Bangladesh

Mancha for quick execution of SQ Chy

Gonojagoron Mancha demands immediate execution of the death penalty pronounced to the BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury for his crimes against humanity in 1971.
29 July 2015, 05:29 AM

Review after full verdict: Defence

Lawyers of war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury said of moving a review against the appeal verdict that upheld death penalty for the BNP leader.
29 July 2015, 04:13 AM

SC upholds death penalty of BNP leader SQ Chy

Supreme Court upholds the death penalty of war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury for his crimes against humanity during Liberation War.
29 July 2015, 03:08 AM

Human chain for speedy trial of Rajon killers

Hundreds of locals and school students form a human chain in Sylhet Sadar upazila demanding speedy trial of Rajon killers.
28 July 2015, 12:11 PM

Schoolgirl murdered after rape in Natore, 1 held

A schoolgirl is murdered after rape in Naldanga upazila of Natore.
28 July 2015, 07:33 AM

Curb human trafficking, PM tells DCs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the deputy commissioners of all districts to curb human trafficking and drug trading in the country.
28 July 2015, 05:12 AM

Spelling Bee: Rajshahi divisional round starts today

With the divisional round of Spelling Bee beginning today in Rajshahi, a truck highlighting The Daily Star's achievements and projects also embarked on a two week journey marking the occasion.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Decrease in female voters worries BNP

BNP expresses grave concern over the decline in the numbers of female voters in the last couple of years and questioned whether the Election Commission has any ill intention behind it.
27 July 2015, 12:36 PM

Draft Petroleum Corporation Act gets nod

Cabinet gives its final approval to the draft of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Act 2015 doubling the jail term and fine for defaulters.
27 July 2015, 09:20 AM

SC order on Zafrullah tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pass an order tomorrow on Zafrullah Chowdhury’s petition filed against a tribunal verdict that fined him for contempt.
27 July 2015, 08:03 AM

BSF kills Bangladeshi on Naogaon border

Indian Border Security Force shoot dead a Bangladeshi cattle trader near Sapahar border in Naogaon.
27 July 2015, 07:39 AM

Only 100 tigers found in Sundarbans

Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than previously thought, following a recent survey, a top forestry official says.
27 July 2015, 06:50 AM

HSC exam results Aug 9

The results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published together on August 9.
26 July 2015, 09:09 AM

Fakhrul going abroad tonight ‘for treatment’

Kept behind bars for a long time, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir flies “for better treatment in Singapore.”
26 July 2015, 08:12 AM

Bangladesh and South Africa players make gains despite Chittagong washout

Despite inclement weather preventing a positive result for either side, there was some good news for several Bangladesh and South Africa players arising from Saturday’s drawn first Test in Chittagong.
26 July 2015, 07:32 AM

3-day DC conference begins July 28

A three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners of the districts begins July 28 in Dhaka with problems, prospects and challenges they face.
26 July 2015, 06:50 AM

Graft: ACC prays HC to hear Maya, 5 others’ appeal

ACC prays to the High Court for hearing the appeal filed by Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya challenging 13 years imprisonment handed down to him in a corruption case.
26 July 2015, 06:21 AM

Man, child gunned down in Rangamati

Miscreants forcefully enter into a house and gun down a man and a child in Rangamati Sadar upazila.
26 July 2015, 05:49 AM

Stop further distribution of Brazil wheat: SC

The apex court orders a stop on further distribution of the wheat imported from Brazil in the backdrop of questions regarding its quality.
26 July 2015, 05:14 AM

Polls under neutral govt is a must: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the parliamentary polls must be held under a neutral administration as fair elections are not possible under Awami League government.
25 July 2015, 15:55 PM