Accused cop flees Dhaka court

A sub-inspector flees from a Dhaka court dealing a case against him over the death of a man in police custody in 2012.
29 November 2015, 15:43 PM

Demilitarisation of hills must for providing support

Implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord of 1997 and demilitarisation of the hills are required to ensure greater
28 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Two get Yes cards in Comilla

The Comilla regional round of Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2016 concluded yesterday with two participants qualifying for the
28 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Human chain formed protesting attacks on minorities

Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council yesterday formed a human chain in Barisal city protesting the recent attacks on
28 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Ashulia RMG factory suspends 60 workers for making demands

The management of a readymade garment factory at Zamgora in Ashulia yesterday suspended 60 of its workers and issued a show cause
28 November 2015, 18:00 PM

TINY BUT DEADLY

A tiny insect with a lifespan of hardly 10 days has been threatening billions of lives all over the world. In a densely populated city like
27 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Nine containers seized at Ctg port

Customs intelligence officials on Thursday seized nine containers of import goods at Chittagong port on charge of
27 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Thailand keen on trade route with Ctg port

Thailand is keen on introducing a coastal shipping trading route between its Ranong Port and the Chittagong Port to enhance bilateral
27 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Ctg druggists to keep all pharmacies closed Sunday

Chittagong unit of Bangladesh Chemists and Druggists Association will keep all the pharmacies in the district closed for around eight
26 November 2015, 18:00 PM

It's 'disturbing'

The government yesterday dismissed the United Nations' claim of the war crimes trial in Bangladesh being unfair, saying its recent statement was highly disturbing.
26 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Gun attack kills 1 at Shia mosque in Bangladesh

In a second attack on Shia Muslims in just over a month, armed assailants yesterday stormed a Shia mosque in Shibganj upazila and opened fire on praying people, killing one and injuring three others. The dead is Moazzem Hossain, 70, of Haripur. He was a farmer and also muezzin of the mosque. It was not clear who carried out the attack or why. Police said they were looking into the incident.
26 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Claiming IS presence does no good

It will not be good for the country if everyone starts saying that there is IS in Bangladesh, said Prof Abul Quasem Fazlul Huq yesterday.
25 November 2015, 21:08 PM

Home minister denies talking to The Hindu

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday evening said he had not talked to Indian English daily The Hindu, let alone tell it that “two IS assassins sought by Bangladesh for the October 3 murder of Japanese agro-researcher Kunio Hoshi, have crossed over to India”.
25 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Police showed extreme inefficiency, negligence: Court

Police have shown “extreme inefficiency and negligence” in investigating a case filed over rape of a student of Viqarunnisa Noon School, a Dhaka court observes while delivering verdict in the case.
25 November 2015, 12:02 PM

It proves war criminals SQ Chy, Mojaheed were Pakistan’s men

Pakistan's top rights activist Asma Jahangir has blasted the Pakistan government for demonstrating “disproportionately high passion” against the execution of two top war criminals in Bangladesh.
24 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Ctg mobile court comes under attack by pharmacy owners, staff

A mobile court came under attack allegedly by pharmacy owners and staff during a drive against unauthorised drugs on Chittagong
24 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Continue sufficient gas supply in Dhaka

The High Court yesterday directed the government to continue sufficient supply of gas to the households in Dhaka.
24 November 2015, 18:00 PM

City Univ resident student dies from asthma attack

A residential female student of City University in Khagan of Savar died on Sunday night allegedly due to negligence of the university authorities.
23 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh safest for foreigners

Opposition Leader and Jatiya Party presidium member Raushan Ershad last night told parliament that Bangladesh was the world's safest country for foreigners for they were respected and provided security.
23 November 2015, 18:00 PM

GP to expand green initiatives

Grameenphone, country's largest mobile phone operator, will bring 30 percent of its base stations under solar solution by the next year as part of the expansion of their green initiatives.
23 November 2015, 18:00 PM