Date to be fixed after his return from China

Although the dates of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh are yet to be finalised, officials of the two countries
14 May 2015, 20:39 PM

Why not a taskforce on rights violations by law enforcers

The High Court yesterday asked the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to form a permanent taskforce to
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM

IGP's remarks detestable, irresponsible

Former caretaker government adviser Sultana Kamal yesterday criticised Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque's comments
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM

DSCC starts drive against illegal parking

Dhaka South City Corporation yesterday started a drive against illegal parking.
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM

BTRC may monitor int'l call traffic: HC

The High Court upheld the decision of Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to monitor international call traffic.
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Why not forming taskforce to address rights violation by cops: HC

High Court asks government to explain why it should not direct to form a permanent task force to address the incident of violation of human rights by law enforcers.
14 May 2015, 12:35 PM

Delayed implementation increases cost of Padma bridge by 40pc

The Bridges Division has revised the cost of the much-hyped Padma Bridge project by 40 percent, raising the estimated cost to Tk 28,793 crore.
13 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Dhaka, Delhi review power sector co-op today

Dhaka and New Delhi will sit today to review the current status of cooperation in the power sector and further intensify efforts to expand such cooperation.
13 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Railway to get 270 new coaches

Two hundred and seventy new coaches will be added to the fleet of Bangladesh Railway (BR) within six months to enhance its passenger carrying capacity, said Railways Minister Md Mazibul Hoque yesterday.
12 May 2015, 18:00 PM

China to invite Hasina to 'One Belt, One Road' forum

China will invite leaders from Asian countries, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to a Forum on "One Belt, One Road" initiative to be held in the East Asian country later this year.
12 May 2015, 18:00 PM

SC wants draft code of conduct for lower court judges by June 14

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the law ministry to prepare a draft of the code of conduct for lower court judges and submit it by June 14.
11 May 2015, 20:59 PM

Govt harming rice farmers by allowing Indian import

BNP yesterday accused the government of giving undue benefits to pro-Awami League businessmen for importing rice from India, affecting Bangladeshi farmers.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Unregistered Hajj aspirants seek PM's help for journey

Some prospective Hajj pilgrims who did not register online yesterday sought the prime minister's intervention in arranging their journey to Saudi Arabia.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM

SC upholds HC ban on use of national anthem as ringtone

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court verdict that directed mobile phone operators to stop using the national anthem as a ringtone or a welcome tune.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Writ challenging cop brutality on activists

Writ petition moved with the High Court challenging legality of police brutality on women activists protesting the April 14 sexual assault.
11 May 2015, 10:31 AM

Bangladesh needs Tk 14,500 crore more in next fiscal year for partial implementation of new national pay scale

The government will need around Tk 14,500 crore more in the next fiscal year for implementing the first phase of the new pay scale
10 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Indian PM Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata likely to visit Bangladesh on June 6

Dhaka and New Delhi have begun hectic preparations for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden official visit to Bangladesh, likely on June 6-7.
10 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh PM Hasina says govt to ensure welfare of enclave people

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday underscored the need for mainstreaming the people of enclaves following the passage of the
10 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Scuffle at Dhaka airport

A chaos erupts at Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after a security staff of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh stopped working and protested detention of one their colleagues by armed police on charge of taking bribe from a passenger.
10 May 2015, 16:04 PM

3 tiger cubs die at Dulhazra Safari Park

Three Bengal tiger cubs, given birth by a three-year-old tigress, die at Dulhazra Safari Park in Cox’s Bazar.
10 May 2015, 12:10 PM