Dhaka

Dhaka strongly condemns Paris attacks

President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 140 people and left many others injured.
14 November 2015, 08:03 AM

Darren Stevens: Kent all-rounder defends Bangladesh Premier League return

Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens has defended his decision to return to play in the Bangladesh Premier League 2015 for Comilla Victorians.
14 November 2015, 06:29 AM

Two-headed baby undergoing treatment at DMCH

A baby girl born with two heads is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for her breathing difficulties.
13 November 2015, 14:08 PM

Tavella killing: Matin on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court places MA Matin on a five-day remand in connection with the killing of the Italian national Cesare Tavella.
13 November 2015, 12:22 PM

3 of a family burnt in fire from leaked gas in Dhaka

Three members of a family were severely burnt in a fire that broke out due to gas pipe leakage at their house in Wari area of the capital early today.
13 November 2015, 06:40 AM

36th BCS preliminary exam on Jan 8

The 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will be held on January 8.
12 November 2015, 10:56 AM

Hawkers can sit on Gulistan footpaths, not roads

Hawkers will be allowed to sit on footpaths at Gulistan in Dhaka without giving any toll from now, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon said today.
12 November 2015, 08:32 AM

Paltan building fire under control

The fire that broke out at a multistoried building in Paltan area of Dhaka was brought under control after around half an hour.
12 November 2015, 08:03 AM

Youth stabbed dead, another injured in Dhaka

A youth is stabbed to death and another critically injured as miscreants attacked them in the capital’s Khilgaon area.
11 November 2015, 16:01 PM

Urban monkeys of Dhaka (video)

Taken away their natural habitat, around a thousand monkeys are still thriving in some places of Dhaka city.
11 November 2015, 07:58 AM

College student killed in Banani road crash

A college student is killed when a truck rammed his motorbike in Banani area of Dhaka.
11 November 2015, 05:46 AM

US sees threat of more attacks on foreigners in Bangladesh

Foreigners may be attacked again in Bangladesh, the US State Department said in a travel alert on Tuesday that urged Americans to be cautious and vigilant in that country.
11 November 2015, 03:35 AM

Bangladesh seek another clean sweep

Bangladesh seek another clean sweep ahead of the third ODI against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla national stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 12:55 PM

Raping student: Parimal’s verdict Nov 25

The court’s verdict on Parimal Chandra Joydhar in the rape case filed over violating a Viqarunnisa Noon School student is set to be delivered on November 25.
10 November 2015, 12:03 PM

Web Review: Get traffic alerts on Facebook

The traffic condition in Dhaka is getting worse with time. But now, you can get updates on the traffic status of your route and decide beforehand whether to take an alternative route to reach your destination.
10 November 2015, 09:21 AM

Arson case: Arrest warrant for Bulu, Sohel, 12 other BNP men

A Dhaka court issues arrest warrant against 14 leaders and activists of BNP-led 20-party alliance including Barkatullah Bulu and Habib-Un-Nabi Khan Sohel in a case filed for torching a bus in Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 07:37 AM

Military police attacked at Dhaka checkpost

An unknown assailant stabs a member of military police at Kochukhet checkpost in Dhaka. Confirming the incident, Syed Qaiyum Zaman Khan, deputy commissioner of Mirpur zone of police, told The Daily Star that a man has been arrested in this connection.
10 November 2015, 05:54 AM

‘Criminal’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab

An alleged criminal is killed and two members of Rapid Action Battalion were injured during a “gunfight” in Mohakhali area of Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 05:18 AM

Cop killed after bus hits him on Airport Road

A police official is killed after a bus hit him at Biman Bandar bus station on Airport Road in Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 05:16 AM

11 JMB men held at Uttara

Detectives arrest 11 members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Uttara in Dhaka. Some books on Jihadi and explosive materials also seized during the drive at Abdullahpur under Uttara West Police Station.
10 November 2015, 04:39 AM