Myanmar court jails ethnic leader for 20 years
AFP, Sittwe, Myanmar :A Myanmar court on Tuesday (March 19) sentenced a prominent ethnic Rakhine leader to 20 years in jail for treason, a verdict...
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Pvt car driver shot dead in Merul Badda
UNB, Dhaka :A private car driver was gunned down by two unknown miscreants in Merul Badda of the city on Monday night.The deceased was identified...
Husband, wife-sustain 95pc burns in ‘AC explosion’
UNB, Dhaka :A couple sustained severe burn injuries after their air-conditioner exploded at their home in Uttara on early Tuesday, police said.The victims were named...
Court takes cognizance of charges against 8 ABT activists
Court Correspondent :The Special Anti-Terrorism Tribunal of Dhaka on Tuesday took cognizance of the charges against eight members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam...
Distribution of ePassport from June planned
UNB, Dhaka :Bangladesh is planning to start the distribution of digital passports, also known as ePassports, as early as June this year to ease immigration...
2 female crew held with 36 gold bars at HSIA
UNB, Dhaka :Customs officials detained two female crews of Saudi Arabian Airlines along with 36 gold bars from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early Monday. The...
Drug trader’ killed in gunfight
UNB, Meherpur :A suspected drug trader was killed in an alleged gunfight between two gangs at Harabhanga village in Gangni Upazila early Monday. Police said...
Egg Boy’ to donate money raised for him towards victims of Christchurch attack
NZ Herald :“Egg Boy” is going to donate most of the money raised for him towards the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks.Seventeen-year-old Will Connolly,...
Theresa May in last-minute push to win Brexit support
AP, London :British Prime Minister Theresa May was making a last-minute push Monday to win support for her European Union divorce deal, warning opponents that...
Those obstructing democracy actually dissecting Bangabandhu: Dr Kamal
UNB, Dhaka :Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday called upon people to put up a strong resistance against those creating obstacles towards implementing...
Such a good and friendly people wrestling with a gruesome massacre
Editorial Desk :New Zealand on Friday witnessed a gruesome massacre believed to be carried out by one Australian immigrant. He shot dead 50 people and...