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Gopalganj clash: What ISPR said

Three officers, one junior commissioned officer and five army personnel were injured yesterday when protesters attacked army patrol teams with sharp weapons at Gopinathpur in Sadar upazila of Gopalganj

Remembering Bollywood’s sweetheart, Sridevi

Today marks the 60th birthday of the illustrious actor, Sridevi. Who had left the entertainment industry grief-stricken, after her demise in 2018. Remembering the late actor Sridevi, let us look at five of her most well-known films today.

Why hasn’t the UN recognised the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide yet?

UN recognition of the 1971 East Pakistan genocide is not only important for the global body to regain its credibility and effectiveness, but also to expose a military institution which is seen as of strategic value to the West.

Kolimoddi Dafadaar

The banks along the river Shitalakshya flooded on a regular basis. During the rainy season, most villages around the area turned into islands.

Security scaled up

Security was stepped up further yesterday in the capital and elsewhere with the chief election commissioner expressing hope that tomorrow's polls would be held in a festive atmosphere.

Don’t make army questionable: Obaidul

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader urges everyone to refrain from saying anything that would make the army questionable or controversial.

A strong army helps establish democracy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said a disciplined and strong army always played a very helpful role in establishing and integrating democracy in any

'Kidnap' of Cox's Bazar Trader: Six DB men detained

Six members of the Detective Branch of Police were detained yesterday with a ransom of Tk 17 lakh in Cox's Bazar half an hour after

7 DB men suspended over ‘kidnapping’ businessman in Teknaf

Authorities suspend seven detectives for allegedly kidnapping a businessman in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar.

September 7, 2015
September 7, 2015

5 firearms, 300 bullets found in Khagrachhari, 1 held

Army and police, in a joint drive, seize five firearms, 300 bullets from a remote area in Dighinala upazila of Khagrachhari.

September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015

Tom Cruise's 'Jack Reacher 2' set for October 2016 release

Hollywood star Tom Cruise will return to his look of a homicide investigator with the release of "Jack Reacher 2" on October 21, 2016.

August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015

Honourary police post for Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza

Captain Courageous of Bangladesh Mashrafe Mortaza will receive a ‘honourary post’ in Bangladesh police.

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

Operation against Myanmar separatists tomorrow

A joint force of Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh will launch an 'all-out' operation tomorrow on Thanchi border in Bandarban to flush out the Myanmar separatist group that fired on a BGB team this morning. ​

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Nepal clashes at protest over constitution leave eight dead

Violent clashes at a protest in western Nepal have killed at least seven police officers and a child.

August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015

5 killed in 'gunfight' with army men in Rangamati

Five people are killed during a “gunfight” with army personnel in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati.

June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015

Indian army's importance diminished due to lack of wars: Parrikar

Army's importance has diminished because the country hasn't gone to battle in the past 40-50 years, say India’s defence minister Manohar Parrikar.

June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015

Gen Belal new army chief

Lt Gen Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq has been made the new chief of Bangladesh Army. He will replace Gen Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan.

June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015

Army and police to discuss military role in Malaysia border

Armed forces chief will meet with inspector-general of police to discuss how military can play a bigger role in border security, Malaysian defence minister says.

April 24, 2015
April 24, 2015

EC working under govt: BNP

BNP accuses the Election Commission of working under the government’s instruction to ensure victory of the ruling party’s mayoral aspirants in the city polls.