Bangladesh
No electricity shortage in country, says Muhith
Sylhet, Oct 19 (UNB) - Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Friday said there is no shortage of electricity in the country as the Awami League government has increased the power generation by six folds during its tenures.
Police to thwart bid to create chaos over polls: Minister
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Friday said police will take tough action against any bid to create anarchy over the upcoming general election.
US official to discuss consular issues with Dhaka, Delhi
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Carl Risch will discuss on variety of consular issues during his visit to Bangladesh and India that began on Friday.
Durga Puja ends
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) - Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, ended on Friday with the immersion of the idols of Goddess Durga across the country.
Spanish delegation for raising awareness about Rohingya situation globally
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – A Spanish delegation, which visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar district, has stressed the importance of raising awareness about the Rohingya situation in the global community, and highlighted the commitment to finding solutions.
Woman ‘throws’ newborn, then ‘jumps off’ building in B’baria
Brahmanbaria, Oct 19 (UNB) – A young housewife reportedly jumped off a hospital building after throwing her newborn child at Jail Road in the district town on Friday morning, killing both of them.
Train smashes into human-hauler in Rajbari; 3 dead
Rajbari, Oct 19 (UNB) – At least three people were killed and 11 others injured as a train crashed into a human-hauler carrying workers of a jute mill at an unauthorised level crossing in Baliakandi upazila on Friday.
25 fishermen jailed in Bhola for catching hilsa defying ban
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) - Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) in separate drives arrested 25 fishermen in Bhola district early Friday for catching mother hilsa defying a government ban.
2 die taking ‘liquor’ in Jashore, Jhenaidah
Jashore, Oct 19 (UNB) – Two people died allegedly after drinking excessive liquor during the Durga Puja celebrations in separate incidents in Jashore and Jhenaidah districts.
55 held in anti-drug drives
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB)– Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 55 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs during special anti-narcotics drives in the capital in the last 24 hours till 6:00 am Friday.