DHAKA: The Asia Foundation Bangladesh distributed four thousand books at free of cost to 31 educational institutions on the occasions of International Women’s Day and the country’s Independence Day as well.The distribution program was arranged at a city restaurant on

DHAKA: Police recovered bodies of two women from different areas of Savar and Ashulia, outskirt of capital city, on Saturday morning.Police sources said that locals found dead body of an unidentified woman aged approximately 20 in Zadurchar area of Hemayetpur in the morning and informed

DHAKA: A daylong convention against violence, militancy and communalism is underway in the city on Saturday with the call for establishing a democratically enriched Bangladesh.Sammilito Nagorik Samaj (SNS) has organized the convention at the auditorium of Institution of Diploma Engineers,

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday opined that the success of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in curbing terrorist activities has reestablished trust and comfort among general people.She also announced to take initiatives for strengthening RAB, considered as the elite force of

DHAKA: Muggers knifed a vegetable vendor and snatched away Tk 1.4 lakh from his possession in Tejgon area of the city Saturday morning.The victim was identified as M Ripon, 27, lives near Al Helal Hospital in Mirpur-10 of the city. The victim told banglanews that he left his house for

DHAKA: The Election Commission directed authorities concerned to arrest listed criminals and seize illegal arms ahead of three City Corporation Elections to be held on April 28. Instructions were sent to the Interior Ministry and police Headquarters and all concerned authorities, said

DHAKA: Two people were killed and two others injured when a compressor at Evergreen Textile Factory exploded in Par House area of Shyampur under Kadamtali Thana of the city Friday night.The deceased were identified as Delwar Hossain, 40, M Sohag, 35, who were repairing the faulty

DHAKA: Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok celebrated the 44th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Bangladesh on 26 March 2015 with due fervor and festivity.The program of the day commenced with the hoisting of the national flag at full mast by Ambassador Saida Muna Tasneem in the morning at

NARAYANGANJ: The district administration formed a three-member probe committee over the death of 10 pilgrims in a stampede in Langalbandh under Bandar Upazila in Narayanganj. The committee was asked to submit the report within five days.Narayanganj deputy commissioner Anisur Rahman Miah

LALMONIRHAT: Two cousins allegedly committed suicide with a same rope in Tatrarpar Kolabechatari area under Patgram upazila of the district early Friday.The deceased were identified as Rumana Akhter, 16, class VIII student of Patgram AP Senior Madrasha, daughter of Shafiqul Islam and her

BAGERHAT: Two siblings were burnt alive as a fire broke out at their house in Ghola village of Chitalmari Upazila of the district on Friday.The deceased were identified as Habil Sheikh, 7, and Chandni, 4, kids of Khokon Sheikh and Afroza Begum of the village.Officer-in-charge (OC)

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday said Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has changed the fate of Bangalees who were exploited and deprived for long time.The premier, also president of Awami League, came up with the observation while addressing a discussion

COX’S BAZAR: Two people were killed in road accident on Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar highway in Harbang Goyalmara area under Chakaria Upazila on Friday.The deceased were identified as Monaf Miah, 50, son of late Rahim Dad of Harbang Goyalmara area and Buddha Sramon Indrajit, 22, hailed from

TANGAIL: Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque claimed that police force did not arrested BNP joint secretary general Salahuddin Ahmed.The top official of Bangladesh Police came up with this assertion while speaking as chief guest in district meeting of community policing

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock at the deaths of 10 Hindu pilgrims, including seven women, in a stampede in Langalband under Bandar Upazila of the district Friday morning.In her condolence massage, Hasina prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and

DHAKA: The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu celebrated the National and Independence Day of Bangladesh on 26th March with due dignity and festivity.The Mission organized a day-long programme to celebrate the National and Independence Day. The day’s programme began with hoisting of the

CHITTAGONG: An elderly man and two cows were burnt alive when a fire broke out at Afsana Colony in Arefin Nagar area under Bayezid Thana of the port city early Friday.The deceased was identified as Abdul Ali, 60.Fire Service and Civil Defense control room operator M Shahidur Rahman of

JESSORE: Police, in overnight drives, rounded up 38 people conducting from different parts of the district.Confirming the matter, Jessore district police control room sources on Friday told banglanews that the detainees were accused of several cases.They will be produced to the court

NEW YORK: United Nations deputy-Secretary General Jan Eliasson on Thursday said Bangladesh is now a model member of the United Nations as it has been progressing in all sectors including democracy.The UN deputy-Secretary General Jan Eliasson was addressing a reception on the occasion of

THAKURGAON: A man and his wife were killed in incident of lightning in Bhandara Guchha gram of Ranisankail Upazila of the district early Friday.The deceased were identified as Hanif, 55, and his wife Chan Banu 45, resided in the Guchha Gram. Sukumer Mohanta, Officer In-Charge of