Bangladesh

Halt Mojaheed’s execution until Aug 21 attack trial ends: Family

Family of death row war criminal Mojaheed urges president to halt his execution until Aug 21 grenade attack trial ends. Mojaheed is an accused in the case.
21 November 2015, 07:35 AM

Arthur impressed with Dhaka Dynamites' first look

Dhaka Dynamites head coach Mickey Arthur believes that hunger within the young Bangladeshi cricketers will help his side, and was quite impressed at the first look of the cricketers under his wing for the BPL mission.
21 November 2015, 06:39 AM

President, PM pay homage to armed forces’ martyrs

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pay homage to members of Bangladesh Armed Forces, who made supreme sacrifices in the Liberation War in 1971, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day.
21 November 2015, 04:58 AM

Out to prove themselves

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is yet to lose a Bangladesh Premier League title. He won it with the Dhaka Gladiators in both
20 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Jamaat calls nationwide protest tomorrow

Jamaat-e-Islami will stage a countrywide “peaceful” protest tomorrow demanding the release of its secretary general Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, a death row war criminal.
20 November 2015, 15:12 PM

Govt not bothered by HRW statement: State minister

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam says the government is not bothered by today’s statement issued by HRW over the trial of death row convict war criminals Mojaheed and SQ Chy.
20 November 2015, 13:09 PM

BNP seeks security boost for Khaleda

BNP urges the government to intensify the party chief Khaleda Zia’s security measures for her return home tomorrow afternoon.
20 November 2015, 12:46 PM

Job seekers block Dhaka-Rajshahi highway

Thousands of job seekers block the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway following the postponement of a recruitment test for Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB).
20 November 2015, 12:23 PM

Nazmul Huda forms ‘Trinamool BNP’

Former BNP leader Nazmul Huda announces the formation of a new political party named “Trinomul BNP” (Grass-root BNP).
20 November 2015, 11:33 AM

Lawyers yet to get permission to meet Mojaheed, SQ Chy

The lawyers for death row war criminals SQ Chy and Mojaheed are yet to get permission from Dhaka Central Jail authorities to meet their clients.
20 November 2015, 08:05 AM

Husband burnt as wife pours boiling water on him in Dhaka

A husband suffered burn injuries as his wife poured boiled water on him following family feud in Kallyanpur area of Dhaka.
20 November 2015, 04:43 AM

Save Ruplal House (video)

During a long walk on the Buckland bund along the Buriganga, have you ever noticed an old and decaying yet majestic colonial architecture with a 400 meter long riverfront? If you have, you know what I am talking about- it’s the Ruplal House.
20 November 2015, 04:39 AM

Lost Games Of Dhaka City

They say change is the only constant in life, and if you have grown up in Dhaka, you have lived long enough to
19 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Islamic State claims attack on Italian missionary in Bangladesh

The Islamic State group claims responsibility for shooting and wounding an Italian priest in Bangladesh.
19 November 2015, 15:49 PM

Record number of Bangladeshi students study in US

A record number of 5,455 Bangladeshis studied in universities in the US over the course of 2014-2015 academic year, according to a new finding.
19 November 2015, 13:30 PM

Record number of Bangladeshi students study in US

A record number of 5,455 Bangladeshis studied in universities in the US over the course of 2014-2015 academic year, according to a new finding.
19 November 2015, 13:30 PM

Murdering parents: Oishee’s death reference reaches HC

The death reference in the sensational murder case filed over the killing of police official Mahfuzur Rahman and his wife reaches the High Court to examine the verdict that sentenced their daughter Oishee Rahman to death.
19 November 2015, 12:15 PM

[WATCH NOW] SQ Chy: The master of genocide

Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, 66, known for ruthless massacre of unarmed civilians, torturing freedom fighters and pro-liberation forces in 1971 is finally close to gallows.
19 November 2015, 11:38 AM

Decision over ban on Jamaat likely by March: Hanif

Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif hopes that the decision over banning Jamaat-e-Islami will be finalised by March next year.
19 November 2015, 10:51 AM

Bangladesh women win 2nd match by 8 wickets, seal series 2-0

Bangladesh women cricket team humbled Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the 2nd 20-over match at Cox’s Bazar stadium today and wrapped up the series 2-0.
19 November 2015, 10:28 AM