Bangladesh
Bullet-hit newborn improving: DMCH
Dhaka Medical College Hospital authorities hope that the newborn from Magura, who was hit with bullet in her mother's womb, will survive.
3 August 2015, 12:54 PM
2 more held over pregnant mother shooting
Law enforcers arrest two more people in connection with the shooting of an eight-month pregnant mother in Magura during a Jubo League factional clash from Signboard area in Narayanganj
3 August 2015, 11:56 AM
Stop plying of all unfit vehicles, HC tells govt
The High Court directs the government to stop plying of all unfit motor vehicles across the country.
3 August 2015, 10:16 AM
Rajon killing: No specifics over bringing back Kamrul
Authorities are yet to ascertain the repatriation of Kamrul Islam, who along with others beat the life out of 13-year-old child Rajon last month.
3 August 2015, 08:07 AM
Life in DND dam: Marooned for 2 months (video)
For two months of rainy season every year, life comes to a standstill for thousands of people living in the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra dam area due to waterlogging. People here either remain confined to their homes –or are forced to leave their homes temporarily to stay at their relatives’ homes far away where life is normal.
3 August 2015, 07:32 AM
Bangladesh impress in rain-affected South Africa Test series
The spirited performance from Bangladesh bowlers sends the right signals in an otherwise disappointing Test series against the top-ranked team in the world.
3 August 2015, 07:04 AM
Child rape: SC commutes death for child convict
The Supreme Court commutes death penalty of a convict to imprisonment until death over rape and murder of a child in Manikganj.
3 August 2015, 05:22 AM
2nd Test between Bangladesh and South Africa called off
Bangladesh draw the 2nd Test against South Africa and the 2-match series after match officials called off play for day 5 due to wet outfield at Mirpur stadium.
3 August 2015, 03:33 AM
Komen triggers heavy rains killing 70 in India
The depression that resulted from cyclone Komen triggers heavy rain in northeastern and eastern states of India, killing at least 70 people in Manipur, West Bengal and Odisha.
2 August 2015, 15:18 PM
Dhaka condemns ‘cowardly’ arson attack on Palestinians
Bangladesh expresses deep condolences and sympathies to the victims of arson attack committed by the Israeli settlers on a Palestinian house that burnt an infant to death and injured his parents and four-year-old brother.
2 August 2015, 12:01 PM
CNG autos: A highway threat (video)
Low speed and slippery driving make CNG-run auto-rickshaws ideal prey for road crashes causing loss of innocent lives on the highways.
2 August 2015, 09:47 AM
Analysis: When they fall in love with the constitution…
The two archrivals ruling Awami League and BNP seem to have swapped their stance on protecting and upholding the constitution.
2 August 2015, 09:41 AM
Play called off for day 4
Rain washes out day 4 of the 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur stadium.
2 August 2015, 03:04 AM
Meet the Facebook reporters of India-Bangladesh enclaves
A group of "Facebook reporters" have been the main source of information from the enclaves of India and Bangladesh in the past few years.
1 August 2015, 15:53 PM
BNP frustrated over Ashraf’s remark
Expressing frustration over Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam’s remark that the next election will be held under the ruling party, BNP reiterated its call for holding dialogue over the frame work of a polls-time neutral government.
1 August 2015, 13:56 PM
BGB-BSF conference begins Monday
A director general level conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to begin on Monday in New Delhi.
1 August 2015, 13:49 PM
Freedom's anxious wait over (video)
As the long wait of almost 70 years approached its end, Nurul Islam was gripped by a sensation he had not felt before - the anticipation of freedom.
1 August 2015, 08:27 AM
Now THAT is a performer!
This dance performance of a girl in her school program went viral for one reason-the teacher behind her.
1 August 2015, 07:42 AM
6 killed in Bandarban landslide
At least six people are killed, three injured in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Lama upazila of Bandarban.
1 August 2015, 04:51 AM
Day 3 washed out
Match officials call of play for day 3 of the 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa due to unremitting rain at Mirpur stadium.
1 August 2015, 04:01 AM