Dhaka – A local Awami League leader was killed and five others were injured as a bus hit his motorcycle on Panchagarh-Dhaka highway in Helipad area of the Sadar upazila in Panchagarh on Tuesday evening.The deceased was identified as Robi…
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3 killed in Jhenaidah lightning strikes
Dhaka – At least three people were killed in two separate incidents of lightning strikes in two upazilas of the district on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Amanullah, 40, son of Emdadul Haque of Parbatipur village, and Miraj, 35, son…
AL leader found dead in Ctg
Dhaka – A local Awami League leader was found dead in Pashchim Jahanpur area in Jafotnagar union of Fatikchhari upazila on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Mohammad Enam, son of Sekandar Miah, and also president of AL Abdullahpur union…
Schoolgirl raped in Kamrangirchar
Dhaka – A class IX schoolgirl has been violated allegedly by her cousin in the city’s Kamrangirchar area.The family members took the girl to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday noon for her medical check-up, said officer-in-charge of Kamrangirchar…
4 killed in separate incidents in N’ganj
Dhaka – Four people, including a couple, were killed in separate incidents in the city and Bandar upazila of the district on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Mitu Akhter, 30, her husband Mosharraf Hossain, 44, Rizia Begum, 70, and Jahanara…
Banani rape case transferred to Victim Support Centre
Dhaka – The much-talked-about rape case filed with Bannai Police Station was transferred to the Victim Support Centre of Tejgaon on Tuesday night.Contacted, Inspector (investigation) of Banani Police Station Abdul Matin told UNB over phone that all case documents have…
Nat’l Hockey: BKSP crush Ctg Divi 12-0
Dhaka – Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishtan (BKSP) earned a comfortable 12-0 goals victory against Chittagong Division in the 31st ATN Bangla National Hockey Gold Cup Tournament at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.Shohanur Rahman Shohan scored five goals…
Saudi King invites PM to attend summit in Riyadh
Dhaka – Saudi King and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to attend the Arabic Islamic American Historical Summit in Saudi Arabia. UNB news agency reported
Sr Div Football: Badda Jagoroni beat Friends SWO 1-0
Dhaka – Badda Jagoroni Sangsad managed 1-0 goal victory over Friends Social Welfare Organization in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka metropolis Senior Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.
CJKS Handball : Young Star Blues outplay Birds SC 10-0
Dhaka – Young Star Blues earned huge 10-0 goals victory over Birds Sporting Club in the CJKS First Division Handball League in Chittagong on Tuesday.
PM attends milad for Wazed Miah
Dhaka – A milad and doa mahfil was arranged for Dr MA Wazed Miah, an eminent nuclear scientist and husband of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at his Sudha Sadan residence at Dhanmondi on Tuesday marking his 8th death anniversary. UNB…
100,000 tonnes of rice to be imported
Dhaka – Bangladesh will import 100,000 tonnes of rice in an effort to refill reserves and rein in prices of the staple. UNB news agency reported
Car bomb in Thailand’s Muslim-dominated south wounds over 50
Pattani – Suspected insurgents in Thailand detonated a car bomb Tuesday outside a busy shopping center in the south of the country, wounding more than 50 people in a huge blast that ripped the building apart and sent people running…
Send 3 Rab men to respective forces: HC
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned to withdraw three officers of Rapid Action Battalion-3 and send them to their respective forces for not producing an accused before the court within 24 hours into his…
One mound lead seized at Benapole
Dhaa – Customs officials seized a mound lead from Benapole International Check Post here on Tuesday morning. Sadek Hossain, assistant Commissioner of Benapole Customs Intelligence, said that on secret information, a team of the customs official challenged Emran Kabir, 36,…
Bouchard eliminates Sharapova at Madrid Open
Madrid,(AP/UNB)- Motivated more than usual, Eugenie Bouchard used her game to send a message to Maria Sharapova by defeating the Russian 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in a thrilling second-round match at the Madrid Open on Monday. Bouchard, one of the most…
2 ‘robbers’ killed in gunfight with rivals in Faridpur
Faridpur, May 9 (UNB) – Two alleged robbers were killed in a gunfight between two groups of robbers in Alalpur area on bypass road of the district town early Tuesday over establishing supremacy. Subash Chandra Saha, superintendent of police in…
Minor boy rescued two days after abduction
Dhaka – Law enforcers rescued a minor boy from Hatikumrul-Bonpara highway in Khalkula area in Tarash upazila in Sirajganj on Monday night after two days of his abduction.Monzur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Tarash Police Station, said that Moazzem Hossain, 27, son…
Minor boy drowns in Sirajganj
Dhaka – A minor boy drowned in a water body at Shernar village in Belkuchi upazila of the district in Sirajganj on Monday evening. The deceased was identified as Imtiaz, 4, son of one Imrul Hossain, resident of the village.
Seek alternative financing for agri development: Specialists
Dhaka -Specialists urged alternative financing for agriculture development in a workshop organized by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and USAID’s Agriculture Value Chains (AVC) Project at the DCCI. UNB news agency reported
4 members of a family could be bank directors; draft law cleared
Dhaka – The cabinet on Monday approved the draft ‘Bank Company (Amendment) Bill, 2017’which will allow four members of a family to be the directors of a bank. The existing law permits only two members of a family to be…
Tagore’s 156th birth anniversary observed
Dhaka – The 156th birth anniversary of Biswakobi Rabindranath Tagore was observed across the country on Monday– the 25 Baishakh of the Bangla Calendar. Tagore, who enriched the Bangla language and literature with his astounding talent and merit, was born…
Establish non-communal society with Rabindranath’s spirit: President
Noagaon – President Abdul Hamid on Monday called for establishing a humanitarian and non-communal, poverty- and exploitation-free society imbued with the spirit and ideals of poet Rabindranath Tagore. UNB news agency reported
Former UNB City Editor Shamsuddin Ahmed no more
Dhaka – Shamsuddin Ahmed, former city editor of United News of Bangladesh (UNB), passed away at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Monday morning.
Djokovic and Murray try to regain their confidence in Madrid
Madrid,(AP/UNB) — While Rafael Nadal continues to thrive, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are just trying to get back in form.The top-ranked Murray and the second-ranked Djokovic arrive for the Madrid Open looking to regain their confidence after lackluster starts…
England beats Ireland by 85 runs in 2nd ODI, wins series
London,(AP/UNB) — Joe Root starred with bat and ball to help England beat Ireland by 85 runs in the second one-day international on Sunday and seal a 2-0 series victory.Root struck 73 and was one of three batsmen to score…
Zverev wins BMW Open for 1st title in Germany
Munich, (AP/UNB) — Alexander Zverev won his first title on home soil as the German defeated Argentine qualifier Guido Pella 6-4, 6-3 Sunday to win the BMW Open.The 20-year-old Zverev fired eight aces and converted three of eight break points…
Cop-robbers ‘gunfight’ in Joypurhat, 2 held
Dhaka – Two suspected robbers sustained bullet wounds while four policemen were injured in a gunfight between police and robbers at Balighata in Panchbibi upazila early Monday.Tipped off that a group of dacoits were taking preparation at Balighata to commit…
War Crimes: Charges framed against 4 Moulibazar men
Moulvibazar -The International Crime Tribunal framed two charges against the four Moulvibazar men for allegedly committing crimes against the humanity during the Liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. UNB news agency reported
Sr Div Football: PWD SC play goalless draw with BD Boys
Dhaka – Public Works Department (PWD) Sporting Club played goalless draw with Bangladesh Boys Club in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis Senior Division Football League at Saheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.