Bangladesh
Attack on Hindu temple: Priest killed, devotee shot
A priest has been killed and a devotee is shot as miscreants attack a Hindu temple in Deviganj upazila of Panchagarh.
21 February 2016, 03:48 AM
3 arrested over Mymensingh boy torture
Law enforcers arrest three accused in connection with torturing a 12-year old boy at Mymensingh’s Patgodam area.
20 February 2016, 12:51 PM
Rangamati cop dead by colleague’s accidental shot
A police constable is shot dead in accidental fire from his colleague in Sukhi Nilganj Police Lines of Rangamati.
20 February 2016, 11:14 AM
Fail in Asia Cup, lose World Cup spot: Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi, Pakistan captain fires a stern warning salvo at the national players, and calls upon them to pull up their socks during the Asia Cup in Bangladesh or lose T20 world cup spot.
20 February 2016, 09:54 AM
Another held over Habiganj 4-kid murder
Police arrest another person for his alleged link to the killing of four schoolboys, who had gone missing from Sundrateki village in Bahubal upazila on February 12.
20 February 2016, 07:15 AM
Mymensingh boy tortured for ‘stealing’ phone
A 12-year-old boy is tortured in Mymensingh and its video is leaked in the social media, giving rise to public outrage.
19 February 2016, 12:26 PM
MK Anwar released from BSMMU prison cell
BNP Standing Committee member MK Anwar has been released from jail following a High Court order.
19 February 2016, 10:59 AM
Killers of 4 Habiganj kids to be tried at special tribunal: Minister
The trial of those accused in the killing of four kids in Habiganj two days ago will be held at the special tribunal, State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroz Chumki says.
19 February 2016, 10:01 AM
Mustafizur was missed in PSL: Lahore owner
Fawad Rana, owner of Lahore franchise, said the loss of Bangladesh's bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman before the start of the PSL had disrupted the team's plans significantly.
19 February 2016, 09:13 AM
Malaysia freezes intake of all foreign workers, including Bangladeshis
The Malaysian government decides to suspend the recruitment of all foreign workers to Malaysia, including those from Bangladesh, says its Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
19 February 2016, 07:53 AM
1 killed in ‘gunfight’ as Rab foils Sonali bank heist
A suspected robber is killed in a “gunfight” with Rapid Action Battalion as he along with his cohorts attempted to rob Sonali Bank’s branch in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka. Rab claims to have detained five persons in connection with the bank heist.
19 February 2016, 06:50 AM
Deal to send 15 lakh Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia explained
The deal to send 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia within the next three years has been signed.
19 February 2016, 06:36 AM
Poverty down to 24.8% from 70%: Muhith
Bangladesh records an overwhelming improvement in poverty alleviation down to 24.8 percent now with a pro-people government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accelerating all efforts to secure a dignified place as a middle-income country very soon.
18 February 2016, 15:43 PM
No bar to hijab while using ATM booths, says BB
There is no bar to wearing hijab while using ATM booths, Bangladesh Bank clarified the matter in a statement on Thursday.
18 February 2016, 15:28 PM
Law ministry suspends Int’l crimes tribunal prosecutor
The law ministry suspends prosecutor Mohammad Ali of the International Crimes Tribunal for allegedly “breaching discipline and code of conduct, and serious professional misconduct”.
18 February 2016, 14:39 PM
Complete squad list of ICC World T20 2016
Check out the complete squad for all the teams to participate in the upcoming ICC World T20 2016 in India from March 8 to April 3.
18 February 2016, 14:26 PM
Remark on martyrs: Court summons Goyeshwar
A Dhaka court summons BNP standing committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy to appear before it by March 16 for his derogatory comments about Liberation War martyrs.
18 February 2016, 12:34 PM
Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh bids adieu to PSL
Tamim posted a heart-felt message on his Facebook account and articulated his gratitude towards Peshawar Zalmi as he bids adieu to Pakistan Super League.
18 February 2016, 12:22 PM
UP polls: BNP aspirants being harassed, says Rizvi
BNP alleges that the party’s possible chairmen aspirants for the upcoming Union Parishad polls are being harassed in many places.
18 February 2016, 12:21 PM
HC orders for compensating Jihad’s family
The High Court rules the government to compensate the family members of four-year-old Jihad, who died after falling into a deep well at Shahjahanpur of Dhaka in 2014.
18 February 2016, 10:10 AM