Bogra, Dec 27 – Three people, including a woman, were killed and at least five others injured in a road accident at Mokamtala in Shibganj upazila on early Wednesday.
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Suspected ‘outlawed party leader’ killed in reported ‘gunfight’
Chuadanga, Dec 27 – A suspected top leader of outlawed ‘Janajuddha Party’ was killed in an alleged gunfight with police at Bhalaipur on Chuadanga-Meherpur road in Sadar upazila early Wednesday.
Pro-AL panel accuses VC of violating code in JU Senate polls
Savar, Dec 26 – The Awami League-backed panel of Jahangirnagar University ‘Bangabandhur Adarsha O Muktijuddher Chetonay Biswashi Progotishil Jote’ on Tuesday accused JU Vice-chancellor Prof Farzana Islam of violating the code of conduct of the Senate registered graduate election billed…
BCL leader held on rape charges
Police finally on Tuesday arrested a local leader of ruling Bangladesh Awami League’s student wing, Bangladesh Chhatra League, on charges of raping six women and releasing the videos of rape scenes on internet. The arrestee, Arif Hossain Howlader, was the…
Dhaka North City election Feb 24-25 next
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations of Dhaka Board of February 24 and 25 will be rescheduled to March due to the by-polls of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
Training on ETP operation and maintenance held at JU
Savar, 26 Dec – A workshop, titled ‘Training on ETP Operation and Maintenance’, was held on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus yesterday (Tuesday).
BD film director held in Malaysia on human trafficking charge
Dhaka, 26 Dec – A Bangladesh film director along with his associate has been detained in Kuala Lumpur on human trafficking charge. Local police arrested film director Anonno Mamun and his associate Miraj on Sunday evening, according to available sources.
Sagar-Runi murder case report deferred again
Dhaka, 26 Dec – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Tuesday again deferred the investigation report submission in the case filed over the sensational murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.
Moderate to thick fog forecast over Bangladesh river basins
Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog is likely to occur at places elsewhere over the country during mid night to till tomorrow morning, said a met office press release here today.
Education ministry clarifies media report on bribe issue
The Education Ministry on Monday explained its position over a report carried out by a number of newspapers and online portals over bribe issue saying that the reports gave scope for some misunderstandings. The Education Ministry said the reports were…
‘Inappropriate’ panto gag dropped in wake of Weinstein abuse
With their double entendres, cross-dressing characters and more than a few nudge nudge wink winks, pantomimes are part of the long British tradition of stage ribaldry.
Spain’s king addresses Catalonia in Christmas Eve speech
Madrid, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve address Sunday night to call on Catalonia’s newly elected parliament to renounce further moves toward secession from Spain.
3 BSF members detained at Rajshahi border
Rajshahi, Dec 25 – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh detained three members of Border Security Force (BSF) of India from Char Majhar Diyar area in Godagari Upazila on Monday morning over their illegal intrusion into Bangladesh territory.
Attorney General again gets death threat
Dhaka, Dec 24 – Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam has received a death threat again. The threat was issued in five letter sent to his office on Sunday.
Police arrests one over infant death during mugging
Police arrested an alleged mugger over the death of a six-month-old baby who fell off his mother’s lap and died during a mugging incident in the city’s Doyaganj area on December 18. “The prime accused Rajib was arrested from the…
X’Mas Day Monday
The Christian community of the country will celebrate Christmas Day on Monday as elsewhere across the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas, the biggest religious festival of the Christian community, is the celebration of rebirth, new beginning, forgiveness…
Dhaka’s Buriganga water improving – more needs to be done
The quality of Buriganga water has improved slightly following the relocation of tanneries to Savar from the city’s Hazaribagh area and heavy rainfall this year. But experts think a lot more things, including checking other industrial and domestic wastes, need…
America vows to protect, promote human rights
Mohammad Zainal Abedin, NY Incumbent US administration led by President is determined to protect and promote human rights and deter corruption around the world.
42 journalists killed in the course of work this year: CPJ
At least 42 journalists were killed in the course of their work in 2017, the Committee to Protect Journalists found in its annual analysis. While the overall number eased for a second consecutive year from record highs earlier this decade,…
Fog hampers flight operation at Dhaka Airport
A blanket of fog once again disrupted the flight operations for six hours on Thursday at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). Rezaul Karim, spokesperson of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), said flight operations at the airport were suspended since…
BNP sends legal notice to PM against money laundering claim
Dhaka 19 Dec – The opposition BNP on Wednesday sent a legal notice to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the allegation of money laundering in foreign countries by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
French economy minister files lawsuit against Amazon
Paris, Dec 18 (AP/UNB) – French economy minister Bruno Le Maire has launched a lawsuit against American e-commerce giant Amazon for imposing unfair commercial relationships to suppliers in the country.
JU BBFM hall welcomes freshers
Savar – The newly inaugurated Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib (BBFM) hall of Jahangirnagar University (JU), on Monday, organised a freshers’ reception on the campus.
Foggy weather forces closure of Mawa-Kawrakandi Ferry service
Dhaka – Foggy weather yesterday forced the authority to suspend ferry services at Mawa-Kawrakandi ghat for five hours leading to untold suffering to the commuters of the way.
Reporters Sans Frontiers says 65 journalists killed in 2017
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says that 65 journalists were killed in 2017, the lowest toll in 14 years. According to figures released by the non-governmental organization on Tuesday, 60 percent of the journalists who were killed were murdered.
Iranian Red Crescent opens hospital for Rohingyas
A 20-bed field hospital, built by the Iranian Red Crescent, has started its operation in Cox’s Bazar to provide healthcare services to Rohingyas and Bangladeshi residents. The hospital is equipped with various sections, including medical services, nursing care, gynecology, environment…
Rohingyas ask for rights – safety for return to Myanmar
Rohingyas living in Bangladesh say they will not go back to Myanmar until their safety can be guaranteed and they have equal rights, including being able to work and travel freely, said Oxfam in Bangladesh. Many – especially women –…
Trump to drop climate change from US Security Strategy
Donald Trump speaks alongside Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, earlier in December.
Three get life-term for murder
Dhaka 18 Dec – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 of Dhaka on Monday sentenced three persons to life-erm imprisonment in a case filed for killing a man at the capital's Kadamtoli area in 2010.
SC stays Apan Jeweller ownwes’ bail
Dhaka, 18 Dec – The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the bail to three of five Apan Jewellers' owners granted by the High Court till December 21.