Bangladesh

Who will rule the roost?

Who will rule the roost when Bangladesh lock horns with South Africa in the 1st ODI of the 3-match series at Mirpur stadium?
9 July 2015, 13:57 PM

GDP posts 2-3pc less growth for graft: Muhith

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the country’s GDP posts 2-3 percent less growth due to widespread corruption.
9 July 2015, 13:40 PM

Situation will dictate field placement: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza

When Bangladesh lock horns with South Africa on Friday, July 10 for the first ODI of the 3-match series, new rules for 50-over international matches made by ICC will come into effect.
9 July 2015, 12:33 PM

Anwar, Tariqul, Mintoo, Aman get bail in 56 cases

The High Court grants anticipatory bail to BNP leaders MK Anwar, Tariqul Islam, Abdul Awal Mintoo and Amanullah Aman in 56 separate arson and vandalism cases.
9 July 2015, 11:48 AM

5 DU students suspended over ‘militant link’

The Dhaka University authorities have suspended five of its students for distributing leaflets and CDs of the banned militant outfit Hizb-ut Tahrir on the campus.
9 July 2015, 11:38 AM

Bangladesh, South Africa resume battle of spin

This match will be played under the new ODI rules, in which there need not be compulsory fielders in the 15-yard circle.
9 July 2015, 11:00 AM

Ashraf removed from LGRD ministry

Syed Ashraf has been removed from LGRD ministry, cabinet secretary confirms. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain replaces him as LGRD minister.
9 July 2015, 10:42 AM

SC stays HC order on taking back imported wheat

The Supreme Court stays the High Court verdict that directed the government to take back the wheat imported from Brazil from a department or organisation if they want to return the grain.
9 July 2015, 10:09 AM

Khaleda to perform Umrah in ‘convenient time’

BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon says party chief Khaleda Zia would visit Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah in a convenient time after the month of Ramadan.
9 July 2015, 08:07 AM

Launches get Eid colours (video)

Water transport workers at different dockyards in Sadarghat terminal of Dhaka are passing busy times to repair and beautify launches to ensure a safe and comfortable journey ahead of Eid.
9 July 2015, 06:43 AM

Heavy rainfall may continue over next 24hr

Different parts of the country including Dhaka and Chittagong may experience heavy rainfall with thunder showers in the next 24 hours.
9 July 2015, 06:01 AM

BSF kills 1 on Lalmonirhat border

Indian Border Security Force guns down a cattle trader on Lohakuchi border in Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat early today.
9 July 2015, 04:47 AM

US upgrades Malaysia in annual human trafficking report

The US is upgrading Malaysia from lowest tier on its list of worst human trafficking centres, a move that could smooth way for an ambitious US-led free-trade deal with the Southeast Asian nation and 11 other countries.
9 July 2015, 02:37 AM

Movie star Razzak returns home

Renowned Bangla film actor Abdur Razzak returns to his residence ‘Laxmikunja’ today after his physical condition recovered and came out of danger according to his physicians.
8 July 2015, 16:05 PM

Khaleda postpones Saudi trip as Tarique denied visa

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia postpones her Saudi Arabia visit to perform Umrah as her elder son Tarique Rahman did not get visa from London.
8 July 2015, 15:09 PM

CEO of PRAN-RFL Group Amjad Khan Chowdhury dies

Amjad Khan Chowdhury, CEO of PRAN-RFL Group, who first took Bangladeshi brand abroad successfully and pioneered in establishing food processing in the country, passes away aged 75.
8 July 2015, 14:40 PM

Felani killing: Amnesty India to challenge acquittal of BSF man

Amnesty India will move to the Indian Supreme Court challenging acquittal of a BSF man in Bangladeshi girl Felani Khatun murder case.
8 July 2015, 14:18 PM

Bangladesh, Pakistan have one eye on Champions Trophy

Bangladesh needs to win one game against South Africa to retain pre-series points, Pakistan must win series against Sri Lanka to move ahead of eighth-ranked West Indies.
8 July 2015, 11:04 AM

Taking smartphones to wheelchairs (video)

A young Bangladeshi engineer invents the “Smart Wheel Chair” to help physically challenged people operate their wheel chairs through any android smart phone.
8 July 2015, 09:47 AM

Malaysian pvt agencies to bear manpower recruitment cost

Malaysian employers will bear all the expenditures while recruiting manpower from Bangladesh, Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain says.
8 July 2015, 09:27 AM