Bus service linking Kolkata and Agartala via Dhaka launched

In another development towards road connectivity between Bangladesh and India, Tripura bus operators yesterday
16 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Work starts in Nov

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the construction works of the 2nd Kanchpur Bridge
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh SC halts order that stayed VAT collection on tuition fee

The Supreme Court yesterday stayed for eight weeks a High Court order that had halted VAT collection on tuition fees paid to English
14 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Now govt to hire teachers for non-govt institutions in Bangladesh

The government will form in a month a separate commission to recruit teachers at the non-government educational institutions in order to curb corruption in the recruitment process.
14 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Ahn Seong-doo new Korean envoy

The South Korean government has appointed Ahn Seong-doo as new ambassador to Bangladesh.
14 October 2015, 18:00 PM

No threat of terrorist attack during Durga Puja: IGP

There has been no threat of any terrorist attack during Durga Puja, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul
14 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Rail minister talks of circular railway in Dhaka

The government is planning to build a circular rail network around Dhaka to ease the pressure on city’s roads, said railways minister says.
14 October 2015, 08:07 AM

Passports issued on fake papers

An internal probe has detected at least 170 official passports that the Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP) issued against fake no-objection certificates. A three-member investigation committee found brokers, travel agents and human traffickers in league with a section of officials were involved in what appears to be the biggest ever passport forgery in the country.
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Indian rupees over 68 lakh found in Ctg airport cargo shed

Customs officials recovered Indian rupees worth over 68 lakh from a carton at the cargo shed of Shah Amanat International Airport in
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Security beefed up in Ctg for Durga Puja

Security has been tightened in Chittagong city and upazilas ahead of the Durga Puja. Many check-posts have been set
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Barisal rally demands right to food act enforcement

Rights activists in Barisal city yesterday urged the government to enforce right to food act to ensure food security.
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Govt doesn't want to restrict journalism

The government does not tend to impose restriction on journalism by any means and it is not possible either, said Hasanul Haq Inu at
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Two drops of water don't mean rainfall

Voicing concern over the recent killings of two foreign nationals, Russian Ambassador in Dhaka Alexander A Nikolaev yesterday said two
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh govt seeks stay on HC orders asking MP to surrender

The government yesterday sought the Supreme Court's stay on the High Court orders that directed Gaibandha lawmaker Manzurul Islam
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh govt can appoint administrators for all local bodies

The cabinet yesterday approved proposals for amending the local government laws to empower the government to appoint administrators for running municipalities, and upazila and union parishads if elections to the local bodies are not held on time.
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh gives 41 women freedom fighter status

“War time rape victims cannot be viewed as a mere woman who lost her chastity. In fact they fought by laying their highest self-worth, for the cause of our independence. Time has come to unlock our collective voice to recognise and honour our great mothers and sisters, the war heroines.”
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM

HC summons 2 DSCC ward councillors

The High Court yesterday summoned two ward councillors of Dhaka South City Corporation on charges of constructing their offices by
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Mahalaya celebrated nationwide

The Hindus yesterday celebrated the Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion heralding the advent of goddess Durga.
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM

No more fuel stations on unused RHD land

The cabinet yesterday approved the Roads and Highways Department's "Land Management Policy-2015", which states that petrol, diesel
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Written test results for pre-primary assistant teachers out

The results of written tests for the post of assistant teacher in government pre-primary schools in 22 districts were published yesterday with a total of 9,727 candidates coming out successful.
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM