MYMENSINGH: Two people were killed and 10 others injured in a road accident in Meherpur area of Bhaluka upazila of the district on Friday morning.The deceased were identified as Hannan Munshi, 55 and Jamir Uddin 32, hailed from Gazipur.Local sources said that a passenger bus collided head

New York: On human rights condition in Bangladesh, US government has released the customary report. Like every year the US while reporting on the human rights condition of different countries of the globe also pointed out Bangladesh situation.  Regarding Bangladesh the US reports that

SYLHET: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday afternoon has inaugurated Sylhet Divisional Stadium, which is called country’s first green stadium, where the upcoming T-20 world Cup Cricket will be held.         Earlier by a special flight carrying Prime Minister landed at Sylhet

COMILLA: Three people were killed and 25 others injured in a road accident in at Sonakanda under Muradnagar Upazila of the district on Friday morning.The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.Sources said a Comilla-bound bus plunged into a roadside ditch in the area at

JESSORE: An activist of Awami League, who was injured in Thursday’s poll violence in Chaughachha upazila, succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Friday morning.The deceased was identified as Fazlur Rahman, 50, son of Kubad Ali, of Hakimpur union of the upazila.

DHAKA: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed claimed the second phase upazila polls held with peaceful manner.  The CEC came up with the observation while talking to journalists at EC secretariat office on Thursday.  Kazi Rakibuddin said some stray incidents took place in

MAGURA: A construction worker was killed and five others were injured while two went missing as a under construction bridge collapsed at Chapra under Sadar upazila on Jagla-Kuchiamora road on Thursday.   The identity of deceased and missing could not be known immediately after the

DHAKA: A Dhaka court Thursday directed the authorities concerned to investigate into further the killing of General Manzur even though the trial is now at the final stage for pronouncing verdict.   Judge Khandaker Hasan M Firoz of Dhaka Additional Sessions Judge Court-1 passed the

THAKURGAON: Four Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel injured in clash at Horinmari High School polling centre of Baliadangi upazila of the district on Thursday noon.However, the BGB and army personnel detained two villagers for their alleged involvement in the clash.BGB members told

DHAKA: The first session of the 10th parliament resumed on Thursday afternoon.     The session started with speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.         Earlier, deputy speaker Fazley Rabbi Mia adjourned the House till Thursday.BDST: 1738 HRS, FEB 27, 2014

DHAKA: The written examination’s timetable of the 34th Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) was published on Thursday.    The examinations will be held from March 24 to March 31.Of the three-hour examinations, the first shift will start from 10:00am and the second shift will

NOAKHALI: An activist of BNP was killed in a clash between the activists of Awami League and BNP over establishing supremacy at Nandiapara polling center under Deoti union of Sonaimuri upazila in the district on Thursday noon.The deceased was identified as Saddam Hossain, 22 and resident

DHAKA: The election commission has postponed election to Basail Upazila Parishad of Tangail district due to by-poll of Tangail-8 constituency.Election commission public relations department director SM Asaduzzaman confirmed the matter on Thursday.The fifth phase upazila election is

BARISAL: The BNP-backed chairman candidate boycotted the polls in Sadar upazila on Thursday on allegation of vote manipulation.Chairman aspirant Kazi Enayet Hossain Bachcu came up with the declaration of poll boycott through a press conference around 11:15am at the residence of city BNP

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that neighbours can have political differences but literature, culture and arts always bring countries closer and strengthen ties between nations. The PM was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a two-day SAARC Literary Festival at the

DHAKA: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is quizzing former Member of Parliament of Jatiya Party (JP) form Satkhira-2 constituency MA Jabbar for allegedly earning wealth illegally.    The former Member of Parliament is being interrogated by ACC Assistant Director, Masudur Rahman from

MEHERPUR: At least five people were injured as miscreants blasted six cocktails in Keshobpur government primary school vote center under Gangni Upazila of the district on Thursday morning.The injured were sent to Gangni Upazila Health Complex.19-party alliance supported chainman candidate

JOYPURHAT: A polling officer died of heart attack while he was discharging duty at vote center of Bottoli high school in Khetlal upazila of the district.The deceased was identified as Polash Chandra Mohanta, 30, son of Ajit Chandra Mohanto, also assistant teacher of Ruar government

KHULNA:  Three persons, including a woman, were killed and two others injured in a road accident in Arongghata thana area of the divisional city.The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately. The injured were admitted to local hospital. Confirming the matter, Arongghata

DHAKA: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is quizzing Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) Chairman Nurul Huda for his alleged involvement misappropriation in many development projects.    The RAJUK boss is being interrogated by ACC Deputy Director, also investigation officer, Jaton