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Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court

The incident came ahead of a G20 summit next Monday and Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro that will gather leaders from around the world.

Blast kills two Chinese nationals in Pakistan's biggest city

The regional government of southern Sindh province said on X that a "tanker" had exploded on the airport motorway.

‘Confined’ by parents in Dhaka: Girl now under the care of Canadian embassy

The Canadian girl, who had allegedly been confined by her parents in Dhaka for around 10 months against her wishes, was handed over to the Canadian high commission today.

Blast hurts 3 at police box in Ctg

Two policemen and a pedestrian are injured in an explosion near a traffic police box in Chattogram’s Sholoshahar Gate No-2 area.

Blast at Japan restaurant injures 42

A powerful blast that ripped through a restaurant in northern Japan injured 42 people and caused serious damage to neighbouring buildings, forcing some residents into shelters, officials say.

Blast from gas leak burns 3 in Savar

A blast leading from gas pipe leak burn three persons of a family at Ashulia, Dhaka.

Cricket: Australia assures fans over Boxing Day security fears

Cricket Australia has assured fans over security arrangements for the Boxing Day (Dec. 26) Test against Pakistan on Friday after police foiled a plot to attack prominent sites in Melbourne with a series of bombs on Christmas Day.

Turkey mourns after twin Istanbul bombings kill 29

Turkey declared a day of national mourning on Sunday after twin bombings targeting police struck the heart of Istanbul near the home stadium of football giants Besiktas, killing 29 people.

Deplorable when sportsmen, artistes become victims of hate: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express', says it is "unfortunate and deplorable" when they become victims of hate or crime.

October 6, 2015
October 6, 2015

'JMB commander' killed in grenade blast: Cops

A man, whom police identified as the commander of Chittagong unit of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh, is killed in a grenade explosion hours after his arrest with firearms and ammunition, according to the law enforcers.

September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015

2 ‘muggers’ killed in Ctg bomb blast

Two alleged snatchers are killed when a crude bomb hurled by the duo during a mugging exploded in Chittagong city.

September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015

10 dead in Pakistan bus stop blast

At least 10 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in an explosion at a bus terminal in the Pakistani city of Multan, officials say.

August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015

2 Rab men hurt in Chapainawabganj bomb attack

At least two Rab members are hurt when assailants threw cocktail bombs at the law enforcers at Chapainawabganj.

July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015

Suruc explosion: at least 27 killed in Turkey border blast

A suspected suicide attack kills at least 27 people and wound nearly 100 others in the Turkish town of Suruc near the Syrian border.

March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015

Magura fisheries office set on fire

Miscreants set fire to the fisheries office in Magura town and exploded at least seven crude bombs there early Monday, police said.

March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015

CJ for enhancing Dhaka CMM Court security

Chief Justice SK Sinha visited the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka following a bomb blast on its premises.

March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015

Explosion at Dhaka CMM Court

A bomb exploded on the premises of Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka, spreading panic among people.

February 15, 2015
February 15, 2015

BNP welcomes talks move

Six days into a group of civil society members proposed for holding a national dialogue to end the political standoff, the BNP says it would welcome such initiative

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