Rathish murder accused dies in custody

An accused of special public prosecutor Rathish Chandra Bhowmik murder case dies at Rangpur Medical College Hospital while in police custody.
14 April 2018, 09:13 AM

Don’t let BNP-Jamaat like clique return to power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges all to remain united so that evil forces like BNP-Jamaat clique cannot grab power as they will undermine the country's heritage, culture and existence.
14 April 2018, 08:41 AM

US, UK, France strike Syria to punish Assad for suspected poison gas use

The United States, British and French forces strike Syria with more than 100 missiles in the first coordinated Western strikes against the Damascus government, targeting what they called chemical weapons sites in retaliation for a poison gas attack.
14 April 2018, 04:33 AM

391 nominations filed for Gazipur city polls

A total of 391 candidates from different political parties, including ruling Awami League and opposition BNP, file nomination for the posts of mayor and councilors in upcoming Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections.
13 April 2018, 15:58 PM

BNP in frustration after conspiracy fail: Quader

BNP is suffering from frustration after its attempt to catch fish in troubled waters centering the quota reform movement failed, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
13 April 2018, 13:47 PM

‘Govt will bow to demand of polls under neutral body’

Citing an oblique reference to the government's “defeat” before demands of quota reform, BNP says it sees hope of next general election under a nonparty and neutral government.
13 April 2018, 12:21 PM

Expelled BCL leader Iffat innocent, reinstated to her post

Dhaka University’s Sufia Kamal Hall BCL unit President Iffat Jahan Isha is reinstated to her post three days after she was expelled from the student front organisation of the ruling Awami League (AL).
13 April 2018, 07:49 AM

Govt files concise statement on appeal against Khaleda’s bail

The government submits to the Supreme Court a concise statement on an appeal against the High Court order that grants bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a corruption case in which she is sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.
12 April 2018, 13:19 PM

PM's announcement on quota system contradictory to constitution: BNP

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's announcement to abolish quota system in the public service is contradictory to the country's constitution, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Rizvi Ahmed says.
12 April 2018, 12:33 PM

End trial of graft case against Mamun in 4 months: SC to lower court

The Supreme Court directs the lower court concerned to complete the trial proceedings of a money laundering case against businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun, also a close friend of BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman, in four months.
12 April 2018, 07:23 AM

BNP secy gen's mother passes away

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s mother passes away.
12 April 2018, 06:47 AM

Khaleda ill, stays absent in Gatco graft hearing

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been shown physically ill for nonappearance during today’s hearing of Gatco graft case against her.
12 April 2018, 06:12 AM

6 ministers quit Sri Lanka's unity government

President Maithripala Sirisena of Sri Lanka, accepts the resignation letters tendered by 15 SLFP ministers, including six Cabinet members, and the Deputy Speaker, who voted for the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last week.
12 April 2018, 05:06 AM

Kabari assaulted, GD filed

Former Awami League lawmaker and actress Sarah Begum Kabari is allegedly assaulted.
11 April 2018, 08:41 AM

Russia urges US: Refrain from Syria plans you are developing

Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia appeals to the United States to "refrain" from any action it might be planning against Syria over a suspected deadly chemical weapons attack.
11 April 2018, 04:43 AM

Constitution (17th Amendment) Bill 2018 placed in JS

Constitution (17th Amendment) Bill 2018 is placed in parliament aiming at increasing tenure of lawmakers elected in the reserved seat for women for 25 years from the eleventh parliament.
10 April 2018, 16:17 PM

AL MP Khaleque resigns to contest Khulna city polls

The ruling Awami League lawmaker Talukder Abdul Khaleque resigns from the parliament in a bid to contest in the mayoral election of Khulna City Corporation (KCC).
10 April 2018, 15:26 PM

Govt agents behind attack at DU VC’s residence: BNP

The “government's agents” carried out attack at the residence of Dhaka University Vice Chancellor to divert the quota reform movement to another direction, BNP alleges.
10 April 2018, 14:51 PM

Doctors find problem in Khaleda's waist bones

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has some problem in the joint of her waist bones, chief of the medical board formed for her treatment, says.
10 April 2018, 09:59 AM

Digital Security Bill-2018: Subsection to be added if necessary, law minister says

Law Minister Anisul Huq says that a subsection will be included in the proposed digital security act if it is necessary for removing confusion over the freedom of expression.
10 April 2018, 08:56 AM