JCD leader killed in ‘gunfight’ after DB picks him up
Detectives picked up a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader, who was later killed in a ‘gunfight’ in the capital’s Khilgaon early Tuesday, a day after a Jamaat-e-Islami-backed ward councillor was killed in the capital in the same fashion.
Arson attack marks blockade; hartal underway in Dhaka, Khulna
At least six persons were injured in a bus arson in Barisal early Wednesday during the countrywide non-stop blockade enforced by Bangladesh Nationalist party-led alliance.
130 crude bombs recovered, 5 Shibir men held in city
130 crude bombs recovered, 5 Shibir men held in city
IMF downgrades global growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its forecast for global economic growth for this year and next.
Mahmudullah eyes quarter-finals
Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah has set his sights on a quarter-final place in the World Cup as Bangladesh nearing to end of their preparation at home.
BNP-led alliance’s countrywide blockade enters day 16
The countrywide indefinite transport blockade enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance entered the 16th day on Tuesday, reports United News of Bangladesh.
Blockade to continue: Khaleda
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday iterated that the ongoing countrywide ‘peaceful’ blockade would continue until further announcement and an atmosphere was created to ‘return the people’s voting rights’.
EU ministers to discuss Europe's terrorism threat
EU foreign ministers will meet on Monday to discuss the terror threat in Europe in the wake of recent attacks.
Momimul out to make mark in ODIs
Batsman Mominul Haque said on Sunday that he is eyeing to improve his performance in one-day internationals and preparing himself accordingly for the ICC World Cup.
Former lawmaker Nadim Mostafa detained in city
The Rapid Action Battalion detained former lawmaker of Rajshahi Nadim Mostafa early Monday.
