Chinese troops crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Indian state of Sikkim in early June , smashed two bunkers before they were stopped by Indian soldiers, military officials said on Monday, bdnews24.com reported on Tuesday.
Category: Governance
Stalker-attack: 6 of a family hurt in Sherpur
Dhaka, June 26 – Six members of a family, including a Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) member, were injured in an attack by miscreants at tourist spot Panihata in Nalitabari upazila on Monday for protesting eve-teasing.
UAE princesses guilty of servant abuse in Belgium
Eight princesses from the UAE have been convicted of human trafficking and degrading treatment of their servants by a Brussels court.
Moudud slams his Gulshan house demolition
Dhaka, June 25 – BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed on Sunday alleged that Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has started dismantling his Gulshan house unlawfully though a petition to this end awaits the apex court hearing.
BCL leader hacked to death by robbers in Laxmipur
Dhaka, June 25 – A local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), who was reportedly chopped by robbers on Wednesday, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning.
Juba Dal, Chhatra Dal leaders held with ‘bombs’ in Jessore
Dhaka, June 25 – Police in a drive on Sunday arrested two leaders of BNP’s two associate bodies allegedly along with six hand bombs from Navaran Pashuhat area in Sharsha upazila of Jessore.
Israel strikes Syrian positions after fire towards it
Jerusalem, Jun 25 (AP/UNB) – Israeli aircraft struck various positions in Syria Saturday, destroying two tanks, in response to more than 10 projectiles that landed in its territory, the military said.
South Asian popular culture focus of int’l confce
Birmingham – More than 30 distinguished academics from around the world are heading to Birmingham (UK) this week, as part of an international conference that focuses on the past, present and future of South Asian popular culture.
Tight security for peaceful Eid celebration
Dhaka – Entire Bangladesh has been brought under stringent security blanket with the deployment of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police for peaceful and smooth celebration of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr.
Death toll from Pakistan attacks climbs to 85
Peshawar, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) – The death toll from twin blasts in the northwestern town of Parachinar climbed to 67 Saturday, bringing the overall death toll from three separate attacks in Pakistan to 85, with several others in critical condition,…
4-tier security for National Eidgah
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will ensure 4-tier security at Jatiya Eidgah on the day of Eid-ul Fitr, installing closed-circuit (CC) cameras and setting up archways at every entry point. “All the Musallis (Muslim devotees) will have to go through metal…
What happens when a presidency loses legitimacy?
Mounting evidence that Trump’s election was aided by Russian interference presents a challenge to the American system of government—with lasting consequences for democracy.
5 GOP senators oppose health bill enough to sink it
Washington, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) – Nevada Republican Dean Heller became the fifth GOP senator to declare his opposition to the party’s banner legislation to scuttle much of Barack Obama’s health care overhaul on Friday, more than enough to sink the…
Man found dead in Faridpur
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from a dustbin at Kabirpur adjacent to Faridpur bypass road on Friday noon.
‘2 JMB men’ held in Gazipur
Dhaka, – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two suspected members of banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Chowrasta area in Gazipur city early Friday.The arrestees were identified as Md Mostasim Billah, 21, son of…
Tigers slated for 12 Tests and 8 ODI series
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play 12 Test and 8 ODI series in the next ICC leagues as per the ICC’s proposed schedule which was worked out in the ICC board meeting in London on Friday. -UNB
Juvenile found dead in Jessore rehabilitation centre
Dhaka – A teenage inmate of Jessore Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself on Friday morning.The deceased was identified as Gobinda Soren, 15, son of Sushil Soren of Tantihat area in Tanore upazila of Rajshahi district. Mohammad…
Polish human rights official under fire for Holocaust remark
Warsaw – A leading Polish human rights official has come under fire for saying the “Polish nation” took part in the implementation of the Holocaust – a controversial statement in a country that never collaborated with Nazi Germany during World…
Case filed over motorcade attack motivated: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday alleged that Awami League filed a case against their party men with a Chittagong court in connection with Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s motorcade attack with an ill-motive to divert the incident…
UK rights offer not sufficient: Juncker
Efforts to reassure EU citizens in the UK about their future after Brexit are “a first step but not sufficient”, a top EU official has said. Under plans announced by Theresa May, EU nationals living in the UK for five…
Grenfell Tower fire started in fridge freezer
The Grenfell Tower fire in London started in a fridge freezer, and outside cladding failed safety tests, police say. Insulation on the building also failed tests and the Metropolitan Police will consider manslaughter charges. Seventy-nine people are feared dead after…
SL leader held with ‘arms’ in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka, Jun 22 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a local leader of Sramik League, Affiliate of Awami League, along with ‘firearms and ammunition’ from Paran Sikdar Para in Kutubdia upazila of Cox’s Bazar early…
North Korea tests new missile engine
North Korea has tested a new rocket engine as part of its efforts to build a missile capable of reaching the American mainland, US officials said.
8 ‘muggers’ held in city
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested eight suspected muggers from city’s New Market area on Wednesday.
3 ‘forest robbers’ held with arms in Satkhira
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested three alleged forest robbers from Keyakhali canal adjacent to Kholpetua river under Satkhira range of the Sundarbans in Satkhira on Thursday morning.The arrestees- Abdul Kader, of Tengrakhali village,…
Sramik League leader held with ‘arms, ammo’ in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a local leader of Sramik League along with ‘firearms and ammunition’ from Paran Sikdar Para in Kutubdia upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Thursday.
Court sets June 29 for hearing Khaleda’s graft case
A court here on Thursday set June 29 for the next hearing of Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Corruption cases filed against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. The Special Court-5 judge Md Akhtaruzzaman passed the order after one of Khaleda’s…
Attack on Fakhrul’s Motorcade: 29 BNP men sued
A case has been filed against 26 leaders and activists of BNP alleging that a vehicle of BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s motorcade hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on their way to Rangamati. Auto-rickshaw driver Md Mohsin filed the…
Australia lifts suspension of airstrikes against IS in Syria
Canberra – Australia said Thursday it had lifted a suspension of its airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria that was imposed amid tensions with Russia after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane this week. –AP/UNB
IS militants destroy 12 century mosque in Iraq’s Mosul
Irbil – The Islamic State group destroyed Mosul’s 12th century al-Nuri mosque and its iconic leaning minaret known as al-Hadba when fighters detonated explosives inside the structures on Wednesday night, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense said. –AP/UNB