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3 killed in Jashore ‘gunfight’
10:00 AM, 19 May 2018 SaturdayThree suspected drug traders were killed in a gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion on early Saturday. The incident took place at a checkpost, set up by RAB members, on Paira-Noapara road...
Millions to watch royal wedding
09:34 AM, 19 May 2018 SaturdayMillions of people around the world are set to watch the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Windsor...
Ex-cop doubts Sridevi’s death could be a murder
09:26 AM, 19 May 2018 SaturdayThe world is grieving the loss of legendary Bollywood actress Sridevi who left for her heavenly abode in the most unexpected way. However, while the dust is slowing settling down over the wounds of her fans, family and friends, an ex-police officer has suspected that her death by drowning in a bathtub could be a murder...
Essential dos and don’ts in Ramadan
09:12 AM, 19 May 2018 SaturdayRamadan is a blessed month that increases a Muslim’s spiritual awareness, fortifies the worshiper’s connection with Allah, reminds us of our duties towards the needy in the community, but also reminds us of our own need for an increase in faith, asking God for mercy and forgiveness...
‘Loner’ student shoots and kills 10 at Texas school
08:49 AM, 19 May 2018 SaturdayA 17-year-old student armed with a shotgun and pistol opened fire at his Texas high school on Friday, killing nine students and a teacher, authorities said, in an attack with eerie echoes of the massacre at a Florida high school in February...
Over 100 killed in Cuba plane crash
08:44 AM, 19 May 2018 SaturdayMore than 100 people were killed when a Boeing 737 crashed soon after taking off from Havana in what appeared to be Cuba's worst air disaster in nearly 30 years, and there were only three survivors, officials and state media said on Friday...
2 killed in ‘encounter’ with RAB in CTG
06:19 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayTwo alleged drug traders were killed in an 'encounter' with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at city's drug hub Barishal Colony last Thursday night...
Iftar market sees huge crowd as Ramadan begins
05:49 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayAt the outset of holy month of Ramadan, Iftar market wore a festive mood in every corner of the city as makeshift stall owners and street vendors are selling different delicious food items to customers...
Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA’s first female director
05:31 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayThe US Senate has approved the CIA's first female director, despite her role in the spy agency's post-9/11 interrogation programme...
BNP looks for not participating in next election: Quader
05:22 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayAwami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said after suffering a defeat in the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) polls by a wide margin BNP is now looking for different ways not to take part in the upcoming general election...
18 held in Dinajpur
03:46 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayPolice, in special drives arrested 18 persons including an activist of BNP from different areas of the district in last 12-hour ending at 8am this morning...
Kachin civilians flee Myanmar’s ‘forgotten war’
02:44 PM, 18 May 2018 FridaySeng Moon grabbed her day-old baby and fled into the thick jungle, joining thousands of...
‘Drug peddler’ killed in C’nawabganj ‘gunfight’
02:00 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayAn alleged drug peddler was killed in a ‘gunfight’ between his cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion...
Why Americans are so fascinated by British royalty
01:15 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayAfter months of speculation, profiles and fawning coverage in U.S. media outlets, Prince Harry...
Trump seeks to placate North Korea’s Kim over uncertain summit
12:12 PM, 18 May 2018 FridayUS president Donald Trump sought on Thursday to placate North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un after Pyongyang threatened to scrap an unprecedented summit, saying Kim’s security would be guaranteed in any deal and his country...
24 held on various charges in Habiganj
11:17 AM, 18 May 2018 FridayPolice, in regular drives arrested 24 persons including 12 wanted accused from different areas of...
Sherpa shortage takes a toll on Everest
10:26 AM, 18 May 2018 FridayThe Everest industry is suffering from a dangerous shortage of its most important resource...
Washington seeks global ‘coalition’ against Iran regime
09:36 AM, 18 May 2018 FridayWashington wants to build a global "coalition" against the Tehran regime and its "destabilizing activities," the State Department said on Thursday, after pulling out from the Iran nuclear accord to the anger of US allies.
Rajput named Zimbabwe’s interim head coach
08:57 AM, 18 May 2018 FridayZimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has appointed Lalchand Rajput as the interim head coach of the senior...
JU goes on 40-day vacation
09:36 PM, 17 May 2018 ThursdayJahangirnagar University (JU) will go on a 40-day vacation from Sunday on the occasion of...