Dubai, Sep 14 (AP/UNB) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched drone attacks on the world’s largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and a major oil field Saturday, sparking huge fires at a vulnerable chokepoint for global energy supplies.
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Bangladeshi teen shot dead by Indian Khashia
Sylhet, Sept 14 (UNB) – A Bangladeshi teenager was shot dead by Indian Khashias at Companyganj upazila of Sylhet while he was grazing his cows in the bordering areas.
Girl killed after rape in Rangpur; 2 violated elsewhere
Dhaka, Sept 14 – A Class-VI girl has been killed in Rangpur reportedly after rape while two other minor girls have been violated in Madaripur and Bogura districts.
Gold toilet stolen from Winston Churchill’s birthplace
London (AP/UNB) — Thieves have stolen a unique solid gold toilet worth up to 1 million pounds ($1.25 million) from the birthplace of British wartime leader Winston Churchill. The toilet, the work of Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan, had been…
Suspected drug trader killed in Mymensingh ‘gunfight’
Mymensingh, Sept 14 (UNB)- A suspected drug peddler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police at Hobirbari in Bhaluka upazila here early Saturday.
UAE says 6 troops killed in ‘collision,’ without elaborating
Six Emirati troops have been killed in a “collision,” the United Arab Emirates said Friday, without elaborating or offering a location or time for the incident that comes after the federation of sheikhdoms began pulling out of a Saudi-led war…
BCL-leaders asked for share of development fund: JU VC
Dhaka, Sept 13 – JU Vice-Chancellor Professor Farzana Islam on Friday told journalists that central Chhatra League told her to give them 4-6 percent of project money from the construction companies who got tender of development project worth of Tk.…
Ruling party becomes isolated from people: Sultana Kamal
Dhaka, Sept 13 – Trustee board chairman of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), Sultana Kamal on Friday said that road crashes in the country kill more people than any epidemic.
‘Joker’ malware infects 24 Android apps, stealing your money
Dhaka, Sept 13 (UNB) – A new malware called the ‘Joker’ is now plaguing Android apps and can reportedly steal money from your account by presenting itself as a premium subscription.
OC, SI hurt in attack by absconding ex-BCL leader
Habiganj, Sept 12 (UNB) – OC and SI of Nabiganj police station have been injured after getting attacked by a listed criminal and former leader of upazila Chhatra League.
JL leader murder: 2 Rohingya suspects killed in ‘gunfight’
Cox’s Bazar, Sept 13 (UNB) – Two Rohingya men, suspected of being involved in the murder of Jubo League leader Omar Faruk, were killed in a reported gunfight with police in Teknaf on Friday.
Paris court finds Saudi princess guilty in beating case
Paris, Sep 12 (AP/UNB) — The only daughter of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has been found guilty by a Paris court of charges that she ordered her bodyguard to detain and strike a plumber for taking photos at the Saudi…
Forced marriage to rapist: Pabna OC withdrawn, SI suspended
The officer-in-charge of Pabna Sadar Police Station was withdrawn and a sub-inspector was suspended for allegedly forcing a gang-rape victim to marry one of her rapists at the police station. Sheikh Rafiqul Islam, superintendent of Pabna police, said the punitive…
Brazilian model testifies in cybercrime case against Neymar
Rio De Janeiro, Sept 12 (AP/UNB) — The cybercrimes unit of Rio de Janeiro’s police heard the testimony of Brazilian model Najila Trindade on Wednesday, part of an investigation linked to her rape allegation against soccer star Neymar.
Couple held for forcing stepdaughter into ‘prostitution’
Jhalakati, Sept 11 (UNB) – Police here on Tuesday night arrested a couple in Sadar upazila for reportedly forcing their minor daughter into prostitution whereby she became pregnant.
Alleged drug peddler killed in Narayanganj ‘gunfight’
Narayanganj, Sept 11 (UNB) – An alleged drug peddler was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Mridhakandi in Sonargaon upazila on Wednesday morning.
UP member beaten to death in Rajbari
Rajbari, Sept 11 (UNB) – A Union Parishad member was bludgeoned to death by miscreants at Bagduli Bazar in Pangsha Upazila on Tuesday night.
US commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
New York, Sept 11 (AP/UNB) — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders.
Nine file nominations for seat vacated in Ershad’s death
Rangpur, Sept 9 – A total of nine candidates have filed nomination to contest the by-election to Rangpur-3 constituency billed for October 5.
Fire at EC office damages EVMs earmarked for Rangpur poll
Dhaka, Sept 9 – The fire at the Election Bhaban has damaged a large number of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) which were meant to be used in the upcoming Rangpur-3 by-election on October 5.
Graft institutionalised into partnership in land sector: TIB
Corruption has become institutionalized and taken a shape of partnership in land sector. The service receivers will face difficulties if corrupt people are not brought under justice.
Unexpected fire at Nirbachan Bhaban basement at midnight
Dhaka, Sept 8 – Nirbachan Bhaban, the headquarters of the Election Commission of Bangladesh, caught fire in the city’s Agargaon area on Sunday around midnight.
3 suspected robbers killed in Comilla ‘gunfight’
Cumilla, Sept 9 – Three suspected robbers were killed in a reported gunfight with DB police at Beribadh in Burichang upazila early Monday.
Mainul Hosein gets bail in defamation case
Dhaka, Sept 8 (UNB) – A court here on Sunday granted bail to former caretaker government adviser barrister Mainul Hosein in a defamation case filed by journalist Masuda Bhatti. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Tofazzol Hossain granted the bail on bond Tk…
Israeli army hits Gaza militants who sent attack drone
Gaza City, Sep 7 (AP/UNB) — The Israeli military says it has launched an airstrike hitting Palestinian militants behind an earlier drone attack from the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military says Saturday the drone dropped “what seems to be an…
Stop corruption to reduce inequality, economists urge
Dhaka, Sept 7 (UNB) – Speakers at a seminar here on Saturday laid emphasis on stopping corruption and highhandedness of the middlemen for reducing inequality in the society. Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) arranged the seminar at the auditorium of Institution…
Suspected criminal killed in gunfight hours after surrender
Chattogram, Sept 5 (UNB) – A suspected criminal was killed in an alleged gunfight with police in Chattogram on early Thursday, hours after turning himself in. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Belal, 43, son of Abdul Quader of Cumilla’s…
Dr Akash suicide: Wife Mitu released on bail
Chattogram, Sept 4 (UNB) – Tanzila Haq Chowdhury Mitu, who was arrested for instigating the suicide of her husband Dr Mustafa Murshed Akash, was released from jail on Wednesday evening after over seven and half months. She walked out of…
Police constable among 2 held during mugging in city
Dhaka, Sept 4 (UNB) – Two people, including a ‘constable’, were held while fleeing after mugging a businessman in the city’s Motijheel area on Wednesday. The arrestees are Mamun, said to be a constable of Bangshal Police Station, and his…
9 jailed for selling wild birds in Chittagong
Chattogram, Sept 5 (UNB) – A mobile court here on Wednesday night sentenced nine people to one month in jail for selling wild birds at Reazuddin Bazar in the port city. During a drive at 11 shops, the court seized…