Bangladesh

HRW urges probe into Xulhaz killing

The Human Rights Watch calls upon the government to immediately investigate the killings of Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Tonoy Fahim.
26 April 2016, 16:05 PM

Satkhira transport leader killed in factional clash

A transport leader is killed and two other are injured in a factional clash at Kaliganj bus terminal in Satkhira.
26 April 2016, 15:57 PM

BD girls outclass India

Defending champions Bangladesh get off to a flying start in their Group B game against India with a brace from Tohura and a goal from Maria completing a 3-1 win.
26 April 2016, 14:27 PM

Govt shifting blame for recent killings: Khaleda

Blaming the head of the government for the recent killings, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the government is shifting the blame to other people in a bid to hide facts.
26 April 2016, 13:54 PM

PM mesmerised by Mustafizur: AHM Mustafa Kamal

Bangladesh left arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exploits in the on-going Indian Premier League not only make Tigers fans proud but also grab the attention of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, herself an ardent sports lover.
26 April 2016, 11:18 AM

‘Law isn’t meant for harassing SC judges’

The government’s move for enacting the Supreme Court Judges (Investigation) Act-2016 is not aimed at harassing any judge, Bangladesh Law Commission Chairman ABM Khairul Haque says.
26 April 2016, 08:47 AM

How can PM blame BNP so quickly: Rizvi

BNP senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed today criticised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her comments claiming BNP to be linked with recent murders.
26 April 2016, 08:15 AM

Robber killed in Brahmanbaria ‘gunfight’

An alleged robber is killed in a “gunfight” with police in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila.
26 April 2016, 07:02 AM

Tracked for days before murder: IGP

Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Haque today said Kalabagan’s double murder was “planned extensively and the victims were being followed” for days.
26 April 2016, 06:11 AM

Mobile operators for lifting VAT on internet use

In a pre-budget discussion, mobile operators urges the government to remove value added tax (VAT) on internet use in the upcoming fiscal plan for 2016-17.
26 April 2016, 05:45 AM

Case over prison guard murder, 1 arrested

Four people and upto five anonymous others have been sued over the murder of the Kashimpur prison guard who was shot dead in broad daylight near country’s largest high-security jail.
26 April 2016, 05:14 AM

Editorial: Return Bangladesh Bank money now

The globally publicized US$81-million money-laundering scandal is enough international embarrassment for the Philippines. The least the Philippine Government can do now is to return the money as fast as the legal process will allow.
26 April 2016, 04:22 AM

Kalabagan twin murder: Family, cops sue unknown attackers

Two cases have been filed – one by family over the murders and the other by police for assault on a cop – in connection with yesterday's gruesome Kalabagan double murders. No one has been arrested yet.
26 April 2016, 04:21 AM

UN, US, UK, Germany, Denmark, Norway, CPJ condemn Xulhaz killing

UN, US, UK, CPJ, Denmark and Norway condemn the murders of USAID staff Xulhaz Mannan and his friend in Dhaka’s Kalabagan area.
26 April 2016, 02:44 AM

40 Sylhet schools suspend classes

Academic activities at 40 primary schools in Gowainghat and Jointapur upazilas of Sylhet have remained suspended for the last week as the institutions are still under floodwater.
25 April 2016, 18:00 PM

4 murdered in 3 dists

Four people were hacked and shot to death and another was severely injured in separate incidents in Chittagong, Kushtia and Brahmanbaria yesterday.
25 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Mahmudur remanded for 5 days

A Dhaka court yesterday placed Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman on five-day remand for interrogation in connection with
25 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Fuel price cut won't benefit passengers

Bus operators are reluctant to reduce fares despite a cut in fuel prices.
25 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Is this how we respect a poet?

The ugly sight of a dustbin with spilling garbage strikes visitors, just near the entrance to Poet Jibanananda Das Memorial
25 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Youth workforce to lead future development in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a huge young and productive workforce that will continue to increase until 2030 and can contribute to
25 April 2016, 18:00 PM