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Maitri Dwar, passenger terminal open to boost India-Bangladesh trade

The Maitri Dwar and the Passenger Terminal Building at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Petrapole-Benapole started functioning today facilitating the movement of goods cargo and people.  This is a significant step towards improving cross-border trade and immigration infrastructure

CA Press Wing terms Indian media reports over slain lawyer false

Chief Adviser’s Press Wing termed false some Indian media reports regarding the murder of Chattogram lawyer Saiful Islam Alif as those claimed that he was representing Chinmoy Krishna Das. In a Facebook post yesterday, it said some Indian media are claiming that lawyer Saiful

Hefazat demands justice for Saiful’s murder, ISKCON ban

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh today (Nov 27) demanded immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the individuals responsible for public prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif murder. Amir Allama Muhibullah Babunagari and Secretary General Maulana Sajedur Rahman have also strongly condemned the

Lawyer Saiful's namaz-e-janazas held in Chattogram

The namaz-e-janazas of Saiful Islam Alif, the lawyer who was killed during a clash involving police, lawyers, and followers of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, were held today (November 27). The first janaza took place around 10:45 am on the Chattogram court

27 detained in Chattogram over lawyer's murder 

Members of the joint forces detained 27 individuals in overnight raids across Chattogram in connection with the killing of young lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during a clash between the followers of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, police men, and lawyers yesterday.

CA Yunus orders probe into lawyer killing in Chattogram

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Nov 26) instructed the authorities concerned to investigate the killing of a lawyer in Chattogram city and take appropriate legal measures. Condemning the murder of the lawyer, he urged people to keep calm and stay away

Former IGP Moinul Islam appointed ambassador

The government has appointed former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Moinul Islam as an ambassador. The Ministry of Public Administration issued an order on Tuesday (November 26), in this regard.  However, the order did not specify the country where he would serve as

Lawyer killed in Chattogram clashes

A lawyer was hacked to death in the Kotwali area of Chattogram city on Tuesday (November 26). The deceased was identified as Advocate Saiful Islam Alif, 35, son of Jamal Uddin. He was a member of the Chattogram District Bar Association and hailed from Chunati village in Lohagara

Four family members found dead in Kishoreganj

Police have recovered the bodies of four family members from a house in Bhairab upazila of Kishoreganj. The bodies were found on Tuesday (November 26) evening in a house in the Rani Bazar Shahi Mosque area of the upazila town. According to police Johnny Biswas, 32 was found hanging,

None can be arrested in plain clothes: Home Adviser

Home Affairs and Agriculture Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.), today (Nov 26) said none will be arrested in plain clothes. He said: "No one can be arrested in plain clothes. If identification is requested, appropriate evidence must be provided.

Many within state structure don’t want survival of revolution: Sarjis

Sarjis Alam, General Secretary of the July Martyr Memorial Foundation, alleged that many within the state structure still do not want the July-August revolution to endure. He made the remarks on Tuesday (November 26) at a cheque distribution ceremony for the families of martyrs of the

West Bengal halts onion, potato exports to Bangladesh

India's West Bengal government has stopped online slot bookings for trucks carrying potatoes and onions through the Hili land port. Since Monday (November 25) morning, no trucks carrying potatoes and onions have been allowed to enter the port.  However, one potato-laden

10 platoons of BGB deployed in Shahbagh area

10 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Dhaka and Chattogram to maintain law and order. The deployment was made on Tuesday (November 26) to maintain law and order in the capital. Shariful Islam, public relations officer of BGB, confirmed the matter to the

India expresses concern over arrest of Chinmoy Das

India has expressed concerns over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on India expressed this concern in a statement today (Nov 26). "We have noted with

Dry weather likely over country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Nov 26) predicted that weather may remain dry for the next 24 hours from 9am today. “Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country,” said BMD bulletin. Light to moderate fog may occur at some

Chinmoy Krishna denied bail

A Chattogram court today (November 26) denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote and principal of Pundarik Dham. Judge Kazi Shariful Islam of the 6th Metropolitan Magistrate's Court issued the order around 11:45

Trial run of train along Jamuna rail bridge conducted

A trial run of a train was conducted across the newly constructed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge over the Jamuna River on Tuesday (November 26).  The first trial train, consisting of an engine and three coaches, departed from the eastern side of the Bhuiyanpur section at

7 killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Cumilla 

Seven people traveling in an auto-rickshaw were killed and one injured after a train hit the vehicle in Burichang Upazila, Cumilla on Tuesday (November 26). The accident occurred at an unauthorized railway crossing in Kalikapur of Bakshimul Union around 10 am.

Jatrabari college attack: Police vow to nab culprits in 24 hours

Police have assured that those responsible for the attack on Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Molla College in Jatrabari will be arrested within 24 hours. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Wari Division Saleh Uddin said while addressing teachers, students, and locals in front of the college around 4pm on

ISKON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested over flag desecration case

Police's Detective Branch (DB) has arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), from Dhaka’s Airport area. He was arrested on Monday (Nov 25) afternoon in connection with a case filed against him for