Durga idols vandalised in Satkhira
Miscreants have vandalised three idols of Hindu Goddess Durga at a puja mandap on Babolia high school premises in Sadar upazila early Sunday. Babolia High School Sarbojanin Durgapuja Udjapan Committee President Arabinda Mandol said painting of three idols ended in the mandap on Friday night and they covered those with a piece of cloth.
Rajon's killer Kamrul produced in court
Saudi Arabia immigrant Kamrul Islam has been produced before a Sylhet court in teenager Rajon murder case. The prime accused of the murder case was produced before Sylhet District and Sessions Judges' Court around 11:30am Sunday.
US updates security alert in Bangladesh
US Embassy in Dhaka has updated its security message for US citizens in Bangladesh stating that terrorist threat remains 'real and credible'. In the updated alert issued on Saturday, the US Embassy strongly encouraged US citizens travelling to or residing in Bangladesh to take precautions, remain vigilant about their personal security, and be alert to local security developments.
Three burnt in Bangshal factory fire
Three workers have sustained burn injuries in a fire at a shoe factory at Bangshal in the old part of the capital. Injured Robin Hossain, Sujon Mia and Alauddin were admitted to the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
First Software Technology Park launched
The first Software Technology Park in the country has been launched on Sunday. Sajeeb Wazed Joy, ICT advisor to the prime minister, inaugurated the event at Bangladesh Computer Council auditorium in the capital's Agargaon in the morning.
Typhoon Koppu displaces 10,000 people in Philippines
Powerful typhoon Koppu ploughed into the northeastern Philippines before dawn on Sunday destroying homes and displacing 10,000 people and whipping up coastal surges four meters (12 feet) high, disaster agency officials said.
