Dhaka – An alleged drug peddler was killed allegedly during police chase at Konyadoho Bazar in Sharsha upazila early Friday.The deceased was identified as Abdul Mannan, 50, son of Ahar Ali member,a esident of Konyadoho village.
Category: Governance
Baul singer ‘gang raped’ in Savar, 2 held
Dhaka-A baul singer has allegedly been gang raped after being invited to a musical show in Ashulia, on the outskirts of capital.Being informed by locals, police rescued the woman, hailing from Narayanganj, from a house at Ashulia in Savar on…
BNP terms Minister Quamruls comments on CJ audacious
BNP on Friday termed ‘extremely audacious’ Food Minister Quamrul Islam’s comment on Chief Justice SK Sinha following the Supreme Court’s verdict that cancelled the 16th constitutional amendment. “The Food Minister’s remarks about the Chief Justice is extremely audacious and a…
10 ‘Shibir men’ held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested 10 alleged leaders and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir – the student wing of deregistered Jamaat-e-Islami – from a madrasah from Patkelghata in Tala upazila in Satkhira on Friday morning.
Pro-BNP lawyers to stage demo for Khairul Haque’s removal
Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, a pro-BNP lawyers’ platform, on Friday announced a three-day countrywide demonstration programme to press for its various demands, including the resignation and arrest of Law Commission Chairman ABM Khairul Haque, for belittling the Supreme Court.Barrister Mahbub Uddin…
Man jailed for 21 years in arms case
Dhaka- A court here has sentenced a man to 21 years’ imprisonment in an arms case.Special Tribunal Judge of Magura Md Mizanur punished Rayees Uddin, 37, son of Rahim Mollah of Majhail Mandartala village of Sripur upazila in Magura on…
Sherpur man gets 1 year in rape case
Dhaka – A court here has convicted a man and sentenced him to life term imprisonment for violating a minor girl in Nakla upazila in Sherpur 2015.Additional District and Sessions Judge Md Moslem Uddin on Thursday convicted Munir Hussain, 26,…
Donald Trump & Kim Jong-Un need to find a diplomatic off-ramp
By Daryl G. Kimball Washington DC, Aug 9 (IPS) – Just six months into the administration of President Donald Trump, the war of words and nuclear threats between the United States and North Korea have escalated, and a peaceful resolution…
‘Extremist’ held with ‘arms’ in Chuadanga
Dhaka – Police arrested a suspected extremist along with ‘firearms’ from Belgachchi village in Alamdanga upazila in Chuadanga on Thursday night.
BNP finds Justice Khairul’s remarks on SC verdict indecent
Dhaka, Aug 10 – BNP on Thursday termed ‘indecent and tantamount to contempt of court’ the remarks of Law Commission Chairman ABM Khairul Haque on Chief Justice SK Sinha and the Supreme Court’s verdict that annulled the 16th constitutional amendment.
Chief Justice welcomes constructive criticism of verdict
Dhaka – Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha yesterday turned down a call for a contempt rule against the Law Commission Chief for his remarks on the verdict that declared the 16th constitutional amendment illegal.
Govt scrutinising 16th Amendment verdict: Law Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday said the government is scrutinising the Supreme Court verdict that scrapped the 16th amendment to the Constitution for its next course of action. “As the government is not happy with the verdict, so we’re…
4 ‘thieves’ killed by mob in Noakhali
Dhaka – Four suspected cattle thieves were killed in a lynch-mob attack at Uttar Kachhapia village in Subarnachar upazila in Noakhali early Thursday.
Drug peddler held in Chandpur
Dhaka – Police arrested an alleged drug peddler along with yaba tablets and phensidyl from his residence at Toraghar in Hajiganj municipality area in Chandpur early Thursday.
‘Robber’ killed in B’baria gunfight
Dhaka – A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight between his cohorts and police at Deura village in Sarail upazila early Thursday.Rupak Kumar Saha, officer-in-charge of Sarail Police Station, said police arrested Mamun Mia, 32, son of Shafiuddin…
North Korea outlines plan to launch missiles toward Guam
Seoul, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — North Korea on Thursday announced a detailed plan to launch a volley of ballistic missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, a major military hub and home to U.S. bombers, and dismissed President Donald…
Four suspected thieves lynched in Noakhali
Dhaka, Aug 10 – Four suspected cattle thieves were killed in a lynch-mob attack at Uttar Kachhapia village in Subarnachar Upazila of Noakhali early Thursday.
North Korea’s Guam missile strike plan to be ‘ready soon’
North Korea says its plan to fire four missiles near the US territory of Guam will soon be ready, as a war of words with Washington intensifies. State media said Hwasong-12 rockets would pass over Japan and land in the…
New FAA Flight Standards structure on Aug 20
WASHINGTON: FAA’s Flight Standards Service will officially be re-organized on August 20. “What’s important here is the change in mindset of how we’re doing business,” FAA Fight Standards Director John Duncan said at a recent industry conference, adding that he…
Remarks in SC verdict on 16th amendment unacceptable: AL
Dhaka – The ruling Awami League (AL) has said some observations of the Supreme Court verdict on the 16th amendment, are irrelevant, objectionable and unacceptable. The government will take a decision later on whether it will file a review petition…
Khaleda secures permanent bail in Trust graft case
Dhaka the High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted permanent bail Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Justice Khairul Haque criticises 16th amendment verdict
Dhaka – Law Commission chairman and former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque on Wednesday called the Supreme Court (SC) judges ‘immature’ and said they made many irrelevant comments in the 16th amendment case verdict.
North Korea says considering missile strike on Guam
North Korea has said it is considering carrying out missile strikes on the US Pacific territory of Guam. The report in state media, quoting an earlier military statement, came hours after President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with “fire and…
1.9 kg heroin recovered in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 1.9 kilograms of heroin from Kodalkathi border area in Sadar upazila on Tuesday afternoon.
Undocumented cargo worth Tk 2cr seized at Benapole
Dhaka – Customs officials here on Tuesday evening seized a consignment of capital machinery while it was crossing Benapole port without legal documents of the goods.Sadek Hossain, director of customs intelligence and investigation department at Benapole Port, said that a…
HC terms DU teacher’s termination illegal
The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday declared termination of Dhaka University's Sociology Department Professor Shahadat Hossain illegal. The court also asked Dhaka University (DU) authorities to reinstate the teacher in his post.
Police to examine Rubi’s claim Salman Shah was killed
Dhaka – Police will examine the claims of Rabeya Sultana alias Rubi, a beautician, that Salman Shah, the popular movie hero did not die, rather he was killed, said concerned police officials.
No scope for fresh interpretation on Article 70: HC
Dhaka – A High Court bench on Tuesday said that in the Appellate Division verdict there is no chance for further discussion or fresh interpretation over the observations regarding Article 70 of the Constitution, which was upheld by the Appellate…
French President backpedals on move to create First Lady
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to backpedal on the issue of creating an official First Lady position for his wife amid attacks from left-wing opponents and a petition against the move, officials and reports said. The newly elected 39-year-old…
Muhith gets Journos’ heat thru the social media
Netizens of the country especially the journalists have been giving sharp reactions on the social media site Facebook over the Finance Minister’s comment on the implementation of wage board for journalists.Solaiman Salman, a staff correspondent of The Daily Sun, wrote…