Bangladesh
Khaleda for maintaining social ties among politicians
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia stresses the need for maintaining social relations by political parties for the greater good of the country.
18 July 2015, 10:57 AM
Eid-ul-Fitr's appeal conducive to building peaceful society: President
President Abdul Hamid says Eid-ul-Fitr's appeal is unique to build a peaceful and friendly society as the people of all strata.
18 July 2015, 10:44 AM
The tale of abandoned Panam (video)
Panam city is one of the most endangered historic sites in the world and a subject of significant archaeological and artistic interest. The silent city is situated at Sonargaon of Narayanganj district around 40 kilometres off the capital, Dhaka.
18 July 2015, 05:57 AM
Eid celebrated in full gear despite rain
After early morning special eid prayers in mosques and other outdoor locations, Muslims across the country celebrated the Eid-ul-Fitr in full gear greeting each other saying 'Eid Mubarak'.
18 July 2015, 04:50 AM
2 Rakhine students drown in Bay, 3 missing
Two college students of Rakhine community drown and three went missing in the Bay while observing ‘Borsha Boran Utshob’ in Cox’s Bazar.
17 July 2015, 14:16 PM
Eid today
The holy Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country on Saturday as the Shawwal moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Friday.
17 July 2015, 13:53 PM
CNG stations to stay open 24 hrs till July 21
CNG refueling stations across the country will remain open for 24 hours till July 21 for smooth journey of people during the Eid-ul-Fitr.
17 July 2015, 12:28 PM
Top 5 Eid holiday spots!
It is high time to go beyond the textbooks and throw off the bowlines to make the Eid holidays more exciting and memorable. So step out in the open, follow the sun to the greens and silver sand beaches, and catch the winds in the sails to explore, dream and discover. Bangladesh is blessed with many wonderful places attracting people to see its beauty. Here are the five most magnificent natural and archaeological beauties to visit:
17 July 2015, 11:36 AM
Home-goers suffer on Dhaka-Tangail highway
Thousands of home-goers go through an indescribable suffering as their vehicles get stranded in a huge tailback on the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
17 July 2015, 11:01 AM
Road crashes in Rangpur, Munshiganj kill 3
Three people are killed and at least 53 others injured in two road accidents in Rangpur and Munshiganj today.
17 July 2015, 09:49 AM
2 more remanded over Rajon murder
A Sylhet court places two more suspects in the much-talked-about killing of 13-year old boy Rajon on a seven-day remand.
16 July 2015, 12:09 PM
Beauty tips and tricks this Eid! (video)
With the natural, no make-up look making the rounds in the beauty arena, this Eid is all about looking simple. In this sweltering heat and rain, adorn a fresh summer look instead of the usual heavy makeup to look trendy and fabulous.
16 July 2015, 10:05 AM
Shakib still number 1, Bangladesh safe at 7
Bangladesh continues its recent fine run of form in ODI cricket with an inaugural home series victory over South Africa on July 15 to make it four successive home series wins.
16 July 2015, 09:23 AM
Cheapest goat-fattening technique exposed (video)
Cattle and goats fetch more money when they appear healthy, and that is exactly what these sellers in Bangladesh have in mind when putting up their produce on sale.
16 July 2015, 07:43 AM
Soumya shines, Bangladesh smiles
Distinctly charismatic and undeniably courageous, Soumya Sarkar is making headlines and heads turn with his unforgettable knocks, only in 16 matches of his ODI career.
16 July 2015, 07:00 AM
‘Gunfights’: 3 killed in Dhaka, Rangpur
Three people killed in separate “gunfights” with elite force Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dhaka and Rangpur.
16 July 2015, 06:12 AM
Forkan Mallik gets death for war crimes
ICT-2 finds Patuakhali war criminal Forkan Mollik guilty in 3 out of 5 charges of war crimes during 1971, awards death for two of the charges.
16 July 2015, 04:53 AM
‘Mastermind’, 5 others held over HSC question leak
Detectives claim detention of a mastermind and five others over HSC question leak, answer paper tempering and online cheating.
16 July 2015, 04:23 AM
Fifty for ‘Tamim-haters’
Tamim Iqbal gives brilliant reply to “Tamim-haters” by scoring his 31st half-century in the final match of three-match ODI series against South Africa.
15 July 2015, 16:44 PM
Torrential rain inundates Dhaka city
Just several hours of rain cripples the life in Dhaka as different parts of the capital went under ankle to knee-deep water, thanks to poor drainage system.
15 July 2015, 14:09 PM