The body of Bijli Kumar Roy, a 44-year-old Indian national, was handed over through the Sonamasjid border in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on Friday afternoon. The body was transferred to the Indian Immigration Police via the Sonamasjid check post. Later, it was handed over to his younger brother, Badri Roy, on Friday
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ATN Bangla journalist arrested by DB on charges of extortion
The Detective Branch (DB) has arrested Mobarak Biswas, the Pabna correspondent for ATN Bangla, on charges of extortion. He was arrested from his home in Radhanagar Maidan Para of Pabna municipality on Friday afternoon, said Abdus Salam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pabna Sadar Police Station. Mobarak Biswas, who also works for Dainik Khabar
Action initiated against ex-envoy Harun for Facebook post on interim govt
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated actions against Mohammad Harun Al Rashid, the former Ambassador of Bangladesh to Morocco, for posting a controversial write-up on his Facebook profile, which criticized the interim government instead of returning to Dhaka as instructed. Harun Al Rashid was recalled by the Ministry of Foreign
Magura rape victim loses battle for life
The 8-year-old rape victim from Magura, who was battling for her life, passed away at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Thursday. Amid public uproar over the horrific rape incident and countryside protests seeking justice the little girl's 7-day battle for life ended around 1 pm. She breathed her last
Dhaka slams Delhi’s remarks on poll as interference
Dhaka on Thursday reacted sharply to Delhi's recent comments on elections, law and order and minority issues, stressing Bangladesh believes that these are purely its internal matters. "Such comments from India are unwarranted and tantamount to interference in the internal affairs of another country," Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
UN chief Guterres in city with packed schedule
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Dhaka on Thursday with a packed schedule for Friday and Saturday, featuring a series of meetings and greater engagements in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp, before his departure on Sunday morning. Foreign Affairs Adviser MdTouhidHossain received the UN chief after his arrival at HazratShahjalal International
Stay ready to face LDC graduation challenges: Yunus
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday directed all concerned to remain prepared for facing any possible challenges as the country graduates from LDC next year. Dr Yunus made the directive during the meeting of the Council of Advisers, said his Press Secretary ShafiqulAlam. Accordingly, the Press Secretary said, a number of
