Habiganj Correspondent : A court in Habiganj has sentenced two people to death in sensational Modinatul Kubra Jerin murder case in Sadar upazila of Habiganj district in 2020. Habiganj Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-2 Judge Sudipta Das handed down the verdict on Thursday in presence of convict Jakir Hossain. The court also fined each of the convicts Tk 50,000. ...

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said that they are prepared to extend support to the declared goal of a “free, fair and peaceful” election in Bangladesh. He said the USA’s goal is not to interfere in the election but to support the goal that allows people to freely choose who they want to run the country. “We speak ...

The United States-funded International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) will independently and impartially conduct a joint pre-election assessment mission (PEAM) in Bangladesh. “The delegation will visit Bangladesh from October 7 to 13 and will include six delegates plus support staff,” US Embassy Spokesperson Bryan Schiller told the reporters at American centre in Dhaka on Thursday (September 21), ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed the apprehension that the country will be heading towards conflict if the government doesn’t resign from power. “As long as you [Sheikh Hasina’s government] remain in power, the country will be heading toward further conflict, further deterioration, and conflict will continue to increase. Conflict has not yet started,” he said. Mirza ...

In an effort to keep the prices of eggs stable, the government again on Thursday approved the import of six crores of eggs. The government gave approval to six companies to import one crore eggs each, said a Commerce Ministry press release. Earlier, on September 18, four companies got approval to import 4 crore eggs and each company can import ...

The first game of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and New Zealand was reduced to 42 overs after the rain interruption at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. New Zealand which were sent to bat first, reached 9-0 in 4.3 overs when rain halted the game. The match resume at 4.30pm. New Zealand scored 17 runs after ...

Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is a joyous occasion celebrated with great devotion and fervour. To make this year’s Janmashtami celebration even more special and memorable, IANSlife has curated some unique prasad recipes that blend traditional flavours with modern twists, perfect for those observing fasts and planning for Jagrata. These recipes are not only quick but also incredibly ...

The post-delivery period, often referred to as the postpartum phase, is a transformative time for new mothers. As their bodies recover from childbirth and adapt to the responsibilities of nurturing a newborn, proper nutrition plays a pivotal role in ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Post-delivery food is crucial for aiding tissue repair to replenish vital nutrients lost during childbirth. ...

The written examination of the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) will begin from November 27. The test will take place in eight divisions at a time, the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) said in a press release on Thursday. The exam hall, seat plan and related important instructions will be published in time on the PSC, and Teletalk websites. Earlier, ...

Gangster-turned-terrorist Sukhdool Singh alias Sukha Duneke was allegedly bumped off by unidentified gunmen in Canada on Wednesday, intelligence sources said citing inputs coming in from Canada on Thursday morning. An official confirmation from the local law enforcement is awaited on the murder. This would be yet another gang-related killing on Canadian soil, sources said adding that rivalry between Khalistani extremists ...