SINGAPORE: Eight Bangladeshi men working in Singapore who were planning to stage terror attacks back home have been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA), the Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Tuesday (May 3).   The men, aged between 26 and 34, called their group the Islamic State in Bangladesh (ISB) and intended to join terror group ISIS as foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq.  …

SINGAPORE: Members of the so-called Islamic State in Bangladesh (ISB) that was formed in Singapore in March had identified several possible targets in Bangladesh that include members of Parliament, ministers, and media personnel, a kill-list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday (May 3) showed.   In a document titled "We Need for Jihad Fight", the group, set-up by S-Pass…

A total of 43 leaders and activists of the then 19-party alliance, including BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was charged on Tuesday in a case filed with Paltan Police Station in 2014.   Sub-inspector of the police station Tabibur Rahman submitted two charge-sheets -- one for torching vehicles and the other under the Explosive Substances Act -- to SI Jalal Uddin, general recording…

Popular Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi has recently signed an agreement as the official brand ambassador of beverage company Uro Cola.   Mahi confirmed to media that she would take part in a TV commercial shooting for the beverage brand on May 9.   “I have signed as the brand ambassador of Uro Cola for three years. From now, I will involve myself with various activities of the organization…

Countering BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s accusations against him, prime minister’s ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy yesterday called the BNP chief a liar and a thief. Joy, also the son of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, made the remarks in a status posted on his official Facebook page. In the post, Joy wrote: A woman (Khaleda Zia) who has stolen money from orphans, one whose son [Tarique…

Bangladesh Shipakala Academy (BSA) has declared the names of seven artists who will be awarded the prestigious ‘Shilpakala Padak-2015’ on May 5 for their contribution in Drama, Music, Dance, Recitation, photography and painting.   Seven artists are Saleha Chowdhury( Dance), Nadira Begum( Folklore), Kazi Borhan Uddin ( Drama), Sujey Sham(Instrument ), Nikhil Sen ( Recitation), Syed…

Several lawmakers were injured in fisticuffs inside Sri Lanka's Parliament on Tuesday after a protest over the removal of military security for former President Mahinda Rajapakasa. One lawmaker was hospitalized. The fracas occurred after the session commenced following an argument between opposition and government lawmakers over the removal of army soldiers from the security of the former president.…

The holy Shab-e-Miraj will be observed in the country on Wednesday night (May 4) with due religious fervour.   The National Moon Sighting Committee took the decision on April 8 at a meeting after reviewing reports received from different parts of the country.   Different Islamic organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes, including milad mahfils, on the occasion.   On 27th…

Anamul Haque’s first List-A century in 16 months helped Gazi Group Cricketers crush Cricket Coaching School by six wickets in a battle between two newly-promoted sides in the Dhaka Premier League.   Chasing 177, Gazi Group rode on Anamul’s ton to reach the target in 33.4 overs in Mirpur. It was the third consecutive defeat for CCS while Gazi Group picked up their second win in three…

The emerging Dhallywood star Pori Moni has been cast by the latest production venture of Jazz Multimedia Limited.   The film titled ‘Rokto’ will be directed by Malek Afsari. Pori Moni will share screen with Rishan Rikto, the protagonist of the film.   The latest Bangladesh-India joint ventured movie is sall set to be touted with power-packed thriller.   Though Jazz was looking…

Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) on Monday congratulated legendary footballer Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin for being reelected President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for the 3rd consecutive term.   The BSJA members hope that the country’s lost glory in football will be rejuvenated with the smart and dynamic leadership of country’s football legend Kazi Mohammad…

The Supreme Court today will hear the review petition filed by condemned war criminal Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Matiur Rahman Nizami challenging its verdict that upheld the International Crimes Tribunal judgment sentencing him to death. The review petition has been kept on fourth of the Appellate Division cause list for Tuesday for hearing at the full-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar…

The State Minister for Post and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Monday said the biometric mobile SIM card registration will help the law enforcement agencies to identify the real criminals.   "The biometric verification of the mobile phone SIM has created an opportunity to verify the real owner of the mobile SIM with the information of his own National Identity (NID) and the system would…

In a bid to improve the overall security system of the country, Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Monday ordered his fellows to remain alert and active to ensure the safety of public life and property, and maintain the law and order across the country.   He came up with this direction while addressing the quarterly crime review conference at the Police Headquarters.  …

The country's readymade garment sector (RMG) could create more and better jobs, with implementing effective initiatives to improve productivity, product quality and reliability, and enforcing better safety conditions and other compliance policies, a World Bank report said. The World Bank with Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) launched the report here today (Monday) that focused…

State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has urged the US IT companies to investment in Bangladesh’s information technology (IT) sector availing themselves of attractive incentive packages for investing in the country’s IT parks. Palak made the call at a roundtable discussion held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on Friday, according to a message received here from New York on…

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has accused China of "raping" the US, in renewed criticism of China's trade policy.   He told a rally in Indiana that China was responsible for "the greatest theft in the history of the world".   Mr Trump, a billionaire businessman, has long accused China of manipulating its currency to make its exports more competitive…

The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published on May 11.   The decision was made public by education secretary Sohrab Hossain on Monday.   Around 16.51 lakh students under 10 education boards appeared for this year’s SSC and equivalent exams that began on 1 February and ended on 14 March.   Beginning on February…