Dhaka – North Korean auhorities hint that they are determined to continue with their missile and nuclear programmes and are not ready to relent come what may thus keeping the heat in the Korean Peninsula at boiling levels. The decision…
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Alleged drug smuggler killed in ‘gunfight’ with cops
Dhaka – An alleged drug smuggler was killed in a reported gunfight between his cohorts and police at Konabari in Kosba upazila of Brahmanbaria district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
Ban on forest tree logging extended up to 2022
The Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal of the Ministry of Environment and Forests to continue the ban on cutting trees in the country’s reserved and natural forests until 2022.The approval came from the regular weekly meeting of the Cabinet…
‘Farakka Dam’ responsible for spate in river Ganga: Bihar CM
Patna – Amid apprehensions of flood waters entering into Patna town, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Sunday said silt deposited in Ganga after the construction of Farraka Dam was responsible for spate in the river and asked the Centre to…
Niko graft case hearing deferred to Oct 2
Dhaka-The Ninth Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the charge hearing in the Niko graft case against 11 persons including BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to October 2.
30 dead and 90 hurt in Turkey’s Gaziantep wedding blast
An explosion at an outdoor wedding party in the southern Turkish city of Gaziantep has killed at least 30 people and injured 94 more, the region’s governor says. The Turkish government has called it a “terror attack” and suggested it…
Conspiracy to remove BNP rom mainstream politics: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government is conspiring to remove their party from the mainstream politics aiming to reestablish a one-party rule.
Govt. wants to use militancy to subdue its opponents: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government wants to use the militancy issue to make its political gain and suppress its opponents instead of eliminating the menace.
Bolt takes Olympic 200 but comes short of record
Rio De Janeiro (AP/UNB) — Usain Bolt’s only real competition was the clock. He couldn’t beat it. Another gold medal isn’t such a bad consolation prize.
Khaleda in meeting with newly formed standing committee
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia sat with members of her party’s newly formed standing committee tonight (Thursday night) to discuss the country’s latest political situation, party’s organisational issues and work out its next course of action.
‘State terrorism’ on to annihilate ‘opposition’: BNP
Dhaka: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that ‘state terrorism’ is being carried out now in Bangladesh to eliminate the ‘opposition as there is no democracy, human rights and the rule of law’. “Bangladesh has virtually…
Talakhadze takes Olympic gold after Iranian Hercules falters
Rio (AP/UNB) — Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia had the gold medal locked up when he stepped to the stage for one last lift. Behdad Salimi’s shocking struggles in the clean and jerk had opened the door. He didn’t just walk through…
Was Chinese proposal romantic or just a form of male control?
The crowd loved it – but did He Zi? The Chinese diver had tears in her eyes when fellow athlete Qin Kai proposed during her silver medal ceremony. A smile, however, took a lot longer to appear. She eventually said…
JMB Marzan was the operation comm. of Gulshan attack: Police
Dhaka-The original name of the youngest operational commander of banned Islamist outfit JMB was Nurul Islam Marzan, who was one of the key suspect of Gulshan militant attack, said police sources.
Khaleda decides not to cut birthday cake on Aug 15
Amid widespread criticisms for celebrating it on the National Mourning Day, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has decided not to cut any cake at the wee hours on Monday celebrating her 71st birthday this year.“Madam [Khaleda] never celebrated her birthday on…
“I am still alive.” – Ashraful’s domestic ban lifted
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday officially lifted the ban on Mohammad Ashraful allowing him to resume playing domestic cricket in Bangladesh. The former national team captain Ashraful is now allowed to take part in domestic cricket, including…
Mother of slain siblings held from Dhaka’s Basabo
Dhaka – Police early Saturday arrested Tanzin Rahman, mother of the two minor siblings whose throat-slit bodies were found in the city’s Basabo area on Friday night, in connection with the murder.
Govt. is trying to hang on to power by using militancy: BNP
Dhaka-The BNP yesterday accused the government of trying to cling to hang on to power by using the militancy as a weapon.
Saudi Arabia withdraws ban on BD workers
Dhaka – The Ministry of Labor and Social Development of Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers as of Wednesday, UNB news agency reported. The ban was in force for the past six years except…
Khaleda secures bail in 10 cases, charge framing Oct 10
The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Wednesday granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in 10 cases including eight sabotage cases filed under the Special Power Act and a sedition one. Metropolitan Sessions Judge Kamrul Hossain Mollah…
Santu Larma urges ethnic groups to achieve their rights
Bangladesh Adivasi Forum (BAF) President Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma alias Santu Larma urge the young generation of the ethnic minority come forward spontaneously to strengthen the ongoing struggle for their rights. “Indigenous people will have to survive through struggle. They have…
Stay alert so no one can involve in militancy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged all to remain alert so that anyone cannot be involved in militancy from one’s own position.”We’ll have to remain vigilant that anyone cannot be involved in this social menace from one’s own position,…
RU ethnic minority students demand constitutional recognition
The ethnic minority students formed a human chain on Monday at Rajshahi University (RU) and demanded constitutional recognition of the country’s ‘indigenous people’ and formation of a separate land commission for them.
Police not sure whether Hasnat;Tahmid were involved in café attack
Dhaka-Investigation agencies are yet to confirm about the involvement of ex-North South University teacher Abul Hasnat Rezaul Karim and Toronto University student Tahmid Hasib Khan in Gulshan café attack as the probe in this regard is yet to complete, said…
Election to 9 municipalities Sunday
Election to nine municipalities in different districts will be held on Sunday.
Two including Sholakia attacker Shafiul killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab
Dhaka – Two persons were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Nandail upazila of Mymensingh on Thursday night. They included an accused in a case over a terrorist attack on police near the…
Slain IS man’s wife, her sister missing for years
Amidst a hunt for over 50 youths who have left their homes possibly to take to militancy, two sisters in Gopalganj are reportedly missing. One of them has lost her husband, killed while fighting for the Islamic State in Syria.…
Cop lynched in N’ganjas ‘drug trader’ dies during raid
A policeman was killed in a mass beating after an alleged drug trader drowned in a pond during a anti-narcotics drive at Noail Raisdia in Sonargaon municipality area on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Arifuzzaman Khan, a constable of Sonargaon…
Govt indifferent to catastrophic flood situation: Khaleda
Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday alleged that people in the country’s flood-affected areas are going through untold sufferings due to the government’s apathy to stand beside them with adequate relief materials.
Moudud, brother acquitted but lose Gulshan house
Dhaka -The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed and his brother Manjur Ahmed in a case filed over grabbing a government house in the city’s Gulshan area. The court also scraped Manjur…