Bangladesh
Latif’s JS membership: SC clears way for EC hearing
The Supreme Court today cleared the way for Election Commission to hold hearing on the dispute over cancellation of the parliament membership of sacked minister Abdul Latif Siddique.
23 August 2015, 04:47 AM
British minister Desmond Swayne visits Dhaka
UK Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne arrives in Dhaka on a three-day visit to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s development.
23 August 2015, 04:17 AM
T20 tournament for physically disabled in Dhaka from September 2
The first ever international cricket tournament for physically disabled individuals will be organized in Dhaka from September 2.
22 August 2015, 14:11 PM
SAFF U-19: Bangladesh romp into the semis
Bangladesh romp into the semifinals of SAFF U19 Championship 2015 after defeating Bhutan 2-0 at Lalitpur, Nepal.
22 August 2015, 13:45 PM
Shawkat Mahmud sent to jail after remand
A Dhaka court sends BNP chairperson's Adviser Shawkat Mahmud to jail after completion of his three-day remand in a case filed for killing a man in an arson attack in January.
22 August 2015, 12:07 PM
Journo sent to jail for ‘torturing wife’
A court in Dhaka sends a reporter of private television channel ATN News to jail for allegedly torturing his wife.
22 August 2015, 10:46 AM
Govt to set up health sector trust fund: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government would set up a trust fund like the education assistance trust fund so that none can shut down the community clinics with the change in government.
22 August 2015, 09:22 AM
MPs’ motorcade attacked in Faridpur
Motorcade of Rajbari lawmaker Kazi Keramat Ali and researved seat MP Kamrunnahar Chowdhury comes under attack in Faridpur.
22 August 2015, 08:04 AM
Commward communication summit Aug 29
The fifth edition of Commward, the country’s biggest initiative in recognising and inspiring creative communication, will be held in Dhaka on August 29.
22 August 2015, 07:41 AM
Former Jubo League leader killed in Gazipur
A former upazila president of Jubo League, youth front of the ruling Awami League, was stabbed to death by rivals in Kaliakoir of Gazipur this evening.
21 August 2015, 14:46 PM
'Ansarullah press release' refutes role in Niloy killing
Ansarullah Bangla Team has refuted its role in the assassination of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy. In a statement published in a website named Jihadology dated August 19, it claimed it has no ties with the Ansar Al-Islam Bangladesh group.
21 August 2015, 10:35 AM
‘Gunfight’: Badda Jubo League leader killed
A former president of Badda’s Shimultala unit Jubo League, the youth wing of ruling party, has been killed in what police said gunfight in Gazipur.
21 August 2015, 07:59 AM
Minor drowns in Dhaka’s flooded road
A minor girl drowns in a flooded road at Kathalbagan in Dhaka.
21 August 2015, 06:53 AM
Tiger statue at Karwan Bazar crushes man
A rickshawpuller is killed after a statue of a tiger at Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar intersection collapsed on him.
21 August 2015, 05:18 AM
5 of a family burnt in Dhaka fire
Five people including two minor boys of a family are burnt in a fire that broke out a house at South Keraniganj on the outskirts of Dhaka.
21 August 2015, 04:55 AM
Al-Amin, Gazi happy with training camp lifeline
For Al-Amin Hossain and Sohag Gazi, being called up to the conditioning camp of 27 players is a huge relief.
20 August 2015, 15:12 PM
Human trafficker held in Narsingdi
Police in Narsingdi arrest a man on charge of trafficking dozens of youths to Malaysia through the Bay of Bengal.
20 August 2015, 14:21 PM
Indefinite transport strike in greater Ctg
Transport workers enforce an indefinite strike in greater Chittagong from today protesting the abduction of one of its leader Nurul Islam.
20 August 2015, 14:17 PM
Aug 21 carnage: Who did it? (video)
The gruesome killing on August 21, 2004 was one of the most shocking political crimes in the country's history. But what is more shocking is the list of the culprits behind the attack that has come into light after latest investigations.
20 August 2015, 13:42 PM
2 Rab men hurt in Chapainawabganj bomb attack
At least two Rab members are hurt when assailants threw cocktail bombs at the law enforcers at Chapainawabganj.
20 August 2015, 13:36 PM