Habibun Nahar elected MP of Bagerhat-3 uncontested

Awami League candidate Habibun Nahar is elected MP uncontested from Bagerhat-3 constituency as there was no other contender for the by-election to the constituency.
4 June 2018, 12:18 PM

Trump to host Ramadan dinner Wednesday: CNN

After cancelling the traditional 'iftaar' or Ramadan dinner last year, US President Donald Trump resumes the celebration of Muslim holy month by hosting a dinner at the White House on Wednesday, reports CNN.
4 June 2018, 09:38 AM

Khaleda’s bail extended in Zia Charitable case

A Dhaka court extends BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case until June 28.
4 June 2018, 06:01 AM

BNP leader Giasuddin gets bail

The High Court grants anticipatory bail to BNP leader Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury for three weeks in two separate criminal cases.
3 June 2018, 11:39 AM

Govt won’t bow down to any external pressure: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government would not bow down to any external pressure over the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
3 June 2018, 09:13 AM

Govt won’t bow down to any pressure: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government would not bow down to any external pressure over the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
3 June 2018, 09:13 AM

Akramul killing: Govt to examine audio clips, says home minister

The government has launched an investigation into the audio clips which are thought to be linked to the murder of Teknaf ward councillor Akramul Haque.
3 June 2018, 07:40 AM

Trudeau invites Hasina to G7 special session

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been invited by her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau to join a session of the G7 Summit. Canada will welcome the Bangladesh premier and 15 other world leaders and heads of international organisations to a special outreach session of the G7 Summit on June 9.
3 June 2018, 06:13 AM

Build strong resistance against ‘extra-judicial killings’: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul calls upon the countrymen to build a strong resistance against the “extra-judicial killings” being continued in the name of war against narcotics.
2 June 2018, 15:54 PM

Movement only way to free Khaleda: Moudud

BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed says a strong street movement is the only way to ensure release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia as the government is prolonging her stay in jail through various means.
1 June 2018, 13:58 PM

Pakistan's 'disqualified' ex-foreign minister allowed to contest election

Former Pakistani foreign minister Khawaja Asif is to be allowed to contest a general election after the Supreme Court overturned his disqualification from politics, in a boost to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party.
1 June 2018, 09:26 AM

US levies steel, aluminum tariffs on allies, risks trade war

Washington will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico from midnight today ending months of uncertainty over potential exemptions and sharply escalating the risk of a trade war.
31 May 2018, 13:59 PM

SC extends stay on Khaleda’s bail

Supreme Court extends the stay against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in two cases of murder and vandalism in Comilla.
31 May 2018, 06:34 AM

Godfathers won’t be spared in anti-drug drive: PM

Iterating her firm stance on the ongoing countrywide drive against narcotics, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the people are now getting relief from such drives and none, even ‘godfathers’ and ‘dons’, would be spared in this regard.
30 May 2018, 07:33 AM

Nepal's first federal budget aims 8pc growth

Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada presents the first federal budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 in Parliament on Tuesday. The Rs 1.31 trillion fiscal plan focuses on energy, infrastructure and proposes a string of reforms in social and agriculture sectors.
30 May 2018, 06:53 AM

Politics of culture

A country's foreign policy is often driven by the national imperatives of the party in power there. This was evident when Prime
29 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Reconstitute EC for credible JS polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demands immediate formation of a fresh Election Commission so that the next general election is held in a free, fair and credible manner.
29 May 2018, 13:48 PM

‘Mash, Shakib to run in elections’

Bangladesh’s cricket sensations Mashrafe Mortaza and Shakib Al Hasan will be running in the upcoming general elections, Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said during a briefing.
29 May 2018, 08:45 AM

Khaleda gets bail in 2 cases, state files appeal

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has secured High Court bail in two criminal cases filed in Comilla and was denied the same in another case of Narail.
28 May 2018, 05:27 AM

3 UPDF men killed in Rangamati gunfight

Unidentified miscreants gun down three members of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) at Korolyachhari in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati.
28 May 2018, 04:20 AM