Dhaka – An alleged drug peddler was killed allegedly during police chase at Konyadoho Bazar in Sharsha upazila early Friday.The deceased was identified as Abdul Mannan, 50, son of Ahar Ali member,a esident of Konyadoho village.
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FBI says terror network stretches fron Britain to Bangladesh
US investigators have uncovered a global financial network run by an Islamic State leader from Britain to Bangladesh, The Wall Street Journal reports. The network also funnelled money to an alleged ISIS operative in the US through fake eBay transactions,…
Farmer killed in Sherpur elephant attack
Dhaka – An elderly farmer was killed and his wife and son were injured in an attack by wild elephants at Haluahati village in Sreebardi upazila in Sherpur on Thursday night.A herd of elephants, numbering 30-40, came down the hills…
Indigenous peoples help curb gas emissions, end hunger
By IPS World Desk Rome, Aug 10 (IPS) – A third of global forests, crucial for curbing gas emissions, are primarily managed by indigenous peoples, families, smallholders and local communities, according to the United Nations.
Khaleda undergoes eye surgery in London
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has undergone a successful eye surgery at an eye hospital in London. The BNP chief underwent the surgery for the cataract in her right eye at Moorfields Eye Hospital on Tuesday evening (London time), said her…
2 killed, 2 hurt as bus hits pickup van in Natore
Dhaka, Aug 10 – Two people were killed and two others injured when a bus hit a pickup van in Ekdala area in Sadar Upazila OF Natore early Thursday.
Four suspected thieves lynched in Noakhali
Dhaka, Aug 10 – Four suspected cattle thieves were killed in a lynch-mob attack at Uttar Kachhapia village in Subarnachar Upazila of Noakhali early Thursday.
Train hits easy bike killing 4 in Jamalpur
Four people were killed and three others injured when a train hit a battery-run easy-bike at a level crossing in Jamalpur municipality area on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Sanwar Hossain, 40, a conservancy worker of Sadar Police…
ABD approves $200m as urban infrastructure loan for BD
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will offer the Government of Bangladesh a loan of USD 200 million to strengthen urban infrastructure, service delivery and governance in municipalities. “The country’s pour Asha vas still need significant investment to not only improve…
Police to examine Rubi’s claim Salman Shah was killed
Dhaka – Police will examine the claims of Rabeya Sultana alias Rubi, a beautician, that Salman Shah, the popular movie hero did not die, rather he was killed, said concerned police officials.
Muhith gets Journos’ heat thru the social media
Netizens of the country especially the journalists have been giving sharp reactions on the social media site Facebook over the Finance Minister’s comment on the implementation of wage board for journalists.Solaiman Salman, a staff correspondent of The Daily Sun, wrote…
Smuggler held with 35 gold bars at Benapole
Dhaka- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested an alleged smuggler along with 35 gold bars from Putkhali border here in Benapole on Tuesday morning.The arrestee was identified as Abdul Momin, 35, son of Nur Islam, a resident of Ulashi…
Mother ‘kills self after killing son’
Dhaka- A woman allegedly hanged herself and tried to kill her 28-day-old child after strangling her three-year-old son at Tafalbari village in Sharankhola upazila in Bagerhat on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Shampa Rani Karmakar, 25, wife of Apu Karmakar,…
Two suspected robbers injured in city ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Aug 8 – Two suspected robbers sustained bullet injuries in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Ekota Housing area of Mohammadpur in the city early Tuesday.
Salman Shah did not kill himself: An accused
“Salman Shah didn’t kill himself, he was murdered,”- thus spoke one of the accused in the popular actor’s death case, Rabeya Sultana Rubi.Presently an expatriate in the US, Rubi recently posted a video on social media which has gone now…
DU VC laments state of journalism
Dhaka, August 6 – Dhaka University’s Vice Chancellor Prof Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique on Sunday said salary and other facilities have increased much in the journalism sector but objective journalism has declined.
Barisal doctor sued for ‘rape attempt’ on female patient
Dhaka, Aug 6– A case was filed with a local court in Barisal on Sunday against a physician on the charge of trying to rape a female patient.
DSE index crosses 5900 points
The major price index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed 5,900 points mark today for the first time on higher activities of some large-cap securities. DSEX finished the session with 27.18 points up at 5907.63 which was the highest…
Rajshahi youth dies in train accident
Dhaka – A young man was crushed under the wheels of a speeding train at Bandhagate in the city on Saturday evening.
25kg gold seized at Dhaka airport
Dhaka – Custom officials on Saturday night held a man with 25 kilograms of gold from Shahjalal International Airport here.Assistant commissioner of Customs Intelligence Ehsanul Kabir said Jamil, the arrestee, came to Dhaka from Singapore around 10:30 pm.
Miscreants set fire to judge’s house in Gazipur
Dhaka, Aug 5 – Miscreants set fire to a village house of a judge at Dhorpara village in Kapasia Upazila of Gazipur on Friday night.
Domestic help Laily’s death causes furor in capital
Dhaka – Some injury marks were found on the head and neck of Laily Begum, a domestic help who was found hanging in a house in Capital Dhaka’s Banasree area on Friday, said doctors after conducting an autopsy on her…
‘Drug peddler’ killed in city ‘gunfight’ with Rab
Dhaka- A suspected drug peddler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in the city’s Purba Kadamtali area on Friday night.On secret information, the elite force launched a drive at the den of drug…
Motorcyclist killed in road crash at DU
Dhaka – A motorcyclist was killed and another sustained injuries in a road accident near Jagannath Hall of the Dhaka University early Saturday.
DSE, CSE have green week
Dhaka, Aug 4 – Share price index at the country’s both bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange – had a week in green on Thursday though last two trading days saw negative movement. The total turnover…
Two Rajshahi boat capsize victims bodies recovered
Rajshahi, Aug 4 – Bodies of two students, who went missing after a boat capsized in the Ganges River at Thanpur Kheyaghat in Bagha Upazila were recovered on Friday afternoon.
Large fire rips through Dubai’s Torch Tower
A large fire has ripped through a residential skyscraper in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – for the second time in two years.
BBC’s int’l news services mark 70 years of Partition
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, India’s independence from the British Raj and the creation of an independent Pakistan, the BBC’s international news services – BBC World Service, BBC World News television and the website bbc.com/news…
Mild tremor jolts Sylhet
Sylhet, Aug 3 – A mild earthquake shook different parts of Sylhet in the early hours of Thursday.
Lighterage ship, 13 crew rescued after collision at Ctg port
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Two lighterage ships collided near Buoy No 1 on the outer anchorage of Chittagong port on Wednesday night.