China to build tunnel beneath Karnaphuli
China will construct a tunnel under the Karnaphuli river in Chittagong, the south-east part of the country.
In this regard, Bangladesh and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, China on Monday night. Read more.
3 of a family killed in Sylhet stadium collapse
Three members of a family have been killed as a wall of Sylhet divisional stadium collapsed due to heavy downpour early Tuesday.
The deceased are Jahed, son of tea cultivator Azan Ali, Azan's daughter Nasima Akter and nephew Ruhul. Read more.
Bangladeshi dies in UAE dockyard accident
A Bangladeshi national has been killed in an accident at Khalid Port dockyard of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
The deceased was identified as Iqbal Shaikh, 30. Read more.
Six killed in lightning strikes
At least six people, including a mother and her son, were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in different areas of Shibganj, Sadar and Gomostapur upazilas of Chapainawabganj on Monday night.
Sibganj police station Officer-in-Charge Ashiqur Rahman said thunderbolt hit Shirin around 8pm while she along with her son Sayeed was collecting mangoes during the nor’wester, leaving both of them dead on the spot. Read more.
Rawshan: Budget reaction after analysis
Jatiya Party Presidium member and leader of the Opposition Rawshan Ershad has said her party will give reaction on national budget for fiscal 2014-15 after analysing it properly.
She made the statement at a press conference at the parliament media centre on Tuesday morning. Read more.
Fresh gun fight near Karachi airport
A gun fight has erupted adjacent to a Karachi air terminal one day after militants attacked Pakistan's biggest and busiest airport, reports say.
Local media say gunmen have attacked a training camp of the airport security forces. It is not clear if there are any casualties, reported BBC Online. Read more.
Five trafficking victims return from Iran
Five Bangladeshi migrant workers have been repatriated from Iran where they were rescued by Iranian police from the clutches of traffickers.
The trafficking victims are: Abed, Rubel, Mostak, Nazmul and Jabed. Read more.
80 gold bars seized, 2 held
Detective Branch (DB) of Police personnel have recovered 80 pieces of smuggled gold bars weighing around 9 kilograms, at the capital’s Purana Paltan area early hours of Tuesday.
Police also arrested two alleged smugglers in this connection. The detainees are Md Shamsuddin, 50, and Kamrul Islam, 48. Read more.
Baul Abdul Karim Shah dies
Ekushey Padak winner Baul Abdul Karim Shah has died at his Kushtia residence on Tuesday morning. He was 90.
Abdul Karim Shah was suffering from Asthma. He was admitted to Kushtia Medical College Hospital on April 24 after he had fallen sick. Read more.
HC accepts Pintu's appeal for hearing
The High Court has accepted appeal for a hearing filed by life sentenced convict BNP leader Nasiruddin Ahmed Pintu challenging his conviction in the BDR carnage case.
The bench of Justice Syed AB Mahmudul Haque and Justice Nazrul Islam Talukder has accepted the appeal of the lifer and suspended his fine of Tk5 lakh until the hearing on Tuesday afternoon. Read more.
Jute mill catches fire in Natore
A fire broke out in a jute mill at Dattapara of sadar upazila in the district Tuesday morning.
Fire units of fire fighters doused the flame after three hours of hectic effort. Read more.
Village head among 2 kidnapped
Two tribal men have allegedly been kidnapped by miscreants in Kedarmara Union under Baghaichhari upazila in Ragamati on Monday night.
The victims are Ramani Mohon Chakma, head of Nalbunia village and Arun Bikash Chakma, of Baro Durchhari village. Read more.
Explore trade in Bangladesh, PM to China
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the Chinese entrepreneurs to visit Bangladesh to explore the possibilities of increasing trade and investment.
The premier made the call while addressing Bangladesh-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CPIT) at Presidential Beijing Hotel in China on Tuesday afternoon. Read more.
