India-Bangladesh gas pipeline on the cards

In an attempt to boost mutual cooperation in the energy sector, India is planning to build an oil and gas pipeline with Bangladesh, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister of India Dharmendra Pradhan says.
15 August 2016, 09:55 AM

Bangabahadur won’t be taken to Safari park today

The stranded wild elephant recently rescued and named as Bangabahadur, will not be transported to Bangabandhu Safari Park in Gazipur today as was expected.
15 August 2016, 06:58 AM

Nation pays homage to Bangabandhu

People from all walks of life are observing the National Mourning Day with due respect and solemnity, marking the 41st anniversary of assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
15 August 2016, 04:53 AM

Home boss lauds cops

The police are now united to fight against the militancy and those who are trying to create unrest in the country in the
14 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Militants to be tried at speedy trial tribunals: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says trial of the militants will be held at the speedy trial tribunals, as special measures for punishing them quickly.
14 August 2016, 15:16 PM

Explain ambiguity in Children Act over holding trial of adult accused: HC

The High Court seeks explanation from two ministries regarding ambiguity in Children Act, 2013 in holding trial of an adult accused in a case filed under this law.
14 August 2016, 13:57 PM

34th BCS: 453 selected as govt high school teachers

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) recommends recruitment of 453 candidates in the 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination as assistant teacher in government high schools.
14 August 2016, 12:57 PM

Saudi grand mufti warns of unfair means to perform Hajj

Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, also the chairman of the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars, criticises those planning to perform Hajj through unfair means.
14 August 2016, 12:43 PM

Dhaka, Washington condemn NY killings

Bangladesh condemns the killing of Bangladesh-origin Imam and his associate in New York city describing it as a cowardly act on peace-loving people.
14 August 2016, 10:52 AM

4 lower court judges to lose job

The law ministry will start process tomorrow for dismissing four lower court judges for committing corruption and irregularities.
13 August 2016, 14:33 PM

PM’s adviser Mashiur for Rampal power plant

Prime Minister’s Economic Affairs Adviser Mashiur Rahman advocates for Rampal power plant near the Sundarbans saying that it will help the local industries to double their production capacity.
13 August 2016, 12:36 PM

Oil, gas protection body to stage demo for Sundarbans Aug 20

The National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports is to stage a sit-in on August 20 demanding cancellation of all kinds of agreements including Rampal power plant project that will cause harm to the Sundarbans.
13 August 2016, 08:08 AM

PM opens Payra seaport

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurates the operational activities of the third seaport of Bangladesh at Payra in Patuakhali.
13 August 2016, 06:32 AM

Lebanon urged to recruit more Bangladeshi workers

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam calls upon the Lebanon government to recruit more Bangladeshi workers.
12 August 2016, 14:37 PM

Don’t appear for any ‘militants’, Anisul to lawyers

Law Minister Anisul Huq urges the lawyers not to appear before any court on behalf of the militants in any case filed against them.
11 August 2016, 15:25 PM

‘Under 18 can’t slaughter sacrificial animals’

Those under 18 years will not be allowed to slaughter sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha from this year, the government says.
11 August 2016, 09:09 AM

SC clears way for wealth info of Destiny officials

Supreme Court clears way for the Anti-Corruption Commission to collect wealth statement from Destiny Group Managing Director Rafiqul Amin and its Multi-purpose Operative Society Limited Chairman Mohammad Hossain.
11 August 2016, 08:14 AM

Saudi lifts ban on Bangladesh workers

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor and Social Development lifted the ban on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers as of Wednesday, reports Arab News.
11 August 2016, 04:53 AM

Construction of CCC mayor’s house by cutting hill illegal: HC

The High Court declares the construction of a house for Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) mayor by cutting a hill at Tigerpass in Chittagong illegal.
10 August 2016, 14:53 PM

Air Vice Marshal Mahmud new envoy to Brunei

The Government appoints Air Vice Marshal Mahmud Hussain as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam. He will replace Mohammed Abdul Hye, who is appointed as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Algeria.
10 August 2016, 11:19 AM