Bangladesh
7 govt factories run without ETP
Seven state-run factories don't have any effluent treatment plant (ETP) to treat their waste before disposal, says a report of the environment and forests ministry.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Injustice done to him
An education ministry probe committee found no evidence that Shyamal Kanti Bhakta had hurt anyone's religious sentiment though, on this allegation, the Narayanganj headmaster was publicly humiliated on a local lawmaker's instruction.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Digital noose to be tightened further
Anyone spreading negative propaganda against the Liberation War or the Father of the Nation, using digital devices, will risk being sentenced to life in prison, according to the draft of a new law.
The draft of Digital Security Act-2016 also stipulates two-year imprisonment for "deliberately" defaming someone or hurting anyone's religious sentiment by publishing or broadcasting something through digital devices.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Brothers apprised of new laws
The referees committee of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) inform the players and officials of Brothers Union about the new laws of the game in a bid to ensure they conduct themselves properly on the field.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Homesick Fizz seeking a break
Homesick Mustafizur Rahman is desperately looking forward to return to his village after his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint ends to spend time with his beloved family members.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
200 families live in fear of landslides
Around 200 families living in the hilly areas in two villages of Juri upazila are passing their days in fear of landslides as the villages were hit by a landslide on Wednesday.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Khaleda asked to appear before court
A Dhaka court yesterday issued an order that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia must appear before the court on June 2, the next scheduled date for placing her self-defence statements.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Arrested Shibir leader dies in hospital
An Islami Chhatra Shibir leader, who was arrested in Prof AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee murder case, died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Rajshahi yesterday.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Bounty for 6 ABT men
Releasing photos of six alleged Ansarullah Bangla Team men, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday put bounties on them
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
95 children killed, 138 raped in 4 months
At least 95 children were killed and 138 minor girls raped from January to April this year, according to a report of Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF).
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Poor catches disappoint fishermen
Several hundred fishermen yesterday went back home with poor catches of eggs from the Halda river, the largest and lone natural spawning ground for carp fish in the country.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
New BJP wave sinks Congress
The win of BJP in Assam may have an impact on Bangladesh as Sarbananda Sonowal, who is set to be the chief minister there, announced that sealing the border to stop infiltration will be one of his biggest challenges.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Govt blocks 2 messaging services
Bangladesh telecom regulator has blocked Threema and Wickr, two highly secured messaging services, along with some blog and Facebook links after receiving requests from intelligence agencies that claimed they spread atheism and criticise Islam.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
26 years on the run to avoid two years' jail
What would you do if you were sentenced to two years' imprisonment?
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM
DMP announces bounty for 6 Ansarullah men
DMP announces Tk 5 lakh bounty on each of two Ansarullah organisers while Tk 2 lakh for each of four members of the banned militant outfit for their alleged link with recent militant attacks in the country.
19 May 2016, 13:40 PM
Cyclone Roanu heads towards Bangladesh
After battering the Indian coast for last two days, the first cyclone of the monsoon is heading north to Bangladesh.
19 May 2016, 12:57 PM
Sheikh Jamal beat Gazi Group on reserve day
Mohammad Sharif’s hat-trick goes in vain as his side, Gazi Group Cricketers slump to a four-run defeat at the hands of Mahmudullah Riyad’s Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
19 May 2016, 11:36 AM
There’ll be more investment for women: Planning minister
State Minister for Finance and Planning MA Mannan commits to make more investments for women and girls.
19 May 2016, 11:15 AM
Humiliating teacher: MP Salim Osman won’t apologise
Local lawmaker from Jatiya Party, AKM Salim Osman, says he will not apologise for forcing a high school headmaster to squat holding his ears in public.
19 May 2016, 08:41 AM
China national sued over ATM fraud
The China national who was detained over suspected ATM fraud has been sued in line with the ICT act.
19 May 2016, 08:06 AM