Bangladesh

'Robber' beaten dead in Narayanganj

Alleged robber beaten to death by angry mob during an incident of robbery in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj.
19 April 2015, 05:55 AM

Nor’wester kills 8 in Kishoreganj, Mymensingh

Eight people including two of a family are killed in tree collapses and lightning as a nor'wester lashed Kishoreganj and Mymensingh. Among the deceased, five were killed in Kishoreganj and three in Mymensingh.
19 April 2015, 05:31 AM

2 killed in Chapainawabganj mud collapse

Two people, hailing from Babupur village are killed as a big chunk of earth fell on them in Shibganj upazila on Chapainawabganj, Moinul Islam, officer-in-charge of Shibganj Police Station says.
19 April 2015, 05:16 AM

Yemen evacuation: 337 Bangladeshis reach home

The 337 Bangladeshis, who were evacuated recently from strife-torn Yemen and brought to south Indian port city of Kochi by two ships, reach home. Two special fights of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Bangladeshis land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 4:30am and 5:15am.
19 April 2015, 04:25 AM

Eliminate barriers to trade with India

CPD says Bangladesh should sign bilateral agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures with India so that the countries accept each other's standardisation certification.
18 April 2015, 18:00 PM

History or a turnaround?

It's amazing what good rhythm can do for the Tigers. It tends to give them a new identity, a new realisation. Take the World Cup for instance.
18 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Nasir’s fielding boost

Nasir Hossain took a tough catch with ease when he acrobatically held on to a skier from Pakistan opener Sarfraz Ahmed during their first ODI at Mirpur on Friday.
18 April 2015, 11:45 AM

Level playing field not yet ensured: BNP

BNP alleges that the Election Commission has failed to create a level-playing field for all candidates of the upcoming Dhaka and Chittagong City Corporations elections.
18 April 2015, 11:45 AM

BNP apologises to women

BNP apologises to the country’s women over sexual assault on some women by rowdy men during Pahela Baishakh celebrations on Dhaka University and Jahangirnagar University campuses.
18 April 2015, 11:13 AM

Khaleda hits campaign trail for Tabith

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia starts campaign for her party-backed mayoral candidate Tabith Awal in the Dhaka North City Corporation elections.
18 April 2015, 11:09 AM

Yemen crisis: 337 Bangladeshis to reach Dhaka Sunday

A total of 337 Bangladeshi nationals, who were evacuated from war-torn Yemen last week, are expected to return home Sunday.
18 April 2015, 10:35 AM

Who will win the day?

Who will win the day when Bangladesh and Pakistan lock horns during the 2nd match of the three-match ODI series at Mirpur Stadium on Sunday.
18 April 2015, 06:01 AM

Hosts expose Pakistan's inexperience

The margin of victory followed the type, but the usual dominator looked weaker than the usual harried, for the first time.
18 April 2015, 05:06 AM

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st ODI

See the best moments of the first match of the Dan Cake ODI Cricket Series between Bangladesh and Pakistan played at Mirpur Stadium.
18 April 2015, 04:57 AM

‘Robber’ killed in Magura ‘gunfight’

The ringleader of an inter-district robber gang is killed in a “gunfight” between his cohorts and police on Magura-Jessore road in Magura Sadar upazila.
18 April 2015, 04:33 AM

“I wanted to be a sportsman” …Kalyan

Kalyan, who stepped into the media world as a model, is now busy with TV plays and films. The talented actor tells The Daily Star about the many firsts in his life.
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Tamim slams critiques with ton

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal slams a ton on the face of critiques who had taken him apart for poor performance in the World Cup 2015.
17 April 2015, 11:12 AM

Tigers thump Pakistan after 16 years by 79 runs

Bangladesh break 16-year jinx against Pakistan when they crush them by 79 runs in the first match of the Dan Cake ODI Cricket Series at Mirpur.
17 April 2015, 08:12 AM

‘Mayor’s powers insufficient to solve problems’

Several mayoral aspirants for the Dhaka North City Corporation observe that the prevailing problems of city dwellers cannot be solved due to absence of adequate power vested in a mayor.
17 April 2015, 06:19 AM

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu marking Mujibnagar Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pays tribute to Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his portrait at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum marking historic Mujibnagar Day.
17 April 2015, 04:42 AM