Khulna: Mongla Port, once its nose was dived into uncertainty, has revived like a sphinx in the economic activities within one year due to efficient management.As the government has paid due attention, export-import activities have increased manifold and the second sea port of the country

CHITTAGONG: Detective Branch of Chittagong Metropolitan Police has decided to seek assistance from Interpol and Scotland Yard in nabbing Bokul Mia, a UK redsident and Raju, a India national after being confirmed about their involvement in liquid cocaine haul.The DB has got some

DHAKA: Police recovered the hanging body of a housewife in Begunbari of Tejgaon industrial area in city on Saturday morning.The victim has been identified as Sumaiya Yasmin Jharna (38), wife of Dr Mohammad Ali, a teacher of Bangladesh Textile University in city.Saddam Hossain,

JHENAIDAH: A student of Dhaka University (DU) was killed and four others were injured in aroad accident in Kaliganj Upazila of the district on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Aminul Islam, 25, a masters student of Peace and Conflict Studies department of DU and son of Joynal

DHAKA: Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Saturday urged not to make irresponsible criticism of judiciary as it harms the vital pillar of the state severely.He said, “Like other institutions, judiciary may face fair criticism, if necessary. But irresponsible criticism will cause

DHAKA: Chittagong Metropolitan City police formed a 10-member probe body to investigate into the cocaine consignment seized at Chittagong port.Detective Branch (DB) of police deputy commissioner Kusum Dewan will lead the probe body.The other members of the committee include Detective

MYMENSINGH: Police recovered dead body of one of the alleged killers in the killing of a man along with his three sons in Nandail upazila of the district.The deceased was identified as Jamal, 22, son of Lal Mia, of Banshati area of   Nandail upazila.Nandail Thana second officer

MYMENSINGH: Four members of a family were hacked to death by unknown assailants at Banshati village of Nandail Upazila of the district Friday night. The deceased were identified as   Billal Mistri, 55, his sons Farid, 30, Pavel, 18, and Himel 16. During the attack, Billal’s wife

DHAKA: Advance selling of bus tickets at Makhali bus stand in city for holidaymakers ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival will start from July 8.Bus Owners Association told banglanews that respective bus service counters will provide tickets for Rajshahi, Rangpur, Bogra, Naogaon, Sylhet,

ASHULIA, DHAKA: Highway police recovered 300 tortoises of rare species from Savar on Dhaka-Aricha highway on Friday noon. Savar Highway police Officer-in-charge Sanwar Hossain said acting on tip off that 300 tortoises of rare species, smuggled from India, are being taken through the

DHAKA: Two employees were found dead in a office room of Mouchak Tower in city’s Siddeshwari Circular road on Friday.The deceased were identified as Sohag, 15 and Nasirul, 18, employees of HM Technology at fifth floor of the building.Confirming the matter, Ramna Thana officer-on-Charge

DHAKA: Security has been beefed up in city's Paltan area centering the protest processions of Hefazat-e-Islam demanding re-arrest of former minister Abdul Latif Siddique.Security cordon of police were seen in the area from 11am Friday.Large number of police has been deployed in Paltan

DHAKA: A special court of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in West Bengal delivered its verdict of the revision trial in the Bangladeshi girl Felani Khatun killing case early Friday.After three days’ hearing, the court upheld its previous verdict that acquitted the BSF constable Amiya

LONDON: Bangladesh has made progress in achieving Millennium Development Goals. Renowned journalist Mishal Husain has focused such information in her series report in BBC World from Dhaka during a spot visit.In her report, Mishal Husain said, "We’ve come to Bangladesh because it is one

TANGAIL:  Four people were killed and another one sustained injuries in a road accident in Kostapara area on Dhaka-Tangail Bangabandhu Bridge highway on Friday.Identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.Highway Alenga police outpost In-Charge Sergent Kamruzzman Raj told

BENAPOLE (JESSORE): A total of 74 trafficking victims, including 72 women and two children, have returned home through Benapole land port in Jessore Thursday evening.India government has sent the victims by providing them travel permit.However, India’s Petrapole Immigration Police

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the iftar program, hosted by President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban in city on Thursday evening.Speaker of the House, Chief Justice, cabinet members, opposition leaders, diplomats and other civil and military high-ups also joined the iftar.The

DHAKA: A housewife reportedly died after falling from the roof of her in-law’s house in city’s Badda area on Thursday afternoon.The deceased has been identified as Shimu Akhtar (25), wife of a Saudi-expatriate Qamruzzaman.Shimu’s sister-in-law said that the victim was rushed to

DHAKA: Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense has received a big boost with the donation of firefighting apparatus and equipment by China.As a token of friendship of the Chinese people towards Bangladesh, China donated 100 towing vehicles, 150 water mist fire motorcycle and many other

DHAKA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tweeted to banglanews24.com, leading online news portal of Bangladesh, with link of achievements of his government in last one year.In his tweet, he said, “Dear Banglanews24.com, The past 12 months have been historic and remarkable in