Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Jangalbahula area of Habuganj district town early Wednesday, UNB news agency reported. Identity of the deceased could not be confirmed.
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4 crude bombs seized in Jessore – Police
Dhaka – Police seized four crude bombs from a house at Petvora village in Chowgachha upazila of Jesoore district early Wednesday, UNB news agency reported.
Tight US fight makes results uncertain: Trump 244, Hillary 215
Dhaka – The electoral battle in the US for the White House appeared to be extremely tight as vounting of votes progreaased late Tuesday (early Wednesday Bangladesh Time) with Trump securing 244 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton’s 215. Of course…
Bangladesh’s once thriving tourism sector fighting for survival
-By Raquib Siddiqi Dhaka – The tourism in Bangladesh, which, hitherto failed to get appropriate government support, yet moved ahead and stayed alive, is fighting for its survival, being engulfed in crisis, due to negative image. Action to manage the…
Tk 1lakh support for airport knife attack victim Ansar’s family
Dhaka – Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon announced that the Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB) will offer Tk one lakh (one hundred thousand Taka) financial assistance to the family members of the Ansar member, who was killed…
US Embassy to remain closed Thursday
Dhaka- The US Embassy in Dhaka, including its consular section, will remain closed on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day, an American holiday. The American Center with the Archer K Blood American Center Library and the Education USA Student Advising…
Govt spells out definition, age of FFs
News, Lead DHAKA, Nov 8, 2016 (BSS) – The government today spelt out the definition and age of freedom fighters in light of the recommendation of Jatiya Muktijoddha Council to make a reliable and acceptable list of freedom fighters. The…
2 killed in Sirajganj road crash
Dhaka – Two motorcyclists were killed when a bus hit their bike near Mulibari-level crossing in Sadar upazila in Sirajganj on Tuesday,UNB News Agency Reported.
Indigenous man found dead in Gaibandha
Dhaka – A man of indigenous Santal community was found dead in a sugarcane field of Baghda Farm area in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on Monday night.
Chittagong murder accused held with fake currency notes
Dhaka – Police in a drive arrested an alleged murder accused along with fake currency notes worth TK 50,000 from Purbo Shaheed Nagar area in Chittagong city on Monday evening.
Human chain in Bhola protest rape, murder of schoolgirl
Dhaka – A human chain was formed in Sadar upazila of Bhola on Monday noon demanding arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the rape and murder of a schoolgirl six days ago.
Suspected ‘robber ringleader’ killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – The ringleader of an alleged robber gang was killed in a gunfight with police at Mukteswari village in Fultala upazila in Khulna early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Belel Hossain alias Boma Belal, a resident of Jugnipasha…
BNP observes ‘National Revolution & Solidarity Day’
Dhaka – BNP and its associate bodies observed ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’ on Monday, commemorating the ‘civil-military uprising’ in 1975. Some other political parties and different socio-cultural organisations also observed the day from different historical perspectives. BNP chalked out…
Nov 7 killers to be tried as well, says govt minister
Dhaka – Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq on Monday said the killers of November 7, 1975 will be held in the country. “BNP are trying to confuse the present generation by raising the November 7 wrongly. The trial…
Dhaka-Washington ties to remain unhurt: US envoy Bernicat
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Monday said the existing relations between Bangladesh and the United States will remain unhurt whoever comes to power following the US Presidential elections, UNB news agency reported.
3 killed in Tangail road crash
Dhaka – Three labourers were killed and another was injured in a road accident at Shibpur in Sadar upazila in Tangail on Monday.The deceased could not be identified yet.Sub-inspector of Elenga Highway Police Station Shah Alam said a north region-bound…
One stabbed dead in Barguna
Dhaka – A farmer was stabbed to death by miscreants at Urbunia village in Sadar upazila in Barguna on Sunday The deceased was identified as Idris Ali, 50, son of Arshad Ali, a resident of the village.Riaz Hossain, officer-in-charge of…
BNP protests delay-dallying on its 7 Nov rally venue
Dhaka – Ruhul Kamir Rizvi, joint secretary general of the BNP has alleged that the government and the law enforcing agencies are obstructing the observance of their November 7 National Revolution and Solidarity Day. Addresing a press briefing at the…
Suspected ‘robber’ killed in Magura ‘gunfight’
Dhaka – An alleged robber was killed in a gunfight with police on Magura-Jhenidah highway in Pashchim Ramnagar area of Sadar upazila of Magura early Monday, UNB news agency reported.
Delhi schools closed for 3 days as smog pollution worsens
Delhi’s chief minister has shut all schools in the Indian capital for three days as its citizens struggle with choking smog. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Arvind Kejriwal promised a raft of measures to combat the extreme air pollution. All…
BTRC reopens spectrum of Citycell
Dhaka- The Bangladesh Telecommunication and Regulatory Commission (BTRC) reopened the spectrum of private telecom operator Citycell on Sunday evening following a Supreme Court directive. BTRC chairman Dr Shahjahan Mahmood told UNB that a BTRC team went to the Citycell office…
Ansar killed, 4 including 2 armed police, hurt in airport knife attack
Dhaka – An Ansar member was killed and four people, including two members of Airport Armed Police (AAP) and two of Ansar, were injured as a cleaner of a private firm stabbed them at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday…
Nasim smells int’l conspiracy behind B’baria violence
Dhaka: Terming the recent attacks on Hindus, their houses and worship places in Nasirnagar of Brahmanbaria unfortunate, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday said there is a deep conspiracy behind the incidents. “We believe international forces who are trying to…
Minor boy hacked dead by ‘drug addict’ uncle in Jamalpur
Dhaka – A minor boy was hacked to death by his ‘drug addict’ uncle at Pacchim Koyra village in Madarganj upazila in Jamalpur on Sunday morning.The deceased was identified as Shaheen, 8, son of Al-Amin of Daripara in the district…
One killed in Sirajganj road crash
Dhaka – A man was killed and 10 people injured in a head-on collision between a two buses near Saidabad Railway Station on Bangabandhu Bridge West Approach Road in Sadar upazila in Sirajganj on Saturday afternoon.The identity of the deceased…
Asia Foundation BD to donate books in Moulvibazar
Dhaka – The Asia Foundation-Bangladesh will organize a book donation event supported by Pubali Bank Ltd. on November 8, 2016, at Moulvibazar Government High School Auditorium. The Asia Foundation will donate approximately 3,500 Bangla and English language books worth 44…
4 RU teachers obtain UGC award
Dhaka – Four teachers of Rajshahi University (RU) have been awarded from the University rants Commission (UGC) for their outstanding activities in the research area.
Coastal areas to be hit by tidal waves
Dhaka-The low-lying areas of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Barguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barisal, Pirozpur, Jhalakati, Bagherhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by tidal surge of 2-3 feet under the influence…
Police lying over rally permission: Rizvi
Dhaka: BNP on Saturday termed ‘untrue’ the DMP Police Commissioner’s statement that they did not get any application from the party seeking permission for holding a rally on November 8 in front of its Nayapaltan central office. “We gave an…
National Professor MR Khan dies at 88
Dhaka: National Professor Dr MR Khan passed away at a city hospital on Saturday. He was 88. Dr Khan, who had been undergoing treatment at Central Hospital for various old-age complications, including respiratory problem, for over six months, breathed his…