Several supporters of BNP and Awami League (AL) were injured in a clash in Barisal city on Thursday.The BNP claims their supporters were attacked while preparing for a procession — a claim rubbished by Awami League activists, who say the…
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ACC chairman warns its officials against graft
Dhaka – Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Iqbal Mahmood on Thursday warned its officials that stern actions will be taken if any graft allegation is found against them.
What Happens Off-Camera in Burma?
This “has to be an isolated case.” So claims a spokesman at Burma’s foreign ministry about a disturbing video that emerged this weekend showing police officers brutally beating ethnic Rohingya villagers, including some who appeared to be children, in northern…
Low extending its trough to North-east Bay
Dhaka- Seasonal low that lies over South Bay is extending its trough to North-east Bay, says Bangladesh Meteorological Department in its weather forecast on Thursday.
Workers get jail, flogging over Saudi unpaid wage unrest
Riyadh – Dozens of foreign workers have been sentenced to flogging and jail for unrest during protests over unpaid wages by Saudi Binladin Group several months ago, reports said on Tuesday. Al-Watan newspaper and Arab News did not give the…
4 ‘cattle thieves’ hurt in Gazipur ‘gunfight’
Gazipur – Four suspected cattle thieves were injured in a reported gunfight with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Majlishpur in the city early Thursday.
One killed as robbers explode bombs in Chuadanga
Chuadanga – A man was killed and another injured when a group of robbers exploded bombs in their bid to break into a house at Kulapala village in Alamdanga upazila early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Nasir Uddin, son…
Young couple found hanged in Comilla
Dhaka – A young couple was found hanging at their house in Shaktala Maddhyapara of Comilla city in eastern Bangladesh on Wednesday evening.
More than 150 inmates escape in Philippine prison break
More than 150 inmates have escaped from a south Philippines prison after gunmen launched an attack.The authorities suspect the gunmen are linked to Islamist separatist groups.Around 100 armed men stormed the jail and engaged in a shoot-out with guards, as…
Brazil: Regain Control of Prison System
Brazil needs to seize control of its prison system from gangs and guarantee the safety of all detainees, Human Rights Watch said today.A relative of a prisoner holds a local newspaper, which shows a headline about a deadly prison riot,…
Mexico registers first baby with maternal last names
Mexico City (AP/UNB) — The first baby in Mexico to be officially named with the maternal surnames of both parents has been registered in the northern state of Nuevo Leon.
Bill and Hillary Clinton to attend Trump inauguration
Washington (AP/UNB) — Falling in line with tradition, Bill and Hillary Clinton plan to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration. It’s a decision that will put Hillary Clinton on the inaugural platform as her bitter rival from the 2016 campaign assumes the…
Eight arrests in Turkey as Islamic State group takes credit for nightclub attack
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the mass shooting on New Year’s Eve in a packed Istanbul nightclub that left 39 dead, as Turkish authorities continued their hunt for the attacker Monday morning. The Associated Press reported that…
Twins delivered minutes apart have different birth years
Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2i0Ib1q) that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m.…
5-member body formed to probe city market fire
Dhaka – A five-member probe committee has been formed in connection with the fire that broke out at Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) market in the city’s Gulshan area early Tuesday.
Bottle gourd farming on hyacinth platforms getting popular
Gopalganj – Bottle gourd farming is gaining ground in the district as the growers who have already adopted some well-thought-out organic methods with the guidance of agricultural officials are finding it more paying.
15 held in Gaibandha over MP Liton murder
Gaibandha– Law enforcers in several drives arrested 15 people from separate places of the district from Saturday night to Sunday morning in connection with the killing of Gaibandha-1 MP Manjurul Islam Liton. Besides, the district administration deployed Border Guard Bangladesh…
President hopeful about formation of a neutral, competent EC
President Abdul Hamid has expressed the hope that formation of a competent, neutral and acceptable Election Commission (EC) would be possible through discussions with the political parties.”The tenure of the present EC will end soon and with an aim to…
3 killed in Dinajpur bus-truck collision
Dinajpur, Dec 31 (UNB) – Three people were killed and 10 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck at Ranipukur in Nababganj upazila on Saturday morning. Identities of the deceased could not be confirmed.
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together
Los Angeles (AP/UNB) — Debbie Reynolds’ son said Friday his mother and sister, actress Carrie Fisher, will have a joint funeral and will be buried together.
Tablig Biswa Ijtima 1st phase from Jan 13
Dhaka – The Bishwa Ijtem, second largest world Muslim’s congregation after the holy Hajj is going to be held on January 13 in 2017 at the bank of river Turag at Tongi in Gazipur city. It will be held with…
Security arrangements for 31st night
Dhaka – In the wake of recent terrorist attacks, Dhaka Metropolitan Police( DMP) and Rapid Action Battalion( RAB) will put the capital city under tight security for New Year’s Eve.
India eases visa for children, families of diplomats, officials further
Dhaka – All children below the age of 18 years accompanying their parents to India will require no prior appointment dates or e-token for tourist visa from next year. Similarly, immediate family members (spouse and children) of diplomatic and official…
Two killed in Comilla bus-truck collision
Comilla – Two people were killed and eight others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Padua in Chouddagram upazila early Thursday. The identities of the deceased could not be ascertained.
Five ‘JMB operatives’ on remand
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed five JMB operatives, arrested from city's Mirpur area, on a seven-day remand each in connection with planning to conduct subversive activities.
9th wage board before 5-years unacceptable : NOAB
Dhaka – The Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) expressed concerns over the news reports about the formation of the ninth wage board to newspapers and said such declaration before five years is not acceptable.
No prior appointment needed for Indian tourist visa
Indian High Commission in Dhaka will allow all Bangladesh travellers with confirmed air, train or bus tickets to submit their tourist visa applications without e-token or prior appointment dates from January 1.The initiative has been taken as part of the…
Japan PM Shinzo Abe offers Pearl Harbor condolences
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has visited the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, where he offered “sincere and everlasting condolences” to the victims of Japan’s attack on the base 75 years ago.”We must never repeat the horrors of war again,…
Zila parishad polls like ‘Ayub Khan’s basic democracy: Moudud
Terming Wednesday’s zila parishad polls unconstitutional, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday said the government is holding such elections as part of its move to restore ‘Ayub Khan’s basic democracy’.“The zila parishad polls must be held with common people’s…
Milk adulteration ring unearthed in northern BD district Bogra
Bogra – Detectives have unearthed a milk adulteration cartel at Sihipur in Sonatala upazila. Tipped off, a team of the Detective Branch (DB) of Bogra police held three members of the cartel along with some equipment from a house in…