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US drone strike kills 6 in Pakistan

2011-04-14 00:00:00

PESHAWAR, Apr 13: US drones fired four missiles into a vehicle in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt on the Afghan border, killing six suspected militants on Wednesday, Pakistani security officials said. - AFP

Burka ban makes big deal of non-issue

2011-04-14 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Apr 13: France's ban on full-face veils makes a big deal out of garb worn by only a tiny fraction of Muslim women in the West, the head of the Organization of the Islamic Conference said Tuesday. "Those who...

TEPCO working on plan to end Japan crisis

2011-04-14 00:00:00

TOKYO,Apr13: The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant said on Wednesday it was still working on a detailed plan to end the country's nuclear crisis a month after it began, as tests showed radiation levels in the sea near the...

50 injured in B'baria clash

2011-04-14 00:00:00

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups at Kodda village in Sadar Upazila of Brahmanbaria Wednesday morning.Witnesses said supporters of Abul Hashem and Asad Master locked into altercation with the supporters of Ayub Ali.Later,...

30 students fell sick in Benapole

2011-04-14 00:00:00

At least 30 students of Sadar Upazila Dakkhin Kamalpur non-government primary school fell sick to mass-psychogenic diseases of Benapole Tuesday.Sources said 19 students of class V and 10 students of class IV were attacked by the disease Tuesday and they...

Robber held in Mymensingh

2011-04-14 00:00:00

A notorious dacoit was arrested with Tk 6 million from Panchkaunia village of Phulbaria of Mymensingh Monday night.The arrestee was identified as Sarder Saban Ali (38). Police said a gang of robbers snatched away Tk 5 million from turmeric trader...

Housewife beaten by relatives

2011-04-14 00:00:00

A housewife was injured by her brother-in-laws in Barguni village of Chitalmari Upazila of Bagerhat Tuesday.Jesmin Akter (25) was admitted to Chitalmari Hospital. Later, she was shifted to Khulna Medical College Hospital in a critical condition.Chitalmari thana said there was...

Minor boy drowns

2011-04-14 00:00:00

A minor boy drowned in a waterbody at Korota village in Sadar Upazila of Natore Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Jibon, son of Faijul Islam of the village. Police said Jibon slipped into a waterbody near his house...

One killed in road mishap

2011-04-14 00:00:00

A road crash at Sadar Upazila of the Goplaganj district has left a teenage boy dead and 12 people injured. The accident took place in Bijoypasha area on Dhaka-Khulna highway when a microbus hit a tempo at about 9pm Monday,...

Man held with fake notes

2011-04-14 00:00:00

A man was arrested along with counterfeit currency notes from NCC Bank branch of Savar Sunday.The arrestee was identified as Kamrul Hasan, son of late Solaiman Khan of Panchkhola village in Sadar Upazila of Madaripur district.Police said Kamrul deposited 15...

BAT launches water plant in Kurigram

2011-04-14 00:00:00

FE ReportA safe drinking water plant of British American Tobacco Bangladesh was launched Wednesday at Ulipur in Kurigram district. BAT Bangladesh's new initiative is to provide communities with safe drinking water in arsenic prone areas, prompting the Company to launch...

Dividends

2011-04-14 00:00:00

Active Fine: The board of directors of Active Fine Chemicals Limited has recommended 15 per cent stock dividend for the year that ended on December 31, 2010. The annual general meeting (AGM) of the company will be held at Institution...

Al-Arafah Islami Bank postpones AGM

2011-04-14 00:00:00

The authorities of Al-Arafah Islami Bank have stated that due to unavoidable circumstances the 16th AGM of the bank scheduled to be held on May 10, 2011 has been postponed by the board of directors of the bank. The venue,...

DB policeman suspended in Narsingdi

2011-04-13 00:00:00

A CorrespondentNARSINGDI, Apr 12: One Assistant Sub Inspector of Detective Branch of Police (DB) was suspended for sexual harassment of a housewife of Court Road area in Narsingdi town Sunday. The suspended ASI is identified as Sharif of Narsingdi DB...

