DHAKA: Law enforcement agencies have arrested 97 accused in special drives conducted at different places of two districts on Thursday night. Banglanews Staff Correspondent in Jessore reports: As many as 50 people were arrested from eight upazilas of the district in nightlong dives.Jessore

DHAKA: Bangladesh has received five Mi-171 multirole helicopters from Russia, equipped with modern navigation systems, which enable the aircraft to be operated in any weather conditions.The aircraft's manufacturer ‘Russian Helicopters’ said in a statement on Thursday.All the

DHAKA: A three-member delegation of US, led by Counselor of the Department of State Thomas Shannon, will arrive in Bangladesh on Sunday (December 13) on a two-day visit. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal and Deputy Assistant Secretary for South

CHUADANGA: Border Security Force (BSF) shot a listed criminal of India to death along Thakurpur border in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district early hours of Friday.The dead was identified as Rahul Mandol, son of Kashim Mandol of Boroigati village under Laxmipur Thana of Nadia district

DHAKA: Organised Crime Division of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) detained three members of international human trafficking racket from different places of the city. During the drive, Tk 15-lakh has been recovered from their possession. CID informed the matter to media on Friday

DHAKA: Banglanews Chief of Correspondents Shirajul Islam received best reporting award for his series of writings on power sector.President Abdul Hamid handed over the award to Shirajul at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in city on Thursday.‘I congratulate you and want to

DHAKA: President Abdul Hamid urged all to be efficient in using electricity, keeping in mind energy security of future generation.‘The politics of the world has changed. For this reason, we will have to keep in mind the energy security of our future generations.’‘In a bid to

FARIDPUR: Two passengers were killed and dozens injured as a bus carrying them plunged into roadside ditch in Nagarkanda upazila of Faridpur district on Thursday.One of the deceased was identified as Zia Sheikh, 35, son of Shukur Sheikh of Taherkandi village in Shibchar upazila.The

DHAKA: A three-day fair on mountaineering will begin at Officers’ Club on Bailey Road in city on the occasion of International Mountain Day on December 11.Chittagong hill tracks affairs ministry secretary Naba Bikram Kishore Tripura made the disclosure at a press conference at

DHAKA: The United Nations will celebrate Human Rights Day with yearlong programs this year to mark the 50th signing anniversary of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).High

DHAKA: The High Court (HC) hoped the accused would not be taken to the media before producing in court.A HC bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Amir Hossain on Thursday gave the observation during passage of a verdict against a death-row convict terrorist.Inspector General of

DHAKA: One burn victim succumbed to his injuries at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH)’s burn unit on Thursday afternoon.The deceased was identified as M Suman, 38, son of one late Ismail Mia, hailed from Tungibari of Munshiganj.DMCH Burn Unit

BOGRA: Three passengers were killed and eight others injured in a road accident in Nishindhara area on Bogra-Rangpur highway on Thursday.Identity of the dead and injured could not be known immediately.Sadar Thana police inspector (investigation) Aslam Hossian told banglanews that a

LONDON: Bangladesh-origin British parliament member (MP) Rushanara Ali commented that the days of print media are numbered.‘It is time for online media,’ she added.According to her, the print media are struggling for survival.This Labour Party MP made the comments at the launching

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said that the liberation war-inspired Bangladesh Army is a pride for us all.The premier made this comment while addressing a march past at Bhatiari BMA Parade Ground in Chittagong at noon.She also said the armed forces were born through a

DHAKA: Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata is set to organize a five-day mega Bijoy Utsob at Netaji Indoor stadium this year to commemorate the Liberation War of Bangladesh and its independence in 1971.Deputy High Commission used to organize the program on its premises till the

NARAYANGANJ: At least eight suspected robbers were beaten to death and three others injured by angry mob on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Purinda Bazar area under Araihazar Upazila of the district early Thursday.The deceased could not be identified immediately.Local people said the

BANGKOK (THAILAND): A commemorative event was organized at Thailand’s National Office of Buddhism Auditorium to mark the 40th year of Bangladesh Embassy in Thailand.The event titled “Celebration of Bangladesh-Thailand Shree Buddha Maitri: A Tribute to Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej on

DHAKA: The 135th birth and 83rd death anniversaries of Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, the pioneer of women’s renaissance in the subcontinent, was marked in a befitting manner in the country on Wednesday.The programs of the day also included milad mahfil, floral wreath placing at her

DHAKA: International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday issued arrest warrant against eight accused of Mymensingh district in two cases for crimes against humanity in 1971.Prosecution did not disclose names of the accused but Rezaul Islam by apprehending to flee the houses to escape