UNB - United News of Bangladesh back issues from June 2009:
Young woman found dead in Barisal city.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Barisal, June 1 (UNB) - Police recovered the body of a young woman from the bathroom of a residential hotel at Hemayetuddin Road in the city Sunday. The deceased was identified as Hasi Begum, 20, wife of Mohammad Miraz of Charkalmi of Barguna district. The hotel ...
Anti-British movement leader passes away.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Sylhet, June 1 (UNB) - Suhashini Das, a veteran anti-British movement leader, died of old age ailments at Central Clinic in the city's Howrapara area on Saturday night. She was 94. She was selected as 'Sada Moner Manush' for her social service. Suhashini Das, wife of ...
One electrocuted in Bagerhat.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bagerhat, June 1 (UNB) - A man was electrocuted and two women were injured at Haridaho village in Mollahat upazila on Saturday evening. The deceased was identified as Farid Ahmed, 27, while the injured as Farid's wife Mahmuda Khatun, 22, and his ...
BCL cadres lock room of college principal in Patuakhali.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Patuakhali, June 1 (UNB) - Activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Sunday locked the office room of the principal of Abdul Karim Mridha College in the town, demanding his removal. Principal Saiful Majid Bahauddin, however, was not present during the incident at about 10am. ...
Sustainable control of tobacco use emphasized.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Barisal, June 1 (UNB) - Discussants at an advocacy meeting here Sunday underscored the need for sustainable control of tobacco use for building a sound environment as well as a healthy nation. The speakers made the remarks while addressing the meeting at health training centre ...
2 private cars, 4 CNG-run auto-rickshaws seized in Moulvibazar, B'baria; 5 held.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Moulvibazar, June 1 (UNB) - Moulvibazar model thana police, in separate drives on Saturday, recovered two private cars and four CNG-run auto-rickshaws and arrested five members of an inter-district gang of snatchers in Sadar upazila here and Brahmanbaria district. Police said ...
Man sentenced to life term in Jessore.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Jessore, June 1 (UNB) - A court here on Sunday sentenced a man to life term imprisonment for trying to traffic two women to India. The lifer is Akter, son of Akkas Dhabak of Chanduria village in Kolaroa upazila of Satkhira district. The court also fined him Tk 20,000, ...
4 killed, 15 injured in a road accident in Bogra.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bogra, June 1 (UNB) - Four people died and 15 were injured in a road accident at Phultala on Bogra-Dhaka Highway in Shahjahanpur upazila early Monday. Police said the mishap took place as a night coach and a paddy-laden truck collided head-on near Ariar Bazaar, leaving four ...
Robbers loot fish feed factory in Bagerhat.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bagerhat, June 1 (UNB) - Robbers looted machines worth about Tk 18 lakh from a fish feed factory at Mollahat Bazaar on Saturday midnight. Police said the armed bandits, numbering 8/10, swooped on Bismillah Fish Feed factory ...
AL men swoop on BNP office, hostel; 4 injured in separate attacks in Magura.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Magura, June 1 (UNB) - Activists of ruling Awami League swooped on BNP office and a hostel of Islami Chhatra Shibir in the district town, leaving four people injured Saturday. AL activists attacked the district BNP office and damaged microphone and signboard when a meeting on ...
Outlaw arrested with firearm in Madaripur.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Madaripur, June 1(UNB) - Police arrested an outlawed party activist along with a foreign made pistol and one round of bullet at Bakhmara village in Shibchar upazila on Sunday. Acting on secret information, police raided the house of Jalil Mollah, 22, a ...
Reception in honour of MP and upazila chairman in Daulatpur upazila foiled.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Kushtia, June 1 (UNB) - A reception in honour of a local lawmaker and upazila chairman in Daulatpur upazila was foiled allegedly by a section of unruly Awami League activists on Sunday. Local sources said Dr Fazlul Haque Girls' College authorities arranged a reception for Afaz ...
