Zimbabwe's Mugabe has drafted resignation letter, CNN says

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has agreed to stand down and his resignation letter has been drafted, CNN says, citing a source familiar with his negotiations with the generals who seized power in Harare.
20 November 2017, 09:02 AM

Shipping minister criticised at parliament

Two lawmakers express strong resentment over alleged nepotism of Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan in recruiting employees for Chittagong Sea Port.
19 November 2017, 15:38 PM

Rangpur attack won’t sway city polls: CEC

The attack on Hindu community at Harkali Thakurpara village of Rangpur will not sway the Rangpur City Corporation Election, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says
19 November 2017, 10:08 AM

‘Rangpur attack to harm relation with India’

A communal force carried out the brutal attack at Harkali Thakurpara village of Rangpur to harm relation with neighboring India, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today.
19 November 2017, 09:06 AM

Govt won’t intervene in EC: Shipping Minister

Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan says the incumbent government will not intervene in the Election Commission although it will discharge duty during holding the next general election.
19 November 2017, 09:02 AM

Ex-deputy speaker Akhtar Hamid Siddiqui passes away

Former Deputy Speaker of the parliament Md Akhtar Hamid Siddiqui passes away at a private hospital in Dhaka at the age of 71.
19 November 2017, 07:38 AM

HC rejects Tangail AL MP Rana’s bail plea

The High Court rejects a bail petition filed by Tangail’s Awami League lawmaker Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in freedom fighter Faruk Ahmed murder case.
19 November 2017, 06:45 AM

Neighbours must have good ties, Myanmar tells Bangladesh

When Bangladesh is seeking genuine efforts from Myanmar to resolve the Rohingya crisis with growing international pressure on it on the issue, Myanmar’s Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint has laid emphasis on maintaining good relations as neighbours.
19 November 2017, 04:40 AM

Recognition of Bangabandhu’s 7th March speech a matter of joy: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says Unesco’s recognition to the historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a matter of joy.
18 November 2017, 13:01 PM

Khaleda sits with BNP vice-chairmen

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia holds a meeting with her party vice-chairmen at her Gulshan office in Dhaka.
18 November 2017, 06:46 AM

Russian elite invested nearly $100m in Trump buildings

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald J Trump downplayed his business ties with Russia. And since taking office as president, he is even more emphatic.
18 November 2017, 05:56 AM

BNP Vice Chairman Mintoo, family on Paradise Papers

Names of businessman and BNP Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo, his wife and three sons surface in Paradise Papers as shareholders of NFM Energy Ltd, a gas drilling exploration company.
18 November 2017, 05:01 AM

History can’t be erased: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the countrymen to remain alert so that the defeated forces in the Liberation War of 1971 cannot get the scope to distort the history.
18 November 2017, 04:56 AM

Zimbabweans to march as Mugabe's future in the balance

Zimbabwe is set for more political turmoil with protests planned as veterans of the independence war, activists and ruling party leaders called publicly for President Robert Mugabe to be forced from office.
18 November 2017, 04:53 AM

Hariri says his Saudi stay was to discuss Lebanon's future

Saad al-Hariri, who resigned from his post as Lebanon's prime minister two weeks ago from Saudi Arabia, says he has been in Saudi for discussions "on the future of the situation in Lebanon and its relations with the surrounding Arab region".
17 November 2017, 15:00 PM

Next election under Hasina govt: Law minister

In response to opposition demands regarding non-party supportive government, Law Minister Anisul Huq asserts that the polls will be held under Sheikh Hasina’s administration.
17 November 2017, 13:27 PM

Moudud for caretaker govt for next polls

BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed calls upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to restore the provision for caretaker government.
17 November 2017, 12:37 PM

Mugabe makes first public appearance since army takeover

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attends a university graduation ceremony, making a defiant first public appearance since the military takeover that appeared to signal the end of his 37-year reign.
17 November 2017, 12:21 PM

Supportive govt through movement: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks of materialising a non-party supportive government for the next elections through a tough movement.
17 November 2017, 11:28 AM

13 Jamaat men including Narayanganj chief held

Police detain 13 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami including its Narayanganj city chief and general secretary allegedly for plotting subversive activities.
17 November 2017, 09:57 AM