Dhaka

Protesters call for shutting Pakistan mission in Dhaka

A group of protesters have demanded that the government shuts down Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, alleging that the country is hatching conspiracy against Bangladesh.
8 June 2016, 07:11 AM

3 'militants' killed in 'shootouts'

Four people, three of whom suspected militants, were killed in three separate “gunfights” between “their cohorts” and law enforcers in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Brahmanbaria yesterday.
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

SC stays HC order shutting down Mouchak Market

The Supreme Court stays the High Court order for six weeks that asked the authorities concerned to keep the shops at Dhaka’s Mouchak Market closed.
7 June 2016, 10:34 AM

Muggers loot Tk 48.5 lakh in Gazipur

Muggers looted TK 48.5 lakh of a garments factory at Konabari in Gazipur city.
7 June 2016, 09:46 AM

2 key militant operatives killed in ‘gunfight’

Police say these two men, killed in alleged gunfight with detectives, said to have taken part in the murder of Rajshahi University professor AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee and the bomb attack on a Shia mosque in Bogra.
7 June 2016, 04:21 AM

Mariners join Usha at the top

Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club goes to the top of Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League table with a come-from-behind 4-2 win over Wari Club at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Shut shops at Mouchak market until repair works: HC

The High Court directs the authorities concerned to keep the shops at Dhaka’s Mouchak market closed until the market building is repaired and it receives certificate under the building code.
6 June 2016, 13:15 PM

Dhaka, Riyadh to work together for world peace

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia yesterday pledged to work together for global peace, development and welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
5 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Muggers snatch Tk 12 lakh in Dhanmondi, Rampura

Gun-toting muggers, in two separate incidents, snatch away Tk 12 lakh under broad daylight in capital Dhaka’s Dhanmondi and Rampura.
5 June 2016, 15:53 PM

Writ seeks 20 pharma companies’ licence cancellation

A writ petition is filed seeking the High Court directives upon the government to cancel licences of 20 pharmaceuticals companies on charge of producing substandard medicines.
5 June 2016, 08:51 AM

Victoria move up to second

Victoria Sporting Club move up to the second spot in the points table after they vanquished Brothers Union by 112 runs at Mirpur today.
4 June 2016, 08:41 AM

Man held with 800 grams gold at Dhaka airport

Customs officials detained a person with eight gold bars, weighing 800 grams, hidden inside his body at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
4 June 2016, 06:42 AM

UP polls violence leaves 4 dead in Noakhali, Mymensingh, Feni, Sunamganj

At least four people, including a local BCL leader, are killed and 16 others injured during the sixth and final phase of union parishad elections violence in Noakhali, Mymensingh, Feni and Sunamganj.
4 June 2016, 05:38 AM

All to play for as Super League beckons

With just one more round to go for the Super League after today, the remaining three matches of the 10th round today are expected to be highly competitive. All six teams will need to win today in order to achieve their respective targets.
3 June 2016, 18:00 PM

PM reaches Jeddah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was given a red-carpet reception as she arrived here yesterday on a five-day official visit to Saudi Arabia
3 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Mobilising pvt investment biggest challenge: CPD

The challenge of attracting private investment remains the same as the government in the proposed budget for 2016-17 fiscal year did not give any clear outline to boost confidence of investors, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) says in its budget reaction.
3 June 2016, 08:27 AM

Unemployed nurses boycott recruitment test

Agitated unemployed nurses boycott the recruitment test, continuing their protest at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) campus.
3 June 2016, 07:13 AM

Namaj-e-janaza of Fahim Munaim held at Jatiya Press Club

The first namaj-e-janaza of Syed Fahim Munaim, chief executive officer and chief editor at Maasranga Television, has been held on the premises of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka.
3 June 2016, 06:36 AM

New StanChart credit card offers savings, cash backs

Standard Chartered launches a new credit card in Bangladesh which will provide customers a host of attractive benefits including savings and cash-backs.
3 June 2016, 05:13 AM

Bus-truck collision kills 10 in Bogra

Ten people are killed and 12 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Dhaka-Bogra highway in Sherpur upazila of Bogra.
3 June 2016, 04:13 AM