Hasina very strong leader in fight against terrorism: US envoy

The United States has highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s strong leadership role in fighting terrorism, and hoped that Bangladesh will continue to demonstrate its ‘strong commitment’.
11 February 2016, 15:21 PM

Body formed to monitor SIM re-registration system

A two-member committee is formed to monitor the biometric system of mobile phone SIM re-registration following some anomalies found in the system, State Minister for Post and Telecommunication Tarana Halim says.
11 February 2016, 09:00 AM

President directs EC to maintain dignity

President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged the Election Commission (EC) to maintain its dignity as a constitutional body
10 February 2016, 18:00 PM

HC orders emergency services for injured persons at all hospitals

The High Court directes the government to take necessary steps for providing emergency medical services to all critically injured persons in government and private hospitals across the country
10 February 2016, 13:24 PM

13,830 pass BCS preliminary test

The 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination results are published today, with 13,830 having passed the exam.
10 February 2016, 12:58 PM

Make the best use of education: PM to students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges students to make best use of their scope of education through paying maximum attention to their academic activities.
10 February 2016, 11:12 AM

Dhaka concerned at N Korea rocket launch

Dhaka expresses deep concern over the recent rocket launch by North Korea and urges the country to refrain from any action that might escalate tension in the Korean Peninsula.
10 February 2016, 10:50 AM

Citizens to get smart ID cards soon: Minister

Smart national identity cards will be distributed among citizens very soon as preparation for their distribution is almost completed, Law Minister Anisul Huq told parliament today.
9 February 2016, 15:24 PM

Ecnec clears road project to boost India-BD trade

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council approves the 'Inter District Border Road Construction: Mymensingh and Netrakona Districts Part' with an outlay of Tk 457.30 crore, aiming to boost connectivity and trade between Bangladesh and India.
9 February 2016, 11:11 AM

Pakistan summons Bangladesh envoy

Diplomatic tension has further surfaced between Dhaka and Islamabad after Pakistan summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner Suhrab Hossain this afternoon.
8 February 2016, 17:27 PM

3 Appellate Division judges take oath

Three judges, latest additions in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, have taken oath this morning at the apex court premises.
8 February 2016, 04:34 AM

3 HC judges appointed to Appellate Division

Three High Court judges are appointed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. The judges -- Justice Mirza Hossain Haider, Justice Md Nizamul Huq and Justice Md Bazlur Rahman -- will be sworn-in tomorrow morning.
7 February 2016, 08:58 AM

PM seeks engineers’ help in attaining 7% GDP growth

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks all-out cooperation from engineers in attaining seven percent GDP growth this fiscal year saying that the key to development is in the hands of engineers.
6 February 2016, 09:13 AM

Democracy needs active role of newspapers: President

President Abdul Hamid calls upon all newspapers to continue their contributions to the development of the country through responsible journalism. Addressing a programme marking the 25th anniversary of The Daily Star, he says all the media must work to fight extremism and terrorism.
5 February 2016, 05:12 AM

Draft broadcast law to be placed at JS in June: Inu

The draft of a broadcast law will be placed in the next session of parliament in June after getting clearance from the
4 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Rajuk drive frees more parking lots

A Rajuk eviction team cleared the parking lots, illegally occupied for other purposes, in four commercial buildings on Mirpur road in the capital yesterday as part of its ongoing eviction drive.
4 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Govt warns against question paper leak

As the SSC and equivalent examinations are in progress, the government has reminded all of the consequences of spreading rumour about question paper leakage and any evil attempt to leak those.
4 February 2016, 13:41 PM

Tk 40 lakh snatched from Gazipur garment staff

Miscreants allegedly snatched Tk 40 lakh from officials of a garment factory after firing blank shots in Tongi of Gazipur this afternoon.
4 February 2016, 12:56 PM

Govt to appoint 3 judges to Appellate Division

The government takes an initiative to promote three High Court judges to the Appellate Division, as the apex court has a shortage of judges for more than two years.
4 February 2016, 12:18 PM

‘PM to inaugurate metro rail works in March’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate works of metro rail project at the end of March.
4 February 2016, 08:16 AM