Saber addresses UN dev summit

A three-day fair is going to start today in Chittagong city to promote social and economic achievements of Bangladesh in terms of Millennium Development Goals.
27 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Rooppur nuke project to be modern, safe

The 2,400-megawatt Rooppur nuclear power plant (RNPP) is going to be a very modern project as additional safety measures have been
27 September 2015, 18:00 PM

RTI Act pivotal for state's transparency

President Abdul Hamid has said the Right to Information (RTI) Act plays a pivotal role in empowering people, establishing rights, and ensuring transparency and accountability in state affairs.
27 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Petroleum import policy in offing

The Energy and Mineral Resources Division is preparing a policy for the import of petroleum, which may bring an end to Bangladesh
27 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Hasina's birthday today

Today is the 69th birthday of Prime Minister and ruling Awami League's President Sheikh Hasina.
27 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Another productive meeting with Hasina

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday met his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New York and discussed the status of bilateral relations and ways to take these forward.
27 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with due religious fervor in Dhaka

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslim community, is celebrated today in the capital city with due solemnity and religious fervor.
25 September 2015, 15:07 PM

Unplanned slaughtering continues in Dhaka

Dhaka dwellers continue the usual trend to sacrifice animals on streets this Eid despite authorities' initiative for specific slaughter spots.
25 September 2015, 10:00 AM

Bangladesh gets glowing appraisal for combating terrorism

Political will and firm commitment shown by the government to combat domestic and transnational terrorism, and its counter
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Residents' participation in management proves crucial

Participation and cooperation of poor people, depending on forest resources for livelihood, in managing and protecting country's
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM

President for dev through sustainable tourism

President M Abdul Hamid has urged all concerned parties to ensure development through sustainable tourism industry.
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flies to New York

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday left Dhaka on an eight-day official visit to the United States to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Abdul Baset Majumder vice-chairman of Bar Council

Senior counsel Abdul Baset Majumder was elected vice-chairman of Bangladesh Bar Council, the licensing and regulatory body of lawyers,
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

CCC promises to clean Eid waste the same day

Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) has taken measures to finish cleaning up all waste material after slaughter of sacrificial animals on
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

PM makes courtesy call on president

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban yesterday.
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh PM Hasina leads biggest entourage to UN

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves for the US this morning to lead Bangladesh to the UN special summit on Sustainable Development and 70th UN General Assembly (UNGA) with a 227-member delegation, the biggest entourage since her taking office in 2009.
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Increase gas supply ahead of Eid

The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) president yesterday urged prime minister's energy advisor to take immediate
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Remove battery-run auto-rickshaws from N'ganj city

The High Court yesterday directed the government to immediately remove battery-run auto-rickshaws from the roads and highways in
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

1,171 DMP constables promoted

Dhaka Metropolitan Police recently promoted its 1,171 constables to different positions.
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

3.8 lakh biodegradable sacks from DCCs for Eid waste disposal

The Dhaka north and south city corporations are to distribute around 3.8 lakh biodegradable sacks for free among city dwellers ahead of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha to bring discipline and quicken disposal of leftovers of slaughtered cattle.
22 September 2015, 14:21 PM