Jessore, Jan 11 – An alleged terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of terrorists at Jagahati in Sadar upazila early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Rasel alias Rony, 25, son of Kumar Ali, a resident…
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BGB chief deplores border killings
Dinajpur, Jan 11 – Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Maj Gen Abul Hossain has denounced the incidents of border killing, saying it is not acceptable whoever the killer is.
Demonstration held globally against coal fired power plant
Berlin – Bangladeshi expatriates and some other international students in Germany ( including German) on Saturday 7th January, 2017staged a demonstration in Berlin as part of the global action programme protesting the move of Bangladesh government to set up a…
Nine Neo-JMB members put on remand
Dhaka – The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed nine suspected Neo-JMB members on a 4-day remand each, while Jannatul Mahal alias Jinnah, a female member of the militant outfit was set on a 2-day remand…
Four IBBL Executive VPs made Dy Managing Directors
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has promoted its four Executive Vice Presidents to Deputy Managing Directors. They are Mohammed Monirul Moula, Mohammad Mohon Miah, Mohammad Ali and Abu Reza Md. Yeahia.
Statement by Michael R. Bloomberg on Tobacco Control Report
A new comprehensive report conducted by the U.S. National Cancer Institute and the World Health Organization provides powerful evidence about the economic implications of tobacco use, manufacturing, trade and global tobacco control efforts.
Mother ‘kills self after slaughtering’ 2 kids in city
Dhaka – A young woman allegedly hanged herself after slaughtering her two children in the city’s Mirpur area on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Anika, 20, wife of Shamim Hossain, and their two children — Shamima, 5, and Abdullah,…
Graft case: HC order on Jobaida’s appeal any day
Dhaka – The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on a petition filed by BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman’s wife Jobaida Rahman seeking cancellation of a case filed against her for acquiring wealth beyond the known sources of…
Khaleda to be tried in people’s court: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the trial of Khaleda Zia will one day be held in ‘people’s court’ in the country for patronising war criminals, militants and terrorists. “The people of the country will put them…
Bodies of 3 victims of boat recovered in Jhalakati
Jhalakati, Jan 10 – The bodies of three people were found in the Bishkhali and Sugondha rivers in Sadar upazila on Tuesday morning, four days after they went missing following a boat capsize.
PM pays tribute on Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day
Dhaka, Jan 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city on Tuesday…
Indian cooperation can help end border killing: BGB DG
Lalmonirhat, Jan 10 – Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh Maj Gen Abul Hossain has said border killing can be reduced to the zero level if Indian authorities ensure their cooperation.
Myanmar special envoy to discuss Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Jan 9 – Bangladesh will reiterate its position and seek a permanent solution to the Rohingya issue, it was announced, as Myanmar’s special envoy and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Tin arrives here on Tuesday.
Ershad waits to see Khaleda in jail as revenge
Rangpur, Jan 9 – Accusing BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia of implicating him in false cases after his fall in the 90s, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Monday said he is waiting to see when she will land in jail.…
MoU between World Literature Center; Children’s Film Society Bangladesh
Access to Information (a2i) Programme, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and Children’s Film Society Bangladesh will work together on developing interactive and multidimensional quality learning and extra-curricular contents and extending online access to them to empower students unleash their creativity and realize…
Husband gets life for killing wife in Sirajganj
Dhaka – A court here today sentenced a man to suffer life term imprisonment for killing his wife at Narayandia village in Sirajganj in 2011.The court also fined him Taka 10,000, in default, to suffer more six month of rigorous imprisonment.Additional…
Valuables worth Tk 34 lakh gutted in Ctg
Dhaka – Valuables worth about Taka 34 lakh were gutted in three separate fire accidents in Chittagong and district on early Monday.Fire Service & Civil Defence sources said six CNG-run auto-rickshaws worth about Taka 20 lakh were gutted in a…
HC orders issuing circular to write prescription clearly
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday asked the authorities concerned to issue a circular within 30 days asking the physicians to write prescription clearly.
Bikalpa Dhara for law to appoint CEC, commissioners
Dhaka – Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh on Monday proposed enacting a law as per the Constitution to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. The party made the proposal at a meeting with President Abdul Hamid over the formation…
Banani building fire doused
Dhaka – The fire that broke out in a multi-storey building on road no 17 in the city’s Banani area on Monday afternoon was doused within an hour.
BNNRC accredited with WSIS
BNNRC is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and accredited with World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) of the United Nations.
Experts push for implementing building code
Dhaka-Experts at a seminar here on Sunday urged the government to take steps for proper implementation of the Bangladesh National Building code to reduce earthquake disaster risk by 90 percent.
Monk critical after setting himself on fire over sex slavery
Seoul, Jan 8 (AP/UNB) — A South Korean Buddhist monk is in critical condition after setting himself on fire to protest the country’s settlement with Japan on compensation for wartime sex slaves, officials said Sunday. The 64-year-old monk suffered third-degree…
T20I Series: New Zealand clean sweep Bangladesh 3-0
Dhaka, Jan 8 – New Zealand clean swept Bangladesh by 3-0 margin with a 27-run in the 3rd match of their T20I meet at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday, riding on Corey Anderson’s career best 94 (not out). Bangladesh…
6 muggers held with 90 laptops in city
Dhaka – Detectives in separate drives arrested six muggers along with 90 laptops from the city on Saturday and Sunday. The arrestees were-– Khalil Gazi, Md Abul Kalam, Md Emdadul Haque, Md Hasibur Rahman Shubra, Md. Monir Bepari and Md…
JS body wants jute bill to be placed in next JS session
Dhaka – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Textile and Jute Ministry on Sunday recommended the government to place the Jute Bill 2016 in the parliament’s next session, scheduled to start from January 22.
Adequate security measures taken for Biswa Ijtema: Minister
Gazipur – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said necessary security measures have been taken for peaceful holding of Biswa Ijtema scheduled to begin on January 13.
Road mishap kills an education officer in Rajshahi
Dhaka – An assistant education officer was killed and a teacher was injured when a truck knocked them down at Devipur crossing under Tanore Upazila in Rajshahi.The deceased was identified as Maksuda Ekram, 37. She was Assistant Upazila Education Officer…
Truck ramming kills four in Jerusalem
Jerusalem — A truck rammed into a group of Israeli soldiers who were disembarking from a bus in Jerusalem Sunday, killing four people and wounding 15 others, Israeli police and rescue services said. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the truck…
Five killed as train hits car in Gazipur
Dhaka, Jan 8 – Five people, including two women and two children, were killed as a train rammed a private car at Goalbathan level crossing in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur on Sunday morning, UNB newsaency reported.