Bangladesh

Inflation falls slightly in April

The overall inflation rate has dropped by 0.04 percentage point to 5.61 percent in April.
3 May 2016, 10:15 AM

Singapore releases kill-list found with Bangladeshis

Members of the so-called Islamic State in Bangladesh (ISB), formed in Singapore in March, have identified several possible targets in Bangladesh, which include lawmakers, ministers, and media personnel, a kill-list released by the country’s home ministry shows.
3 May 2016, 09:16 AM

Ecnec okays Tk 34,988cr Padma bridge rail link project

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approves the much-talked about Tk 34,988 crore project of Padma Bridge rail link from Dhaka to Jessore.
3 May 2016, 08:52 AM

Trial of 1 militancy-related case completed since 2013: IGP

Trial of one out of 37 cases filed in connection with militant attacks in the country since 2013 has been completed so far, the inspector general of police says.
3 May 2016, 07:08 AM

1 killed, 6 hurt as bus hits 2 private cars at Gabtoli

A man is killed and six others are injured as a bus hit two private cars at Gabtoli in Dhaka.
3 May 2016, 06:10 AM

War crimes: Death for 4 Kishoreganj Razakars

A special tribunal in Dhaka hands death penalty to four Razakars of Kishoreganj convicted of committing war crimes in 1971. One has been handed jail until death.
3 May 2016, 04:57 AM

Businessman’s body found at Chawkbazar house, wife held

Law enforcers recover the body of a businessman from his rented house at Chawkbazar in Dhaka.
3 May 2016, 04:45 AM

Verdict on Nizami's review plea May 5

SC will deliver its verdict on May 5 on war criminal Motiur Rahman Nizami’s petition seeking review of his death penalty.
3 May 2016, 03:51 AM

Bus fare may go down

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) wants to reduce fare by 3 paisa per kilometre for long-haul buses following the recent fuel
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Office timings revised for Ramadan

The cabinet yesterday set 9:00am to 3:30pm as office timings for the month of Ramadan.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Kuwait PM due today

Dhaka will ask Kuwait to help set up an oil refinery, further liberalise its recruitment policy for Bangladeshis and import
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

7-yr jail for offenders

The cabinet yesterday approved the draft of the “Railway Property (Unlawful Possession Reclamation) Act-2016” with a
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh rejects 50,000 tonnes of Russian wheat

The government has rejected yet another shipment of 50,000 tonnes of wheat imported from Russia on the grounds of poor quality.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Karwan Bazar fire: Probe report in 2 weeks

The fire service yesterday started a probe into the Karwan Bazar fire that gutted 186 shops on May Day.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Remote villagers make living from online jobs

Jahangir Sarker could have been just another unemployed postgraduate the country has so many of. But the zeal within the
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

7-yr-old killed in Narayanganj for trying to 'steal' mango

Picking mangoes from neighbours' trees by pelting them with stones is part of fond childhood memories for many. But for the family
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Hindu tailor murder in Tangail: Cautious, yet Nikhil could not survive

For the machete attack on tailor Nikhil Joardar of Tangail, assailants chose a comparatively quiet time at noon when he usually stayed
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Joy hits back at Khaleda's allegation

Prime minister's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has hit back at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia over her statement that senior journalist
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Danger comes with restriction

Freedom of expression and a vibrant strong democracy go hand in hand. A free press contributes to a stronger society and
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Land registry severely hampered across Bangladesh

Land registration is being severely hampered at 495 land registry offices across the country due to an indefinite strike by extra-muharrirs, copiers of land documents.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM