Dhaka – A female medical student was killed in a road accident at Nayabazar in the city’s Bangshal area on Saturday morning.The victim was identified as Sathia, 22, a student of Dhaka National Medical College and daughter of Mohammad Hasanuzzaman,…
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Couple among 3 burned to death in Old Dhaka
Dhaka – Three people, including a couple, were burned to death in a fire that broke out at a tin-shed house in the city’s Islambagh area on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Shamim, 35, his wife Sima, 27, and her…
Road crashes kill 12 in 7 dists, capital
Twelve people, including a student and two teachers, were killed and 17 other people injured in accidents in Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Jhenidah, Tangail , Rajshahi, Panchagarh and Chuadanga districts on Saturday. In Cox’s Bazar, four people, including two siblings,…
9 injured in gas cylinder explosion in Old Dhaka
At least nine people, including employees of a restaurant, and pedestrians sustained burn injuries when an explosion occurred from a gas cylinder at a restaurant-cum-sweetmeat shop near Lalbagh crossing in Old Dhaka on Saturday afternoon. Wearhouse Inspector of Fire Service…
UN experts urge BD to stop ‘enforced disappearances’
Dhaka, Feb 24 – United Nations human rights experts have called on Bangladesh to act now to halt an ‘increasing number of enforced disappearances’ in the country, UNB news agency has reported. The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary…
Dress researsal of rescuing accident victim in Rajshahi
Rajshahi – A dress rehearsal of rescuing of victim crushed under car was held on Thursday night on the Rajshahi University (RU) campus. It was organized by Fire Service and Civil Defense Rajshahi unit with the association of the University.
Solo painting exhibition titled Poetry of Darkness at AF Dhaka
Dhaka – The 4th solo painting exhibition titled Poetry of Darkness by artist Rashedul Huda began at La Galerie, Alliance Française, Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on Friday.
Sunamganj-2 by-polls: Joya Suranjit collects AL nomination paper
Dhaka – Dr Joya Sengupta, widow of late Awami League lawmaker Suranjit Sengupta, on Friday collected Awami League’s nomination paper to vie in the by-election to Sunamganj-2 constituency.Her son Soumen Sengupta collected the nomination paper from the AL central office…
Alleged robber killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Feb 24 – An alleged robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Khoiyabazar area under Harintana thana of Khulna in the city early Friday. The deceased was identified as Zia Sana alias Hat Kata Zia alias…
BNP opposes gas price hike calling it illogical
Dhaka, Feb 23 – Terming illogical and anti-people the government’s decision to hike gas prices, BNP on Thursday urged the government to rescind it.
Islami Bank-Samadhara Kobita Utshob held
Dhaka -Islami Bank-Samadhara 3 rd Kobita Utshob was held on February 23, 2017, Thursday at he National Theater Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka. Asaduzzaman Noor MP, Minister for Cultural Affairs was the chief guest in the progamme.
Canada court observation AL’s ploy: BNP
Dhaka – The BNP sees Canadian court observation terming the party as a terrorist organization as a part of “government conspiracy.” “A drama has been staged by providing wrong information to Canadian immigration department. The matter of terming the Canadian…
Paper warehouse in Ctg port catches fire
Dhaka – A fire broke out at a paper warehouse at gate No 4 of Chittagong port here on Thursday.
Bangladeshi killed in New York
Sylhet – A Bangladeshi real estate businessman was stabbed to death near his home in Bronx, New York city on Wednesday. Zakir Khan, 44, who hails from Pathantila village in Fenchuganj uapzila of the district and owner of Parkchester Real…
Fire breaks out at Chittagong port paper godown
Dhaka, Feb 23 – A fire broke out at a paper godown at gate No 4 of Chittagong port on Thursday.
Kim Jong-nam killing: North Korea condemns Malaysia
North Korea has said Malaysia is responsible for the death of one of its citizens and is attempting to politicise the return of his body.
Sylhet to become flydubai’s third destination in Bangladesh
Dubai-based carrier to commence four flights a week from 15 March 2017 Dhaka, February 22 — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the addition of Sylhet to its network, becoming the airline’s third destination in Bangladesh after Chittagong and Dhaka. flydubai will…
Kim Jong-nam killing: Malaysia seeks North Korea embassy official
Malaysian police say they are seeking a senior official at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur in connection with the killing of Kim Jong-nam. Mr Kim, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, died last week at Kuala…
Jewellry trader killed in Comilla
Dhaka, Feb 22 – A jewellry trader was hacked to death by miscreants in Sinduria Rail Bridge area of Burichang upazila in Comilla district, about 100 km southeast of Dhaka on Tuesday night.
Young man kills 3 siblings hack the fourth in Narsingdi
Dhaka, Feb 22 – A young man reportedly strangulated his three younger siblings to death and hacked his elder brother at Alukbali Purbapara village in Sadar upazila of Narsingdi about 30 kilometres east of Dhaka on Tuesday night.
College student killed in Magura road accident
Dhaka – A college student was killed as a speeding truck hit his bicycle on Magura-Jhenaidah highway in Magura on Tuesday Morning.The deceased was identified as Biswajit Biswas, 20, a student of 1st year (hons) of Magura Govt College and…
College student found dead in Khulna
Dhaka – A college student was found dead at Mirzapur in Dumuria upazila in Khulna on Tuesday.Being informed by local people, police recovered the body of Sudarshan, 22, a 3rd year (Honours) student of Khulna Government Sundarbans College and son…
Death row convict in blogger Rajib murder arrested
Dhaka – Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police( DMP) arrested death row convict who was a fugitive mastermind of blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider murder, along with his one close associate from Uttara area in the…
Plane carrying 5 people hits Australian shopping mall
Melbourne, Feb 21 (AP/UNB) — Five people were believed killed when a light plane crashed in flames into a shopping mall on Tuesday in the Australian city of Melbourne, officials said.
HC calls Baufal AC, OC of police to explain torture
Dhaka – The High Court (HC) yesterday summoned Assistant Superintendent of Police of Baufal Circle Saiful Islam and officer in charge (OC) of Baufal Police Station in Patuakhali asking them to appear before it on February 27 to explain their…
Cabinet decides to fill 1638 vacant BCS ports
Dhaka – The cabinet has approved a proposal of the public administration ministry to fill up only 1638 vacant posts of 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations of Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) yesterday.
3 women killed in Ctg road crash
Dhaka – Three women were crushed under an unknown vehicle on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Sonapahar area of Mirsarai upazila in Chittagong early Monday.The deceased were identified as Peyara Akhter, 37, wife of Ohidul Haque, Sajeda Begum, 55, wife of Dudu…
PM slams Pak propaganda about ’71 genocide
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday came down hard on Pakistan for spreading false and fabricated information about genocide during the Liberation War in 1971. “Recently, it has been seen Pakistan’s conspiracy against Bangladesh is going on. They’ve…
Team of puppeteers in Thailand’s international festival
Culture Desk A team of country’s puppeteers have left for Thailand to take part in the Thailand Harmony World Puppet Festival 2017. The festival will kick start today and continue till February 26 in Kanchanaburi Province of Thailand. Tomorrow the…
Three suspected ‘JMB’ men held in Narayanganj
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) – Three suspected members of the banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested by members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) different areas in Sonargaon upazila early Monday.