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Category: Governance
MP Liton’s brother-in-law held with ‘Yaba, liquor’ in Gaibandha
Dhaka – Detectives arrested four people, including a brother-in-law of MP Manjurul Islam Liton, reportedly along with Yaba pills and liquor from Satgiri village in Sundarganj upazila in Gaibandha early Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Abul Bashar Sohag, 36, the…
Baghaichhari upazila chairman sent to jail
Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday sent Baghaichhari upazila chairman Bororishi Chakma and three others to jail in an abduction case. Probhat Chakma, Tridib Chakma and Ajay Chakma were the other accused sent to jailSenior Judicial Magistrate Rokon Uddin…
Rickshaw-puller hit in cop’s shotgun involuntary fire
Dhaka – A rickshaw-puller sustained bullet injuries as a bullet accidentally coming out of a police constable’s shotgun hit him in the city’s Paltan crossing on Tuesday.
4 JMB suspects held in Sirajganj
Dhaka – Detectives arrested four suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a madrasah in Raiganj upazila in Sirajganj early Tuesday.The arrestees were identified as Abu Bakar Siddiki,49, son of Ehsab Uddin, a resident of Gandail…
Bangladesh youth shot dead by BSF in Lalmonirhat
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi young man was shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Dahagram-Angorpota bordering area of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat district early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Hazrat Ali,35, son of Amir Hossain,…
Charges framed against Fakhrul, 73 others in cop attack case
A court here on Tuesday framed charges against BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 73 leaders and activists of the 20-party alliance in a case filed for obstructing police from discharging their duties and attempt to murder.Dhaka Additional…
Four command level Neo-JMB leaders identified
Dhaka – Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has identified four more leaders of command level of new JMB, of them, two already fled to India.
Bangladesh recover Tk 120 crore of its stolen money
Dhaka – Bangladesh is on way to recovered its Tk 120 crore that was stolen from the reserve of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) earlier this year by the hackers. A regional trial court of Philippine Monday ordered the Bangko Sentral…
Police capture suspect in New York-area bombings
New York (AP/UNB) – An Afghan immigrant wanted for questioning in the bombings that rocked a New York City neighborhood and a New Jersey shore town was captured Monday after being wounded in a shootout with police that erupted when…
Asian, African lawmakers tackle poverty
By Cao Yin(China Daily) Lawmakers from Asian and African nations, along with some representatives of international institutes, said on Sunday that they would welcome more cooperation to help the poor, as poverty reduction is key to their sustainable development. And…
Robot, spy devices seized at Shahjalal Airport
Dhaka – Customs intelligence officials have seized a robot and some spy and networking devices, imported under false declaration, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Capital Dhaka, UNB news agency reported.
Pistol recovered by BGB men in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered one pistol, one magazine and one round of bullet from Adina College area in Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Monday morning.However, no one was arrested in the incident.Lt Col SM Abul…
Body of police constable recovered at Sherpur
Dhaka – A police constable was found dead in Bataraghat area adjacent to district Police Lines on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rakib, who was posted at the Police Lines and a resident of Gopalpur upazila in Tangail district,UNB…
Naval ships leave for India, Sri Lanka on training tour
Five hundred eleven (511) members of Bangladesh Navy (BN) with two Naval ships left Chittagong for Sri Lanka and India on a 22-day training tour.’BNS Sumudro Joy’ and ‘BNS Samudro Ovizan’ left the Chittagong Naval Jetty at around 12PM today,…
New York bombs ‘were both shrapnel pressure cooker devices’
The bomb detonated on Saturday in New York, and another device found nearby, were both shrapnel-filled pressure cookers – similar to the bombs used at the 2013 Boston Marathon, reports say. Citing top law enforcement officials, the New York Times…
India blames Pakistan for Kashmir base attack killing 17 soldiers
India has accused Pakistan of being behind one of the most deadly attacks in Kashmir in a quarter-century-old armed rebellion. Lieutenant General Singh said that Sunday’s attack bore the hallmarks of Pakistan-based armed group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Evidence gathered at the scene…
Naval ships leave for India, Sri Lanka on training tour
Chittagong – Five hundred eleven (511) members of Bangladesh Navy (BN) with two Naval ships left Chittagong for Sri Lanka and India on a 22-day training tour.
Mobile court charges 4 clinics and diagnostics Taka 24 lakh
Dhaka-A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Sunday fined four clinics and diagnostic centres in the capital’s Shyamoli area Tk 24 lakh on various charges of irregularities.
Woman attempts suicide after killing own son
A woman attempted to kill herself after allegedly killing her 7-year old son at Budhpara area in the city on Saturday night.
Case filed over JL activist murder
Dhaka-A case was filed with Motijheel Police Station of the city in connection with the murder of Jubo League activist Rijvi Hasann Babu.
BB heist probe report to be made public on Sept 22
The probe body report on the cyber heist of Bangladesh Bank’s (BB) account with New York’s Federal Reserve Bank will be made public on September 22, finance minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said here today.”The report will be made available…
Two Saudi police shot dead in mainly Shiite city
Unidentified gunmen killed two Saudi policemen in the mainly Shiite eastern city of Dammam late on Saturday, the interior ministry said, describing it as a “terrorist attack”.The two officers were patrolling in a police car when they came under fire…
Mother kills her kid in Rajshahi
Rajshahi Correspondent A mother reportedly killed her baby and after killing him she tried to commit suicide at Budhpara area under Motiher Police Station in the city last night, police and locals said. The deceased was identified as Shahriar Alam…
Russia tests drone for nuclear submarines
A novel robotic vehicle that includes a floating buoy and an underwater glider is being tested by the Russian military. The watercraft is a sensor and communication platform, which the Navy may find handy for submarine patrol missions. Dubbed Fugu,…
Tangail AL leader Faruk murder: MP Rana sent to jail
Dhaka – A court in Tangail on Sunday sent MP Amanur Rahman Rana to jail rejecting his bail prayer in the Awami League leader Faruk Ahmed murder case, UNB new agency reported.
US air raid on ‘Syrian army post’ sparks Russia tension
US-led coalition air raids reportedly killed dozens of Syrian soldiers on Saturday, endangering a US-Russian brokered ceasefire and prompting an emergency UN Security meeting as tensions between Washington and Moscow escalated. The United States military said the coalition stopped its…
At least 29 wounded in New York Manhattan explosion
At least 29 people have been injured in an explosion in the Chelsea district of New York City, officials say. The cause of the blast late on Saturday remains unclear. Mayor Bill de Blasio described it as “intentional” but said…
Woman’s floating body recovered in Kushtia
Dhaka – A woman’s body was recovered from Padma river in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia disrict on Saturday night, UNB news agency reported. The deceased could not be identified immediately.
Chuadanga schoolboy murder accused killed in ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An accused in a schoolboy murder case was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Gobindopur village in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district early Sunday, UNB news agency reported.