FROM MAWA GHAT: A image, which was believed to be drowned launch Pinak-6, was found by Jarip-10 near to Mawa Ghat in Munshiganj district on Saturday noon.  The process is underway to search by divers.  Confirming the matter Chittagong Port Authority Chief Hydrographer Commander Manjur

DHAKA: Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina and Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury expressed deep shock at the death of Bilkis Moyezuddin, mother of State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroz Chumki. Hasina also offered her grave condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed

HILI, DINAJPUR: Indian Border Security Force (BSF) returned four Bangladesh nationals to Border Guard Bangladesh through Hili border early Saturday some eleven hours after their detention. The returnees are Khogen Pramanik, 33, son of Kenaram Pramanik, Robin Pramanik, 30, son of Kachu

DHAKA: The indigenous people from various region of the country gathered at Central Shaheed Minar on Saturday on the occasion of World Indigenous People’s Day. People from all walks of life joined in the rally at Shaheed Minar.  Releasing balloons, Chairman of National Human Rights

SHARIATPUR: Ferry services have been halted on Shariatpur-Chandpur route as pontoon of the ferry ghat broke down on Friday night. Around four hundreds passenger buses and trucks got stuck on both side of ghat .  Confirming the matter, Shariatpur Ghat Supervisor Ikbar Hossain Khan told

RAJSHAHI: Two people were killed and three others injured in a road accident at Kharkhari bypass road under Motihar thana in the metropolitan early Saturday. The deceased were identified as Abdur Rahim, 35, son of Jhatu Rahim and Abdul Kader, 30, son of Ansar Ali.  Sources said that a

MEHERPUR: A Bangladeshi cattle trader was shot to death by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Majhpara frontier of Mujibnagar in the district on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Abdul Khalek, 30, son of Dulu Mallik.  Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Mujibnagar Camp

DHAKA: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) began special drives at 20 thana under its three divisions from Friday night to arrest the wanted criminals and recover explosive substances. The drives got underway since 8:00pm on Friday and would continue till August 11 at the divisions –

FROM MAWA GHAT: The Pinak-6, which capsized in the Padma river in Mawa of Munshiganj on Monday, carrying over 250 passengers, is yet to trace and 108 still missing on sixth days. The rescue team recovered 42 bodies from the Padma and Meghna rivers till Saturday morning. Amongst them, 24

DHAKA: Toba Group Sramik Songram Committee called strike in all the readymade garments of the country for Saturday, demanding payments of their due of three-month salary, bonus and overtime. The workers organization declared the programme in a press release signed by Central General

SYDNEY: Bangladeshi born Australian resident Ishraq Huda awarded by gold medal in International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held in Taiwan recently. Ishraq got 600 marks out of 600 marks in several events where a total of 311 candidates participated from 81 countries. He is the son of

LONDON: A Bangladeshi youth was produced before court in United Kingdom on the charge of planning a terrorist attack.  The accused was identified as Afsor Ali, 27, resided at Scott Street and Bethnal Green in East London.  In a hearing at London Old Bailey Court on August 6, the

FROM MAWA GHAT: The man, who was reportedly rescued after four days of launch Pinak-6 capsized in Padma River, was proved fraud and a drama for bagging money.  Inspector (investigation) Mujibur Rahman of Sreenagar Police Station confirmed the matter to media. The man, who introduced

FROM MAWA GHAT: The ill-fated Pinak-6 which drowned in Padma river in Mawa of Munshiganj on Monday carrying more than 200 passengers is still missing after four-day of the accident.The rescue team recovered 40 bodies from Padma and Meghna rivers till Friday afternoon. Among them, 23

HABIGANJ: At least seven people, including siblings, were killed in a road accident on Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Tubli area in Bahubal upazila of the district on Friday afternoon. Of the deceased, two were identified as Khokon, 28 and Rokon, 24, sons of Loguj Mia, resident of Jospal area

MADARIPUR: The 12 unidentified bodies were buried at Shibchar graveyard of the district on Friday.  The burial process started after Jumma prayer under the supervision of the deputy commissioner of Madaripur.  The 12 bodies were kept at Pachchar government primary school field but

FROM MAWA GHAT: A man was rescued alive on the fifth day of capsize of the launch, Pinak-6,  carrying more than 200 passengers on board in the Padma River.The survivor is Sarwar, 26.The rescue team found him in a Char of Padma.Sources said the rescue team now will continue their drive

HABIGANJ: Road crashes killed here two persons in Lakhai and Nabiganj on Friday. The deceased were identified as Dewan Ali, 30, son of Maram Ali, residing in Murakari village of Lakhai upazila and Shahidul Islam, 60, living in Puran Gaon village of Nabiganj upazila. Locals told

DHAKA: Three more bodies were recovered on Friday morning in three districts river water believed to be passengers of the launch ‘ML Pinak-6’ capsized four days ago bringing the death toll to 39.However, amongst them 23 bodies were handed over to their families while 16 are yet to

DHAKA:  Security measures have been beefed up in front of Readymade Garment factories in city’s Badda area to avert any untoward situation following ongoing workers’ unrest. Huge police members are seen taking position in front of Tuba Garment, Fuji Tower, Holland center, Lutfun