Modi confident about fair solution on Teesta, Feni rivers

Saying that Indian investments in Bangladesh will help bridge the trade gap between the countries, Indian PM Narendra Modi promises his country will help Bangladesh make trade smoother and easier.
6 June 2015, 13:08 PM

Modi, Hasina meet

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina meet in a tete-a-tete at Bangladesh PMO.
6 June 2015, 11:54 AM

In Bangla, Modi greets Bangladesh

In tweets both in Bangla and English, Indian PM Narendra Modi greeted Bangladesh and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as he starts his 34-hour trip.
6 June 2015, 05:09 AM

Conditions bar BNP leader Salahuddin from leaving Shillong

A Shillong court India grantes conditional bail to BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed in a case filed for trespass.
5 June 2015, 15:48 PM

100 economic zones to be set up in 15 years

The government has set an ambitious target of setting up 100 economic zones in the next 15 years, says the finance minister in his budget speech today.
4 June 2015, 13:01 PM

SC halts HC order on Rajshahi city mayor

The apex court stays a High Court directive that halted the government’s suspension order of Rajshahi city Mayor Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul.
4 June 2015, 08:31 AM

Shillong police charge BNP leader with trespassing

Shillong police press charges against BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed in a case filed for trespassing.
3 June 2015, 13:36 PM

JS hails Modi for approving LBA

Jatiya Sangsad unanimously adopted a thanks giving motion over the ratification of the longstanding Land Boundary Agreement in Indian Loksabha and Rajyasabha.
2 June 2015, 15:16 PM

Fakhrul denied bail again

A Dhaka court rejects bail petitions of BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for the second time in three arson attack cases filed with Paltan Police Station this year.
2 June 2015, 08:20 AM

Khaleda visits Koko’s grave, offers doa

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia offers ziarat at Aarafat Rahman Koko's grave at Banani in Dhaka on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat.
2 June 2015, 05:38 AM

Jamaat welcomes Modi’s Dhaka visit

In a surprising development, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, which is well-known for its anti-Indian political stand, welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming Dhaka visit.
1 June 2015, 15:47 PM

2.76 lakh govt posts remain vacant: Minister

State Minister for Public Administration Ismat Ara Sadeq announces in parliament that some 2.76 lakh posts have remained vacant with different ministries, divisions and offices of the government.
1 June 2015, 14:48 PM

BNP to protest if Teesta deal delayed: Noman

BNP will go for protest if the Teesta water-sharing deal is not signed during Indian premier Narendra Modi’s June 6-7 Dhaka visit.
1 June 2015, 12:29 PM

JP suffering from identity crisis: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh says Jatiya Party has been suffering from identity crisis as an opposition in the parliament.
31 May 2015, 13:53 PM

Modi compares land boundary deal with fall of Berlin Wall

Indian PM Narendra Modi compares settling of land boundary deal as the fall of Berlin Wall.
30 May 2015, 07:44 AM

Shillong court refuses bail to BNP leader Salahuddin

A Shillong court in the Indian state of Meghalaya rejected bail to BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed in a case filed for trespassing.
29 May 2015, 11:49 AM

Talk with Khaleda before Modi’s visit: BNP

BNP calls Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to discuss Bangladesh-India bilateral issues with Khaleda Zia and experts before Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s Dhaka visit.
29 May 2015, 11:24 AM

Salahuddin taken to hospital

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has been admitted to a specialised hospital by the Shillong jail authorities.
28 May 2015, 12:41 PM

None could tarnish BCL’s image: Tofail

Awami League Presidium Member Tofail Ahmed claims that nobody could tarnish the reputation of Bangladesh Chhatra League in the past.
28 May 2015, 11:13 AM

Khaleda’s indictment, arrest decision on Jatrabari case June 28

A Dhaka court sets June 28 to decide on indictment and arrest of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 37 others in two cases filed over Jatrabari arson.
28 May 2015, 10:25 AM