DHAKA: Multi-tire security measures have been taken on Tuesday by the law enforcers in the capital ahead of the verdict of BNP lawmaker Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.A number of Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) kept ready to thwart any untoward situation.From early morning, Police, RAB and

BRAHMANBARIA: After a two hours halt, the train communications resumed on Dhaka-Chittagong and Chittagong-Sylhet routes on Monday evening.Earlier, the communications was halted from 5:15pm as a compartment of a container train derailed in Kasba area of the district.Akhaura Loco Shed

CHITTAGONG: Law enforcement agency has taken tight security measures in the district apprehending violence ahead of verdict of BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury for his involvement in crimes against humanity during liberation war in 1971.     As part of the security measures,

BRAHMANBARIA: Train communications on Dhaka-Chittagong-Sylhet routes was halted as a compartment of a container train derailed in Kasba of Brahmanbaria at 5:15pm Monday.Akhaura Loco Shed In-Charge Mohsin Bhuiyan told banglanews, “A compartment of a Ctg-bound train derailed near

SATKHIRA: Border Security Force (BSF) of India abducted a Bangladeshi fisherman from Toloigachha border area of the district on Monday.The victim is Abdur Rahim, resident of South Bhadiali village of Kolarua upazila.Sources said BSF personnel abducted Abdur Rahim while he was fishing at

RAJSHAHI: A mother along with her minor daughter allegedly committed suicide by jumping down under a train at Bhadra rail crossing in the city on Monday noon.The deceased were identified as Shamima Akter Kakoli, 25, and her daughter Laboni, 2.Sources said Shamima Akter along with Laboni

NETROKONA: Four people have been awarded lifetime imprisonment for their involvement in a gang rape of a girl after abduction. Special Tribunal for Prevention of Women and Children Repression-2 Judge Abdul Hamid passed the verdict on Monday morning.The convicts are Rayet Ali, Sultan Mia

BENAPOLE: Two police officials were transferred from Benaople Land Port Thana on charge of various irregularities.   The police officers are Officer-in-Charge Mizanur Rahman and Officer-in-Charge (investigation) Mohiuddin Ahmed.Police sources said after joining of two officials at

DHAKA: International Crimes Tribunal-2 will pass the verdict in Intellectuals killing case against Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin and Ashrafuzzaman Khan any day as trail proceedings ends Monday.ICT-2 led by Justice Obaidul Hasan on Monday concluded the proceedings of the case fixing no date and

DHAKA: In the latest move, the government decided to consider the post of Diploma Engineer as Engineer instead of Supervisor amid countrywide protest of Polytechnic students.The decision came from a meeting of concerned persons with Housing and public works secretary Khandaker Shawkat

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return Dhaka at 5:45pm Monday after attending United Nations General Assembly in USA.A Biman Bangladesh flight carrying the premier and her entourage will land at Shahjalal International Airport at 05.45pm.The Prime Minister will be given mass

DHAKA: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Hasan Mahmud Khandaker flown to USA on Sunday night to participate in a 5-day international workshop in Harvard University.Hasan Mahmud will be accompanied by Deputy Inspector General (CID) Saiful Alam in the workshop.The workshop titled ‘Sixth

COMILLA: Police filed two cases 2000 students of CCN Polytechnic Institute of Courtbari area mentioning 33 names in Comilla under Obstructing Government Activities, Attacking Police and Anti-Terrorism Acts.The cases were filed with Comilla Sadar (South) Thana early Monday.Additional

RAJSHAHI: At least 50 people were injured in a clash between police and students in Rajshahi Polytechnic institute in the city on Monday.30 students were held from the spot.Witnesses said that the students started protest in their campus to press 2-point demand and police obstacle

RAJSHAHI: At least 50 people were injured in a clash between police and students in Rajshahi Polytechnic institute in the city on Monday.30 students were held from the spot.Witnesses said that the students started protest in their campus to press 2-point demand and police obstacle

DHAKA: The students of polytechnic on Monday halted their movement to press two-point demand. The spokesperson of Bangladesh Technical Student Council Jakir Hossain Sagar came up with the disclosure at capital’s Tejgaon Polytechnic Institute at around 11:10am.Sagar said that they got a

BHOLA: Students of Bhola Polytechnic Institute staged demonstration for the second consecutive day to press their 2-point demand on Monday in Borhanuddin upazila of the district.Local sources said that the students came up with a protest procession at around 10.00am. During the time they

BOGRA: Three persons were killed and 15 others injured in a road accident on Dhaka-Bogra Highway in Dhankundi area under Sherpur of the district on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Faridul Islam, 38, son of Abdul Matin of Sirajganj, Rubel, 36 and Nagar Hawlader, 45, of

SUNAMGANJ: A man was held in a connection with snatching Tk 90 lakhs of Brac Bank in Sylhet on Monday.The detainee was identified as Ispahani, hailed from Arpin Nagar area of the district.Police source said that South Surma Thana and Sunamganj Model Thana jointly conducted a drive and

DHAKA: After a 10-day break, the 19th session of the ninth parliament will resume at 5:00pm Monday.Sources said that the main opposition BNP won’t join in the session.On September 19, the 19th session was adjourned for 10 days.BDST: 1212 HRS, SEP 30, 2013MR/AKA/BSK