Dhaka

Verdict on Nizami's review plea May 5

SC will deliver its verdict on May 5 on war criminal Motiur Rahman Nizami’s petition seeking review of his death penalty.
3 May 2016, 03:51 AM

Kuwait PM due today

Dhaka will ask Kuwait to help set up an oil refinery, further liberalise its recruitment policy for Bangladeshis and import
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Karwan Bazar fire: Probe report in 2 weeks

The fire service yesterday started a probe into the Karwan Bazar fire that gutted 186 shops on May Day.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Bus fare may go down

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) wants to reduce fare by 3 paisa per kilometre for long-haul buses following the recent fuel
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Bus fare cut: BRTA for 3 paisa, owners 2 paisa

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) wants to reduce passenger fare by 3 paisa per kilometre for long haul buses following the recent cuts in fuel prices, while bus owners want to reduce the fare by 2 paisa.
2 May 2016, 13:37 PM

Results of SSC, equivalent exams on May 11

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published on May 11.
2 May 2016, 11:08 AM

Truck runs over traffic cop in Jatrabari

A traffic policeman has died after being run over by a truck in Dhaka's Jatrabari area while he was crossing a road.
2 May 2016, 04:34 AM

Karwan Bazar blaze tamed after 2 hours

After two hours of frantic efforts and reinforcement, fire fighters have managed to control the deadly blaze that broke out in Dhaka's largest kitchen market Karwan Bazar.
1 May 2016, 14:42 PM

Rain respite amid sweltering heat

A much needed rain accompanied by heavy thunderstorm swept most parts of the country, including capital Dhaka, after weeks of sweltering heat. The good news is, more rain is yet to come.
1 May 2016, 13:36 PM

‎Amid May Day festivity, 2 workers die in Motijheel

A construction worker and a van driver die in Dhaka's Motijheel area amidst countrywide celebration of the international May Day.
1 May 2016, 12:28 PM

2.5kg gold seized at Dhaka airport

Customs Intelligence detains man along with 2.5 kilograms of gold hidden in his shoes and belt from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
1 May 2016, 10:04 AM

Surplus in capital, shortage outside

Colleges in the capital have more teachers than there are posts but government colleges across the country have had teacher
30 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Sisters 'raped' after being drugged in Gazipur

Two sisters have allegedly been raped after they were made to drink spiked juice and lose consciousness in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur.
30 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Even a coffin-carrying ambulance not spared

An ambulance carrying a body and a microbus with family members of the deceased were attacked by robbers at capital's
30 April 2016, 18:00 PM

BNP gets DMP nod to hold May Day rally

The BNP has got permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to hold a rally at the city's Suhrawardy Udyan tomorrow.
29 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Rab claims arrest of 6 ‘cheaters’

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) claims arrest of six fraudsters who took money from people and assured them of providing government jobs.
29 April 2016, 14:42 PM

Liquor seized as car with MP sticker flees Dhaka hotel

Customs intelligence raids a top hotel in Dhaka and seizes a large supply of liquor, while an illegal vehicle that had a MP sticker on it flees.
29 April 2016, 14:30 PM

3 burnt for ‘not paying extortion money’ in Dhaka

Three people sustain burn injuries after a local Awami League activist allegedly hurled hot water at them for not getting extortion money in Old Dhaka.
29 April 2016, 12:42 PM

BNP to hold May Day rally at Suhrawardy Udyan

BNP has got permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to hold workers’ rally in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan on the occasion of May Day.
29 April 2016, 07:27 AM

LGBT magazine editor killing: 2 FBI reps meet Bangladesh detectives

Two representatives of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) yesterday met a team of the Detective Branch of police in
28 April 2016, 18:00 PM