Muhith leaves for Turkmenistan.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Monday morning left here for Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to attend the 34th Board of Governors meeting of Islamic Development Bank (IDA). ...
18 Rajakar suspects sued in Bagerhat.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bagerhat, June 1 (UNB) - Eighteen alleged Rajakars (collaborators) were sued on Sunday for looting and arson at a house in Morelganj upazila Sadar during the War of Liberation in 1971. Freedom fighter and Awami League president, union unit, Sohrab Hossain filed the case with the ...
Alleged robber killed in encounter in Narsingdi.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Narsingdi, June 1 (UNB) - An alleged highwayman was killed in a shootout between RAB and his cohorts at Ghagutia in Shibpur upazila early Monday. The deceased was identified as Mongal Mia, 25. He was wanted in seven cases, including two murders, police said. RAB ...
Minor boy killed in road accident in Bogra.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bogra, June 1(UNB) - A minor boy was crushed under the wheels of truck at Teligari on Bogra-Naogaon road in Dhupchachia upazila Sunday. The deceased was identified as Nuhur Islam Nuru, 7, son of Azizar Rahman of Sukhangari village of ...
President urges Indonesia to import goods from Bangladesh.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - President Zillur Rahman Monday urged Indonesia to import various goods, including world-class pharmaceutical products, jute goods, halal meat and readymade garments, from Bangladesh. The President made the request when newly appointed Indonesian Ambassador ...
ICB to operate EEF under BB supervision.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) will now operate the Equity and Entrepreneurship Fund (EEF) under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank. ICB inherited a fund of Tk 100 crore under an agreement signed with the central bank that operated the ...
Khaleda calls for united resistance against anti-state conspiracies.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Keraniganj, Jun 1 (UNB) - Portraying a gloomy picture of the present sociopolitical scenario, former premier and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia Monday called for unitedly facing 'ongoing conspiracies' against the country. She made the call while speaking briefly at Gudaraghat in ...
CSE closes higher on Monday.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Chittagong, June 1 (UNB) - Trading at Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed higher today (Monday) as the gainers dominated the losers. The CSE All Share Price Index (CASPI) increased by 1.09 percent to close at 8854.69 points. The CSE-30 Index also rose ...
Suspected terrorist killed in shootout with police in city.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - A suspected terrorist was killed in a reported shootout between police and his cohorts near the National Botanical Garden in the city's Mirpur area early Monday. The deceased was identified as Akhter Hossain Kalu, 30, son of late Ashraf Ali of Utrail in ...
CU student expelled for eave-teasing female fellow; shoes hurled at proctors.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - In the face of a strong protest by general students, Chittagong University authorities Monday expelled a male student for eave-teasing a female fellow on the campus. As the CU authorities made delay in taking the action against the accused, Shamsul Islam ...
Tripartite meeting of Speaker, two Chief Whips of ruling and opposition parties discusses BNP matters, adjourns until Tuesday.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - A tripartite meeting of the Speaker and the Chief Whips of the ruling and opposition parties over some matters of BNP adjourned until tomorrow (Tuesday) after initial discussions. Details about the meeting could not be known, but it was learnt that today's ...
Dr Saiful Hoque made ambassador to Russia.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB)-Director of International Programme Development, Human Development Research Centre(HRDC),Dr Saiful Hoque, has been appointed the Bangladesh ambassador to the Russian ...
Forest employee killed, another injured in Sundarbans.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bagerhat, June 1 (UNB) - A forest department employee was killed and another injured during a gunfight between two gangs of bandits near Morabhola Camp of the Sundarbans (East zone) in Sharonkhala upazila Monday. Forest officials said the two groups of bandits locked into the ...
Nearly 200 students fall sick after eating WFP biscuits.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Khagrachhari, Jun 1 (UNB) - At least 200 students of eight schools in Laxmichhari upazila of the hill district fell sick after taking fortified biscuits distributed under feeding programme of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) this (Monday) morning. Of the sick ...
