Same group acted in Trishal, Bardhaman
Bangladeshi and Indian intelligence agencies agree that the same group was behind the Trishal police van attack and the Bardhaman blast, a top official said yesterday following a meeting with visiting Indian intelligence officials.
Police: Shafiul’s killers may have come from outside
Analysing the escape route and learning that the machete used for the murder was not made in Rajshahi, local police have said the killers of Prof Shafiul may have come from a neighbouring district.
Bangladesh among countries worst affected by terrorism
An international ranking of countries worst affected by terrorism during the past year placed Bangladesh in the 23rd slot out of 162 countries, with Iraq ranking first. Bangladesh sustained 130 terrorist attacks in 2013. These acts of terrorism resulted in eight deaths and 110 injuries, and 52 incidents of property damage during 2013.
Ershad brings back Ranga to JaPa presidium
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad, known for changing his decisions in matters of minutes, yesterday brought back his party’s presidium member Moshiur Rahman Ranga whom he had expelled just a few months ago.
President calls for exemplary punishment to RU teacher’s killers
President Abdul Hamid has called for exemplary punishment to the killers of the Rajshahi University Professor AKM Shafiul Islam.
625 detainees brought to Chittagong
A navy ship has arrived at the Chittagong port on Tuesday evening with the 625 detainees who were caught near the Saint Martin Island while being trafficked to Malaysia on Monday.
Myanmar national arrested over Burdwan blast
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has arrested a Myanmar national from Hyderabad in connection with the Burdwan blast case.
Teacher murder: RU protest continues
Teachers and students of the Rajshahi University (RU) have continued the protest on Tuesday against the murder of their sociology professor AKM Shafiul Islam.
Water development board DG summoned
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned the director general of Water Development Board (WDB) for allegedly having a fake freedom fighter certificate.
RU teacher murder: Remand hearing on Wednesday
The remand hearing for the 11 arrestees in connection with the murder of Rajshahi University Professor AKM Shafiul Islam Lilon will be held on Wednesday.
Japan PM calls snap poll
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that he would call an early election to seek a fresh mandate for his economic policies, and postpone an unpopular sales tax rise, a day after data showed the economy had slipped back into recession.
