HC clears way for Afroza Abbas to go abroad, return

The High Court clears the way for Afroza Abbas, president of Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal, to go abroad and return to the country.
3 March 2019, 13:40 PM

Graft trial: Khaleda blames jailors for absence

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia tells a local court that jail authorities did not produce her for trial in Niko graft case on February 20.
3 March 2019, 13:30 PM

Doctors from S’pore, India for Quader

Doctors from Singapore and India will be brought to treat Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, now hospitalised for cardiac ailment.
3 March 2019, 13:06 PM

Quader not being moved anywhere now

Doctors at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) have said Obaidul Quader will not be moved anywhere now.
3 March 2019, 11:30 AM

President, PM visit Quader

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visit Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, now undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.
3 March 2019, 10:55 AM

Stay alert to face internal, external threats: PM to army

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs members of Bangladesh Army to keep a constant vigil to face any “internal and external threats” for safeguarding the country’s constitution and sovereignty.
3 March 2019, 07:54 AM

Ershad on 4-day visit to Rangpur

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad goes to Rangpur on a four-day visit. He leaves Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka for Rangpur cantonment on a helicopter.
3 March 2019, 07:46 AM

‘Quader diagnosed with artery blockage; shifting abroad not possible now’

It is not possible to shift Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader abroad right now, doctors say.
3 March 2019, 04:05 AM

2 Gonoforum MPs-elect want to take oath

Two Gonoforum lawmakers-elect yesterday wrote to the Speaker expressing their willingness to take oath on March 7.
2 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Quader doubtful of 'perfect' UZ polls

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said he does not think the upazila parishad elections can be held in a perfect manner.
2 March 2019, 18:00 PM

AL reveals its chairman candidates for 4th phase UZ polls

The ruling Awami League announces the names of chairman candidates for the 4th phase of upazila parishad elections in 122 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 31.
2 March 2019, 06:40 AM

Pakistan and India step back from the brink, but unease continues

A flare up between arch-foes India and Pakistan appears to be easing after Islamabad handed back a captured Indian pilot, amid efforts by global powers to prevent a war between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
2 March 2019, 06:13 AM

BNP to face crisis in next JS polls if continues boycotting polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that the country’s major political parties would face a major setback if they refrain from taking part in the local government elections.
1 March 2019, 09:29 AM

Putin calls Modi expressing solidarity in fight against terror

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed solidarity of his country with India in the latter’s fight against terrorism.
1 March 2019, 07:43 AM

Captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan likely to return via Wagah border

Pakistani authorities are likely to bring Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Rawalpindi to Lahore and hand him over to the International Committee of Red Cross under the Geneva Convention rules, according to reports.
1 March 2019, 04:37 AM

Atiqul wins DNCC by-polls

Awami League mayoral candidate Atiqul Islam wins the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) by-election with a big margin of votes.
28 February 2019, 19:51 PM

2,66,118 loan defaulters in country: Finance minister

There are 2, 66, 118 loan defaulters in the country as of December 2018, Finance Minister AHM Mostafa Kamal informs parliament.
28 February 2019, 16:05 PM

AL’s Atiqul takes big lead in DNCC polls

Awami League nominated mayoral candidate Atiqul Islam takes lead with a big margin of vote in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) by-election.
28 February 2019, 13:43 PM

EC to observe National Voters’ Day tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) will observe National Voters’ Day across the country tomorrow to encourage the young voters for participating in the electoral process.
28 February 2019, 13:25 PM

Bangladesh firm on cross border terror: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader asserts the government's zero tolerance stance regarding cross border terrorism and terror groups in bordering areas.
28 February 2019, 11:31 AM