3 IOs of Aug 21 grenade attack case get bail.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - Three former investigation officers (IOs) of the August 21 grenade attack case got bail Monday in a case filed against them on charges of misleading the investigation. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge ANM Bashir Ullah granted them bail upon a bond of Tk 1 ...
Clock to be advanced an hour from zero hour on June 19 ; Cabinet decides to suspend agri-loan recovery in Aila-hit areas.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB)-The cabinet Monday decided to advance the clock by an hour from zero hour on June 19 to make the most of sunlight as a measure for solving the prevailing crisis of electricity. In its meeting held at Bangladesh Secretariat with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in ...
Govt asked to set up food courts in a year at district level.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - The High Court Monday asked the government to set up food courts in a year at district level providing with necessary inspectors and analysts to ensure safety, purity and proper nutrition values of foods. Delivering the judgment upon a Public Interest ...
WB suggests Bangladesh to turn Ctg, Mongla seaports as regional ports for smooth regional connectivity.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - The World Bank suggested Bangladesh to shape up Chittagong and Mongla seaports as regional ports for smooth regional connectivity, which the donor agency thinks will spur the country's economic uplift. Regional Director of the WB Dr Sadiq Ahmed came up with ...
Monsoon over Bay creates deep convection; Seaports to hoist local cautionary signal 3.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - A deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining costal areas of the country under the influence of Southwest Monsoon, a week after cyclone Aila devastated costal districts. 'Southwest Monsoon is moderate to strong over north Bay,' said a Met ...
Rajshahi University classes resume.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Rajshahi, June 1 (UNB) - The academic activities of Rajshahi University resumed today (Monday), 80 days after the closure following a Shibir-Chhatra League clash that left a Shibir leader dead. The classes resumed under strict disciplinary conditions, including a moratorium on ...
428 students fall sick after eating WFP biscuits.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Eds: Updates with number of sick children, more info Khagrachhari, Jun 1 (UNB) - Some 428 students of eight primary schools in Laxmichhari upazila of the hill district fell sick after taking biscuits distributed under feeding programme of the United Nations World Food Programme ...
Parliamentary committee formed to probe corruption in post, telecommunications sector.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB)-A four-member parliamentary committee has been formed to investigate the alleged corruption in the Post and Telecommunications sector during the 2001-2008 period. The members of the committee, headed by Professor Abdul Kuddus, are opposition party's Golam ...
BSF makes abortive attempt to raise barbed wire fence on zero line of border in Lalmonirhat.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Lalmonirhat, June 1 (UNB) - An attempt of Indian border security force (BSF) to raise barbed wire fence on the zero line of Singimari border of Hatibandha upazila was foiled by BDR today. Strong objection to raise fence in violation of the international law made BSF jittery and ...
Light to moderate rain likely.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at a few places over Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions in next 24 hours till 6 pm tomorrow ...
50 injured in B'baria clash.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Brahmanbaria, June 1 (UNB) - At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers at Joypur village in Kosba upazila on Monday over establishing supremacy. Witnesses said the two groups -- one led-by Jamsed Miah member while another Jahangir Miah -- locked ...
War criminals' trial in international standards, transparent manner, Law Minister assures EU.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB)-Assuring a European Union delegation of fair play in staging trial of the war criminals, Law Minister Barrister Shafique Ahmed Monday said it would be done as per international standards and in a transparent manner. 'We are making our efforts to that end, so ...
AL candidate wins Pakundia UZ election.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Kishoreganj, Jun 1 (UNB)-Awami League candidate Adv Sohrab Uddin was unofficially elected chairman of Pakundia upazila parishad. He bagged 40,229 votes while his nearest candidate Rafiqul Islam ...
EC decides to issue letter asking for CV of BNP MP Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - The Election Commission decided to issue a letter soon to the secretary of the Parliament Secretariat asking him to collect the bio-data of BNP leader Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury MP, as he ceased from showing his academic qualifications during election, an Election ...
