“The pirates called us when they reached near the Somalia coast” and one of them spoke English, Karim told reporters in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on Sunday. “He communicated with us till we finalized the negotiation,” he added. “We will not discuss or reveal …
Somali pirates say hijacked Bangladesh-flagged ship released after payment of US$5 million ransom
Somali pirates released a hijacked ship, MV Abdullah, and its crew of 23 early on Sunday after a US$5 million ransom was paid, according to two pirates. “The money was brought to us two nights ago as …
Taposh for united efforts to establish non-communal Bangladesh
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has urged the countrymen to unite against evil forces and build a strong Bangladesh having communal harmony. He made the …
MV Abdullah sailors will head back to Bangladesh after 10 days
It will take four to five days there for formalities to be completed before the sailors can head back to Bangladesh. The information was provided at a press conference held in Agrabad by members of SR …
‘Love you and missing you, Bangladesh’: MV Abdullah’s captain Atik Ullah Khan
Holding a green and red flag, MV Abdullah Chief Officer Atik Ullah Khan has sent a message of love to Bangladesh after he and his crew were freed from captivity. The 23 sailors on board the …
9 more Myanmar security forces take shelter in Bangladesh
Nine more members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) have taken shelter in Bangladesh. They entered Bangladesh through the Kharangkhali and Jhimongkhali borders in Teknaf on Sunday morning. Lt Col …
Personnel from Myanmar BGP flee to Bangladesh again
Another 179 BGP members fled to Bangladesh through the Jamchhari border in Naikhongchhari on Mar 11. The BGB-31 Battalion in Naikhongchhari is looking after them. On Mar 30, three men from the Myanmar …
Bangladesh celebrates Pohela Boishakh with zeal
Pohela Boishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1431, is being celebrated across Bangladesh on Sunday with festivity, upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalis. A huge number of …
Pahela Baishakh being celebrated across Bangladesh
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1431, is being celebrated across Bangladesh on Sunday with festivity, upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the …
Rural Bangladesh’s Baishakhi fairs: a tradition fading away
Currently, it is held in Telipara of Suhilpur and Bakail village, but its scopes have reduced over time.” OVER 1,000 FAIRS ACROSS BANGLADESH In 1997, the children’s magazine Dhan Shaliker Desh, …