RANGAMATI: Four leaders-activists of Pahari Chhatra Parishad and Hill Women’s Federation, two associate organizations of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), were arrested Sunday night with two firearms, police said. The arrested persons were identified as Binoyon Chakma,

DHAKA: The Anti-Corruption Commission now sued Dhaka City Corporation Mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka’s son, Ishrak Hossain, on a graft charge as a long-pending notice seeking an account of his wealth went unheeded.Assistant Director of the anti-graft watchdog body Md Shamsul Alam lodged

DHAKA: Supreme Court’s Appellate Division Monday stayed the High Court order for holding reelection in the Noakhali-6 parliamentary constituency by unseating the incumbent MP.Chamber judge of the Appellate Division ABM Khairul Haque passed the order after hearing a petition by the lone

DHDKA: The government elevated RAB chief Hasan Mahmud Khondoker to Inspector General of Bangladesh Police in a top-level shakeup in the two law-enforcing agencies. Home Secretary Abdus Sobhan disclosed the changes to journalists at the Secretariat Monday. An official notification has been

RAJSHAHI: The University of Rajshahi will go for Eid-ul-Fitr vacation on Wednesday. The University Proctor Chowdhury Md. Zakaria told banglanews24.com.bd that the classes and examinations will resume on September 20. The residential halls will be opened on September 17. BDST: 1040 HRS,

JHENIDAH: Three people were killed and two injured as a cement-loaded truck overturned at Chalabhora on Jhenidah-Jessore highway Sunday might.The deceased were identified as Golam Nabi, 40, resident of Baribatham village under sadar upazila of Jhenidah, Shukur Ali, 52 and Shahabuddin of

DHAKA: The government has finalised a plan of action aimed at ensuring quality education at all levels, raising public awareness against corruption and delivering various civic services to the grassroots for a balanced uplift of society.Finalised by the Ministry of Establishment, the

DHAKA: Health Minister Dr AFM Ruhal Haque Sunday said there is nothing to be worried about anthrax as the situation is now under control of the government.  “The situation is now under control of the government and necessary steps have been taken to control the disease,” the minister

DHAKA: Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been spending Tk 40 lakh each month for six additional pilots who have no planes to fly in the emaciating fleet of the national flag carrier. The pilots, appointed on contract, receive around US$ 57,000 a month – US$ 9500 each.  A board meeting of

DHAKA: Bangladesh Sunday signed four accords with Yunnan Province of China to facilitate cooperation in agriculture, energy, education and tourism sectors. The memorandums of understanding were signed at Hotel Sonargaon between the officials concerned of the two sides following talks on

DHAKA: Leaders of RMG workers Sunday urged the foreign buyers and international community to ensure fair price for Bangladeshi products.They also called for ensuring fundamental human rights of the workers."We are calling upon the buyers and international community to ensure fair price

ASHUGANJ: At least 50 people including policemen were injured in a clash between two rival groups over collection of lease money at Anandabazar in the district Sunday.Police fired 25 rounds of tear shell canisters and 20 rounds of rubber bullets to tame down the fighting groups. The law

DHAKA: The University of Dhaka will go for Eid-ul-Fitr vacation on Monday. However, the examinations scheduled till September 6 will go on as usual while the offices will remain open till September 5.Director of DU Public Relations section Ashraf Ali Khan told banglanews24.com.bd that the

DHAKA: The Governor of Yunnan province in China, Qin Guan Grong, arrived here Sunday on a two-day official visit for consultation with Bangladesh leaders on ways of strengthening bilateral ties, including establishing cross-border communications networks. Communications Minister Syed Abul

DHAKA: An elderly person was killed as a train ran over him on the Malibagh rail crossing in the city on Sunday Morning.The deceased was identified as Chan Mian, 70, a banana vendor hailed from Karimganj in Kishorganj district.Sub-Inspector of Government Railway Police (GRP) thana Abul

DHAKA: The Anti-Corruption Commission Sunday sued Sarika Sadeque, daughter of Dhaka City Corporation Mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka, on a graft charge as a long-pending notice seeking an account of her wealth went unheeded.Assistant Director of the anti-graft watchdog body Md Shamsul Alam

DHAKA: Jatiya Parity chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad had a parley with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office Sunday, in the wake of some important developments related to the former military ruler. Sunil Shubha Roy, Press Secretary to the ex-President and JP chief, confirmed

KUSHTIA:  Two suspected kidnappers were killed in mob beatings and another was held with bomb and explosive materials from Poradaho Hat of the district Sunday.One of the deceased was identified as Samir Uddin, 38, while the identity of the other could not be known immediately. Police

JHENIDAH: Six people were killed, including a baby, while 30 injured as a passenger bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Moheshpur Upazila Sunday.Moheshpur thana officer-in-charge Mamunur Rashid said that the bus driver lost his control trying to overtake a van on the Kaliganj-Jibannagar

NARSINGDI: High-speed Internet service with multimedia facility would be introduced under the state-sector telecommunications from next year. Post and Telecommunications Minister Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju unveiled the plan here Saturday, saying that satellite television service would be