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Three to die in Gopalganj murder case

A Gopalganj court on Monday (July 10) sentenced three persons to death along with Tk 5 thousand fine each for killing one Lutfur Mollah in the district.  Judge Maksudur Rahman of the Additional Sessions Judge Court passed the verdict. The death row convicts are Md. Mofiz

EU delegation meets foreign ministry officials

The visiting delegation of the Election Exploratory Mission (ExM) from the European Union (EU) today (July 10) held a meeting with the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The 40-minute meeting with several senior officials including Additional Secretary of the Ministry Asad

3 killed in Rajshahi clash over land dispute 

At least three people were killed and seven others injured in a clash between two rival groups over a land dispute in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi on Monday (July 10) morning. The deceased were identified as Naimul Islam (80), Meher Ali (70) and Sohel Rana (45). Kamrul Islam,

Two police constables die of dengue

Two members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) died of dengue fever, while more than fifty members are undergoing treatment at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital with dengue. The deceased constables are Rassel Shikder of Hazaribag Police Station and

ARSA commander killed in ‘gunfight’ at Rohingya camp: APBn

A leader of the Rohingya insurgent group Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) was shot dead in a gunfight with Armed Police Battalion (APBn) personnel in a Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, on Tuesday morning. The deceased was Hussein Majhi, a commander of ARSA. The

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 65 nabbed, 48 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (July 10) arrested 65 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Court acquits ex speaker Jamiruddin Sircar in 5 graft charges

A Dhaka court today (July 9) discharged former speaker Jamiruddin Sircar from the five graft cases after he refunded the state Tk 27,86,364, which he withdrew for treatment during his tenure. Judge Prodip Kumar Roy of Dhaka's Special Judge Court-7 passed the order after Jamir's

RAB launches drive against fake doctors, unauthorised hospitals in capital

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has launched a drive against fake doctors and unauthorised hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres in the capital. According to information, RAB has been conducting their drive using their mobile courts. The drive was launched after 12:00noon on Sunday

NID server of EC is safe, says DG Humayun Kabir

AKM Humayun Kabir, director general of EC's national identity registration wing, on Sunday (July 9) said the national identity (NID) server is safe and secure. He made the remark during a press conference held at the media centre of the EC office in Agargaon this afternoon. He

Hafez Kamrul Alom gets Appreciation Award in Maldives

Hafez Kamrul Alom received state honour for leading the Taraweeh prayer in the month of Ramadan at Masjid Al-Inara of Fuvahmulah City in Maldives. Later, Bangladeshi Hafez Kamrul Alom received the Appreciation Award from Fuvahmulah City Council. When asked about receiving an

Man surrenders after killing wife in Gaibandha

A man surrendered to police after allegedly killing his wife over family disputes in Gaibandha district on Saturday (July 8) night.  The man was identified as Mohsin Ali, 27, a resident of Collegepara village under Naldanga union of the upazila, and the victim was Shefali Khatun,

Strict action to be taken over NID database leak: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said stern action will be taken against those who are involved in the government website data leak. "The law enforcement agencies are investigating the matter to get 'very specific' information...Strict action is waiting for the

Businessman found dead in Kishoreganj

Police recovered the body of a man from a pond beside his house in Kishoreganj district town on Sunday (July 9) morning. The deceased was Badal Rahman, 62, district industry and commerce affairs secretary and former president of Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to

EU’s Election Exploratory Mission in Dhaka

A six-member Election Exploratory Mission from the European Union (EU) arrived in Dhaka to survey the atmosphere surrounding the upcoming national election. During their visit, the EU delegation will talk to all the stakeholders -- government, political parties, Election Commission,

Govt website leak due to technical fault: Palak

State Minister for Information and Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak today (July 9) said the government website was not hacked as it happened due to technical weakness.  He said: "No one hacked the government website. The site had a technical weakness. As a result, the personal

Light to moderate rain likely: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over the country in 24 hours commencing at 9 am today (July 9). According to the Net office bulletin, light to moderate

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 63 nabbed, 43 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (July 9) arrested 63 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

School, colleges reopen with 'dengue panic'

The country's primary, secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions reopened today (July 09) after the holy Eid-ul-Azha holiday amid the fear of dengue, a disease carried by the Aedes mosquito.  The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) and the

Country’s first elevated expressway to open in Sept: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (July 8) said the country's first elevated expressway will be launched in September this year to ease traffic congestion in the capital.  He said: "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the country's

Supreme Court opens tomorrow

The Supreme Court will reopen tomorrow (July 9) after government-announced Eid-ul Adha vacation, weekly and court holiday, which started on June 22. According to the official website of the Supreme Court, judicial proceedings will be conducted from 10:30 am tomorrow (Sunday). A