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Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile 'likely' cause of fatal explosion in Russia, US official says
02:24 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayThe explosion in northern Russia last week that killed 7 people “likely” involved Russia’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile, a U.S. official said. Russian authorities have given conflicting information about the explosion and whether it was triggered by testing of the missile, which is intended to fly long distances and go around air defense missile systems.........
Dengue claims 3 more lives in Dhaka, Khulna and Laxmipur
01:23 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayThe deaths of 5 persons, including a child, were reported from Dhaka, Khulna and Laxmipur districts on Monday night and early Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Parash, 4, son of Kamruzzaman of Daspara area in Kamalnagar upazila; Rasel, 32, of Gopalganj; and an engineer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)......
Launch, speed boat services suspended at Mawa, Kathalbari
01:02 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayRough weather forced suspension of launch and speed boat services on the Mawa-Kathalbari route on Tuesday morning. Md Aminul Islam, in-charge of Mawa River Police camp, said no launch or speed boat left the terminal since 10am. Meanwhile, a child had gone missing after a speed boat sank in the Padma River around 8am......
The Dark Knight: themes and analysis
12:50 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayThe ‘Themes and analysis’ series explores the major themes underpinning a movie or a TV show. It also analyses how they function within the story and elevate it, reports The Indianb Express. The Dark Knight is widely considered to be the best superhero movie ever made........
Tk 1.7 lakh snatched from Magura businessman
12:46 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayMuggers snatched Tk 1.7 lakh from a businessman here at Hashimpur in Shalikha upazila on Monday night. Babul Mondol said a group of four to five snatchers stabbed him with sharp weapons and took away the money near Hasimpur graveyard while he was returning home around 10pm.......
Khaleda passes time with granddaughters; takes homemade food on Eid day
12:39 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayJailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia passed around two hours with her relatives, including her two granddaughters, and took homemade food they brought for her at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on the Eid day on Monday. Party sources said six relatives of the BNP chief with some cooked food..............
Child missing after speed boat capsises in Padma
12:27 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayA child went missing after a speed boat sank in the Padma River on Tuesday morning. The young boy was identified as Deen Islam Hossain, 8, son of Siddiqur Rahman of Mollar Hawla village in Kauarchar of Barishal. Md Aminul Islam, in-charge of Mawa River Police camp.....
BGB on alert to prevent illegal rawhide export thru Hili land port
12:20 PM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayBorder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) remained on high alert on Tuesday to prevent illegal rawhide smuggling through the Hili land port. Joypurhat-2 BGB Battalion Commander Lt Col Rashed Mohammad Anisul Haque said they received directives from the Home Ministry and BGB Headquarters in this regard........
Disposal of animal waste continued for the second day
11:53 AM, 13 Aug 2019 TuesdayThe disposal of waste of sacrificial animals is going on in both Dhaka south and north city corporations since morning for the second day. Though the cleaners started removing waste of sacrificial animals from Eid-day morning on Monday, the work formally started in full swing from the afternoon as per prior announcement to keep the city clean........
Hong Kong airport cancels flights over protests
02:36 PM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayHong Kong International airport has cancelled all departures, as anti-government protests in its main terminal continue for a fourth day. Thousands are gathered at the airport which is one of the world's busiest international hubs.........
Youth hacked to death in “filmy style” in Fatullah
02:21 PM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayThe miscreants allegedly hacked a youth in “filmy style” to death at Pagla rail station area in Fatullah upazila of Narayanganj in the wee hours on Monday. The deceased was identified as Rakib, 20, son of Nowshed Bepari from Nayamati Muslimpara area of the upazila.......
Eid celebrations also curbed in Jammu and Kashmir by India
01:07 PM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayCurfew was re-imposed in Srinagar on the eve of Eid, even as state police stressed the situation was peaceful in the state that has been in lockdown since the Narendra Modi government decided to repeal Article 370, which granted special status to the state.........
Cow-laden truck plunged to ditch leaving 2 dead
11:58 AM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayThere were two cow-traders killed after a truck laden with cattle plunged to ditch at Zoka area of Manikganj district on Dhaka-Paturia highway on Monday morning. Another 7 people were injured from the accident. The deceased people were identified as Manoar Sheikh, 23, son of Houska Sheikh from Islamic University area of Kustia.......
Myanmar scrambles to rescue flood victims as landslide kills dozens
11:12 AM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayMyanmar troops and rescue services have scrambled to provide aid in flood-hit parts of the country after rising waters caused by the annual monsoon rains forced residents to flee by boat and a landslide killed at least 52 people. The deluge has tested disaster response after the landslide on Friday.........
President offers Eid-ul-Azha prayers at National Eidgah
11:04 AM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayPresident M Abdul Hamid today offered his Eid-ul-Azha prayers along with hundreds of people from all walks of life at the National Eidgah Maidan in the capital this morning. Country’s noted personalities, including chief justice, cabinet members, judges of the Supreme Court, lawmakers, senior political leaders......
Rouhani expresses concern over 'killing of innocent people' in occupied Jammu and Kashmir
10:20 AM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayIranian President Hassan Rouhani, during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday, expressed concern over the "atrocities and killing of innocent people in occupied Jammu and Kashmir," a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said......
Death toll in Karachi rises to 11 as heavy monsoon rains cause 'critical situation'
10:14 AM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayAt least 11 people, including a child, lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Karachi, police said on Sunday as the megalopolis experienced heavy monsoon showers for a second consecutive day. Nine people died of electrocution, while two were killed in roof collapses in Qasbah Colony.........
Two Jana Samhati leader shot dead in Baghaichhari
09:32 AM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayThere were 2 leader of Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (MN Larma) shot down by miscreants at Baghaichhari area of Rangamati earlier Monday. The deceased were identified as Shatasidda Chakma, 35, Secretary General of Jubo Samiti, a wing of the party and Eno Chakma, 30, a leader of the party at upazila level........
Truck collision kills 2 in Rupganj
08:47 AM, 12 Aug 2019 MondayThere were two people including a cop killed in a road accident while another unidentified person was injured in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj on Monday. The deceased were identified as Police Constable Saymon Islam Durjoy and a gold trader Shipon Chandra Das, son of Nishi Kanta Das from Merul-badda area of Dhaka...........
Two city corporations ready to remove animal waste
06:42 PM, 11 Aug 2019 SundayDhaka south and north city corporations have taken all-out preparations for waste management so the city dwellers can celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Azha in a befitting manner. Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will engage as many as 4935 cleaners including permanent..........