Dhaka: Two suspected terrorists killed in blast
Apr 30, 2019, at 09:00 am
Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): At least two suspected terrorists were killed in an explosion during a RAB conducted raid in a house located in Bangladesh capital Dhaka's Mohammadpur area, media reports said on Tuesday.
Future of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh ‘hangs in the balance’ – UNHCR chief
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:37 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): The critical needs of 1.2 million mostly Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh were top of the agenda for a fact-finding mission to the region by three senior United Nations officials, who called for continuing support on Friday for them from the international community.
Sri Lanka blasts: Security heightened across Bangladesh
Apr 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Dhaka, Apr 22 (IBNS): Security has been heightened across Bangladesh following the eight coordinated blasts in Sri Lanka which left 290 killed.
Bangladesh: Constable held with yaba tablets
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Dhaka, Apr 19 (IBNS): Two people, including a constable of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), were arrested with 990 yaba tablets close to Bangladesh capital Dhaka city, media reports said on Friday.
Bangladesh: One suspected arms dealer killed during 'shootout' with RAB
Apr 19, 2019, at 03:59 pm
Dhaka, Apr 19 (IBNS): Rapid Action Battalion members killed a suspected arms dealer during a shoot-out in Bangladesh's Gazipur area, media reports said on Friday.
Bangladesh: Maitree Express hits ministruck, 3 killed
Apr 14, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Dhaka, Apr 14 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as the Dhaka-bound international passenger train Maitree Express rammed a mini-truck in Bangladesh's Sirajganj area on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
Bangladesh: Key accused in Nusrat death case arrested
Apr 13, 2019, at 09:58 pm
Dhaka, Apr 13 (IBNS): Another key suspect in the death of Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi has been arrested by the police.
Bangladesh: Police detain 80 people in Dhaka anti-drug drive
Apr 09, 2019, at 06:21 pm
Dhaka, Apr 9 (IBNS): At least 80 people have been arrested by the police in Dhaka over an allegation of selling and consuming drugs, media reports said on Tuesday.
Pompeo discusses increasing cooperation with Bangladesh FM: State Dept
Apr 09, 2019, at 09:32 am
Washington, Apr 9 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Adbud Momen discussed the the increasing cooperation between both nations across a number of areas, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said in a readout of a meeting between the two diplomats in Washington on Monday.
Bangladesh FR Tower fire: Firefighter Sohel Rana dies, death toll touches 27
Apr 08, 2019, at 03:55 pm
Dhaka, Apr 8 (IBNS): A firefighter, who was hurt while he was trying to rescue people trapped in a high-rise in Bangladesh capital Dhaka last month, died on Monday, media reports said.
Three suspected Rohingya 'robbers' killed in Bangladesh
Apr 06, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Dhaka, Apr 6 (IBNS): At least three suspected Rohingya 'robbers' were killed during a 'gunfight' with the police in Habiber Ghona hilly area in Bangladesh's Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar on Saturday, media reports said.
Apr 05, 2019, at 07:04 pm
New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): A major new UN-led report, involving more than 60 international organizations, warned that a comprehensive overhaul of the world’s financial system is necessary, if governments are to honour commitments to tackle critical issues, such as combating climate change and eradicating poverty by 2030.
Dhaka: Bodies of two students found in hotel room
Apr 03, 2019, at 04:02 pm
Dhaka, Apr 3 (IBNS): Bodies of two students have been recovered from Hotel Samrat on Dhaka’s Green Road in Bangladesh, media reports said on Wednesday.
Bangladesh: 70 people arrested as police conduct raid in Parjatan Corporation bar in Narayanganj
Apr 02, 2019, at 02:59 pm
Dhaka, Apr 2 (IBNS): The police have arrested 70 people while conducting a raid in Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation’s Mary Anderson Floating Restaurant and Bar in Narayanganj, media reports said.
Bangladesh high-rise fire: Minister describes death of 25 victims as 'murders'
Mar 29, 2019, at 03:38 pm
Dhaka, Mar 29 (IBNS): Bangladesh Public Works and Housing Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Friday called the death of 25 people in the Banani building fire incident as 'murder'.
