Bangladesh Red Crescent Society staff and volunteers are supplying water to families whose meagre resources have been exhausted by repeated disasters.
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Blogger Shammi seeks police security
Blogger and Ganajagaran Manch activist Shammi Haque has filed a general diary (GD) with a police station in the capital, seeking security.
Libya boats capsize off Zuwara carrying hundreds
Hundreds of people are feared dead after two boats carrying up to 500 migrants capsized off the Libyan city of Zuwara, residents and officials say. The first boat, which signalled for help early on Thursday, had nearly 50 people on…
Lightning strike killed farmer in Panchagarh
A farmer was killed by lightning and his wife was left critically injured at Vallipara village under Boda upazila of the district this morning.The victim was identified as Solaiman, 28, son of Budhrul Mohammad of Vallipara village.
12 injured in Laximpur road accident
Twelve persons including women and children were injured when a Leguna transport turned turtle at the north side of Torabganj market on Ramgoti-Laxmipur road under Kamalganj upazila of the district at about 12.30pm today.Local people said Ramgoti-bound a passenger loaded…
Housewife dies after taking poison at JMCH
A housewife, who took poison on August 22 following a family feud, succumbed to her injuries at Jessore Medical College Hospital (JMCH) early Thursday.The deceased was identified as Tania Khatun, daughter of Amirul Islam, a resident of Beleghat village in…
Headmaster killed in Kushtia road crash
The headmaster of a high school was killed as a human hauler ran over him in Maligram area of Khoksha upazila early Thursday.The deceased was identified as Mahbubul Alam, 50, a resident of Chak Haripur village of the upazila and…
Housewife killed by lightning strike in Thakurgaon
A housewife was killed as a streak of thunderbolt hit her at Gilabari in Pirganj upazila on Wednesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Karuna Rani, 40, wife of Gopal Chandra, a resident of the village.Local sources said Karuna was hit…
3 held with 80 gold bars in Magura
Police in a drive arrested three people along with 80 gold bars from a bus at PTI intersection in Magura district town early this morning.The arrestees were identified as Subadh Kumar Shil, 32, son of late Santosh Kumar Shil of…
Shipyard worker killed in generator explosion in Ctg
A shipyard worker was killed when a generator exploded at a shipyard in Shitolpur area under Sitakund upazila of the district on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Mohammad Ilias, 30, son of Abdul Jalil, hailed from Kolsi are under…
Muktijoddha complex to be constructed at N’ganj
A Muktijoddha complex would be constructed on 16 decimal of land on the bank of Shitalakkhya river near Narayanganj BIWTA Port Terminal for the welfare of local freedom fighters here.The decision was taken at a meeting held today at the…
1 killed as bus plunged into ditch in Sylhet
A bus helper was killed as the vehicle plunged into a roadside ditch at Rashidpur in South Surma upazila on Tuesday afternoon.The identity of the deceased could not be ascertained immediately.
3 minor babies drowned in Lalmonirhat, Jessore
Two minor babies died after drowning in a ditch in village Durakuti under Sadar upazila in Lalmonirhat district this afternoon, local sources and public representatives said.The victims are Mohid Uddin, 3, son of Sirajul Islam and his paternal cousin Mohir…
Train services of Chittagong with Dhaka, Sylhet resume
Train communications of Chittagong with Dhaka and Sylhet were restored on Wednesday morning after seven hours of suspension following derailment of two bogies and an engine of a train at Shashidal Railway Station in Brahmanpara upazila on Tuesday night.
IBBL opens 297th branch at Ati Bazar, Keraniganj
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has opened its 297th branch at Ati Bazar of Keraniganj, Dhaka. Md. Abdus Salam, FCA, FCS, director and chairman of the risk management committee of the bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest on August 25,…
Wild elephant found dead in Sherpur
A wild elephant was found dead at Halchati border point in Jhinaigati upazila on Tuesday morning.Jhinaigati Rangtia range officer of Sherpur divisional forest department Jakaria Ahmed said locals found the corpse of the elephant in the area in the morning…
Shibir activist held in Sylhet
Police arrested an activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Lamakaji Bazar area in Bishwanath upazila on Monday night.The arrestee was identified as Selim Ahmad,25, son of late Ilias Ali of Keshabpur village of the upazila.
1 killed 3 injured as train rams lorry in Ctg
A fisherman was killed and at least three others were injured as a train hit a lorry in Barabkundu rail crossing under Sitakunda upazila of the district early today.Railway sources said train communication on Chittagong-Dhaka route was suspended for six…
Adopt organic pest management methods: Experts
Adoption of organic pest management methods can produce more hygienic food and improve soil health to ensure sustainable crop productivity reducing use of chemical pesticides, experts said here on Monday.They asked the field level Sub-assistant Agriculture Officers (SAAOs) for popularising…
Minor boy killed by lighting strike in Sherpur
A minor boy was killed by a lightning strike at Lasmanpur Goalbari village in Sadar upazila on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Ahalu Miah, 12, son of Akkel Miah, a resident of the village.
Transgender at high risk of HIV/AIDS
Speakers at a discussion meeting said the transgender are at high risk of getting infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as they are ignorant of it.Speakers said they should be informed about the highly contagious disease Acquired Immune Deficiency…
Four-day remand for BNP chief’s adviser Shawkat Mahmud in four cases
A Dhaka court has remanded BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Shawkat Mahmud in police custody for four days in four cases.Police moved the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrates Court on Monday seeking 80 days to interrogate Mahmud in eight cases.
Five electrocuted in three northern districts
Five persons, including a housewife, were electrocuted amid inclement weather at different places in Rangpur, Lalmonirhat and Thakurgaon districts on Saturday afternoon, police and local sources said.In Rangpur, Fatema Begum, 46, wife of Atiar Rahman of village Khordobagbar Gomostapara under…
Sewing machines distributed in C’nawabganj
The Federation of the Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) distributed sewing machines and beautification boxes among 41 trained women in the district on Saturday afternoon.FBCCI gave the sewing machines and beautification boxes to help the women augment their…
Tree fair begins at Muktagacha
A three-day long agriculture technology and fruit tree fair began on Muktagacha upazila parisad premises of the district today. Organised by the Department of Agriculture Extension, the fair was inaugurated by standing committee member on the Ministry of Information Salahuddin…
Indigenous man killed in elephant attack in Sherpur
An indigenous man was killed in an attack by a herd of wild elephants at Gandhigaon village in Jhenigati upazila on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Chandrashekhar Cooch, 35, a farmer of the village.
‘Bnp working to restore democracy’
Claiming their party is the number one political party in the country, BNP leaders on Friday vowed to ‘restore’ democracy in Bangladesh as they did in the past. “Democracy is now besieged in the country. BNP will surely help the…
Flood situation in several districts deteriorate
In Sunamganj, the Surma River was flowing 77 cm above the danger level at Sunamganj point while 91 mm rainfall was recorded in the district over the last 24 hours since Thursday.
Latif Siddique appeals against HC order scrapping his challenge on EC hearing
Former telecoms minister Abdul Latif Siddique has moved the Appellate Division to stay an Election Commission (EC) notice to appear at a hearing.The High Court on Thursday scrapped his petition challenging the EC’s move to hold a hearing over his…
Farmer killed by lightning strike in Sunamganj
A farmer was killed by a lightning strike in Dowarabazar upazila of the district on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Ali Ahmed, 40, son of Hanif Ullah, hailing from Pandargaon village.The deceased was identified as Ali Ahmed, 40, son…