A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed four female suspects of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) on a 5-day remand each in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
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Hasina to govern till 2019 with iron hand: Nasim
Dhaka: Mentioning that the lone goal of the present government is to take the country ahead, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will govern the country with an iron hand until the next general election.…
11th anniversary of Aug 17 serial bomb blasts Wednesday
Dhaka – Today the 17th of August is the 11th anniversary of the countrywide serial bomb blasts carried out by banned Islamic militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in 63 out of 64 district headquarters in 2005, the penultimate year of departure…
Protesters block Dhaka street junction opposing Rampal Project
Dhaka – Pragatishil Chhatra Jote, a left-leaning student organisation, on Tuesday staged demonstrations at Shahbagh intersection protesting the proposed Rampal coal-fired power plant project near world’s largest mangrove forest the Syndarbans.
Police found involvement of 7 more people in cefe attack
Dhaka-Police found the involvement of 7-8 more people in the Gulshan café attack apart from Tamim Chowdhury and Marzan, said Additional DMP commissioner Monirul Islam on Tuesday.
Charge hearing against Khaleda deferred in Niko graft case
Dhaka-The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka on Tuesday set August 21 to hear on charge framing against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 10 others in the Niko graft case.
Stranded elephant dies two days after tranquilisation, capture
Jamalpur – The Indian stray elephant that entered the Bangladesh territory floating with currents of floodwater about one and a half months ago, died at Koyra village in Sarishabari upazila on Tuesday. All efforts by the rescue team to keep…
New York Imam shooting suspect arrested on murder charges
New York (AP/UNB) — Police charged a man late Monday night with murder in the brazen daytime shooting deaths of an imam and his friend as they left a New York City mosque over the weekend. Oscar Morel, 35, was…
Reward announced for information about NYC imam killers
As the families of a slain New York City mosque leader and his associate make funeral arraignments and continue their quest for answers to killing, a Muslim advocacy group is set to announce a reward for information leading to arrest…
‘Bangabahadur’ is passing critical condition
Bangabahadur is passing a critical condition and lying at Sarishabari,Jamalpur. He is not taking food normally after being tranquilized. Moreover, extreme level heat also weaken him. Veterinarians are taking care care of the elephant.
Drama for Mourning Day
Culture Desk Special drama for the National Mourning Day, “Smriter Minar” will be aired on Channel i today. Written and directed by Rana Masud the drama will be aired at 7.50pm. Dr Enamul Haq, Omar Ayaz Oni, Shamima Tushti and…
Neymar back in charge of Brazil ahead of Olympic semifinals
Sao Paulo (AP/UNB) — It might be time to put Neymar’s name back on the Brazilian jersey. After an uninspired start that prompted some fans to replace his name with Marta’s on the famed No. 10 shirt, Neymar is finally…
Imam, assistant shot dead in New York
An imam and his assistant were shot dead as they walked along a street in the New York borough of Queens. The men were approached from behind by a man who shot them both in the head, a police spokesman…
Oli demands fair election with the participation of all
Liberal Democratic Party president Col (retd) Oli Ahmed on Saturday demanded early elections as he thinks there is no other alternative to overcoming the country’s political and social problems.
Messi says he will again play for Argentina’s national team
Buenos Aires (AP/UNB) — For the love of his country, Lionel Messi has reconsidered his decision to quit international soccer and will continue playing for Argentina’s national team. Messi said Friday that he is returning despite “a lot of problems”…
Tareque Masud, Mishuk Munier’s 5th death anniversary Saturday
Dhaka – The 5th death anniversary of renowned filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer Mishuk Munier will be observed on Saturday.Internationally recognised filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer Mishuk Munier, who was also the chief news editor of ATN News, along with…
Three killed in ‘gunfights’ in as many districts
Dhaka – Three suspects were killed in three reported gunfights with police and members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in the capital Dhaka, Jhenidah and Khulna districts early Friday. Police said they included the ringleader of a forest robber gang,…
Pakistan’s cricket great Hanif Mohammad passes away at 81
Dhaka – Pakistani legend Hanif Mohammad, one of the famous four Mohammad brothers who played Test cricket for Pakistan, has died at the age of 81 at Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi on Thursday. Hanif, also known as the original…
Indian stray wild elephant finally tranquilised
The stray wild elephant, swept away with floodwater into Bangladesh from India about one and a half months ago, is now tied in ropes with trees after its rescue following tranquilisation from a local pond at Kayra village in Sharishabari…
US report notes inaction over vested property depriving Hindus
Dhaka – The government did not adjudicate any of the more than one million pending cases of land seized from Hindus declared ‘enemies of the state’ in pre-independence Bangladesh, said a report of the US Department of State, UNB News…
Fire at maternity ward in Baghdad hospital kills 12 babies
A fire ripped through a maternity ward at a Baghdad hospital overnight, killing 12 newborn babies, government officials said Wednesday, a deadly blaze that was likely caused by faulty electrical wiring.By morning, grief-stricken fathers searched for their missing newborns in…
6 JMB suspects with arms, munitions held in capital
Dhaka -Six alleged members of Jama’atul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB), an outlawed militant organization, have been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in an overnight drive. Huge firearms and explosives were recovered from different areas in the capital.
Khaleda Zia to appear in 12 cases Wednesday
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will go to lower court of Dhaka on Wednesday to appear the hearings of 12 cases, filed against her, including the Niko and Barapukuria coalmine graft cases.
One killed, another hurt in Laxmipur ‘gunfight’ with cops
Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed and another injured in separate ‘gunfights’ with police in Raipur and Sadar upazilas of Laxmipur district early Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
EU steps up efforts to promote, protect indigenous peoples’ rights
Dhaka – The European Union has reaffirmed its commitments to promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples. A declaration in this regard was made by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion…
Elephant refuses to sleep on Forest Department’s tranquiliser
Dhaka – Despite firing a dart from their tranquiliser gun in a desperate bid to trap the wild elephant from India stranded on the sand bars of Jamuna near Sharishabari of Upzila early yesterday, the Bangladesh forest department(BFD) wildlife crime…
Farmer managed seed systems in Morogoro, Mvomero – Tanzania
African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), in partnership with Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Wakulima Tanzania (MVIWATA) and Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), has shared a new report, “Farmer managed seed systems in Morogoro and Mvomero, Tanzania: The disregarded wealth of smallholder farmers”.…
Giant Turkish anti-coup rally packs Istanbul waterfront area
Istanbul (AP/UNB) — Turkey will continue fighting whatever powers seek to undermine the government, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Sunday as he addressed a massive flag-waving rally in Istanbul in the wake of the country’s abortive July 15 coup. The…
Report submitted to HC over humiliation of Narayanganj school teacher
Dhaka-Police submitted a report yesterday before the High Court over the humiliation of Narayanganj school teacher Shyamal Kanti Bhakta stating that the local MP Salim Osman has no involvement in the incident.
5 arrested from Kalyanpur put on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday placed five persons including the owner of Taj Manzil building and her son on a two-day remand in a case filed for giving shelter to militants, killed at a flat…