Keraniganj, May 20 (UNB) – The body of a schoolboy, who reportedly jumped into the Buriganga river after being rebuked by his father on Saturday night, was recovered from the river on Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Asif…
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6 killed in BD as bus hits tree in Bagerhat
Bagerhat, May 18 (UNB)- At least six people were killed and nine others injured after a bus crashed into a roadside tree in Fakirhat upazila on Saturday morning. Police identified five of the victims as Hekmat 50, Farhad, 50, bus…
Largest freshwater lake in BD inching towards death
Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 17(UNB/IPS) – Kaptai Lake, the biggest manmade lake in Bangladesh, is heading for a tragic end as sediments fill up its bottom and waste materials continue to pollute it every day. The 688-square-kilometre lake, created by damming…
Woman hacked dead by ‘drug addict’ man in Chattogram
Chattogram, May 11 – An elderly woman was hacked to death and four other people were injured in an attack by a ‘drug addict’ man in Uttar Kattoli area under Akbar Shah thana on Friday night. The deceased was identified…
2 suspected drug peddlers killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Cox’s Bazar, May 9 – Two suspected drug dealers were killed in a reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Laboni Beach Point in the district town on early Thursday. The identities of the deceased could not be known…
Brac varsity student killing: drivers put on remand
Dhaka, April 28 – Covered van driver Anis, who allegedly crashed Brac University student Fahmida Haque Labannya under wheel and uber motor-cycle rider Sumon were on Sunday put on remand in the case filed in connection with the killing of…
Retired airman beaten to death in Khulna on NE Bangladesh
A retired airman of Bangladesh Air Force was beaten to death allegedly by the members of his brother-in-law’s family at Jugipasha village in Fultola upazila on Monday night.
Cox’s Bazar, Jan 8 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Domdomia of Teknaf Upazila early Monday.
Dr Kamal mourns Syed Ashraf’s death
Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain and general secretary Mostafa Mohsin Montu on Friday expressed deep shock at the death of Awami League Presidium member and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam.
Saudi Arabia says 5 face death penalty in Khashoggi killing
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday it will seek the death penalty against five suspects in the slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a killing that has seen members of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s entourage implicated in the writer’s…
Two ‘drug traders’ killed in Meherpur-Comilla ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, Jan 3 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights in Meherpur and Comilla districts on Wednesday and early Thursday.
Two ‘drug traders’ killed in Feni ‘gunfight’
Feni, Jan 2 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dagonbhuiya early Wednesday.
Philippines landslides, flooding Death toll rises to 61
The death toll from landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rains in the Philippines has risen to 61, the government said on Monday.
People pay last respects to film director Amjad Hossain
Dhaka, Dec 22 – People from all walks of life paid their last tributes to prominent film director and actor Amjad Hossain at the central Shaheed Minar on Saturday by placing wreaths.
2 suspected criminals killed in Munshiganj ‘gunfight’
Munshiganj, Dec 18 – Two suspected criminals were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Ballalbari in Sadar Upazila on Tuesday.
Man ‘hangs himself after killing wife, two kids’ in Chandpur
Chandpur, Dec 17 – A young man reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself after killing his wife and two minor children over family feud at Debpur village in Sadar Upazila early Monday.
11-month girl fatally hit by neighbour on back dies: 2 held
An 11-month-old baby girl, who was slapped allegedly by a neighbour at Khalishapur village in Sadar upazila on Friday, died early Saturday.
Celebrated photographer Anwar found dead at hotel
Police recovered the body of eminent photographer Anwar Hossain from a residential hotel in the city’s Panthapath area on Saturday morning.
Bd war veteran Bir Protik Taramon Bibi passes away
Taramon Bibi, a Bir Protik, passed away at her home at Shankar Madhobpur village in Rajibpur upazila early Saturday. She was 62.
Magician and actor Ricky Jay, of ‘Boogie Nights,’ dies at 72
Ricky Jay, a magician, historian of oddball entertainers and actor who appeared in “Boogie Nights” and other films, has died. He was 72.
145 pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach
All of the 145 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a remote New Zealand beach have died.However, conservation workers are hoping to save some of the eight pygmy killer whales that remained stranded Monday at the other end of the…
Aid group: 85,000 children may have died of hunger in Yemen
An estimated 85,000 children under age 5 may have died of hunger and disease since the outbreak of Yemen’s civil war in 2015, an international aid group said Wednesday.
9 injured in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp gas cylinder blast
At least nine Rohingya people sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder used for inflating balloons exploded at Madhuchhara Camp in Ukhia Upazila on Saturday afternoon.
BSS Managing Editor Shahriar Shahid dies
Shahriar Shahid, Managing Editor of the official news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) and a permanent member of the Jatiya Press Club, passed away at a city hospital on Saturday. He was 56.
California fire death toll rises to 23
The death toll from destructive fires hitting California rose to 23 Saturday as rescue workers recovered more bodies of people killed by the late-season infernos.
Spain finds 17 dead migrants, 100 survivors in Mediterranean
Spain’s maritime rescue service says at least 17 people have died trying to reach Spain in boats departing from North Africa.
Cholera threatens a comeback worldwide
Cholera outbreaks across history regularly killed a hundred thousand or more. It isn’t well known today because it was essentially eliminated in the Western world.
BNP pays last respect to Tariqul
BNP on Monday paid last respect to its standing committee member and ex-minister Tariqul Islam, who passed away at a city hospital on Sunday, by placing wreaths at his coffin.
Case filed over newborn’s death amid transport strike
A case has been filed accusing 170 unnamed transport workers over the death of a newborn child during a strike enforced by transport workers on October 28.
More deaths seen for less invasive cervical cancer surgery
New evidence about a cancer operation in women finds a higher death rate for the less invasive version, challenging standard practice and the “less is more” approach to treating cervical cancer.