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Kailashtila-4 well to supply additional 20 mmcfd gas

Sylhet Gas Fields Limited started producing gas on a trial basis from a new layer of an abandoned well in Kailashtila gas field from Tuesday afternoon after completion of remedial or work-over operation. Full story

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Juba Dal man killed in AL-BNP clash

A Jubo Dal activist was killed and at least 30 others were injured in a clash between Awami League and BNP in Pabna Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Mirza Idan, 22, son of local BNP... Full story

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JP to contest next election independently: Ershad

HM Ershad, leader of the Jatiya Party, a major ally of the Awami League led grand alliance, has said his party will participate in the next general election independently. Exchanging greetings with JP... Full story

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One killed in AL-BNP clash in Jhenaidah

One person was killed and 20 houses were looted during a clash between supporters of Awami League and BNP activists over establishing political domination in Sailkupa upazila in Jhenaidah on Tuesday. Full story

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Kamaruzzaman released on parole

The home ministry on Wednesday granted three-hour parole for war crime suspect Mohammad Kamaruzzaman for attending his mother’s namaz-e-janaza. Kamaruzzaman, also assistant... Full story

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Eid takes a different colour in slums

Twelve-year-old Robin and his eight-year-old younger brother Rana live with their mother in a slum in Aambagan on Green Road in the capital. The boys celebrated the Eid festival wearing the clothes their mother had bought them and playing with their new toys. Full story

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Gun shots fired on jubodal leader’s car

Miscreants attacked and fired gunshots on the car of Naraynganj jubodal president at Birabo in Rupganj police station as he was on his way to Dhaka on Wednesday. The jubodal leader Mosharaf... Full story

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2 robbery suspects lynched in Chuadanga

Two men died and another was injured after they were reportedly caught and severely beaten while committing a robbery at a house at Jibonnagar upazila in Chuadanga. Police said the incident took place... Full story

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Cop held for rape attempt in Khagrachari

A police constable was arrested on Tuesday on charge of attempting to rape a minor girl in Khagrachari. The accused, Rasel Rana, was nabbed on Tuesday afternoon. Rasel Rana allegedly swooped on... Full story

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7 injured as AL activists allegedly attack house of a local BNP leader

Seven people were injured as activists of ruling Awami League allegedly attacked the house of a local leader of opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party at Balipara Bazar in the district on Tuesday. Full story

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Tourist drowns in Jaflong

A tourist died after being trapped in quicksand in Piyain River in Jaflong, a tourist spot along the country’s border with Meghalaya on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Fahad Uddin... Full story

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19 accused in August 21 grenade attack cases still on run

A total of 19 chargesheeted accused, out of 52, are still on the run as the nation is set to observe the 8th anniversary of the August 21, 2004 gruesome grenade attacks on an Awami League rally in the capital Dhaka. Full story

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18 girls return home from Indian jail

A total of 18 young girls, trafficked to India, returned to Bangladesh after suffering four years in jail on charges of illegally entering the country. The girls were handed over to Border Guard Bangladesh personnel... Full story

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Death anniv of Bir Shreshtho Matiur Rahman observed

Bangladesh Air Force observed the 41st death anniversary of Flight Lieutenant M Matiur Rahman, Bir Shreshtho, on Monday with due solemnity. A milad mahfil was arranged at the central mosques of all BAF... Full story

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Shamsuddoha dies

AFM Shamsuddoha, executive vice president and head of the special asset management division of Social Islami Bank Limited, died on Monday at Central Hospital at Dhanmondi in Dhaka (innalillahey wa... Full story

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KA Khaleque dies

Former health secretary and a medical professor KA Khaleque died on Monday night at a city hospital at the age of 93. He was suffering from geriatric conditions. Family said he died at the LabAid Specialised Hospital. Full story

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Health camp held at APC High School

Shikkhyacharya Sahabuddin Shasthya Sheba Prokalpa organised a daylong free medical camp at Champaful APC High School at Kaliganj-Asasuni upazila in Satkhira on Tuesday. Full story

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