Moulvibazar -The International Crime Tribunal framed two charges against the four Moulvibazar men for allegedly committing crimes against the humanity during the Liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. UNB news agency reported
Category: Governance
4 bombs recovered in Meherpur
Dhaka – Police recovered four hand bombs and arrested two people in this connection in Bagan para area of Nawdapara village in Gangni upazila in Meherpur on Sunday morning.
Jubo League man shot dead in Narsingdi
Dhaka – A Jubo League activist was shot dead by some miscreants in Narsingdi early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Rahat Sarker, 25, son of Jasim Uddin Sarker of Uttar Satirpara of the district town.
7-day drive to ensure jute packaging from May 15
Dhaka – The government will conduct a weeklong special drive across the country from May 15, aiming to ensure the use of jute bags in packaging of 17 products and stop use of polythene bags. UNB news agency reported
HC decision on Oishee’s plea any day
The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on the death reference, and appeal of Oishee Rahman against the death penalty awarded to her for killing her parents — police officer Mahfuzur Rahman and his wife Swapna Rahman —…
Two Gulshan attack kingpins burried unclaimed
The bodies of Gulshan terror attack ‘masterminds’ Nurul Islam Fahad alias Marzan and his associate Saddam were handed over to welfare organisation Anjuman Mofidul Islam for burial. Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) inspector Abdullah handed over the bodies to…
Thousands flee Taliban cnquered district in Afghanistan
Thousands of Afghans have fled fighting between Afghan forces and Taliban militants in the northeastern province of Kunduz since the group captured a key district following the launch of their spring offensive last month, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said…
HC verdict on Oishee’s plea against death penalty any day
Dhaka – The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on the death reference, and appeal of Oishee Rahman against the death penalty awarded to her for killing her parents — police officer Mahfuzur Rahman and his wife Swapna…
Paper book, documents of N’ganj 7-murder cases sent to HC
Dhaka – The paper books and all documents related to Narayanganj seven-murder cases was sent to the High Court on Sunday. Additional registrar (Justice, administration) of the High Court Sabbir Foyez, said the 6,000-page paper book of the sensational cases…
French cybersecurity agency to probe Macron hacking attack
Paris, May 7 (AP/UNB) — France’s election campaign commission said Saturday “a significant amount of data” — and some fake information — has been leaked on social networks following a hacking attack on centrist Emmanuel Macron’s presidential campaign. It urged…
Mason electrocuted in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A mason died from electrocution while working at an under-construction building at Paranpur area under Charghat upazil on Saturday afternoon.
‘2 militants blow themselves up’ in Jhenidah on SW Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 7 – Two alleged militants blew themselves up as members of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crimes (CTTC) unit were carrying out a drive at a suspected ‘militant den’ at Bojrapur village under Maheshkhali upazila of Jhenidah early…
‘Drug peddler’ held in Jessore
Dhaka – Detectives arrested a suspected drug peddler with drugs and firearms at Boropota village under Sharsha upazila on Saturday night.Tipped off that a group of drug peddlers was staying at Boropota village with the firearms and the narcotic substances,…
2 Militants blow themselves up: Law enforcers
Dhaka – Two alleged militants blew themselves up while members of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crimes (CTTC) unit were carrying out a drive at a suspected militant den at Bojrapur village under Maheshkhali in Jhenidah upazila early Sunday.
Jubo League leader hacked dead in Comilla
Dhaka – A Jubo League leader was hacked to death by his rivals over land related dispute at Kazir Kona in Daudkandi municipality area in Comilla on Saturday morning.
Independent judiciary and media vital for democracy – Dr Kamal Hossain
The judiciary and the news media are both vital institutions in a functioning democracy and must support each other to advance the cause of justice and human rights, eminent jurist Dr. Kamal Hossain said in a keynote speech at a…
2 minor cousins drown in Chandpur
Dhaka – Two minor girls drowned in a pond at Barmondo village in Faridganj upazila of the district on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Ruma, 4, daughter of one Rubel Gazi and her four-year-old cousin Suborna, daughter of one Sumon…
3817 cases filed for violating traffic rules in city
Dhaka -The traffic department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) carried out various drives in the city and fined drivers for violating traffic rules on Friday. UNB news agency reported
50 held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police in separate drives arrested 50 people from different parts of the district on various charges.Some 81 pieces of yaba tablet and 10 bottles of phensidyl were also recovered from their possession during the drive conducted from Friday…
AL leader attacked by rival men in Kurigram
Dhaka – A local leader of ruling Awami League, Ulipur upazila unit of the district, was reportedly attacked by his rival group over a factional dispute at zila parishad office in the upazila on Friday night.President of AL Ulipur upazila…
Mob killing sparks fresh outrage over Pak blasphemy laws
By Zofeen Ebrahim KARACHI, May 5 2017 (IPS) – Aimal Khan, 27, an airman in Pakistan’s Air Force, warns the country will end up in the throes of mayhem if the state does not do something about the abuse of…
Indian SC upholds death for gangrape convicts
India’s top court has upheld death sentences of four men who were convicted in the fatal gang-rape and torture of a 23-year-old medical student on a moving bus in the Indian capital nearly five years ago. The four had challenged…
Gay porn arrests threaten privacy in Indonesia
An Indonesian police raid targeting gay men in Surabaya, Indonesia, on April 30, 2017, threatens the rights of the country’s already beleaguered lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, Human Rights Watch said today. The police ordered 14 men to…
US healkthcare act would harm millions
The American Health Care Act, if enacted, would be a devastating setback for access to health care for those who can least afford it. The attacks on Medicaid alone – cuts in funding, turning it over to the states, and…
Abbas warns of painful steps against Palestinian rival Hamas
Jerusalem – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says that “things will be painful” for political rival Hamas, referring to recent financial steps he has taken to pressure the Islamic militant rulers of the Gaza Strip. AP/UNB news agency reported
‘Man’ kills wife in city
Dhaka- A housewife was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband in the city’s Pallabi area on Friday.The victim was identified as Helena Akhter, 27, wife of Iman Ali, a day-labourer. The couple had been living at a rented house…
53 people held in Satkhira
Dhaka – Police in separate drives arrested 53 people, including an activist of Jamaat-e-Islami, from different parts of the district from Thursday night to Friday morning.
Fight against corruption to defend the Amazon
By Milagros Salazar Tarapoto, Peru, May 3 (IPS) – Corruption has penetrated the Amazon rainforest like an illness that infects everything, said Ruben Siqueira, coordinator of the Pastoral Land Commission (CPT), during the VIII Panamazonic Social Forum (FOSPA), which brought…
‘Terrorist’ held with arms, ammo in Rangpur
Dhaka– Members of Rapid Action Battalion on Thursday arrested an alleged terrorist along with two firearms and two bullets from Muslimnagar Alamnagar area in Rangpur on Thursday.
Son reportedly kills mother in Rajshahi
Dhaka – A woman was beaten to death allegedly by her mentally ill son at Faridpur village in Godagari upazila on Thursday.Locals said Bani Israil, 35, a mentally ill son of Habibur Rahman, beat his mother Serina Begum, 52, and…