Boy dies falling off train roof

A boy was killed and two others were injured falling off the roof of a train engine when it collided with another train
1 March 2016, 18:00 PM

10 'drug traders' held

Detectives claimed to have arrested 10 drug peddlers and recovered 70,000 pieces of Yaba tablets from their possession in a drive on Monday in the capital's Darus Salam area.
1 March 2016, 18:00 PM

UN lauds role of Bangladesh Police in int'l peacekeeping missions

The United Nations yesterday lauded the role of Bangladesh Police in establishing peace across the world, said a press
1 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Multiple offices to receive nomination papers

Chairman and councillor aspirants in the second phase of the Union Parishad elections will get the opportunity to submit applications for candidacies at multiple government offices instead of at a single desk.
29 February 2016, 18:00 PM

4 arrestees on fresh remand

A Dhaka court yesterday granted a five-day fresh remand for each of four persons, including a German national, arrested over the recent
29 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Impunity perpetuating killing of children

The frequent incidents of torture and killing of children have been taking place across the country due to the prevailing culture of impunity, said National Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman yesterday.
29 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Ctg Wasa signs deal for Package-1 with Japan-Korea joint venture

Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA) yesterday signed a contract with Kolon-Kubota JV (joint venture) for implementing package-1 of Karnaphuli Water Supply Project (KWSP) Phase-2, divided into 5 packages.
29 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Funding militancy: Stay on accused lawyer’s bail extended

Apex court extends the stay on bail for Supreme Court lawyer Shakila Farjana, accused of funding militancy, until March 20.
29 February 2016, 05:05 AM

Deal signed for consultancy

The government yesterday signed a Tk 231.37 crore deal with a consortium of five companies for the consultancy services of the 72-km Akhaura-Laksam double rail line project.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Two errant eateries fined in Ctg

A mobile court of the Chittagong district administration yesterday fined two eateries Tk 60,000 in Chittagong city on different charges including not maintaining hygiene.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Woman 'kills herself' in capital

A woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the rooftop of a 5-storey building in the capital's Hazipara early yesterday.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

PM to award individuals, companies for success in jute sector

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to award individuals and organisations who played a pivotal part in implementing the Mandatory Jute Packaging Act 2010, according to Jute and Textiles Minister Md Emaz Uddin Pramanik.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Trader shot, robbed in capital

Muggers snatched away Tk 80,000 from a trader after shooting him in the right leg in the capital's Bangshal yesterday.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Road crashes kill 11, injure 23

Eleven people, including two of a family, were killed and 23 others injured in road accidents in six districts yesterday and on Saturday.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Death anniversary

Today is the 32nd death anniversary of Md Moshtaque, a journalist, former director of news of Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and Asian Television Services.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

HC wants to know if Tarique received summons

The High Court asks the chief metropolitan magistrate of Dhaka to inform it in three days whether the summons on BNP leader Tarique Rahman in a graft case reached his London address.
28 February 2016, 14:15 PM

Banks asked to spend 30pc of CSR fund for education

Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahman yesterday said banks were asked to spend 30 percent of their Corporate Social Responsibility
27 February 2016, 18:00 PM

College student killed in Tangail road crash

Eight people were killed, including a college student, and 19 others injured in road accidents in six districts
27 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Some dreams yet to come true

The dreams of the Liberation War for building a country free from disparities and social and economic deprivations
27 February 2016, 18:00 PM

2 workers electrocuted in Dhaka

Two construction workers dies and two others are injured from electrocution in the city’s Badda area.
27 February 2016, 15:09 PM