Dhaka – A court here on Tuesday awarded death sentence to a man for killing his mother in Charmartrin area of Kamalnagar upazila inLaxmipur in 2005.Additional Judge of District and Sessions Judges’ Court Md Saidur Rahman Gazi passed the order…
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Mashrafe to play as long as he wishes: Papon
Dhaka- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon on Tuesday said they have not taken any decision to remove national ODI skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza form the team or scrap his captaincy.”BCB has no plan to remove him (Mashrafe)…
CJKS Varsity Football: BGC Trust Uni crushes Ma & Shisu Medical 6-0
Dhaka- A brilliant hat-trick by Arafatul Islam enabled BGC Trust University to crush Ma & Shishu Medical College by 6-0 goal in the Dakhina-CJKS Inter-University Football Tournament at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong on Tuesday.Arafatul Islam slammed a hat-trick…
2 killed in Khagrachhari road crash
Dhaka – At least two people were killed and another was injured early Tuesday as a minibus ploughed into a group of people who put up a barricade on the road to check the suspicious speedy movement of the vehicle…
ISIS chief killed – Syrian Observatory
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told Reuters on Tuesday that it had “confirmed information” that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed.Russia’s Defence Ministry said in June that it might have killed Baghdadi when one of its…
Air Force training aircraft crashes in Chittagong – Pilots safe
A training aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) crashed at Borohatia Haridarghona in Lohagara upazila on Tuesday afternoon.Rezaul Karim, assistant director of Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR), said the aircraft crashed around 2:45 pm.
16 dead in US Marines Corps Mississippi plane crash
At least 16 people have died after a US military plane crashed in the southern state of Mississippi at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Monday.
2 BCL leaders suspended over RU journo attack
Dhaka – The central committee of Bangladesh Chhatra League, the ruling party-backed student organisation, on Monday suspended two of its leaders of Rajshahi University unit over attacking a journalist in front of the university gate.The suspended leaders are – Mahmudur…
‘Robber’ killed in Jhalakati gunfight
Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed in a gunfight between police and a group of robbers early Tuesday at Satrakanda village in Jhalakati.The identity of the deceased was not available immediately.Additional police superintendent of the district Md Abdul Latif…
30 king cobras killed, 90 eggs destroyed again in Rajshahi
Dhaka- Some 30 baby king cobras were killed and 90 eggs were destroyed again at two villages in Durgapur upazila of Rajshahi district on Monday.One mother cobra was taken alive.At least 201 king cobras were killed in Rajshahi and Satkhira…
Minor girl ‘raped’ in Munshiganj
Dhaka – A minor girl was raped allegedly by a teenage boy at Noshangkar village in Tongibari upazila on Monday afternoon.Shakhawat Hossain, sub-inspector of Tongibari Police Station, said Mahin, 15, son of Jewel Mridha of the village, allegedly raped the…
Himachal Pradesh private cos surrender hydro power projects
In a remarkable trend emerging in hydro sector in Himachal Pradesh, many leading private companies have started surrendering hydro power projects allotted to them by State Govt. As per the news report, Tata Group, Reliance, Jindal and Larsen & Toubro…
A global call for journalists’ safety
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Jul 9 (IPS) – The UN system and its member states must develop policies to protect journalists and end impunity for crimes against them, said key stakeholders during a meeting.
Reinstate Ansars who lost job after 1994 mutiny: HC
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday directed the government for the reinstatement of 1447 Ansar members whose jobs were terminated in 1994 for mutiny.
Ali stars as England beats SAfrica by 211 runs in 1st test
London,- The architect behind England’s dismantling of South Africa, Moeen Ali doffed his cap and waved it to the spectators at Lord’s as he led his victorious team back to the famous pavilion at the home of cricket.A spot on…
Rooney in emotional Everton return after 13 years at United
Dhaka- Wayne Rooney no longer has to hide his nighttime secret.Although the striker left Everton in 2004 in pursuit of glory with Manchester United, the affection for his boyhood club never truly diminished – even while winning every major honor…
Yaba trader nabbed in Jatrabari
Dhaka- Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) arrested an alleged drug trader along with 3,000 pieces of contraband Yaba tablets from Matuail of Jatrabari in the city on Monday.
Root makes perfect start as England test captain
London, (UNB)- An inspired team selection. A match-defining innings. A convincing and historic victory over South Africa with a day to spare.Joe Root is making the England test captaincy look easy.Root, the golden boy of English cricket, could not have…
Tamim-less Tigers start training camp
Dhaka – After enjoying a three-week Eid vacation, the Tigers on Monday formally returned to the home of cricket at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) to focus on their training camp ahead of series against Australia and South Africa.Among the…
U-23 Football: Bangladesh to face Nepal in friendly Tuesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-23 Football team will face Nepal Under-23 side in a friendly encounter in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Bangladesh is playing the friendly as part of their preparation before the four-team Group-E battles of the AFC U23 Championship Qualifiers…
Lightning kills 3 in Naogaon
Dhaka – Three people, including two indigenous women, were killed by lightning at two villages of Niamatpur upazila in Naogaon on Monday.
Bogra girl dies as truck crashes into house
Dhaka – A 12-year-old schoolgirl was crushed in her sleep after a truck veered off the road and ploughed her house on Bogra-Natore highway at Omarpur in Nandigram upazila in Bogra early Monday.The deceased was identified as Rita Khatun, 12,…
Magura minor boy electrocuted
Dhaka – An 11-year-old boy died after being electrocuted during holding his Sunnat-e-Khatna programme at Dighi village under Shalikha upazila in Magura on Sunday.The deceased is identified as Faruk Hossain, son of Fayez Hossian of the village and class-V student…
8 suspected robbers held in Keraniganj
Dhaka – Police, in a drive, have arrested eight suspected robbers in South Keraniganj of Dhaka early Monday.Firearms were also recovered from the arrestees’ possession, said police.
CJKS Football: East Delta University plays out 1-1 draw with Ctg Medical College
Dhaka – East Delta University played out a 1-1 draw with Chittagong Medical College in the opening match of the Dakhina-CJKS Inter-University Football Tournament that began on Monday at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong.Chittagong City Mayor AJM Nasiruddin inaugurated…
SAFF U15, U18 draw held in Dhaka
Dhaka – Bangladesh U15 and U18 football team have been pitted in Group-A for the SAFF Championships (U15 and U18) as per the draw held at Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) House here on Monday.Bangladesh U15 side has got Bhutan and…
First Inter-College baseball begins Tuesday
Dhaka – The Walton First Inter-College Women’s Baseball Tournament, organised by Bangladesh Baseball-Softball Association, will begin at the Dhanmondi Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Export growth 15 years’ low
Bangladesh exports have grown by a meagre 1.69 percent in the year to June, with its slowest pace in 15 years.Exports fell 15.27 percent year-on-year to $3.04 billion in June, the last month of the fiscal year, according to the…
Five SC lawyers tender apology
Five lawyers of the Supreme Court offered unconditional apology to the High Court on Monday for obstructing court proceedings through shouting and vandalism at courtroom.They sought the apology before the bench of Justice Md Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Khizir…
Bad behaviour trending online inspire it in real life
Young children know that name-calling is wrong. Tweens are taught the perils of online bullying and revenge porn: It’s unacceptable and potentially illegal.But celebrities who engage in flagrant attacks on social media are rewarded with worldwide attention. President Donald Trump’s…