India to stop share of its water flowing into Pakistan: Minister

India will stop its share of un-utilised waters of three rivers that flow into Pakistan, the country’s Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari says.
21 February 2019, 15:16 PM

Tk 30 lakh given to victims at DMCH

Minister of Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman hands over Tk 30 lakh to the victims of Old Dhaka fire as part of the government compensation move.
21 February 2019, 06:05 AM

Shamima won’t be allowed to enter Bangladesh: Foreign Ministry

Affirming the country’s stance of zero tolerance to terrorism and violent extremism, the government of Bangladesh states that it will not allow Shamima Begum to enter to the country.
20 February 2019, 18:17 PM

Fourth phase of upazila polls on March 31: EC

The Election Commission yesterday announced the fourth phase of Upazila Parishad polls schedule, setting March 31 as voting day.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Khaleda skips hearing on Niko charge-framing

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia did not appear before the Special Judge Court-9 for hearing on charge framing in the Niko graft case yesterday.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Jamaat should apologise for '71 role

BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday said Jamaat-e-Islami should apologise to the nation for its anti-liberation role in the 1971 Liberation war.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Uphold own culture for next generations

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday stressed the importance of protecting and practicing own languages and cultures for making a healthy environment for the future generation.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Freeing Khaleda: Fakhrul, Maudud under fire for lack of action

Two senior BNP leaders -- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Moudud Ahmed -- came under fire by the party rank and file at a discussion programme in the capital yesterday for lack of action programmes to free its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

PM hands over Ekushey Padak

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hands over prestigious ‘Ekushey Padak-2019’ to 21 eminent persons for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
20 February 2019, 11:55 AM

India's Modi breaks protocol to welcome Saudi's crown prince

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi breaks with government protocol to personally welcome Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to New Delhi.
20 February 2019, 05:53 AM

Kim or Trump? Vietnam barber offers leaders’ hairdos for free

As the summit frenzy shakes Hanoi, hairdresser Le Tuan Duong joins in, offering free Trump or Kim hairstyles to about a dozen customers.
20 February 2019, 04:45 AM

Explosives Case: Sayedee's son sent to jail

A Pirojpur court yesterday sent war criminal Delowar Hossain Sayedee's son Masood Sayedee to jail in connection with a case filed under the explosives substances act.
19 February 2019, 18:00 PM

JnU BCL committee dissolved

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) dissolves its Jagannath University (JnU) unit committee following series factional clashes on the campus.
19 February 2019, 16:07 PM

49 women MPs to be sworn in tomorrow

The newly elected 49 lawmakers to the seats reserved for women in the 11th parliament will be sworn in tomorrow.
19 February 2019, 06:58 AM

Preventing Road Accidents: Shajahan-led body sparks anger in JS

An opposition lawmaker yesterday questioned the government decision to appoint Shajahan Khan as the chief of a 15-member committee formed to recommend ways on curbing road accidents and bringing discipline to the road transport sector.
18 February 2019, 18:00 PM

43 injured as BCL factions clash

At least 43 people, including six journalists and two policemen, were injured as factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League activists clashed in the capital and Sylhet yesterday.
18 February 2019, 18:00 PM

EVM to be used from 3rd phase of UZ polls: EC secy

Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) will be used from the third phase of Upazila Parishad elections.
18 February 2019, 13:26 PM

Gazette for 49 women reserved seats issued

The Election Commission issues a gazette notification containing the names and addresses of 49 MPs elected to reserved seats for women in parliament.
18 February 2019, 09:32 AM

Saudi crown prince begins Asia tour with $20 bln Pakistan investment pledge

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth $20 billion during his high-profile visit to Pakistan, where tensions were flaring up with nuclear-armed rival India.
18 February 2019, 04:29 AM

Fighting Climate Change: PM calls for will of the rich nations

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has underscored the “will” of the richer segments of societies across the world to act against climate change as there are science, technology, innovation and finance to address the problem.
17 February 2019, 18:00 PM