DHAKA: Jayanta Ghosal, prominent Indian journalist, categorically said BJP leader Narendra Modi’s speech on Bangladeshi people’s infiltration in India is an attempt to provoke Bengalese. The issue of infiltration has to be considered from the humanist point of view. He came up with

PATUAKHALI: A least 15 people went missing when a launch overturned on Kalagachhia River in Golachipa upazila of the district Saturday during a storm. Launch MV Shathil, carrying 30-40 passengers, were going to Patuakhali from Golachipa and capsized at 3:45pm. Upazila Nirbahi Officer

DHAKA: Narendra Modi could not become the next Indian prime minister and there would be no reason for risk to Bangladesh if things happen so. He was addressing a round table meet titled “Indian Election 2014: Bangladesh-India Relationship” organized by Institute of Conflict, Law and

DHAKA: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained one more member of Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB) on Friday night for his alleged involvement in the snatching of three condemned militants from a prison van in Trishal.  The detainee is identified as Khorshed Alam, 30. Sources said

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina suggested that the mentality of dependency on others should end. She said that people of our country are talented. They should stand on their feet. We do not want to be dependent on others. We want to be a nation with self-esteem. The premier said at

NARAYANGANJ: Workers blocked Narayanganj-Adamji-Demra road on Saturday morning following the death of a garment worker and fell sick more than 100 workers after drinking polluted water at a factory. The deceased was identified as Dalia, residing at Mijmiji area under Siddhirganj of the

NARAYANGANJ: Police recovered body of a youth from the river Shitalakkhya at Rupganj area of the district on Saturday. The identity of the deceased couldn’t be known immediately while police earlier recovered seven bodies from the river on Wednesday later whom were identified as

DHAKA: Following the recent widespread abduction, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) formed anti-kidnapping squad to prevent such type of incidents in the capital. Joint commissioner Metropolitan Detective Branch of police Monirul Islam made the disclosure in press conference at DMP media

DHAKA: Mentioning ‘India also has a lot of problems’ Bangladeshi prominent businessman and former FBCCI President Anisul Haque said, “India should continue a good relation with neighboring Bangladesh for its own sake”.  He came up with this view during a discussion at city’s

NARAYANGANJ: Police conducted a raid at the house of another councilor of Narayanganj Nur Hossain, key suspect in sensational killings of ward councilor Nazrul Islam and six others. Witnesses said that police started the raid at 11:00am Saturday and it was underway till the report was

DHAKA: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pankaj Saran said that for boosting the bi-lateral relations between Bangladesh and India, strong political will is needed. Besides, both should be aware of those small groups, who are trying to futile relation of the neighboring countries,

NOAKHALI: A kidnapped businessman was rescued form Bangla Bazar area on Laxmipur-Noakhali road on Saturday after a day of his abduction from Alaipur union of Begumganj upazila of the district. The 42-year old businessman, Abul Bashar was kidnapped by a gang of kidnappers for a ransom of

DHAKA: Police rescued an abducted businessman from Jurain area of the city early Saturday and detained five people for their involvement in the abduction. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) assistant commissioner (media) Abu Yusuf told banglanews, “Trader Abdul Hakim of the city’s

PATUAKHALI: Barisal bureau chief of Daily Amar Desh allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his residence in Sabujbagh area of the district town early Saturday. The deceased was identified as GM Babar Ali, 57, chief of Barisal bureau of the national daily, also

DHAKA:  A businessman has been found alive in Savar 26 hours after his “mysterious abduction” from Narayanganj, a district witnessed a series of kidnappings and killings in the recent days. Saiful Islam was released by the “kidnappers” blindfolded and hands and legs tied in

NARAYANGANJ: Police detained twelve persons and seized a blood-stained microbus and mobile set of Chandan Sarkar during a raid at house of Nur Hossain, key suspect of N’ganj councilor Nazrul killing.      Additional Police Super Zakaria (Head Quarter) confirmed the matter on

DHAKA: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) rescued Saiful Islam, a trader who was abducted from Narayanganj on Thursday night. Confirming the matter, RAB officials said, Saiful was found in front of National Mausoleum of Savar. His hands, legs and eyes were tied. RAB claims it their success as

CHITTAGONG: Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) took five decisions on Friday following the recent missing and kidnapping incidents around the country. The decisions came from a meeting at CMP headquarters conference center in port city in afternoon. With Police Commissioner Shafiqul

NARAYANGANJ: A fire broke out in the Sohag Textile in Nabiganj of the district on Friday evening.   Fire Service control room sources said that four units of fire service brought the blaze under control after trying hard for half an hour.   Fire Control Room Operator Jiban Mia told

FROM SANARPAR, NARAYANGANJ: Agitated people tried to block the Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Sanarpar area of the city as the time ultimatum to law enforcers to rescue trader Saiful Islam was over.   Earlier, the administration assured people that they would rescue abductee Saiful within