Bangladesh
Human chain demands release of journo in Keraniganj
Keraniganj, Feb 23 (UNB) –Local journalists formed a human chain in front of Keraniganj Press Club on Saturday morning demanding immediate release of journalist Abu Zafar.
2 ‘members of hacking group’ held in Bagura
Bagura, Feb 23 (UNB) –Cyber Crimes Unit of Police in separate drives arrested two suspected members of a website hacking group from Gopalganj and Chandpur districts.
Chemical godowns couldn’t be removed for owners’ unwillingness: PM
Dhaka, Feb 23 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said it is regretful that chemical godowns in Old Dhaka could not be relocated for the reluctance of owners.
6 ‘drug traders’ held in Ashulia
Savar, Feb 23 (UNB) – Detectives in a drive arrested six suspected drug traders from Aukpara Bastuhara Pallu in Ashulia on Friday night after a clash with them.
Father, son killed in Chattogram road crash
Chattogram, Feb 23 (UNB) – A man and his son were killed as a covered van rammed their motorbike at Kadamtoli in the city on Friday night.
Woman killed as tree falls on her in city
Dhaka, Feb 22 (UNB) – A woman was killed and seven other pedestrians sustained injuries as a coconut tree fell on them in front of Shishu Academy in Shahbag on Friday night.
AL man held for ‘raping’ physically challenged woman in Netrokona
Netrokona, Feb 22 (UNB) – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a local Awami League leader from Bagher Bazar in Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur district on Friday morning over raping a physically-challenged woman.
Govt wants to make best use of remittance for country’s dev: FM
Sylhet, Feb 22 (UNB) – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Friday said the government wants to make the best use of remittance sent by expatriates, and their skills for the development of Bangladesh.
Comment over Chawkbazar fire doesn’t suit BNP: Hasan Mahmud
Dhaka, Feb 22 (UNB) – Terming BNP’s comment blaming the government for the Chawkbazar fire ‘irresponsible and unacceptable’, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said this type of remark does not suit those who burn people to death.
Int’l literary convention begins at RU Saturday
Rajshahi University, Feb 22 (UNB) - A two-day-long international convention titled ‘Nirikh Second International Literary Convention’ will begin at Rajshahi University (RU) campus on Saturday.