Bangladesh

11 die in Rampura house collapse

At least 11 people including five women are killed as a two-storey makeshift house caves in the swampy soil by the Jheelpar in Rampura of Dhaka.
15 April 2015, 11:12 AM

All war trial verdicts to be executed: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vows to execute the remaining war crimes trial verdicts saying Bangladesh war criminals committed much more heinous crimes than Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.
15 April 2015, 11:07 AM

Red notice on Tarique ‘negative strategy’: BNP

BNP terms issuance of red notice by Interpol against BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman as a “negative strategy and a confusing campaign”.
15 April 2015, 10:35 AM

Interpol may help countries arrest red alert persons

Interpol issues red notice to help detect a fugitive criminal, but it is an individual country’s jurisdiction whether the person would be arrested or deported to his country of origin, official says after issuance of red notice on Tarique Rahman.
15 April 2015, 10:30 AM

Pakistanis lose to BCB XI

Bangladesh Cricket Board XI beat Pakistanis by one wicket at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah in the lone practice match before the two national sides begin their series.
15 April 2015, 09:44 AM

Split order on Abbas’ bail in 2 cases

High Court gives split verdict on bail plea of BNP-endorsed Dhaka mayor candidate Mirza Abbas in two criminal cases. The chief justice will now appoint another bench for the bail hearing.
15 April 2015, 09:39 AM

To maintain ODI standing, Pakistan must avoid whitewash against Bangladesh

Pakistan must avoid a 3-0 series defeat against Bangladesh to maintain its 7th place ranking in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings when the two sides face off in the first of 3 ODIs starting in Dhaka on Friday.
15 April 2015, 09:29 AM

Rangpur medical college shut after BCL infighting

Rangpur Medical College is closed for an indefinite period following a clash between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) that left 10 people injured.
15 April 2015, 07:48 AM

Order on Jamaat men's contempt proceedings April 20

A tribunal in Dhaka fixes April 20 to pass order on whether contempt of court proceedings will be initiated against Jamaat lawyer Tajul Islam and five Jamaat-Shibir leaders for their statements before the media after a verdict.
15 April 2015, 06:03 AM

HC defers order on tracing Salahuddin

High Court defers verdict on a petition seeking its order on the government to locate and produce “missing” BNP leader Salahuddin to next Monday.
15 April 2015, 05:50 AM

Mahi seeks Khaleda’s support

Bikalpa Dhara-backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation Mahi B Chowdhury seeks vote and support from BNP chief Khaleda Zia.
14 April 2015, 18:28 PM

Khaleda seeks vote for mayor aspirants

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeks vote for the party-backed mayor aspirants of Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation polls.
14 April 2015, 11:18 AM

Robbers vandalise Kushtia DBBL booth, loot money

Robbers loot Tk 3.18 lakh breaking a booth of Dutch Bangla Bank Limited's first track office in Kushtia town.
14 April 2015, 09:44 AM

PM wishes peaceful life for people in New Year

Greeting all on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes that there will be no reoccurrence of burning people to death in the future in the name of movement and people will live a peaceful life.
14 April 2015, 09:20 AM

Interpol issues red notice on Tarique

Interpol issues red notice upon BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman in connection with August 21, 2004 grenade attack on Awami League rally that left 24 people dead.The name and details including photograph of Tarique, now staying in London, are posted as a wanted person on the Interpol website.
14 April 2015, 08:00 AM

Amnesty for illegal Bangladeshi expats in Oman soon

Around 47,000 illegal migrant workers in Oman, mostly Bangladeshis, can make use of the amnesty that will be officially announced by Oman government soon.
14 April 2015, 05:30 AM

Nation welcomes Bangla New Year

Nation welcomes the Bangla New Year 1422 today with its traditional fanfare and festivity.Shedding preceding year’s glooms to oblivion, people from all walks of life celebrates the Pahela Baishakh.
14 April 2015, 04:12 AM

167 DCC aspirants facing legal charges

At least 167 aspirants, including mayors and councillors, of the two city corporations in Dhaka are accused in different kinds of cases including murder cases.
13 April 2015, 15:06 PM

Law minister gets death threat

It is now Law Minister Anisul Huq who receives death threats after his cabinet colleague, the education minister, received the same.
13 April 2015, 13:20 PM

5 most memorable BAN vs PAK encounters

The five most memorable encounters between Bangladesh-Pakistan.
13 April 2015, 12:30 PM