Dhaka – A schoolboy was allegedly beaten to death by his neighbour over a silly matter at Daripara village of Gabtoli upazila in the district on Monday.The deceased was identified as Abdus Salam, 14, a class eight student of Kolakopa…
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3 children among 4 Rohingyas held in Benapole
Dhaka – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members arrested four Rohingyas, including three children, from Benapole bus stand while they were going to India through Benapole frontier illegally on Monday.The arrestees are Yusuf, 35, his son Solaiman,4, his brother’s sons Salman,…
Man, grandson electrocuted in Rangpur
Dhaka – A septuagenarian man and his grandson were electrocuted at Baniatary Nagirdaho village in Kaunia upazila in Rangpur on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Osman Gani, 75, and his grandson Yunus Ali, 20, of the village.
Tk 4.02 cr contraband drugs destroyed in Jessore
Dhaka- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) destroyed contraband drugs worth Tk 4.02 crore in the district in Jessore on Monday morning.BGB-49 Battalion seized the narcotics in separate drives from 01 August, 2014 to 31 March, 2017 from the border…
7 infected with anthrax in Pabna
Dhaka – At least seven people were infected with anthrax after eating meat of a sick cow in Haropara and Bhabanipur villages in Bhangura upazila in Pabna on Sunday.The infected were identified as Nazrul Islam, 28; Biplob, 25; Shahjahan Ali,…
One held with 10 gold bars at Benapole
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained an alleged smuggler along with 10 gold bars from Putkhali border area here on Monday morning.The arrestee was identified as Babul Akhter, son of Ebadul Haque, resident of Putkhali village.
37 female activists of Jamaat held in Jessore
Dhaka – Police in a drive detained 37 female activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, including two ‘Rokon’, from Basundia area in Sadar upazila in Jessore on Sunday.The detained Rokons were identified as Rijia Begum, wife of Maulana A Rashid, a resident…
Man killed over land dispute in Munshiganj
Dhaka – A man was killed in a clash over a land-related dispute at Basail village in Sirajdikhan upazila of the district on Sunday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Mojibor Khan, 50, son of Jahed Khan, a resident of Basail…
Tamim’s 95 spurs Tigers score 182 against Australia
Dhaka -Bangladesh posted a target of 183 runs against Australia in their 2nd match of the 8th ICC Champions Trophy at Kennington Oval in London on Monday. Opening bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh scored 182 all out in…
Fed Cup: Dhaka Abahani to play new face Chittagong Abahani in final
Dhaka – Defending champion Dhaka Abahani Limited will play new face Chittagong Abahani Limited in the final match of the Walton 29th Federation Cup Football at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.The title deciding match of the 12-team season curtain…
Apan Jewellers’ 536 Kg gold, 7,369 pieces diamond
Dhaka, Jun 4 – Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) on Sunday deposited 536 Kg of gold ornaments and 7,369 pieces of diamond ornaments seized from five outlets of Apan Jewellers to Bangladesh Bank as the leading jewellers brand failed…
IBBL local office organises discussion, Iftar Mohfil
Dhaka – The Dhaka Local Office of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion titled ‘Taqwa Orjone Mahe Ramadan Er Bhumika” and Ifter Mahfil at BCIC Auditorium on June 4, 2017, Sunday. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO…
Verdict over Oishee’s death penalty Monday
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed Monday to deliver its verdict on the death reference, and appeal of Oishee Rahman against the death penalty awarded to her for killing her parents in 2013. A…
BAU appoints new proctor
Mymensingh – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) authorities have appointed Prof Dr Md Atiqur Rahman Khokon of Plant Pathology Department as new proctor of the university for 2 years.
Azam Khan’s 6th death anniversary Monday
Dhaka – The 6th death anniversary of pop king Azam Khan will be observed on Monday with due respect. UNB news reported
UK election pauses, for second time, after London attack
London — For the second time in two weeks, Britain’s election campaign paused Sunday for grief and reflection in the aftermath of a deadly attack — and the issue of security vaulted back to the top of the political agenda.…
Concerns about some tax provisions to be addressed: PM
Dhaka – Amid concerns of the business community and the common people about some provisions of tax, and VAT and excise duty on the proposed budget for fiscal year (2017-18), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government will…
Tigers to face Aussies in CT17 Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will face 2nd ranked ODI team Australia in their 2nd match of the 8th ICC Champions Trophy at Kennington Oval in London on Monday. UNB news agency reported
Country exists for Sundarbans: PM
Dhaka – Highlighting the importance of the Sundarbans for the country’s existence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said whatever project the government takes for development it does that keeping this mangrove forest in mind so that it does not…
Stop insuring climate disaster
Bill McKibben Ripton, Vermont – Last month, the United Kingdom enjoyed its first full day without the need for coal power since the Industrial Revolution began. That’s remarkable news – and a sign of the future to come as the…
Oishee’s death reference appeal verdict Monday
Dhaka, June 04 – The High Court set Monday to deliver its verdict on the death reference, and appeal of Oishee Rahman against the death penalty awarded to her for killing her parents in 2013.
Youth sued for violating schoolgirl; rapist held in Magura
Magura, June 04 – A case was filed against a young man for raping a schoolgirl in Ghoshpur village of Mohammadpur upazila in the district on Saturday.
Six victims, three suspects killed in London assaults
London — Terrorism struck at the heart of London, police said Sunday, after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses told of men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.…
Dhaka welcomes US Senate move to probe Hillary-Yunus link
Dhaka – The government has welcomed the move of the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary to look into then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s alleged hands in the interference in an ‘independent investigation’ against Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh.…
Khaleda asks EC to take proper steps for fair polls
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday called upon the Election Commission (EC) to take proper steps for holding a credible general election in consultation with political parties and people. UNB news reported
US body on judiciary seeks info over Hillary’s link to Yunus
Dhaka – United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary has asked the US State Department for information on whether then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton used her position to intervene in an ‘independent investigation’ against Muhammad Yunus by a ‘sovereign…
Ariana Grande visits fans injured in Manchester attack
US singer Ariana Grande has visited fans injured in last month’s terror attack at her Manchester concert. The star spent time with youngsters at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital in a surprise appearance ahead of a benefit concert on Sunday.
House torched after killing woman, daughter in Bhola
Dhaka, June 3 – A woman was slaughtered while her nine-month-old daughter was burnt to death at ward no 2 in Pashchim Joynagar union of Daulatkhan upazila of Bhola on Saturday morning.
Teenage worker killed in Comilla shop fire
Dhaka, June 3 – A teenage shop worker was burned to death as a fire broke out at Kongso Bazar of Burichang upazila in Comilla district early Friday.
Fakhrul for national unity to ensure fair polls
Dhaka, Jun 2 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday urged the political parties to forge a national unity for forcing the government to hold a fair and impartial election.