A man was stabbed to death by his elder brother at Bhatialpur village in Ramganj upazila on Sunday night over a trifling matter.The deceased was identified as Mohammad Alam, 30, son of late Syed Ahmed, a resident of the village.
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India may use drones in Bangladesh
India is considering using drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-UAV) on its frontier with Bangladesh, a top official in India’s home ministry said on Monday.“UAVs are being used along the Western Sector to stop infiltration from across the border with Pakistan. Similarly,…
Nation remembers Martyred heroes
The nation is paying homage to the intellectuals who were assassinated by Pakistani occupation forces and their local collaborators in the last days of the 1971 Liberation War.Bangladesh observes December 14 as the Martyred Intellectuals Day in memory of those…
Govt lifts ban on social networking sites
The government on Monday lifted the temporary restriction on all mobile messaging and calling apps as well as social networking sites, including Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Twitter and Imo.”We’ve withdrawn temporary restriction on all social networking sites as well as calling…
Man killed in clash over land in Kurigram
A man was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash over a land-related dispute at Maldanga village of Mogolbasa union in Sadar upazila on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Akhter Hossain, 40, son of Ahmmed Hossain, a resident…
Journalist Faruk dies in road acident
Dhaka – Journalist Abdullah-Al-Faruk, who sustained injuries in a road accident in the city’s Kakrail, died at a hospital in the capital Sunday morning. He was 53. Abdullah-Al-Faruk, former chief reporter of the Bangla daily ‘Kaler Kantha’,succumbed to his injures…
Dense fog disrupts Paturia-Daulatdia ferry service
Ferry service on the Paturia-Daulatdia route was suspended for 11 hours on Saturday morning due to dense fog.Mahiuddin Russel, manager of BIWTA Aricha, said suddenly the area was enveloped in thick fog, forcing them to suspend the ferry services at…
Man killed in Narsingdi road crash
A man was killed as he was crushed under the wheels of a speeding truck at Darikandi in Belabo upazila of the district on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Fayez Miah, 45, son of Mridha Abdul Ali, a resident…
PM paid toll at Mayor Hanif Flyover
In a rare gesture, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday paid toll at one bridge and one flyover while crossing those on her way back to Dhaka from Munshiganj.
General ppl are the main source to build a beautiful city: Anisul
Announcing a number of places free of illegal parking, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq on Thursday sought people’s cooperation in building Dhaka city as a clean, green and safe one free from traffic jam.
Man sets fire to his own house in Gazipur, dies
A young man was burnt to death after he allegedly set fire on his own house in the city’s Tongi area on Friday afternoon over a family feud.The deceased was identified as Ajit Babu, 35.
Mymensingh war crimes suspect Yusuf Ali sent to jail
A court here on Friday sent forest officer Yusuf Alam, who was arrested from Bagerhat on Wednesday night for his alleged involvement in war crimes during the liberation war in 1971, to jail.Senior Judical Magistrate M Sirajul Islam Gazi ordered to…
BD national tortured to death by BSF at Jahurpur border
A Bangladeshi national was tortured to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Jahurpur border area in Sadar upazila early Friday.The deceased was identified as Abdur Rahman Sentu, 33, son of Shish Mohammad, a resident of Binpara village in…
AIUB student killed in accident
A student of a private university was killed after being hit by a train near Banani rail crossing in Dhaka on Thursday night.The deceased is Ahmed Faisal, student of American International University of Bangladesh (AIUB) and resident of Mirpur area.Officer…
100 fishermen abducted by 2 pirate gangs in Sundarbans
At least 100 fishermen were abducted by two pirate gangs from different areas between Swarankhola and Chandpai ranges of the Sundarbans East Zone in the district on Wednesday.
Declaration by High Rep Federica Mogherini of EU on HR Day
This year, Human Rights Day launches a one-year celebration by the United Nations of the 50th anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), signed…
Rejoinder from Yunus Centre on PM’ remarks about Prof. Yunus
Recently, several daily newspapers have reported Honorable Prime Minister’s alleged remarks about Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus at a weekly cabinet meeting. .
12 Jamaat-Shibir men among 42 held in Satkhira
Joint forces in separate drives from Wednesday night to early Thursday arrested 42 people, including 12 Jamaat-Shibir activists, in different places of the district on various charges. Enamul Haque, sub-inspector of Satkhira district police, said a team comprising members of…
Biker killed in Satkhira road crash
A motorcyclist was killed and his two co-riders were injured as an unknown vehicle crashed into their vehicle at Chaighoria Labsa on the Satkhira-Jessore highway in Sadar upazila on Thursday morning.The deceased was identified as Yusuf Hossain, son of Abdus…
Khaleda’s cases hearing fixed on Dec 21
Court Correspondent The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka yesterday (Thursday) fixed December 21 for further hearing in Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
Siblings shot in Dhaka
Two siblings received gunshots opened by robbers during a robbery incident at Ajratpara in the Dhaka’s Mohakhali area early Thursday.The injured were identified as Naren Ranjan,38, an official of an IT firm, and Rajesh Alekjandar,33, an official of Premier Bank.Assistant…
Nirob’s death caused by drowning: Autopsy report
The death of five-year-old boy Nirob, whose body was recovered from the Buriganga River after he fell into a manhole in the city’s Shyampur area on Tuesday, was caused by drowning, said the autopsy report on Wednesday.
DNCC mayor promised to build a beautiful safe city
Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Annisul Haq on Wednesday promised to build a beautiful safe city by making its footpaths free from illegal occupants and removing bad odour by June next.
RU teacher killed in accident
RU Correspondent A teacher of Rajshahi University was killed in a road accident in Natore at early on Wednesday.
Youth crushed under train in Sirajganj
A young man was crushed under the wheels of a train at Saydabad to the east of Bangabandhu Bridge in Sadar upazila on Monday.
5-year-old Nirab slips into manhole, dies
Dhaka – Five-year-old boy Nirob who fell into a manhole in the city’s Shyampur area on Tuesday afternoon has died. Doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital declared him dead when he was taken to the hospital after being rescued from…
‘Robber’ beaten dead by mob in Dinajpur
A suspected robber was beaten to death by a mob at Khanpukur Moupukur village in Birampur upazila early yesterday.The deceased was identified as Nazmul,50, son of Jahir Uddin of Bochaganj upazila.
Nizami appeal verdict on Jan 6
Verdict on the appeal hearing on death penalty of Jamaat chief Motiur Rahman Nizami wil be delivered on 6 January. Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed the verdict date closing the appeal hearing on the death penalty…
We’ll keep our heads high on the global stage: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said self-confidence will take the nation forward though Bangladesh has resource constraints.
Five JMB men on remand
Court Correspondent The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday (Sunday) placed three suspects, including two spiritual leaders of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), on a five-day remand each in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.