Bodi’s trial in graft case gets go ahead

The High Court paves way for a lower court to continue graft trial proceedings against Awami League lawmaker from Cox’s Bazar Abdur Rahman Bodi.
10 November 2015, 11:08 AM

‘Govt may restrict apps use’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hints at a temporary regulation of the internet in the coming days to trace the militant activities.
8 November 2015, 13:26 PM

Opinion: AI statement shows political bias

Amnesty International has caused fury and rage in the minds of Bangladeshis with its latest statement in support of two war criminals awaiting death – SQ Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed.
8 November 2015, 10:17 AM

Claim of IS presence ploy to taint Bangladesh's image: PM

PM Hasina says a vested quarter is cooking a plot behind the scene to taint Bangladesh’s image to create a situation like in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya, Iraq and Syria by saying that there is the presence of Islamic State (IS) in the country.
8 November 2015, 05:56 AM

7 killed in Mymensingh road crash

At least seven people are killed and seven others injured as a bus plunges into a roadside ditch after hitting a stationed truck in Bhaluka of Mymensingh. All the dead and injured victims were the passengers of the bus.
7 November 2015, 03:30 AM

9 Jamaat-Shibir men held

Ten Jamaat-Shibir men were held in Rangpur, Bogra and Noakhali districts yesterday and the day before.
5 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Clash over land dispute leaves one dead, 15 hurt

A man was killed and 15 others were injured in a clash over taking possession of a disputed land in Sundarganj upazila of the district on
5 November 2015, 18:00 PM

IS claims responsibility for Ashulia checkpost attack: SITE

IS claims responsibility for attack on police checkpost at Ashulia that left a constable dead, US-based SITE Intelligence Group says.
5 November 2015, 02:51 AM

Rename back to ‘Jessore Road’: HC

The High Court directs the authorities concerned to immediately rename Khan A Sabur Road in Khulna as its previous name Jessore Road, because it has been named after a collaborator of Pakistani army.
3 November 2015, 12:51 PM

Clash over marriage leaves eight injured

At least eight people were injured in a clash between people of two villages over a 'love marriage' in Bakrachhari area of Sadar upazila on
2 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Cuet shut sine die after BCL infighting

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology has been closed for indefinite period following a factional clash of Bangladesh Chhatra League on the campus.
2 November 2015, 08:46 AM

Blogger Tareq not out of danger yet

Blogger Tareq Rahim, who was shot and hacked at Shuddhoswar Prokashani office in Lalmatia on Saturday, is still not out of danger while the conditions of Shuddhoswar's Ahmedur Rashid Tutul and another Ranadipam Basu have slightly improved.
2 November 2015, 06:44 AM

12 BNP-Jamaat men held in 3 districts

Twelve BNP and Jamaat-Shibir men were arrested in Mymensingh, Patuakhali and Jhenidah districts yesterday and the day before.
1 November 2015, 18:00 PM

JSC, JDC exams begin today

Class VIII terminal tests – Junior School Certificate (JSC) and its madrassa equivalent Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations – began across the country.
1 November 2015, 04:56 AM

Teacher killed for dowry, husband held

A schoolteacher was hacked to death allegedly by her husband over dowry in Lama upazila of the district on Friday.
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Two Shibir men arrested with 101 bombs

Police detained two alleged activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir with 101 crude bombs and 2 pipe guns in Fenchuganj upazila of Sylhet
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Vultures to survive and grow if safety ensured

Endangered bird vulture, popularly known as 'cleaner of nature', shows the prospect of revival through proper conservation measures
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

TIB official’s remark on JS ‘audacious’: Deputy speaker

Terming Transparency International Bangladesh Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman’s remarks on Jatiya Sangsad ‘audacious’, Deputy Speaker Advocate Md Fazle Rabbi Miah today suggested that TIB’s source of funds be investigated.
31 October 2015, 06:32 AM

2 ‘Shibir men’ held with 101 crude bombs in Sylhet

Police detain two alleged activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir with 101 crude bombs and 2 pipe guns in Fenchuganj upazila of Sylhet.
31 October 2015, 05:09 AM

Farmer electrocuted

A man died from electrocution in Akkelpur upazila of Joypurhat district yesterday afternoon. The deceased, Helal Sardar, 55, son of late
29 October 2015, 18:00 PM