CHANDINA, COMILLA: Communications Minister Obaidul Quader categorically said that BNP was defeated by the political strategy of Awami League.He came up with the observation while visiting four lane development works on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Chandina of the district on Friday

DHAKA: A fire broke out at a grocery store in Bongshal area, the old part of the capital city, on Friday noon.The fire originated around 1:30pm.Fire service headquarter duty officer Sajeda Sultana confirmed the matter to banglanews.On information, two fire fighting units rushed to the

THAKURGAON: Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) held a Bangladeshi national from 150-yard inside of India to Dharmagar border under Ranisainkal upazila of the district on Friday.The detainee was identified as Kabirul Islam, a cattle trader, son of Motaleb and resident of the

SYLHET: Finance Minister AMA Muhith alleged that BNP was responsible for the misconduct of USA over GSP facility to Bangladesh.He came up with the allegation while talking to journalists after inaugurating Shahjahan Ullah Generation Power Plant at Kumargaon of Sylhet Friday.AMA Muhith

GAZIPUR: The supervisor-in-charge of Gazipur Juvenile Development Center SM Anwarul Karim was suspended following the incident around 20 juveniles of the centre slashed themselves with blades, in protest against mismanagement by the authorities.The Department of Social Services suspended

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi consul general in Jeddah has said the government of his country is considering exporting women housekeepers to the Kingdom.Mohammad Najmul Islam noted a study was underway to properly train such workers to allow them to properly conduct their duties."The study`s

SAVAR: A man was killed and five others were injured in a road accident in Ulail bus stand area on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar, on outskirt of Dhaka, early Friday.The deceased was identified as Mofijul Islam, 28, an auto-rickshaw driver and son of Khokon Munshi, hailed from Jhenaidah

DHAKA: It`s Valentine`s Day! Love is in the air, it is all around and it is in your heart. Valentine`s Day is a special day and it becomes all the more interesting when someone receives gifts and wishes from his/her loved ones. Love is the feeling that joins two souls and brings two

JESSORE: A person was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between Rapid Action Battalion and his cohorts at Shalbon near to Malopara under Abhaynagar upazila early Friday.The deceased was identified as Mezbahur Rahman, 42, chief of Mezbah Bahini, a terrorist group,.Abhaynagar thana

DHAKA: The United Arab Emirates authority has halted the execution of three Bangladeshis on murder charges to allow convicts negotiation with the victim`s nears and dears.This decision has taken after frantic effort by the Bangladesh embassy in Arab Emirates.The convicts are M Nayeb Ali,

DHAKA: Police recovered an unidentified body of a young girl from capital’s Sayedabad area on early Thursday.  Jatrabari Thana Sub-Inspector Sobhan Sharif confirmed the matter to banglanews.He, however said, the identity of the girl could not be known yet.  BDST: 0250 HRS, FEB 14, 2014

DHAKA: Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar stressed the need for exchange of visits by parliamentary delegations to enhance cooperation between the legislatures of two countries.The Indian speaker came up with her interest in a meeting with Bangladesh speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury

DHAKA: Efforts to improve fire and building safety at ready-made garment factories in Bangladesh are set to see the country host its first ever International Trade Expo for Building and Fire Safety later this month.Taking place at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on 23-24

DHAKA: A plenty of blended opinions came out through the public opinion program of banglanews on Thursday from people of different walks of life on the issue of BNP’s boycotting the 10th national polls.Moshiur Rahman from Netrokona opined that BNP took the right decision by boycotting

DHAKA: Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is to summon three directors of Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort Ltd for their alleged involvement in embezzlement of Tk 50-crore from some Bangladeshi expatriates in London.Moreover, there is an allegation of siphoning against these high ups of the

DHAKA: Speakers at the Bangladesh Copyright & IP Forum’s Workshop said effective enforcement of the existing Copyright Act is urgently required to encourage innovation and creativity. They came up with observation at the training workshop, organized for the Bangladesh Police by

SHERPUR: A youth was chopped to death by his elder brother over long standing dispute regarding their lands in Gollarpar area under Nalitabari upazila of the district on early Thursday.The deceased was identified as Dulal Hossain, 32, son of Mokazzal Hossain and resident of the

MANIKGANJ: A district court on Thursday awarded lifetime imprisonment to the bus driver and helper for their involvement in a much talked rape case.District and Session Judge AKM Mostafa Dewan passed the order on Thursday morning.The court also fined Tk 50,000 each, in default, the

DHAKA: Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring was celebrated Thursday amid gala event and festivity mood across the country.       At the very beginning of the day, thousands of people along with several cultural groups joined in a colorful cultural programme at Bakultola at the

DHAKA: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is taking steps to revamp the party. For five long years, the party has staged anti-government movements and demanded election under caretaker government. But it has failed to achieve its goals. The current situation raises questions and doubts about the