JU launching four new departments

2011-04-13 00:00:00

JU CorrespondentJAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Apr 12: Four new departments along with two faculties are to be launched at the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus in the upcoming academic session, Vice Chancellor of the university Professor Dr Shariff Enamul Kabir said. The four...

Strengthening FPP to check population growth stressed

2011-04-13 00:00:00

Speakers at a meeting stressed the need for giving emphasis on strengthening family planning (FP) programme with a view to checking population growth in the country, reports UNB. They said although the country has many successes in many sectors particularly...

US embassy to remain closed tomorrow

2011-04-13 00:00:00

The American Embassy, including the Consular Section and the American Centre with the Archer K Blood American Centre Library and the Student Advising Centre, will remain closed Thursday (April 14) on the occasion of Pahela Boishakh (first day of Bangla...

Verdict on sea limits by year-end

2011-04-13 00:00:00

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) will deliver verdict on maritime boundary dispute with Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal by the end of this year. "Bangladesh and Myanmar will complete filing their pleadings to ITLOS...

weather

2011-04-13 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Kushtia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Wednesday)....

Bangladesh hope to regain some pride

2011-04-13 00:00:00

The series has been decided, and with one match remaining before Australia enter hibernation mode for the winter, they have one last opportunity to experiment. James Pattinson, the Victorian fast bowler and brother of England's one-Test wonder Darren, is with...

Rahmatganj draw with Farashganj

2011-04-13 00:00:00

Rahmatganj MFS shared point with Farashganj SC when they played to a 2-2 goal draw in their opening Group A match of the Independence Cup Football Tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city on Tuesday, reports UNB. In...

Rajasthan post 2nd IPL win

2011-04-13 00:00:00

JAIPUR, India, Apr 12 (AFP): Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals thrashed Delhi Daredevils by six wickets to pocket their second successive victory in the Indian Premier League Tuesday. Chasing a stiff 152, Rajasthan rode on fine knocks by Rahul Dravid and...

Miandad turns down coaching job

2011-04-13 00:00:00

LAHORE, Apr 12 (AFP): Pakistan confirmed Tuesday that former captain Javed Miandad had turned down an offer to become the side's batting coach for personal reasons. The team has been let down by faltering fielding and under-achieving batsmen and Pakistan...

Mendis looks to rebuild Lanka

2011-04-13 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Apr 12 (AFP): Sri Lanka's new cricket chief selector Duleep Mendis Monday said he has to inject new blood into the national team after the recent World Cup defeat to India. "Rebuilding is going to be the key in...

DB policeman suspended in Narsingdi

2011-04-13 00:00:00

A CorrespondentNARSINGDI, Apr 12: One Assistant Sub Inspector of Detective Branch of Police (DB) was suspended for sexual harassment of a housewife of Court Road area in Narsingdi town Sunday. The suspended ASI is identified as Sharif of Narsingdi DB...

JU launching four new departments

2011-04-13 00:00:00

JU CorrespondentJAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Apr 12: Four new departments along with two faculties are to be launched at the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus in the upcoming academic session, Vice Chancellor of the university Professor Dr Shariff Enamul Kabir said. The four...

Strengthening FPP to check population growth stressed

2011-04-13 00:00:00

Speakers at a meeting stressed the need for giving emphasis on strengthening family planning (FP) programme with a view to checking population growth in the country, reports UNB. They said although the country has many successes in many sectors particularly...

US embassy to remain closed tomorrow

2011-04-13 00:00:00

The American Embassy, including the Consular Section and the American Centre with the Archer K Blood American Centre Library and the Student Advising Centre, will remain closed Thursday (April 14) on the occasion of Pahela Boishakh (first day of Bangla...

Verdict on sea limits by year-end

2011-04-13 00:00:00

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) will deliver verdict on maritime boundary dispute with Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal by the end of this year. "Bangladesh and Myanmar will complete filing their pleadings to ITLOS...

weather

2011-04-13 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Kushtia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Wednesday)....