Bangladesh
BNP condemns sedition charges against Tarique
BNP condemns pressing of sedition charges against the party’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, saying that it was an “unjustified and undemocratic move.”
23 September 2015, 10:35 AM
While in Dhaka, beware of precision mobile snatching
You can’t believe how fast they snatch; you’re the prey in a flash! You won’t believe how sharp their eyes are, like an eagle, eager to strike.
23 September 2015, 09:51 AM
Construction worker killed in Dhamrai bridge collapse
Construction worker is killed and nine are injured as an under-construction bridge connecting two buildings collapsed at Dhamrai, on the outskirts of Dhaka, this morning.
23 September 2015, 06:13 AM
15 ‘doping gang members’ held in Dhaka
Detectives claim to have detained 15 members of a doping gang from different areas of Dhaka city.
23 September 2015, 05:16 AM
A risky venture
Amid security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to send the national women's team to Pakistan for a short visit. The
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Record Tk 2,035cr collection from tax fair
The weeklong annual tax fair ended today, with the National Board of Revenue breaking the event’s previous records of collections, submission returns and number of service recipients.
22 September 2015, 15:53 PM
Charge framing in Rakib killing Oct 5
A Khulna court fixes October 5 for holding a hearing on charge framing against the accused in 12-year-old boy Rakib killing case.
22 September 2015, 12:38 PM
No gas supply to CNG stations for 24hrs from Friday midnight
Gas supply to all the CNG refuelling stations are to remain suspended for 24 hours from Friday midnight for emergency maintenance at Bibiyana gas field, said an energy ministry media release today.
22 September 2015, 12:08 PM
Women cricket team ‘gets green signal’ for Pak tour
Bangladesh’s women cricket team has been given the green signal for upcoming Pakistan tour, a board official says.
22 September 2015, 10:45 AM
13 fall prey to doping gangs in Natore, Rajshahi
At least 13 people fall prey to doping gangs in Rajshahi and Natore days ahead of the festive season of Eid-ul-Azha.
22 September 2015, 09:43 AM
ADB forecasts 6.7pc GDP growth
Bangladesh economy is expected to perform strongly this year, according to the latest figures from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
22 September 2015, 09:21 AM
Little Bangladesh – Mapping Abu Dhabi exhibition opens in New York City
An exhibition about the day in the life of a spot in Abu Dhabi - a small square boasting a supermarket and a single tree opened in New York city.
22 September 2015, 07:20 AM
WATCH NOW: Students continue demo for medical admission retake
Students seeking retake of medical and dental college admission tests continue demonstration in Dhaka. They allege question paper leak into the exams that were held last Friday.
22 September 2015, 07:09 AM
2 youths killed as train hits them in Dinajpur
Two youths are killed as a train hit them in Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur.
22 September 2015, 06:39 AM
‘Dhaka closely working with US to root out terrorism’
Bangladesh is diligently working with the United States to root out violent extremism, says Bangladesh Ambassador to the US Mohammad Ziauddin.
22 September 2015, 06:17 AM
5 ‘robbers’ held, 6 vehicles seized in Dhaka
Detectives claim detention of five robbers and seizure of six vehicles from their possession in Dhaka in a crackdown ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
22 September 2015, 06:13 AM
Man held with Saudi Riyals at Dhaka airport
Customs Intelligence officials detain a man and seize huge amount of Saudi Riyals from his possession at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
21 September 2015, 15:52 PM
2 aspirants boycott Dohar upazila polls alleging irregularities
Bringing allegations of irregularities and fake vote casting, two of the three chairman candidates of Dohar upazila polls today announced that they would boycott the polls.
21 September 2015, 13:39 PM
BASIC Bank scam: ACC files 18 cases
Anti-Corruption Commission files a total of 18 cases with three police stations in Dhaka in connection with alleged irregularities and corruption at BASIC Bank.
21 September 2015, 13:36 PM
Recovery of 2.71cr Indian rupees at Ctg port: 6 held
Over 2.71 crore Indian rupees have been recovered from the container that was seized at Chittagong port yesterday.
21 September 2015, 10:49 AM