IGP vows to punish B’baria attackers

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque vows to bring the perpetrators of Brahmanbaria mayhem to the justice soon. He makes the assurance at a view exchange meeting with leaders of Hindu, Buddhist and Christian communities at Police Headquarters in Dhaka.
6 November 2016, 12:31 PM

Inland water vessels service resumes

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) withdraws the suspension on the operation of all water vessels across the country as the weather condition started to improve gradually.
6 November 2016, 05:23 AM

PM calls for strengthening cooperative movement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country saying cooperatives can play a big role in the socioeconomic development of the nation.
5 November 2016, 10:39 AM

Police to root out militancy from country: DMP chief

Police will take all preparations to root out terrorism and militancy from the country, says Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mohammad Asaduzzaman Miah.
5 November 2016, 07:26 AM

Bangladeshis get bulk of high-powered expat jobs

Bangladeshis form the majority of the 166,817 foreigners working in Malaysia in managerial positions and at jobs requiring technical skills.
4 November 2016, 12:51 PM

Tk 10 rice: 11 held for irregularities

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) arrests 11 persons including three food inspectors in three districts in connection with alleged misappropriation in a government programme of selling rice at Tk 10 per kilogramme for ultra poor.
3 November 2016, 14:18 PM

Writ filed challenging UP chairman’s candidature under party banner

A rights organisation files a writ petition challenging the legality of a provision of law that allowed candidates for the post of union parishad chairman to contest elections under political parties’ banners.
3 November 2016, 14:09 PM

PM warns of tougher action against any mayhem like 2015

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warns of tougher actions against any attempt to create disorder in the name of politics under orchestrated plots like that of the 2015 one, staged by BNP.
3 November 2016, 13:32 PM

Modi lauds Bangladesh’s disaster management success

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds Bangladesh’s community-based cyclone preparedness programme as a “global best practice.”
3 November 2016, 13:05 PM

Law ministry dismisses another lower court judge

The law ministry dismisses another lower court judge from his service for committing misconduct and corruption.
3 November 2016, 13:02 PM

Bangladesh, India joint military exercise from Nov 5

Bangladesh and India will hold a joint military exercise starting from November 5 to November 18 at Shaheed Salahuddin Cantonment in Ghatail of Tangail.
3 November 2016, 11:18 AM

UN to grant $1.22b for Bangladesh’s dev projects

The United Nations sign a framework to provide US$ 1.22 billion funding for development projects in Bangladesh for the year 2017 to 2020 under UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).
3 November 2016, 07:07 AM

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu, 4 national leaders on Jail Killing Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pays rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and four national leaders marking the Jail Killing Day.
3 November 2016, 02:36 AM

Remove unauthorised publicity materials, HC asks DCCs

The High Court orders the authorities concerned of two Dhaka city corporations to take immediate steps for removing unauthorised billboards, banners, posters and other publicity materials from the establishments in DCCs.
2 November 2016, 14:25 PM

ICT prosecutor resigns on personal ground

Abdur Rahman Hawladar, a prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, files resignation letter to the Law Ministry on personal grounds.
2 November 2016, 12:31 PM

PM orders to build new home for Bangladesh cricketer Mehedi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks Khulna district administration to construct a home for Mehedi Hasan Miraz, the young cricketer who came in the limelight with his 12-wicket haul in the first Test victory over England.
2 November 2016, 12:28 PM

Maj Gen Abul Hossain new BGB DG

The government has appointed Major General Abul Hossain as the head of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
2 November 2016, 12:10 PM

HC asks if any exercise to assign reasons for failing to dispose of case

High Court asks trial court whether there is any exercise of the provision of Women and Children Repression Prevention Act-2000 that asks the trial court to assign reasons for not disposal of a case under this law in 180 days.
1 November 2016, 15:43 PM

Dhaka jail opened for public

Authorities open the 228-year-old former Dhaka Central Jail in Nazimuddin Road of Dhaka for all.
1 November 2016, 15:25 PM

‘Implementation of law’ needed to stop rape: NHRC chief

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque says proper implementation of the country’s existing law needs to be ensured to prevent rape.
1 November 2016, 12:07 PM