Hajj flights begin on Aug 16

Hajj flights to carry Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will begin on August 16 and continue till September 18 this year.
16 April 2015, 15:48 PM

Land dispute leaves one dead, 30 injured

A man was killed and 30 others were injured in a clash between two rival groups over capture of a disputed land at Bamoi village in Lakhai
15 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Govt allows leave for ethnic new year celebration

The government has decided to allow the public servants, who belong to ethnic minority groups, to take optional leave for two days to celebrate traditional festivals before and after the Pahela Baishakh.
13 April 2015, 13:34 PM

Don’t harass candidates, CEC tells police

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad tells law enforcers not to harass candidates of the looming city corporations polls.
12 April 2015, 13:29 PM

20-MW power plant inoperative for 12 days

The 20-megawatt power plant run by Power Development Board (PWD) at Nayahat in Saidpur upazila went out of order 12 days ago, causing immense sufferings to the local people due to frequent load shedding.
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Sherpur paddy field cleared for burial

It was a paddy field where green plants undulated in the air only a few days back. But the plants are all gone now and the plot has
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Minor girl raped, neighbour youth held

A seven-year-old girl was raped by a neighbouring youth at Hamlapara village in Melandah upazila on Wednesday.
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Indigenous youth murdered

Criminals killed an indigenous youth in Thanchi upazila of the district early yesterday. The dead is Moshi Tripura, 28, a resident of Laxmi
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Biman plans to increase flights

National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to expand its network on regional routes and increase its flights in existing routes.
8 April 2015, 10:26 AM

2 die of unknown disease

A college girl and a farmer have died due to an unknown disease while another is fighting for life at Jhenidah Sadar Hospital following
7 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Diarrhoea spreads in C'nawabganj town

The district town sees spread of diarrhoea during the last couple of days.
4 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Villagers attack police camp in Chuadanga, 40 injured

At least 40 people including five policemen were injured as a group of villagers and madrasa students attacked a police camp at Lakmipur village in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district over collecting money for an Islami jalsa (religious function) Friday night.
4 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Man to die for killing wife for dowry

A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for killing his wife for dowry at Lemshikhali village under Kutubdia upazila of the
2 April 2015, 18:00 PM

3 die of 'food poisoning' in Mymensingh

Three people including two of a family die of “food poisoning” and five fall sick in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh.
2 April 2015, 08:00 AM

Mahajabin murder: SC upholds HC bail for husband

Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that granted bail to Humayun, son of former Awami League lawmaker Khan Tipu Sultan, in a murder case of his wife Shamarukh Mahajabin
2 April 2015, 06:36 AM

Perching method for killing insects gains popularity

Environment-friendly perching method for killing harmful insects is gaining popularity among the paddy farmers of the district, thanks
1 April 2015, 18:00 PM

6 held with petrol bombs

Police arrested six alleged criminals along with four petrol bombs from Bharatkhalia village in Saghata upazila on Tuesday. The arrestees
1 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Bring Awlad's killers to book

Locals and family members formed a human chain at Doyamoyee Intersection in the town yesterday, demanding arrest of those who killed
31 March 2015, 18:00 PM

4 killed in Chapainawabganj lightning incidents

At least four people including two women and a minor girl were killed in separate lightning incidents in Chapainawabganj
30 March 2015, 16:08 PM

Youth robbed of Tk 50 lakh in Tangail

Armed muggers took away Tk 50 lakh from a youth at Mirzapur upazila headquarters of the district yesterday.
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM