Dhaka-A city court fixed July 18 for the hearing on framing charge against 41 accused in the murder case filed in connection with the collapse of Rana Plaza building.
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Hasina urges Obama to work together to eradicate terrorism
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack on a Florida community club in the United States and called for taking collective efforts to eradicate this hateful menace from society. “I condemn this dastardly act of…
UN concerned over growing murders in BD
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Monday expressed concern over the dramatic rise in the incidents of murder in Bangladesh. “I’m very concerned about the dramatically increased number of brutal murders in Bangladesh that target…
Jasod created grounds for Bangabandhu killing: Ashraf
Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam on Monday blamed Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasod) for creating the grounds for the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the economical backwardness of Bangladesh. He made the allegation while addressing the closing…
Huda to back 14-party alliance programmes: Nasim
The Nazmul Huda-led Trinamool BNP from now on will express solidarity with and join programmes to be announced by the Awami League-led 14-party alliance. Ruling alliance coordinator and Awami League presidium member Mohammed Nasim came up with the disclosure at…
Khaleda hosts iftar for foreign diplomats
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday hosted an iftar party in honour of foreign diplomats working in Bangladesh. Before the iftar, Khaleda went round the banquet hall and exchanged pleasantries with the guests at the iftar party at a city…
Prof Maniruzzaman Miah passes away
Professor M Maniruzzaman Miah, a noted educationist and former vice chancellor of Dhaka University, died on Monday at a city Hospital. He was 81.
More taxes should be imposed on tobacco products:Inu
Dhaka-Minister for Information Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday put emphasis on the need for imposing more taxes on tobacco products to make Bangladesh free from tobacco.
Parapukuria case, Khaleda to appear on court
Dhaka-BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and 10 other accused have been asked to appear before the court on July 24 in the Barapukuria coal mine graft case.
Police official among 20 hurt in Gulistan hawker-trader clash
Dhaka – At least 20 people, including Deputy Commissioner of DMP (Motijheel Division) Anwar Hossain, were injured in a clash between hawkers and traders at Gulistan in the city on Friday afternoon. Police arrested around 150 people from the spot…
Case filed over Hindu ashram caretaker murder
Dhaka – A case has been filed against some unidentified people in connection with the murder of a caretaker of a Hindu ashram at Hemayetpur in Sadar upazila of Pabna district, Unb news agency reported.
Road crash kills 2 in Munshiganj
Dhaka-Two people were killed and a constable was injured in a road accident on the Meghna Bridge in Gazaria upazila on Friday.
BD govt to be able to strongly deal with secret killings: India
Dhaka-Amid growing secret killings, an Indian diplomat on Friday said Bangladesh government, especially Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will be able to ‘bring back stability’ in the country curbing such covert killings with an iron hand.
Ashram attendant, Juba League man killed in Pabna
Dhaka – An attendant of Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra Ashram (asylum) was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants in Hemayetpur upazila of Pabna district on early Friday, Unb news agency reported. Meanwhile, an activist of local unit Jubo League was…
Robi recognises talented employees
Robi organised a ‘Talent Graduation Ceremony 2016’ at its corporate office on Thursday.
Charge Sheet submits in court on Kaberi murder case
Dhaka-A Detective Branch (DB) Police Inspector on May 30 submitted the charge sheet in the college teacher Krishna Kaberi murder case to a court of Dhaka.
Aslam Chy divulges names of conspirators: Police
Police on Thursday claimed that detained BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury disclosed the names of some masterminds of a conspiracy to oust the government. “Aslam Chowdhury has divulged many things, but we can’t disclose all those for the sake of investigation.…
AL, its cohorts behind target killings: Khaleda
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday alleged that the ruling Awami League and its cohorts are committing target killings across the country in a bid to perpetuate its power. “It’s regrettable that a police officer’s wife has been killed and…
Now police to probe fraud charges, not ACC
Dhaka – Parliament on Thursday passed the ‘Anti Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill 2016’ empowering the police to investigate some fraud and forgery charges instead of by the Anti Corruption Commission. Agriculture Minister Begum Matia Chowdhury, who is also in charge…
BD joined Saudi alliance to reaffirm its stance against terrorism: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh joined the Saudi Arabia-led alliance against terrorism and violent extremism to express its stance against terrorism and extremism.”Whatever initiative Saudi Arabia has taken in the whole Muslim world against terrorism and militancy,…
Budget to increase per capita tax burden: BNP
Describing the national budget for FY 2016-2017 as traditional and highly ambitious one, BNP on Wednesday said it will only increase per capita tax burden instead of ensuring public welfare.The party also questioned the capability of the government to implement…
Farmer killed by lightning strike in Sirajganj
Sirajgan – A farmer was killed as a thunderbolt struck him at Muradpur village in Chouhali upazila on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Elim Mollah, 30, son of Bisha Mollah, a resident of Muradpur village.
Couple dies from road crash wounds in Savar
Savar – A couple, who received severe injuries in a road accident in Dhamrai on Tuesday morning, died at Dhamrai Upazila Health Complex at night.The deceased were identified as Jahangir Hossain Milton, 45, a resident of Gendardia village in Madhukhali…
IBBL view exchange meeting held
A views-exchange meeting of top executives of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 4 June 2016 Saturday at Mohammad Younus Auditorium of Islami Bank Tower. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, chairman of the bank was present in the meeting as chief…
Hajj flight will begin from August 4
Dhaka-The government has announced the schedule of Hajj flights and the first pre-hajj flight will begin from August 4.
Nico graft case, charge hearing deferred
Dhaka-A Special Judge Court of Dhaka on Tuesday deferred the charge hearing in Nico graft case filed against 11 persons including BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia, to July 11. Judge Mohammad Aminul Islam of the court fixed the new date…
3 killed in lightning strikes in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat – Three people were killed and at least five others were injured after being struck by lightning in separate incidents in Kaliganj and Patgram upazilas on Tuesday morning.In Kaliganj upazila, farmer Mintu Miah and Asadul, son of Harun-or-Rashid, were…
Truck pile-up kills 1 in Sirajganj
Sirajganj -A man was killed and six others were injured in a three-truck pile-up near Mulibari level crossing in Jamuna Bridge connecting road area in sadar upazila on Tuesday morning.The deceased, Abdur Rahim, 46, hailed from Sherpur upazila of Bogra…
Country gradually going under militants’ control: BNP
Accusing the government of not playing its due role in tackling militancy, BNP on Tuesday said it seems that the extremists and militants are gradually taking over the country’s control.In a statement, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also…
Death warrant read out to Mir Quasem, Ld
The jail authorities read out the death warrant to condemned war crimes convict Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mir Quasem Ali at Kashimpur Central Jail on Tuesday morning. Prasanta Kumar Banik, jail super of the central jail part-2, entered the condemned cell-50 of…