Dhaka – Customs intelligence officials arrested a young man along with 12 gold bars, weighing 1.39 kg, in his rectum at Shahjalal International Airport here on Monday.The arrestee was identified as Russel Khan, 32, son of Ashraf Khan of Rauzan…
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SUST students fight with locals; 7 injured
Dhaka – Seven students of Sylhet Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) were injured in a clash with local people on Sunday evening.Witnesses said the trouble ensued when two students, including a female one, went to a local restaurant…
Man gets life term for killing wife in Gazipur
Dhaka– A court here on Monday convicted a man and sentenced him to life term imprisonment for killing his wife in 2010.The convict is Mainuddin, 65, a resident of Gobinda Kalinagar in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district. He used to…
Tight security for Amar Ekushey: Rab chief
Adequate security measures have been taken in and around the Central Shaheed Minar for the International Mother Language Day, said Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) Benazir Ahmed. He came up with the information while talking to reporters after…
Jail, fine for killing animals, showing cruelty to them
Dhaka – The Cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft of “The Animal Welfare Bill, 2016” incorporating provisions of jail term and fine for killing animals, behaving cruelly with them or forcing them to do hard works.The approval was…
Three suspected ‘JMB’ men held in Narayanganj
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) – Three suspected members of the banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested by members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) different areas in Sonargaon upazila early Monday.
Probe report about technical glitch in PM’s flight deferred
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the deadline for submission of the probe report about technical glitch of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ plane that was carrying the Prime Minister to Hungary.
Britain attempts to brand journalists as spies
British journalists could be treated as spies, and given up to 14 years in prison for handling state secrets, if proposals by the UK’s Law Commission become law. In 2015, the Commission, whose remit is to review and recommend reforms…
Man injured ‘by nephew ’dies in Nilphamari
Dhaka – Transplantation of Boro seedling has been ending as the farmers have already brought about 89 per cent of the targeted land area under its cultivation in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region. According to the Department of…
Trump motorcade hit by 2×4, 5 students face charges
West Palm Beach, Feb 19 (AP/UNB) — Authorities say a vehicle in President Donald Trump’s motorcade was struck by a “2×4” and five middle school students are now facing charges.
Suspected robber killed in Rajshahi ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 19 – An alleged robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Bhutpara area of Rajshahi city early Sunday.
4 women return after serving 2-yr jail term in India
Dhaka – Four Bangladeshi women returned home through Benapole check-post on Friday after languishing for two years in an Indian prison.The returnees were identified as Ferdousi Begum, 23, Rima Sheikh, 15, Asma Khatun, 15, and Dipika Rani, 17.The victims hail…
42 held on various charges in Dinajpur
Dhaka – Police arrested 42 persons including seven drug traders, and recovered illegal drugs Yaba tablets and 1,200 liters of locally made liquor from 11 upazilas in Dinajpur.Police sources said they were picked up from different areas of the district.Police…
Four arrested with endangered reptiles in Barguna
Dhaka – District police arrested four people with endangered reptiles from Patharghata Upazila in Barguna today. The arrested were Harun-ar-Rashid, 52, Kamal, 40, Hassan, 40, and Abdul Latif, 50.Police said on information they conducted a raid at a house at…
8 drug users jailed in Natore
Dhaka – A mobile court here today jailed eight drug abusers to six-month each for taking Ganja. Earlier, a team of RAB-5 arrested them in a drive from South Bargacha area of Natore Sadar upazila.The convicted are Abdur Rahim, 45,…
1500 sued over traders-BCC employees clash in Barisal
Dhaka – A case was filed against over 1500 people in connection with Thursday’s clash between local traders and employees of Barisal City Corporation (BCC).Sub-inspector of Kawnia Police Station Ashraf filed the case against 26 named people and 1400-1500 unidentified…
Dead body in a sack recovered by police in Gazipur
Dhaka– Police recovered the body of an unidentified man inside a sack in the Kunia Tekpara area of the city in Gazipur on Friday afternoon.The age of the deceased was said to be around 42.Md Shahidullah, sub-inspector of Joydebpur Police…
Pakistan launches crackdown as Isis shrine attack toll rises to 88
Officials in Pakistan say they have killed at least 39 suspected militants in a sweeping security crackdown a day after a massive bombing claimed by Islamic State killed 88 people and injured hundreds more at a crowded shrine. Overnight raids…
Syria: Coordinated Chemical Attacks on Aleppo
Syrian government forces conducted coordinated chemical attacks in opposition-controlled parts of Aleppo during the final month of the battle for the city, Human Rights Watch said today. Through phone and in-person interviews with witnesses and analysis of video footage, photographs,…
Leaks, tweets, and real threats to democracy
In at least one respect, Donald Trump is following in Barack Obama’s footsteps: his hyper-aggressive response to government leaks of information. U.S. President Donald Trump holds his earpiece as he holds a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo…
‘Yaba trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Dhaka –A suspected Yaba trader was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of Yaba traders at Kata Pahar in Kalatoli area of Sadar upazila early Friday.The deceased was identified as Mostaq Ahmed alias Haji Mafiz, 25. Being tipped…
Huge current net seized in Satkhira
Dhaka, Feb 17 – Coast Guard members in a drive seized 11,000 metres of current net, worth Tk 4 lakh, from the Madar River in the Sundarbans under Satkhira district on Thursday.
Islamic State suicide bombing at Pakistan shrine kills 75
Pakistan, Feb 17 (AP/UNB)- An Islamic State suicide bomber struck inside a famed shrine in southern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 75 people in the deadliest attack in the country in more than two years.
‘Outlaw’ killed in Rajbari ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 17 – A suspected member of an outlawed party was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Maura Bongram in Pangsha upazila of Rajbari early Friday.
One held with 15 gold bars at Shahjalal Airport
Dhaka – Customs intelligence officials detained a passenger and recovered 15 gold bars worth Tk 70 lakh from his possession at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday. Sources at the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) said its officials challenged…
70 tons of jatka seized in Ctg
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive seized 70 tons of jatka (Hilsha fry) from a ship at Sadarghat in the port city in Chittagong on Thursday.
Pesticide firms challenges ban on bee-harming pesticides
A pesticide industry legal challenge to current EU restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides is taking place Tuesday and Wednesday (15-16 February).
Cricketer Sunny denied bail again
Dhaka – A tribunal here on Wednesday denied bail to national cricketer Arafat Sunny in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.Cyber Tribunal Judge M Saiful Islam sent him back to jail turning down the bail…
HC issues rule for rehabilitation of Gaibandha Santal
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Wednesday wanted to know what initiatives have been taken to rehabilitate the evicted Santal people in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha district.A two-member HC bench comprising Justice Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque and Justice Mohammad Ullah…
22 hurt, 12 with bullets, in Sunamganj clash
Dhaka – At least 22 people were injured, including 12 with bullets, in a clash between two rival groups over previous enmity in Jagannathpur upazila in Sunamganj onWednesday.Locals said Abdul Malik and Jabed Koureshi of Sridharpasha village had long been…