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Saifur Rahman’s 9th death anniversary observed
Dhaka, Sept 5 – The ninth death anniversary of M Saifur Rahman, the country’s ex-finance minister, was observed on Wednesday with various programmes.
Highway overpass collapses in Kolkata; 1 killed, 23 hurt
Rescuers using huge cranes, iron cutters and drills worked overnight to clear the wreckage of a highway overpass that collapsed Tuesday in the crowded Indian city of Kolkata. The concrete segment that slammed to the ground killed at least one…
Man killed in clash over land dispute in Gopalganj
A man was killed in a clash over land dispute in Dakhshin Fukra village of Kashiani upazila on Monday.The deceased was identified as Hingul Sarder, 45, son of Irful Sardar of the village.
Jamaat-shibir leaders held with bombs in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Police in separate drives arrested a Jamaat and two Shibir leaders with bombs and extremism books from different areas in Rajshahi last night.
India take on Sri Lanka in Suzuki SAFF Championship tomorrow
DHAKA- Defending champions India take on Sri Lanka in their opening group B match of the Suzuki SAFF Championship scheduled to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Federer stunned by 55th-ranked Millman in US Open 4th Round
New York, (AP/UNB) — Roger Federer served poorly. Closed poorly, too. And now he’s gone, beaten at the U.S. Open by an opponent ranked outside the top 50 for the first time in his career.
Man hacked dead in Jhenidah
Dhaka – A man was allegedly hacked to death by some miscreants over previous enmity at Mandia area of the district’s Harinakunda upazila in Jhenidah on Monday night.
SAFF Suzuki Cup: Pakistan makes memorable return stunning Nepal 2-1 in opener
Dhaka – A last minute goal by Muhammad Ali enbled Pakistan to make a good start in the 12th version of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 stunning Nepal by 2-1 goals in the opening Group A match at the…
Ekushey TV journalist Mamunur Rashid dies of heart attack
Dhaka, Sept 3 – Young journalist Mamunur Rashid died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in the capital on Monday night.
Dozens of elephants killed near Botswana wildlife sanctuary
Dhaka, Sep 4 – Carcasses of nearly 90 elephants have been found near a famous wildlife sanctuary in Botswana, conservationists say. Elephants Without Borders, which is conducting an aerial survey, said the scale of poaching deaths is the largest seen…
Suspected drug trader’ killed in Shariatpur ‘gunfight’
Shariatpur, Sept 4– A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with Detectives at Chhoygaon village of Sadar Upazila early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Md Sumon Pahar, accused in 11 cases including drug and extortion.
Guru Suruj Dewan – a tribute
Sir Frank Peters The death of Guru Suruj Dewan last Friday brought a dark cloud of sadness to the village of Haydarabad Ward-39, Gazipur.
Ex DRU president Mostaq Hossain passes away
Dhaka, Sept 3 – Former President of Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) and Special correspondent of Bangla daily Bhorer Dak Mostaq Hossain passed away in a city hospital today. He was 58.
Birangana Rama Chowdhury passes away
Rama Chowdhury, a writer and a Birangana of the Liberation War, passed away at a hospital here o early Monday. She was 78.
কাতারকে দ্বীপ বানিয়ে দিচ্ছে সৌদি আরব?
একজন জ্যেষ্ঠ সৌদি কর্মকর্তা জানিয়েছেন, প্রস্তাবিত একটি খাল খননের বিষয়ে দেশটি সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে৷ এই খালটি কাতারকে মূল ভূখণ্ড থেকে আলাদা করে দেবে৷ অবশ্য গেল এক বছর ধরে মধ্যপ্রাচ্যে কূটনৈতিকভাবে একঘরেই আছে কাতার৷ কাতার-সৌদি সীমান্তের সৌদি অংশে এই খালটি খনন করা…
Huge fire at Brazil’s 200-year-old national museum
A huge fire has engulfed the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, the oldest scientific institution in the country. Firefighters are tackling the blaze at the building, which contains more than 20 million items in its collection.
Head-on collision of two busses in Rangpur kills 7
Rangpur, Sept 2 – At least seven people were killed and 50 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses at Seo Bazar in the city on Sunday. The identities of the deceased could not be known yet. The accident…
Janmashtami: President urges social movement against anarchy
Dhaka, Sept 2 – President Abdul Hamid on Sunday urged the people of all religions to resist through social movement any attempt of creating anarchy in the society in the name of religion.
5 Hurt as plane skids off runway at Kathmandu Airport
Kathmandu, Sep 3 – A domestic aircraft of a private air service provider skidded off the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, injuring five passengers on board, reports NDTV. The ‘aircraft was carrying 21 passengers from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. It…
Man drowns in Sylhet beel
Dhaka – A man drowned in Champa Khari Beel in Fenchuganj upazila on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alauddin Miah, 42, a resident of Rajonpur village in the upazila.
2 killed in Bogura road crashes
Dhaka- Two people were killed in separate road crashes in Sherpur upazila in Bogura early Sunday.
7 held in C’nawabganj for bid to go to India illegally
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained seven people while trying to go to India illegally through Bakchar border in Sadar upazila in Chapainawabganj early Sunday.
Djokovic closer to Federer showdown at US Open
New York,(AP/UNB) – Novak Djokovic moved closer to a possible U.S. Open quarterfinal against Roger Federer with an efficient 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 26 Richard Gasquet in the third round.
SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 logo unveiling Monday
Dhaka- The logo unveiling ceremony and introduction of the sponsors of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 International Football Tournament will be held Monday (Sept 3) afternoon at the conference room of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) here.
Asia Cup: Afghanistan squad announced
Dhaka – Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday announced a 17-man squad for the upcoming Asia Cup to be held in the UAE on September 15-28.
10 garment workers injured as human hauler overturns in Gazipur
Gazipur, Sept 2 – At least 10 readymade garment (RMG) workers were injured as a human hauler overturned on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Bhabanipur area of Gazipur city on Sunday morning.
Alleged outlaw killed in Rajbari ‘gunfight’
Rajbari, Sept 2 – An alleged member of an outlawed party was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Alamdanga area of Kalukhali Upazila of Rajbari early Saturday.
Chalan Beel boat capsize: Two more bodies found – death toll 5
Pabna, Sept 2 – The bodies of two people, who went missing as a boat sank in the Chalan Beel in Chatmohar Upazila in Bangladesh’s Northwestern district of Pabna on Friday evening, were recovered on Sunday morning. The death toll…
Two killed as train hits bus in Chittagong
Chittagong, Sept 2 –Two bus passengers were killed and 25 others injured as a train hit the vehicle at Bariyarhat Level Crossing in Mirsharai Upazila of Chattogram early Sunday.