Dhaka – Detectives in a drive arrested four suspected members, including two female members, of banned militant outfit Hizbut Touhid, from Ananda Bazar area IN Netrakona .The arrestees were Moniruzzaman (33) son of Hasen Ali of Sherpur and his wife…
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12 fishermen kidnapped by pirates in Noakhali
Dhaka- Pirates kidnapped 12 fishermen from the Meghna River in Hatiya upazila in Noakhali early Tuesday.Rashed Uddin, president of Jahazmara Fisheries Traders’ Association,Hatiya, said 32 fishermen along with two fishing trawlers-‘MV Ma Babar Doa’ and ‘MV Nasima’ went to the…
Sylhet college girl Khadija on life support
Dhaka – Khadija Akter Nargis, a student of Sylhet Government Women’s College, who was critically injured in an attack allegedly by a BCL leader in the city, has been kept on life support at a hospital in capital Dhaka.Describing Khadija’s…
3 JMB suspects held in Sirajganj
Dhaka – Detectives arrested three suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Hatikumrul area in Raiganj upazila in Sirajganj early Tuesday.The three siblings are identified as Sanaullah, 48, Liakotullah, 38, and Barkotullah, 30, sons of Abu…
One held with 38 liquor bottles in Sherpur
Dhaka – Police arrested a man along with 38 bottles of liquor from Nakugaon area in Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur on Monday evening.The arrestee was identified as Jamal Uddin, 35, son of Entaj Ali, a resident of the area,UNB News…
ECNEC approves 8 projects worth Tk 3,488.20 crore
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the ‘Procurement of 200 MG passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway’ project involving Tk 927.52 crore, aiming to provide modern, safe and improved services to commuters.The approval came from…
Woman ‘beaten dead by husband’ in Patuakhali
Dhaka – A woman was beaten to death allegedly by her husband, co-wife and two step sons at Kanai Mridha Guchchho village in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Kulsum Begum, 20, wife…
US suspends contacts with Russia on Syria
Washington (AP/UNB) — In a sharp deterioration of relations, the U.S. on Monday suspended diplomatic contacts with Russia over Syria, while Moscow halted cooperation on a joint program for disposal of weapons-grade plutonium. The U.S. move followed a threat last…
IO testifies in August 21 grenade attack case
Dhaka – Of the total of 511 witnesses, 225 including the Investigation Officer of the case, testified in the August 21 grenade attack case till Monday.
Dhaka-Beijing ties to reach new level with Chinese President’s visit: Envoy
Reiterating China’s support to help Bangladesh build deep seaport, its Ambassador here Ma Mingqiang on Monday said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s forthcoming Dhaka visit will take Bangladesh-China relations to a new height.
Khaleda & Tarique sued for threatening PM
A case was filed against three people, including BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son and party’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through facebook.
G Maula Rony & Naeem Nizam sued on defamation charge
A case has been filed against former MP Golam Maula Rony and the Daily Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Naeem Nizam on defamation charge.
Kim Kardashian West robbed of millions by Paris gunmen
US reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has been robbed at gunpoint at a luxury residence in Paris by at least two men dressed as police officers, her publicist and police say. A box containing jewellery worth up to €6m…
Man held with 50,000 yaba tablets in city
Dhaka – Detectives arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 50,000 pieces of yaba tablets from a Pajero jeep in the city’s Segunbagicha area on Sunday night.The arrestee was identified as Yusuf, 30, a resident of Teknaf upazila in Cox’s…
Teenager girl raped by 3 youths in Magura
Dhaka – A teenager girl was gang-raped allegedly by three young men at Sriphaltala village in Sadar upazila in Magura on Sunday.The victim filed a case against three people with Sadar Police Station on Sunday night, said officer-in-charge of the…
Man’s hanging body revovered in Thakurgaon
Dhaka – Police recovered the hanging body of a man from a tree on the Shoshan Kali Mondir premises in the district town in Thakurgaon on Monday.The deceased was identified as Gokul Das, 50, son of Patharu Das, a resident of College…
Fake NSI man held in Sylhet
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive arrested a fraud posing as an official of National Security Intelligence (NSI) from Chandipool area under Dakhshin Surma thana on Sunday afternoon,UNB news agency reported.
Brick trader killed in Meherpur
Dhaka – A brick trader was stabbed to death by miscreants in Thanapara area of Gangni upazila in Meherpur early Monday.The deceased was identified as Abul Khayer, 38, son of Muktar Hossain, a resident of the area,UNB news agency reported.
‘Robber lynched’ in Tangail mob beating
Dhaka – A suspected robber was beaten to death by a mob at Solakuria on Sagordighi-Bhoraduba road in Ghatail upazila of Tangail early Monday, UNB news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Biplob, 35, a resident of Khulna district.
Gun battle has ended at Kashmir army camp: India
Srinagar (AP/UNB) — A gun battle with a group of militants who attacked an Indian army camp in the Indian portion of Kashmir that killed one Indian paramilitary soldier and wounded another has ended early Monday morning, police said.
Again attack on Indian army camp in Kashmir
A member of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has been killed in an attack on an army camp in north Kashmir, media report.
22-day Hilsha ban from Oct 12
Dhaka – The government has imposed a ban on catching, selling, transportation and hoarding of hilsa from October 12 to November 2 in 27 districts, UNB news agency reported.
Dhaka, Washington security talks for deeper partnership
Dhaka – Bangladesh and the United States on Sunday agreed on the importance of a deeper and stronger partnership in addressing mutual security concerns while upholding the values of human rights and fundamental freedoms, UNB News agency reported.
Niko charge hearing deferred
Dhaka-The Ninth Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the charge hearing in the Niko graft case filed against 11 persons including Begum Khaleda Zia to October 17 following a time petition filed on behalf of BNP Chairperson.
Gulshan attack suspect Tahmid secures bail
A court here on Sunday granted bail to Toronto University student Tahmid Hasib Khan, who was arrested under Section 54 of the CrPC in connection with the Gulshan terror attack.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Laskar Sohel Rana passed the order following a…
Imam stabbed dead in Chandpur
Dhaka – A local mosque imam was stabbed to death by a young man at Sirajkhan village in Kachua upazila in Chandpur on Sunday morning.The victim was identified as Shah Alam alias Shahahb Ali, 65, an imam and resident of…
Keeping track of US Special Ops in Africa
By Nick Turse Sometimes the real news is in the details — or even in the discrepancies. Take, for instance, missions by America’s most elite troops in Africa. It was September 2014. The sky was bright and clear and ice blue…
‘Digital security draft law not acceptable’
Dhaka – Speakers at a roundtable on Saturday described the draft of the Digital Security Bill prepared by the ICT Division to prevent cyber crimes as unacceptable, UNB news agency reported.
Pak, India exchange fire across LoC: Ban for restraint
Dhaka – Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber sector early Saturday, reports Pakistani newspaper DAWN quoting a statement of Pakistani Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “Pakistani troops befittingly responded to Indian unprovoked…
Robber killed in ‘gunfight’ in Laxmipur
Dhaka – A robber was killed and four policemen injured during a ‘gunfight’ between a robber gang and police at Bibirhat in Ramgati upazila in Laxmipur early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Mizanur Rahman, son of Abdus Salam, a resident…