Bangladesh
BNP contesting polls for sake of democracy: Fakhrul
BNP is taking part in the upcoming municipality polls as part of its movement for restoring democracy in the country, party’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.
6 December 2015, 07:49 AM
Radiant Rangoon
The curious appeal of Rangoon, as late, is its stark contradictions. They are manifested almost in everywhere. The winds of change by opening up to the world has resulted in import of newest model Japanese cars , growing number of swanky hotels, Latin and European football mania , fast-food joints to almost anything trendy across the globe.
6 December 2015, 07:31 AM
3 ‘JMB’ men on 5-day remand
A Dhaka court places three suspected members of banned militant outfit JMB on a five-day remand in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Detectives arrested them in Uttara of Dhaka.
6 December 2015, 05:18 AM
3 killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Sylhet
Three people are killed and three others injured as a truck rammed a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Sylhet-Tamabil road in Sylhet Sadar upazila.
6 December 2015, 05:15 AM
Decision on lifting Facebook ban soon: Kamal
The government will soon decide to lift the ongoing ban on Facebook in the country, says Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
6 December 2015, 05:08 AM
‘Govt not solely to blame for impeding Press freedom’
Freedom of the press is not only impeded by the government but by different players including individuals and agencies, said Prime Minister’s International Affairs Adviser Gowher Rizvi today.
5 December 2015, 16:03 PM
CPB President Selim gets death threat
A so called group named “Mission Jihadists” threatens Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) President Mujahidul Islam Selim with death through an email.
5 December 2015, 14:05 PM
AL leader’s slit-throat body found in Dhaka
Police recoveres the slit-throat body of an Awami League leader from West Sanarpar in Dhaka’s Demra area.
5 December 2015, 08:14 AM
Yaba trader held with 28,500 pills in Dhaka
Police arrest a yaba trader along with 28500 pieces of tablets from Shahjahanpur area in Dhaka.
5 December 2015, 07:35 AM
Firing, blasts at RU hall
Two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student front of ruling Awami League, allegedly fires shots and blasts crude bombs at Rajshahi University in the wee hours to establish their supremacy on the campus.
5 December 2015, 06:38 AM
[WATCH NOW] Rubel returns with bigger, tougher looks!
When you think about a martial arts hero of Hollywood, you think of Bruce Lee. Likewise, when you think of a martial arts hero of Dhallywood—the name of Rubel pops up.
5 December 2015, 05:51 AM
OC closed after Dinajpur temple blasts
Officer-in-charge of Kaharol Police Station has been closed to the office of Superintendent of Police in Dinajpur hours after the blasts at Kantaji temple that left 10 people injured.
5 December 2015, 04:33 AM
Sexual abuse: DU woman student lodges case against bus helper
A Dhaka University student lodges a case against a bus helper for allegedly verbally abusing her in a local bus on her way to Gabtoli from Manikganj.
4 December 2015, 15:46 PM
Minorities call for equal rights
Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Oikya Parishad, a platform of different religious minority groups, today demanded that the government ensure their proper rights and representation in all strata of life including in politics, administration, armed forces and business
4 December 2015, 14:41 PM
Railway to get 114 new coaches
Bangladesh Railway is set to add 114 new passenger coaches from India and Indonesia to its fleet as part of reform activities to provide passengers modern, safe and quality services.
4 December 2015, 13:11 PM
PM shocked at loss of lives, property in Chennai flood
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses her profound shock at the loss of lives and damage of property in southern India due to the terrible flood.
4 December 2015, 12:21 PM
Families of disappeared 19 for govt intervention
Families of the 19 persons, who were picked up allegedly by law enforcers about two years ago and never returned, demands the government to take necessary steps to find them.
4 December 2015, 11:00 AM
10 hurt in BCL infighting at Comilla University
At least 10 people are injured in a clash between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League Comilla University unit over establishing supremacy near Kotbari Government Laboratory School.
4 December 2015, 09:45 AM
BNP to win 80% seats: Gayeshwar
BNP-nominated mayoral candidates will gain victory in 80 percent municipalities if the polls are held in a free and fair manner, the party’s Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy says.
4 December 2015, 09:40 AM
RU pro-Jamaat teacher sent to jail
A pro-Jamaat-e-Islami teacher of Rajshahi University is sent to jail for his alleged involvement in an attack on police during BNP-led 20-party alliance’s anti-government agitation this year.
4 December 2015, 07:12 AM