Bangladesh building fire: Death toll touches 25
Mar 29, 2019, at 01:11 pm
Dhaka, Mar 29 (IBNS): The death toll in the massive fire, which broke out at a high-rise building in Bangladesh capital Dhaka's upscale Banani area on Thursday, has touched 25, media reports said on Friday.
Bangladesh building fire: Death toll touches 19
Mar 29, 2019, at 08:35 am
Dhaka, Mar 29 (IBNS): The death toll in the massive fire, which broke out at a high-rise building in Bangladesh capital Dhaka's upscale Banani area on Thursday, has touched 19, media reports said on Friday.
BSF seizes cattle, other items worth Rs 49 lakh in Meghalaya while being smuggled to Bangladesh
Mar 27, 2019, at 12:01 pm
Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) have seized cattle and contraband drugs worth Rs 49 lakh along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya within a week.
Bangladesh: Security forces arrest president of Jatiyatabadi Cyber Dal
Mar 25, 2019, at 03:49 pm
Dhaka, Mar 25 (IBNS): Bangladesh security forces have claimed they have arrested a man who is the president of the Jatiyatabadi Cyber Dal on charge of making derogatory remark about the Liberation War and spreading anti-state propaganda through social media, as per local media reports on Monday.
Bangladesh: Train hits motorcycle, three killed
Mar 20, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Dhaka, Mar 20 (IBNS): At least three people were killed when the motorcycle, which they were riding, was hit by a train in Bangladesh's Gopalganj area on Wednesday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Awami League leader found dead in Sunamganj
Mar 19, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Dhaka, Mar 19 (IBNS): A union level leader of Bangladesh's ruling Awami League was found dead in the country's Sunamganj Sadar upazila on Tuesday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Election officer among seven shot dead at Rangamati
Mar 18, 2019, at 09:40 pm
Dhaka, Mar 18 (UNI): Seven people including an election officer and law enforcement persons were killed in a gun attack on their vehicle in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati hill district on Monday evening.
Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, Justin Trudeau urge global community to unite and fight terrorism
Mar 18, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Dhaka, Mar 18 (IBNS): Days after New Zealand witnessed a terror attack incident, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Monday spoke and urged the global community to unite and fight against terrorism.
Mar 12, 2019, at 09:10 am
New York, Mar 12 (IBNS): A humanitarian crisis fuelled by the suppression of basic human rights is continuing across Myanmar’s Rakhine state, a UN Human Rights Council-appointed expert said on Monday, in an appeal for alleged atrocities there to be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Bangladesh: Fire breaks out at Anarkali Market, no casualty
Mar 09, 2019, at 05:50 pm
Dhaka, Mar 9 (IBNS): A fire broke out at Anarkali Market in Dhaka’s Mouchak area in Bangladesh on Saturday, media reports said.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia gets bail in Cumilla arson case
Mar 06, 2019, at 09:24 pm
Dhaka, Mar 6 ( UNI): The high court on Wednesday granted a six-month interim bail for BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed over an arson attack that left eight people dead and at least 20 others injured in Cumilla in 2015.
Bangladesh Army is ready to face any threats for safeguarding country's constitution
Mar 03, 2019, at 05:56 pm
Dhaka, Mar 3 ( UNI) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed members of Bangladesh Army to keep a constant vigil to face any internal and external threats for safeguarding the country’s constitution and sovereignty.
Bangladesh hands over Myanmar Army personnel to his nation
Mar 03, 2019, at 05:00 pm
Dhaka, Mar 3 (IBNS): Thirty nine days since he was 'detained' along the border in Bandarban, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) handed over a member of Myanmar Army to Myanmar on Sunday.
'Hijacked' Bangladesh Biman fight to resume flights next week
Feb 27, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): The Biman Bangladesh flight, which was 'hijacked' by a person last week, will resume flights within 10 days, officials said.
Bangladesh plane hijack: RAB identifies suspect as ‘listed criminal Polash’
Feb 25, 2019, at 03:12 pm
Chittagong, Feb 25 (IBNS): RAB have identified the man killed in the commando operation during the hijacking bid in Bangladesh city of Chittagong as Md Polash Ahmed,media reports said.