Govt not sure of any Bangladeshi victim

Foreign-owned shops in South Africa were attacked and looted in eastern Johannesburg yesterday, the latest in a series of xenophobic
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Rotary int'l, Bondhu Foundation to provide 'Bondhu Chula'

Rotary International District 3281 and Bondhu Foundation, supported by German International Cooperation (GIZ), signed a memorandum
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

JU suspends 8 students

The Jahangirnagar University authorities yesterday temporarily suspended eight Chhatra League activists for their alleged involvement
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

A CANDID DIPLOMAT

In conversation with H.E. Mr. Shiro Sadoshima, the outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

JAPAN: An all-weather friend of Bangladesh

Japan recognised the People's Republic of Bangladesh on February 10th, 1972, soon after its independence. Japan was thus one of the
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

If this is not sexual assault, what is?

The CCTV footage that police released yesterday clearly shows multiple incidents of sexual assault on women by rowdy men during the
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Capitalism root cause of discriminations against adivasis

The root cause of discrimination faced by the indigenous communities in Bangladesh is the practice of capitalism, said Prof Serajul
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Mahi for safe neighbourhoods

Mahi B Chowdhury, Bikolpodhara Bangladesh-backed candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation, yesterday pledged to build a safe and clean city.
16 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Outrage keeps pouring in

Different social and political organisations, citizens' platforms and individuals yesterday demanded immediate arrest and exemplary
16 April 2015, 18:00 PM

US expresses support for war crime trials

The US supports bringing to justice those who committed atrocities in the 1971 Liberation War, recognising that it is an important
15 April 2015, 18:00 PM

US congressman happy over normalcy’s return

Republican Congressman Steve Chabot during a meeting with Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Tuesday
15 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Colleagues start six-day strike

Buet Teachers Association started their six-day work abstention yesterday protesting an assault on a colleague by ruling Awami League
13 April 2015, 19:50 PM

Kerry greets Bangladeshis on national new year

US Secretary of State John Kerry, on behalf of President Obama and Americans, has greeted Bangla-speaking people marking Bangla New
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Kamaruzzaman buried in Sherpur

Executed war criminal Kamaruzzaman was buried at his village Kumri Mudipara in Sherpur early yesterday.
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Driverless train runs backwards for 27km

It was bizarre. A train ran 27km backwards yesterday, crossing three stations in Rajbari, without its driver. The train -- Faridpur Express -- could finally be stopped near Pangsha station thanks to a ticket checker's presence of mind.
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Barisal Church pond almost filled ignoring vehement protest

Despite protest by the Christians, an old pond belonging to Barisal Saint Peter's Church adjacent to Barisal District and Sessions Judge's
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Tobacco companies flouting law thru open ads

Tobacco companies are putting on advertisements at shops across the country, although it is a “punishable offence”, said anti-tobacco
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Foolproof security for Pohela Boishakh: DMP

Police today assured of foolproof security throughout Dhaka ahead of Pohela Boishakh celebrations – the Bangla new year.
12 April 2015, 11:13 AM

Journey to justice

Kamaruzzaman was arrested along with his party colleague Abdul Quader Mollah on July 13, 2010 in connection with a criminal case.
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Manju gets show cause notice

Returning officer yesterday issued a show cause notice to BNP-backed mayoral candidate Manjur Alam Manju in Chittagong City
10 April 2015, 20:16 PM