Bangladesh
31 to be repatriated from Libya next week
A total of 31 Bangladeshis, who survived the boat capsize off Libyan coast on August 24, will be repatriated home by next week.
3 September 2015, 09:58 AM
Bangladeshi immigrants run away from shelters in Aceh
A total of 15 Bangladeshi immigrants have left their temporary shelter in Lhokseumawe, Aceh province, recently while the immigration office was preparing documents for their deportation.
3 September 2015, 08:50 AM
The best way to get pure milk in Dhaka (video)
How far are you willing to go for pure and fresh milk in Dhaka – world’s second worst livable city reputed for adulterated food products right and left.
3 September 2015, 07:03 AM
NCC bank official held for Tk 8.98cr embezzlement
An official of National Credit and Commerce (NCC) Bank is arrested for misappropriating Tk 8.98 crore from the bank.
3 September 2015, 06:41 AM
7 odd ways to go to school
Bangladesh, takes its education seriously but it is not alone in its incredible story of children defeating the odds just to reach school.
3 September 2015, 04:55 AM
Help street children this Eid with Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh cricket team’s champion allrounder Shakib Al Hasan wants you to extend your helping hand for the street children this Eid.
2 September 2015, 12:43 PM
Patenga beach needs boost to attract tourists (video)
The famous Patenga beach has been attracting tourists with its scenic beauty for decades. The rumbling waves of the sea, the natural beauty, its location inside Chittagong city and convenient communication, all help in growing the huge of number of tourists flocking to Patenga.
2 September 2015, 08:56 AM
Unusual rain: Climate change to blame
The Met office says it hasn't seen such erratic pattern of monsoon, which has caused about 40 percent more rainfall this year than the average recorded over the last 10 years. 'Climatic change has caused a spike in variability,' says a top weather expert.
2 September 2015, 08:55 AM
3 ‘human traffickers’ held in Cox’s Bazar
Three people are detained in Cox’s Bazar for their alleged involvement with human trafficking.
2 September 2015, 08:50 AM
Derogatory remarks on Bangabandhu: 2 held
A former municipality mayor and an incumbent councillor of Bandarban are held on charge of making derogatory comments on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
2 September 2015, 07:55 AM
2 minor girls ‘raped’ in Dhaka
Two minor girls are allegedly raped at separate places in Dhaka, police say.
2 September 2015, 07:48 AM
Drizzle causes gridlock
People's sufferings continue as rains keep on pouring in Dhaka. Several streets remain inundated, causing acute gridlock. According to Met office, rain may fade later in the day.
2 September 2015, 05:18 AM
Latif Siddique resigns from parliament
Ruling Awami League MP and sacked minister Abdul Latif Siddique announces his resignation from the Jatiya Sangsad.
1 September 2015, 13:45 PM
Jatiya Party MPs stage walkout protesting power, gas price hike
Lawmakers of the Jatiya Party walk out of the parliament protesting hike in prices of power and gas.
1 September 2015, 13:27 PM
‘Classmates kill’ Natore madrasa student for ransom
A madrasa student is killed after abduction allegedly by his three classmates for ransom in Natore.
1 September 2015, 11:39 AM
HC questions legality of Section 57
The High Court today questioned the legality of the much-talked-about Section 57 of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Act.
1 September 2015, 11:30 AM
Section 57: HC order on plea tomorrow
The High Court fixes tomorrow to pass its order on a writ petition that challenged the legality of the much-talked-about Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act.
1 September 2015, 10:09 AM
Saudi firms stop hiring 'costly domestics' from Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia’s recruitment offices have decided to stop hiring Bangladeshi workers claiming that a supply crunch has raised costs, reports an Arab English daily, Arab News.
1 September 2015, 08:05 AM
Tehran eyes energy cooperation with Dhaka
Iran is eyeing wider trade cooperation with Bangladesh especially in energy sector as the sanctions imposed on Iran are set to be withdrawn.
1 September 2015, 07:50 AM
Blogger Oyasiqur killing: 5 Ansarullah men to be charged, says DMP
Detectives will submit charge sheet against five members of Ansarullah Bangla Team and several unknown persons in blogger Oyasiqur Rahman killing case.
1 September 2015, 07:25 AM