Jamaat man killed in Rajshahi 'gunfight'
A Jamaat activist has been killed in a "gunfight" with police in Rajshahi.
Deceased Nurul Islam Shahin, 45, was also a teacher of Islamia College and owner of Padma off-sheet printing press.
Nahid: SSC exam on due time
The SSC and its equivalent examinations will begin on scheduled time, Education Minister has announced amid concerns from examinees and guardians due to ongoing countrywide blockade imposed by the BNP.
Truck driver, helper burnt in Magura arson
A truck driver and his helper have sustained burn injuries as blockaders hurled petrol bombs at the vehicle at Arpara bazar under Shalikha upazila in Magura.
Dudu on 2-day fresh remand
A Dhaka court has granted two days of remand to Khaleda Zia’s Adviser Md Shamsuzzaman Dudu in a case filed for torching and vandalising vehicles in Mirpur.
Big defaulters blessed more
The Board of Directors of the Bangladesh Bank has approved a separate loan restructuring policy for the big defaulters.
A tearful farewell
Not one to weep in public, the widow of slain army strongman and sometime president Ziaur Rahman has been recorded shedding tears only thrice before.
MRPs for 9 million expats a big challenge
Issuing machine readable passports to around nine million Bangladeshi expatriates around the globe has emerged as a steep challenge for the government.
Municipality mayor sued for rape
A rape case has been filed against Harinakundu municipality panel mayor in Jhenaidah.
Harinakundu OC Ershadul Kabir Chowdhury said a woman from Mandartala village filed the case against Harinakundu municipality panel mayor Saiful Islam on Tuesday evening.
22 arrested for sabotage in Sunamganj
Police have arrested 22 persons including a BNP activist for carrying out subversive activities in Sunamganj during the ongoing blockade enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance.
Blockade dials down ICT business
Like all businesses, the country’s telecom and ICT sector has not been spared by the non-stop blockade, with industry insiders saying supply disruptions and reduced customer numbers are draining money out of their pockets.