Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested 10 people and recovered 1,08,000 yaba pills from their possessions at Kolatoli area in the district headquarters in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday afternoon.
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4 get life term for murder in Netrakona
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced four people to life term imprisonment for killing a man over a trifling matter at Ulohati village in Kendua upazila in 2015 in Netrakona.
3 of a family killed in Gopalganj road crash
Dhaka – Three people, all members of the same family, were killed and two others injured when a truck collided with a human hauler on Dhaka-Khulna highway at Majhigati in Kashiani upazila in Gopalganj on Wednesday.
Reckless driver smashes another drivers’ leg
Dhaka – In another incident of reckless driving, a speedy bus smashed the left leg of another bus driver in city’s busy Jatrabari intersection while the victim was crossing road on Tuesday night.The injured Ismail Hossain, 47, a driver of…
Muktamoni dies at her Satkhira home
Muktamoni, who was diagnosed with a tumour developed in her blood vessels on the right hand, died at her residence in Dakkhin Kamar Baisha village in Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning.
Health benefits of cinnamon
Cinnamon is a delicious spice and you probably know it has some great benefits for your health. But did you know that the benefits of cinnamon go much beyond health and fitness? You can also use it in your beauty…
Zia finishes 13th in 3rd Kolkata Int’l Open GM Chess
Dhaka – Grandmaster, Ziaur Rahman finished 13th in the 3rd Kolkata International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, that ended at Kolkata of West Bengal in India on Tuesday.
French Open organizers won’t give Serena Williams a seeding
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Serena Williams’ return to Grand Slam tennis from maternity leave just got even tougher.
Wari register 5-2 win against Azad SC
Dhaka- Wari Club registered a 5-2 victory against Azad Sporting Club in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
‘Mugger’ sustains bullet injury in city gunfight
Dhaka- An alleged mugger sustained bullet injury during a gunfight between police and his accomplices in the city’s Jurain graveyard area early Tuesday. The injured was identified as Rajan alias Kala Rajan, 25.Police said a team of Shyampur police station…
Rajshahi man attempts suicide after ‘killing’ wife
Dhaka – A man tried to commit suicide allegedly after killing his wife in Tanore upazila on Tuesday.
Man found dead in Natore
Dhaka – Police recovered the body of a shopkeeper from Adgram village in Baraigram upazila in Natore on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Alif Hossain, son of Faij Uddin of the village.
11 more suspected drug peddlers killed in ‘shootouts’
With the countrywide crackdown on drug dealers continuing, 11 more alleged drug peddlers were killed in ‘gunfights’ with law enforcers in Chattogram, Feni, Cumilla, Brahmanbaria, Narayanganj, Netrakona, Chuadanga, Dinajpur and Nilphamari districts early Tuesday.
Two JMB men held in Natore
Dhaka- Detectives in a drive arrested two suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Chandrapur in Gurudaspur upazila in Natore early Tuesday.
Dhaka-bound Saudia flight makes emergency landing in Jeddah
A Dhaka-bound Saudi Arabian Airlines flight made an emergency landing at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah following a malfunction of hydraulic system and subsequent retraction of its nose gear on Monday (Saudi time).
Bus-friction victim Rajib’s family compensation order stayed
Dhaka, May 22 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a High Court order that directed Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) and Sajan Paribahan to pay Tk 1 crore in compensation to the family of Rajib…
‘Gunfight’ kills 27 suspected drug peddlers in 21 days: ASK
Dhaka, May 21 – About 27 people, mostly suspected drug paddlers or drug addicts, were killed in ‘so called gunfight’ with law enforcers across the country in last 21 days as of today (Monday), said human rights body Ain o…
2 electrocuted in Gaibandha
Gaibandha – Two people died from electrocution at Ballamjhar village in Sadar upazila on Monday.The deceased were identified as Aijal Mia, 50, and Belal Mia, 16 of the village.
Man gets life term for killing Netrokona teacher
Dhaka – A court here on Monday awarded life term imprisonment to a man in a case filed for killing a retired teacher of Barhatta upazila in Netrokona in 2008.
Hill District landslides kill 4 trap 5
At least three people were killed and two others injured in a landslide at Boroitali Manjoypara in Naikkhongchhari upazila on Monday.
2 to die for killing in Bagerhat
Dhaka -A court here on Monday sentenced a woman and her lover to death for killing her husband over extramarital relationship in 2015.
Rights org ASK worried at growing extrajudicial killings
Around 27 people, mostly suspected drug peddlers or drug addicts, were killed in ‘so-called gunfights’ with law enforcers across the country in the last 21 days as of Monday, said human rights body Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK).
3 including minor killed in separate Bogura road crashes
Dhaka – At least three people including a minor were killed in separate road accidents in Bogura on Sunday and Monday.
Kolkata Chess: Bangladeshi GM Ziaur Rahman shares 3rd slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman shared the 3rd slot with 14 other players in the 3rd Kolkata International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament’2018 securing five points after the 7th round matches in Kolkata on Sunday.
Premier Hockey: Mohammedan beat Abahani 2-1
Dhaka- Dhaka Mohammedan SC took the joint lead in the Green Delta Insurance Metropolis Premier Division Hockey League beating their traditional rivals Dhaka Abahani Limited by 2-1 goals at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Monday.
Man drives into restaurant, killing 2 including daughter
Bessemer City, May 21 (AP/UNB) — Witnesses say the lunchtime scene at the Surf and Turf Lodge in Bessemer City was comfortable, with families eating, until a vehicle crashed into the building.
Stars urge Indonesia to ban ‘brutal’ trade in dog meat
Jakarta, May 21 (AP/UNB) — International stars of acting, music and sports have signed a letter urging Indonesia’s president to ban what they say is a brutal trade in dog and cat meat for human consumption.
Six killed in ‘gunfights’ in 6 districts
Dhaka – Four suspected drug peddlers, a ‘robber’ and a ‘mugger’ were killed in separate ‘gunfights’ with law enforcers in Barishal, Feni, Mymensingh, Dinajpur, Jashore and Tangail districts early Sunday. With the latest figures, a total of 20 people were…
13 held in Benapole while entering into B’desh from India
Dhaka- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested 13 Bangladeshi nationals, including women and children, while entering the country from India illegally through Putkhali bordering area here in Benapole on Sunday.
3 to die, 7 get life in prison for killing Keraniganj businessman
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday awarded death penalty to three people and life imprisonment to seven others for killing a businessman for extortion in Keraniganj in 2006.