A local BNP leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Chorakhal in Shyamnagar upazila early Sunday.
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SP’s wife murder in Ctg: 2 put on 3-day remand
A court here on Sunday placed two accused, arrested in connection with the killing of Police Super Babul Akhter’s wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu, on a three day remand each.
Youth shot dead in Shariatpur over land dispute
Shariatpur – A young man was shot to death and two people suffered bullet wounds in a rival attack over a land-related dispute at Kandi village in Zanjira upazila on Sunday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Harun Madbar, 32, son…
Govt stops transmission of Peace TV
The government has stopped the transmission of Peace TV, a satellite channel which broadcasts speeches of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, in the country, said Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu on Sunday. Amu briefed reporters about the decision after a special…
2 Russian pilots killed in Syria as copter downed
Russia says that two of its servicemen were killed near the Syrian city of Palmyra when their helicopter was shot down, bringing the number of Russian military personnel killed in the Syria conflict to at least 12.
‘Sons’ kill father over property in Manikganj?
Dhaka – A septuagenarian man was beaten to death allegedly by his two sons over a land-related dispute at Shimulia village in Saturia upazila of Mankgaj district on Saturday night.
Teenage girl falls victim to rapists in Jessore
Dhaka – A teenage girl was raped by a group of young men at Nehalpur in Manirampur upazila of Jessore district on Thursday night, UNB news agency reported. The victim filed a case against five people in connection with the…
Satkhira BNP leader killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops
Dhaka – A local BNP leader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Chorakhal in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira district early Sunday, UNB news agency reported. The deceased was identified as Wali Ullah Mollah, son of…
IGP slams Hefajat for silence over terror attacks
Dhaka-Taking a swipe at Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh leadership for keeping mum over the Gulshan and Sholakia ‘militant’ attacks, Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Saturday said their silence proves they are with militancy.
UP chairman shot dead in Bogra, Ld
Bogra – A newly elected union parishad (UP) chairman in Gabtali upazila was shot to death by a miscreant at his residence at Atbaria village on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Tarajul Islam, chairman of Sonaray union parishad and former vice-president…
JMB behind both attacks, says IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Saturday said the members of the banned militant outfit Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) attacked both Gulshan café and police check-post near Sholakia Eidgah here. “The same militant outfit is behind the…
Police redesigning ‘mode of action’: DMP chief
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia on Saturday said the ‘way of action’ of the police is being redesigned following the recent gruesome terror attack on Holey Artisan Bakery in the city’s Gulshan area. The DMP chief came…
US action against Saddam loyalists created Islamic State: UK
The mass removal of Saddam Hussein’s supporters from the Iraqi army led directly to the f ormation of radical group Islamic State, UK Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond has claimed. According to British newspaper ‘The Guardian’, Hammond has termed ‘disastrous mistake’…
AL youth front JL leader, another hacked dead in Dhaka
Dhaka – Two young men, including a leader of the Jubo League, were hacked to death, one of them by assailants and another allegedly by a neighbour, at Sutrapur and Gendaria in the city early Saturday, UNB news agency reported.…
Jubo League leader shot dead in Dhaka
Unknown assailants shot a local Jubo League leader to death in Rokonpur area of Dhaka’s Dholaikhal on Friday night.The deceased is Rajib Hasan, 38, deputy finance secretary of Dhaka city (south) unit of Jubo League , the youth wing of…
Dead Sholakia attacker was NSU student: SP
Kishoreganj – The militant suspect, who was killed during a gunfight with law enforcers after an attack on police near Sholakia Eidgah on Thursday, was a private university student. Abir Rahman was a BBA student of the capital’s North South…
Gulshan attack: Detained youth dies at DMCH
A blood-soaked young man who was detained from outside the Holey Artisan Bakery during the hostage standoff died at a city hospital on Friday afternoon. Shawon, 22, succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 5 pm, said…
Youth stabbed dead by ‘friend’ in Ctg
Chittagong – A young man was stabbed to death allegedly by his friend over a trifling matter near BSRM factory area in Sitakunda upazila on Thursday.Iftekhar Hasan, officer-in-charge of Sitakunda Police Station, said Mohammad Shafik, 20, a worker of BSRM…
Dead K’ganj attacker was a NSU student: SP
The militant suspect, who was killed during a gunfight with law enforcers after an attack on police near Sholakia Eidgah on Thursday, was a private university student.Abir Rahman was a BBA student of the capital’s North South University and son…
Russia warns US, South Korea over missiles; China calls in envoys
China has summoned US and South Korean envoys in a show of protest against their agreement on the deployment of a missile system on the Korean Peninsula, while Russia warns the two sides of “irreparable consequences.” On Friday, Chinese Foreign…
Gunmen kill 5 police injure 7 in Dallas over killing of Black man
Dallas (AP) — Gunmen shot and killed five police officers and wounded seven others during a protest over fatal police shootings of black men in other states, authorities said. It appeared to be the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement…
Explosions near Eid congregation kill 4 including 2 policemen
Dhaka – At least four people, including two policemen, were killed and 10-15 others injured in bomb explosions followed by a volley of gunfire near the country’s largest Eid congregation at Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj Sadar upazila on Thursday morning.…
Two cops among four killed in bomb blast near Sholakia Eidgah
Kishoreganj – At least four people, including two police members, were killed and 10-15 others injured in a bomb explosion followed by a volley of gunfire near the country’s largest Eid congregation at Sholakia Eidgah in Sadar upazila on Thursday…
Submit probe report over Gulshan attack by Aug 24: Court
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Wednesday asked police to submit by August 24 the investigation report it in connection with the Gulshan café attack that left 22 people killed apart from six attackers.
AL man shot dead in Jessore
Benapole (Jessore) – A local Awami League activist was shot to death in Godkhali Mothbari area of Jhikargachha upazila early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Hasan Sardar, 40, brother of local Awami League leader and Godkhali union parishad member Rahajjan…
‘Robber’ injured in ‘gunfight’ in Joypurhat
Joypurhat – A suspected robber was injured in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and police at Pakarmatha Bridge area on Joypurhat-Akkelpur road in Sadar upazila early Tuesday.The injured was identified as Saju, a leader of an inter-district robber gang and…
Two suspects in SP wife murder killed in police ‘shootout’
Two suspects in the murder of a policeman’s wife have died in so-called shootouts with police. Nurul Islam aka Rashed, 27, and Nurunnabi, 28, were among the five, who police had banned from leaving the country.
Gulshan attack: Families identify 5 militants
Family members have confirmed the identities of the five militants who were killed in a commando operation in the Holey Artisan Bakery after a hostage crisis.
No traffic jam on highways: Obaidul
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said there is no traffic jam on the country’s highways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. “People are going to their villages for celebrating eid with their near and dear ones comfortably, and there…
City set to go under foolproof security blanket during eid
Amid the growing sense of insecurity among people and foreigners following Friday’s café terror attack and rumour of more attacks, ‘massive security measures’ have been taken to ensure the peaceful celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr. Law enforcers will keep sharp eyes on…