Bangladesh
2 polls officials killed in Thakurgaon road crash
Two assistant presiding officers are killed when a bus rams a motorcycle they riding towards a poling centre on Thakurgaon-Panchagarh highway in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila.
28 May 2016, 05:01 AM
Fizz rested for 'slight injury'
Mustafizur Rahman was rested by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for their crucial qualifier against the Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League 2016.
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Tahir Khan takes oath as Luton mayor
Luton Borough Council has appointed its first mayor of Bangladesh origin at a special meeting held at Luton Town Hall on
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Leaders of other parties involved in anti-govt plot
Apart from BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury, several leaders of other political parties are also involved in a conspiracy against the
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Nine killed as bus plunges into canal
At least nine people were killed and 33 others injured, after a bus smashed through the side railing of a bridge and plunged into a canal
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
‘Torture’ triggered clash
Influenced by a local Awami League activist, police had tortured a Chhatra Dal leader of Bhola that triggered Thursday night's clash
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Mamata invites Hasina
Just after taking oath as the chief minister of West Bengal for the second time yesterday, Mamata Banerjee invited Bangladesh's prime
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
‘Drug addict’ kills schoolgirl
A schoolgirl was hacked to death and her three classmates were injured allegedly by a "drug addict" in Mohipur village of
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Be generous to poorer nations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called upon the developed countries, including the G7 nations, to be more gracious in transfer of technology, mobilising resource and building capacity of the poor countries to overcome the challenges of implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Six Bangladeshis charged with terror financing
A Singapore court yesterday charged six Bangladeshi workers with terror financing, over a month after they were arrested on the
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
717 UPs go to polls today in 5th phase
Some 717 unions of 45 districts will go to polls today in the fifth phase against the backdrop of deadly violence during electioneering
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
More power sought for mobile courts
Judicial powers of mobile courts should be increased by amending several relevant laws to effectively maintain law and order, check crimes and safeguard public interest, according to a number of executive magistrates and their superiors.
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Fizz out of qualifier
Mustafizur Rahman will not feature in Sunrisers Hyderabad line-up for today’s Qualifier II against the Gujarat Lions after suffering a hamstring injury.
27 May 2016, 14:16 PM
Cops seek Aslam in remand on treason charge
Police seek BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury in remand over a sedition case filed for allegedly fraternising with Israel to overthrow government in Bangladesh.
27 May 2016, 14:08 PM
Mamata wants to give grand reception to Hasina
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has been newly elected for a successive period, wants to accord a grand reception for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
27 May 2016, 14:07 PM
Kiwis announce itinerary of Tigers' tour
Bangladesh are set to play three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests in New Zealand at the end of the year. The itinerary was released on a website run by New Zealand’s cricket board.
27 May 2016, 13:08 PM
AL man stabbed dead in Rangpur
A group of unknown miscreant stabbed an Awami League (AL) activist to death in Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur early today.
27 May 2016, 10:44 AM
8 killed in Madaripur road crash
At least eight people are killed and 34 others injured as a bus fell into a roadside ditch after hitting a bridge on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Madaripur Sadar upazila.
27 May 2016, 10:31 AM
Global economy is 'urgent priority': G7
Pumping up the world economy is an "urgent priority" G7 leaders say, but left the door open for a go-your-own-way approach in a sign of lingering divisions over how to boost growth.
27 May 2016, 07:17 AM
BCB chief selector Faruque may resign
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) chief selector Faruque Ahmed has said that he may resign if the new national selection policy, which may lead to at least seven members—as opposed to three—in the selection committee, is passed by the BCB in its board meeting next week.
27 May 2016, 07:05 AM