Hafiz Uddin Khan elected TIB Chairman, Adullah Abu Sayeed secy general, Sultana Kamal treasurer.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - Former Adviser of Caretaker Government and ex-Comptroller and Auditor General M Hafiz Uddin Khan has been elected trusty board chairman of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) in a regime change in the anti-graft watchdog. Biswa Sahitya Kendra ...
Terrorist activities created to invite foreign attack: Delwar; Zia proclaimed independence, Mujib said 'Joy Pakistan': speakers.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - BNP secretary-general Khandaker Delwar Hossain Monday said the recent spate of terrorist acts is created to invite foreign attacks. 'Normally, the international communities don't allow any foreign aggression. Hence, terrorism is being created to allow ...
JS committee suggest tax free import of solar power equipment.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - Parliamentary standing committee of the Energy ministry on Monday suggested to encourage setting up of solar power unit in the private sector by allowing tax free import of equipment. The committee also recommended adequate budgetary allocation for the ...
AL men ransack BNP stage in Keraniganj, 3 injured.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Keraniganj, Jun 1 (UNB)-Awami League activists ransacked a stage of BNP in Kalatia area in Model thana here Monday afternoon. Witnesses said a group of ruling party activists launched attack on the stage at about 1pm and vandalized it. BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was ...
Navy continue relief, rehabilitation works in Aila-affected areas.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - Bangladesh Navy continued their relief and rehabilitation works in Cyclone Aila-affected coastal areas of the country. A total 5 navy ships are engaged in relief and rescue operation in the coastal areas. The ships are transporting relief items of ...
Thailand ready to help Bangladesh in repatriation of Rohingya refugees: Thai FM.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - Visiting Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya Monday said Thailand is ready to help Bangladesh bilaterally in repatriation of the Rohingya refugees as he held talks with his Bangladesh on a wide range of issues like trade, tourism, investment and visa regime. ...
Khaleda asks govt to stop implementing 'secret' agenda given by 'foreign forces'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 1 (UNB) - BNP chairperson and opposition leader Khaleda Zia Monday asked the Awami League government to stop implementing what she said 'secret agenda' of foreign powers who helped them come to power. Otherwise, she warned, people will come down to street and face it ...
AL candidate wins Pakundia UZ election (Corrected).
Jun 01, 2009 ... Eds: Pls read Monday in last para Kishoreganj, Jun 1 (UNB)-Awami League candidate Adv Sohrab Uddin was unofficially elected chairman of Pakundia upazila parishad. He bagged 40,229 votes while his nearest ...
Jamaat candidate elected Muradnagar vice-chairman, AL candidate woman vice-chairman of Chandina.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Comilla, Jun 1 (UNB) - Jamaat candidate Yusuf Hakim Sohel was unofficially elected vice-chairman of Muradnagar upazila parishad while Awami League candidate Sadia Akhter woman vice-chairman of Chandina upazila parishad after Monday's re-polling. Sohel polled 47,599 votes while ...
BNP candidate wins Chhagalnaiya UZ election.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Feni, Jun 1 (UNB) - Opposition BNP candidate Noor Ahmed Majumder was unofficially elected chairman of Chhagalnaiya upazila parishad after Monday's re-polling in 10 centres. He bagged 29,162 votes while his nearest ...
BCB names 24 cricketers for GP-BCB National Academy Squad for 2009-2010.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 01 (UNB) - Bangladesh Cricket Board Monday named 24 cricketers for the GP-BCB National Academy team for 2009-2010. The selected players have been asked to report to Academy Head Coach Ruwan Kalpage and BCB Project Operation & Logistic Officer M Shahidul Islam at the ...
BCB picks up 67-players for national pace foundation trial.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB)-Bangladesh Cricket Board today selected 67 players for the national pace foundation trial. The players have been asked to report to head coach of pace foundation Sarwar Imran and others at BKSP in Savar. All the players from Khulna and Sylhet ...
