DHAKA: Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu categorically said that the government is more active to give security to the journalists.   He came up with the assertion while addressing a discussion at National Press Club VIP Lounge in city on Saturday evening.   The minister said

MONGLA (BAGERHAT): At least 50 houses were destroyed and 50 boats capsized when a monsoon storm lashed the Upazila on Saturday noon. The boats capsized in Poshur River during fishing, leaving 10 fishermen injured. Upazila project implementation officer Nahiduzzaman told banglanews,

KHULNA: Keeping some 209 government primary level schools shut, Khulna-5 constituency Member of Parliament also State Minister for Fisheries and Animal Resources Narayan Chandra Chanda was felicitated in the district.  Dumuria Primary school teachers and Upazila Primary Education

PATUAKHALI: With recovery of five more bodies early Sunday from the spot of the launch capsize in the river Kolagachhia of the district Saturday, the death toll in the tragedy rose to 13. Of the deceased five were identified as Riad,5 Manwara, 50, Lutfa, 50, Runia, 20 and Narayan

BRAHMANBARIA: Nine cops were injured in a gunfight with robbers in Sarail of the district on Saturday morning. They are- Sub-Inspectors Ishtiak Ahmed, Abudul Alim, Abu Bakkar, Abdullah Khaled Sakib, constables Moinul Yusuf Rana Ibrahim, Shamol Mia and Mofazzal. Meanwhile, police

DHAKA: The most important words of our life are what will be my profession. Some people choice their profession and some people chosen by their profession. Now it’s up to you what you wish for.At the present time photography is one of the most admired works to perform. Many people do

TANGAIL: Two madrasha students were killed as lightning struck them at Gulpecha village under Gopalpur upazila of the district on Saturday noon.       The deceased were identified as Salim, 15 and Alam, 14, students of Dr. Moinuddin Khan Hafizia Madrasha.      BDST: 1444 HRS,

DHAKA: Jayanta Ghosal, prominent Indian journalist, categorically said BJP leader Narendra Modi’s speech on Bangladeshi people’s infiltration in India is an attempt to provoke Bengalese. The issue of infiltration has to be considered from the humanist point of view. He came up with

PATUAKHALI: A least 15 people went missing when a launch overturned on Kalagachhia River in Golachipa upazila of the district Saturday during a storm. Launch MV Shathil, carrying 30-40 passengers, were going to Patuakhali from Golachipa and capsized at 3:45pm. Upazila Nirbahi Officer

DHAKA: Narendra Modi could not become the next Indian prime minister and there would be no reason for risk to Bangladesh if things happen so. He was addressing a round table meet titled “Indian Election 2014: Bangladesh-India Relationship” organized by Institute of Conflict, Law and

DHAKA: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained one more member of Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB) on Friday night for his alleged involvement in the snatching of three condemned militants from a prison van in Trishal.  The detainee is identified as Khorshed Alam, 30. Sources said

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina suggested that the mentality of dependency on others should end. She said that people of our country are talented. They should stand on their feet. We do not want to be dependent on others. We want to be a nation with self-esteem. The premier said at

NARAYANGANJ: Workers blocked Narayanganj-Adamji-Demra road on Saturday morning following the death of a garment worker and fell sick more than 100 workers after drinking polluted water at a factory. The deceased was identified as Dalia, residing at Mijmiji area under Siddhirganj of the

NARAYANGANJ: Police recovered body of a youth from the river Shitalakkhya at Rupganj area of the district on Saturday. The identity of the deceased couldn’t be known immediately while police earlier recovered seven bodies from the river on Wednesday later whom were identified as

DHAKA: Following the recent widespread abduction, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) formed anti-kidnapping squad to prevent such type of incidents in the capital. Joint commissioner Metropolitan Detective Branch of police Monirul Islam made the disclosure in press conference at DMP media

DHAKA: Mentioning ‘India also has a lot of problems’ Bangladeshi prominent businessman and former FBCCI President Anisul Haque said, “India should continue a good relation with neighboring Bangladesh for its own sake”.  He came up with this view during a discussion at city’s

NARAYANGANJ: Police conducted a raid at the house of another councilor of Narayanganj Nur Hossain, key suspect in sensational killings of ward councilor Nazrul Islam and six others. Witnesses said that police started the raid at 11:00am Saturday and it was underway till the report was

DHAKA: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pankaj Saran said that for boosting the bi-lateral relations between Bangladesh and India, strong political will is needed. Besides, both should be aware of those small groups, who are trying to futile relation of the neighboring countries,

NOAKHALI: A kidnapped businessman was rescued form Bangla Bazar area on Laxmipur-Noakhali road on Saturday after a day of his abduction from Alaipur union of Begumganj upazila of the district. The 42-year old businessman, Abul Bashar was kidnapped by a gang of kidnappers for a ransom of

DHAKA: Police rescued an abducted businessman from Jurain area of the city early Saturday and detained five people for their involvement in the abduction. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) assistant commissioner (media) Abu Yusuf told banglanews, “Trader Abdul Hakim of the city’s