Diaz’s mother breaks hunger strike

The mother of slain Diaz Irfan Chowdhury ends her hunger strike following assurance from police that the killers of her son will meet justice.
3 December 2017, 14:14 PM

2 bullet-hit in Natore BCL- JCD clash

Two people including a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader suffer bullet injuries as Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Juba Dal activists lock into a clash with Chhatra League activists in Natore town.
3 December 2017, 06:46 AM

PM accorded red carpet reception in Cambodia

Cambodia rolls out a red carpet as Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived Phnom Penh on a three-day official visit to Cambodia at the invitation of her Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen.
3 December 2017, 04:19 AM

Annisul laid to rest

Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq is laid to rest at Banani graveyard in the capital.
2 December 2017, 07:19 AM

PM flies to Cambodia tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for Phnom Penh tomorrow morning on a three-day official visit to Cambodia.
2 December 2017, 06:23 AM

Former Trump adviser Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prosecutors say, adding that he had spoken with a top member of Trump’s transition team regarding his communications with Russia's ambassador to the United States.
1 December 2017, 17:18 PM

Quader confident of AL’s victory in next polls

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that his party will win in next general election.
1 December 2017, 14:19 PM

‘Rohingya rehabilitation project suicidal’

Government’s decision to rehabilitate Rohingya refugees in an island of Noakhali will be suicidal, BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed says.
1 December 2017, 12:29 PM

DNCC Mayor Annisul Huq passes away

Doctors in London officially declare Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq dead, says assistant personal secretary of the mayor.
30 November 2017, 17:16 PM

Warrant against Khaleda: BNP to stage demo Sunday

BNP announces to stage demonstration across the country protesting arrest warrant against the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia in connection with Zia Orphanage and Zia Charitable graft cases.
30 November 2017, 12:00 PM

Graft cases: Arrest warrant issued against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia

A Dhaka court cancels the ad interim bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and issues arrest warrant against her as she fails to appear before it in two graft cases.
30 November 2017, 06:32 AM

Pope asks for 'decisive' international step to end Rohingya crisis

Pope Francis says the international community must take "decisive measures" to address the Rohingya crisis taking into account the "gravity of the situation".
30 November 2017, 05:14 AM

US warns NKorean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war

The United States warns North Korea's leadership it would be "utterly destroyed" if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the US mainland within range.
30 November 2017, 04:25 AM

BNP supports pro-left hartal for power tariff hike

BNP has extended its support for half-day hartal called for tomorrow by left-leaning parties protesting the raise of power tariff from December.
29 November 2017, 08:01 AM

Find out facts behind intelligence failure: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir underscores the need for finding out facts behind the intelligence failure to detect the impending BDR mutiny in 2009.
28 November 2017, 12:30 PM

Govt to file review plea on 16th amendment verdict in 28 days

The government will file a petition with the Supreme Court in next 28 days seeking review of its verdict scraping the 16th amendment to the constitution, says Attorney General Mahbubey Alam.
28 November 2017, 11:53 AM

AL won’t be ousted from power forcibly: Obaidul

Ruling Awami League (AL) will not be ousted from power in a forceful way, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
28 November 2017, 10:03 AM

Work together to solve development challenges, Bernicat urges Bangladesh women

US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat urges women in Bangladesh to work together to solve the development challenges.
28 November 2017, 08:42 AM

AL-led govt a burden for nation: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says the Awami League-led government has turned into a “heavy burden” for the nation as it has destroyed the country’s independence and sovereignty.
27 November 2017, 16:05 PM

BNP on the brink of ruin: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the condition of BNP is very “pitiable and it is now on the brink of ruin”.
27 November 2017, 11:56 AM