Bangladesh

Jubo League leader Samrat arrested

Shawdesh Desk: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Dhaka South Awami Jubo League president Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat and his associate Anamul Haque Arman “on specific allegation”, the elite force

RAB raids Samrat’s house at Mohakhali

Shawdesh Desk: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has started a raid at the residence of detained Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Samrat at Mohakhali DOHS in the capital. Confirming this to

Kalabagan club president again placed on 3-day remand in narcotics case

Shawdesh Desk: A Dhaka court here on Sunday placed Kalabagan Krira Chakra Club President Shafiqul Alam Feroz on a three-day remand in a case lodged under narcotics control act. Dhaka

Four killed, 25 hurt in Barishal, Manikganj accidents

Shawdesh desk: At least four people were killed and 25 others were injured in road accidents in Barishal and Manikganj. In Barishal, two people were killed as a private car

Hotel staff held for ‘raping’ minor girl in St Martin’s

Shawdesh Desk: Police arrested a hotel staff for allegedly raping a minor girl in St Martin’s Island of Cox’s Bazar on Friday. The arrestee was identified as Imaran Hossain, 50,

Water levels of Padma, Mohananda recede in Chapainawabganj

Shawdesh Desk: The water levels of Padma and Mohananda rivers started receding in the district on Saturday morning. According to Chapainawbganj Water Development Board (WDB), the Padma water level fell

Maha Saptami being celebrated

Shawdesh Desk: The Hindus are celebrating the Mahasaptami puja on Saturday, second day of the five-day Durga Puja , marking the goddess’ victory over demon Mahishashur. The worshippers are singing

Hili land port to remain shut for 7 days for Durga Puja

Shawdesh Desk: The export and import activities through Hili land port here will remain closed for seven days from Saturday due to Durga Puja. Exporter and Customs Clearing Agents Association