleda seeks acquittal from Zia Trust graft case
Dhaka, 27 Dec – On behalf of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, her lawyer sought acquittal of his client on conclusion their argument for the 2nd day yesterday in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
56 suspected ‘muggers’ held in special DB drive in city
Dhaka, Dec 27 – In a special drive, detectives arrested some 56 suspected muggers from different areas of the capital on Tuesday night.
PM takes salute at 75 BMA long course passing out parade
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the newly-commissioned officers of Bangladesh Army to remain always alert and ready for safeguarding the country’s hard-earned independence and sovereignty. “Keep in mind that the independence was earned in…
Khaleda being harassed for Hasina’s vengeance: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the government is harassing its chairperson Khaleda Zia in the name of trial in connection with cases filed against her out of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ‘personal vendetta’. “She (Khaleda) has been appearing before court…
Two BAF aircraft crash after midair collision in Cox’s Bazar
Two training aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) crashed in Maheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday evening following a midair collision.
Police constable held for taking toll in Khulna
Dhaka – A police constable was arrested allegedly for taking toll forcibly from two people in front of Shishu Park in the city on Tuesday night.The arrestee was identified as constable Miraz Hossain.
Farmer beaten to death over trifling matter
Dhaka – A farmer was beaten to death over a trifling matter in South Dhalarpar village of Companiganj upazila in Sylhet on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Ershad, 32, son of Rusmat Ali of the village.
4 killed in Bogra road accident
Dhaka – At least four people were killed and 25 others injured in a road accident at Mokamtala in Shibganj upazila in Bograearly Wednesday.The deceased are Abdul Zabbar, 55, son of Bhola Mia of Harirampur village in Shibganj, Ashraful Alam,…
Chittagong housewife hacked to death
Dhaka – Two miscreants allegedly hacked a housewife to death early Wednesday at Gondamara union of Bashkhali upazila over previous enmity.The deceased was identified as Minu Rani Dey, 36, wife of Joutishmoy Dev, a resident of Boroghona Debpara area of…
56 ‘muggers’ held in special DB drive in city
Dhaka – In a special drive, detectives arrested some 56 suspected muggers from different areas of the capital on Tuesday night.One Chinese axe, three machetes and two knives were also recovered from their possession.
College student electrocuted in Gopalganj
Dhaka – A college student was electrocuted at Pirarbari village of Kotalipara Upazila in the district on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Pijush Dhali, 18, son of Haripad Dhali of Pirabari village in the upazilaa and student of Shoshikor…
RMG factory opens in BD prison
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Country’s first-ever mini-garment factory, set up in a jail to facilitate income-generating activities, for prisoners will be opened in Narayanganj on Wednesday.
No open air event on 31st Night: Minister
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said no open air event will be allowed on the 31st Night to celebrate the New Year.
Suspected ‘outlawed party leader’ killed in reported ‘gunfight’
Chuadanga, Dec 27 – A suspected top leader of outlawed ‘Janajuddha Party’ was killed in an alleged gunfight with police at Bhalaipur on Chuadanga-Meherpur road in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
3 Pak soldiers killed in Kashmir: India reports commando action
Islamabad, Dec 26 (AP/UNB) — Pakistani officials said Tuesday that Indian fire across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region killed three Pakistani soldiers.
BCL leader held on rape charges
Police finally on Tuesday arrested a local leader of ruling Bangladesh Awami League’s student wing, Bangladesh Chhatra League, on charges of raping six women and releasing the videos of rape scenes on internet. The arrestee, Arif Hossain Howlader, was the…
Judges’ conduct rules won’t affect Judiciary – Law Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Tuesday said the freedom of the Judiciary will not be affected by the rules which have been issued determining discipline and conduct of lower court judges. The minister came up with the remark while addressing…
BD film director held in Malaysia on human trafficking charge
Dhaka, 26 Dec – A Bangladesh film director along with his associate has been detained in Kuala Lumpur on human trafficking charge. Local police arrested film director Anonno Mamun and his associate Miraj on Sunday evening, according to available sources.
Sagar-Runi murder case report deferred again
Dhaka, 26 Dec – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Tuesday again deferred the investigation report submission in the case filed over the sensational murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.
Zia Orphanage Trust case defence argues for third day
Dhaka, 26 Dec – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka on Tuesday adjourned defence argument on behalf of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till Wednesday in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. Khaleda Zia’s lawyer Abdur Rezak Khan yesterday placed his…
The Vietnam War is not history for victims of Agent Orange
By Marjorie Cohn and Jonathan Moore Watching the Ken Burns-Lynn Novick 18-hour series, “The Vietnam War,” is an emotional experience. Whether you served in the US military during the war or marched in the streets to end it, you cannot…
Two-taka notes seized at Benapole
Dhaka – Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized new notes of Bangladeshi two-taka worth 84,000 from Benapole Checkpost on Tuesday morning during smuggling to India.
SC Bar terms review plea against 16th Amendment verdict a conspiracy
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Monday alleged that the government is conspiring to have revoked the full verdict of the Supreme Court against its verdict on the 16th amendment to the constitution through filing a review petition. SCBA…
Motorcyclist killed in Chuadanga road crash
Dhaka – A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision between a human hauler and his vehicle in Noymile area of Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Monday morning.
B’baria clash leaves 15 injured
Dhaka – At least 15 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over a trifling matter at Tholiara village in Sadar upazila on Monday morning.Sub-inspector of Sadar Model Police Station Md Istiaq Ahmed said the incident…
Rape of 4 women during robbery in Ctg: Police admit ‘partial failure’
Dhaka – Chittagong Police on Monday admitted ‘partial failure’ in taking prompt action over the rape of four women during robbery in a house under Karnaphuli police station here on December 12.Harun-ur-Rashid Hazari, Deputy Police Commissioner (port) of Chittagong Metropolitan…
3 BSF members detained in Rajshahi border
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh detained three members of Border Security Force (BSF) of India from Char Majhar Diyar area in Godagari upazila on Monday morning over their illegal intrusion into Bangladesh territory.
AG seeks full cancellation of SC verdict
Dhaka, 24 Dec – Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said, ‘We have filed a review petition seeking cancellation of the full verdict delivered by the Supreme Court scraping the 16th constitutional amendment’
3 BSF members detained at Rajshahi border
Rajshahi, Dec 25 – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh detained three members of Border Security Force (BSF) of India from Char Majhar Diyar area in Godagari Upazila on Monday morning over their illegal intrusion into Bangladesh territory.