Bangladesh Rifles clinches 19th National Men's Handball title; beats Bangladesh Police by 32-17 goals.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 01 (UNB) - Bangladesh Rifles clinched the EXIM Bank 19th National Men's Handball title beating Bangladesh Police by 32-17 goals in the last 'super three' match at the outer stadium handball ground Monday. It was the 18th national crown for Bangladesh Rifles, ...
Probe committee submits report to BFF chief.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB)-The 3-member committee formed to probe reported disrespect to the national flag submitted its report to the BFF chief on Sunday. Informed sources said the committee did not find truth in the newspaper report that prompted investigation into the allegation. ...
Moulvibazar Victoria High plays final with Barisal Town Secondary High Wednesday.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 01 (UNB) - Moulvibazar Victoria High School and Barsial Town Secondary High School moved into the final of the Citycell National School Football Championship eliminating their rivals in the semifinals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium Monday. They will play the ...
Young Star beats Young Tiger 4-1 in Club Cup; Sanji scores hattrick.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 1 (UNB) - Riding on Sanji's brilliant hattrick, Moulvibazar Young Star Club earned a 4-1 win over Habiganj Young Tiger Noorpur in a match of Bashundhara Champions Club Cup Football Competition at Habiganj Stadium Monday. Sanji scored hattrick with three goals ...
110 BDR men sent to jail rejecting bail in Bandarban.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bandarban, Jun 1 (UNB) - A big batch of 110 BDR men, arrested earlier in connection with the BDR mutiny, were sent to jail Monday after they were produced before a local court. Earlier in the morning, the arrested BDR personnel were taken to the 1st class-magistrate court from ...
Squally weather unlikely over maritime ports.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 2 (UNB) - Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to lower signal as ...
BB imposes suspension on agri-loan recovery in Aila-hit areas.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 2 (UNB) - Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday asked all the state-owned commercial banks to suspend agricultural loan recovery activities in the Aila-hit areas for next one year, as the disaster caused massive crop damage in the southern part of the country. "It has been ...
PM stresses need for Bangladesh inclusion to Asian Highway.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 2 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the need for linking Bangladesh to the Asian Highway as she said the country does not want to remain isolated from the regional flow of development. She made the remarks when the visiting Foreign Minister of Thailand, ...
BB caps interest at 13% for bank lending to NBFIs.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dhaka, June 2 (UNB) - All the commercial banks have been asked to charge maximum 13 percent interest on loans to the non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). In a circular today (Tuesday), Bangladesh Bank imposed the lending rate restriction on the commercial banks, which are ...
Five firearms recovered, outlaw arrested in Rajbari.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Rajbari, June 2 (UNB) - Police arrested a suspected 'extremist' and recovered five firearms and ammunition in Pangsha upazila on Monday night. Officer-in-charge Fazlur Rahman of Pangsha thana said police arrested Mizanur Rahman Ripon, 22, from his village Karapara in Pangsha ...
Saudi Prince calls on Prime Minister.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 2 (UNB) - Saudi Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan Al Saud paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office here Tuesday morning, when they discussed various bilateral issues of Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. The Prime Minister and the visiting Saudi ...
New container terminal being built in N'ganj to introduce waterway container transportation; Agreement with suitable operator likely within 4 months.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dhaka, Jun 2 (UNB) - Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) have jointly taken up a project for building a container terminal on the bank of river Buriganga at Pangaon in Narayanganj to introduce waterway container transportation for the ...
3,538 sacks of fertilizer seized in Magura; 3 arrested.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Magura, June 2 (UNB) - Police seized 3,538 sacks of chemical fertilizer from four godowns and arrested three people from Natun Bazar in the town on Tuesday noon. Acting on a tip-off, Assistant Police Super M Fariduddin and his team, lead by Magistrate Iqbal Hossain, raided four ...