High-rise in Sonai River to encourage grabbing

The recent decision of a national taskforce allowing construction of a high-rise in the Sonai River at Habiganj's Madhabpur upazila will
1 April 2015, 18:00 PM

IOM urged to repatriate Bangladeshis from Yemen

Bangladesh officially requests International Organization for Migration to repatriate Bangladesh nationals trapped in war-torn Yemen.
1 April 2015, 07:33 AM

Tribunal initiates contempt proceedings against 23

A tribunal in Dhaka initiates contempt of court proceedings against 23 eminent persons for a statement they issued expressing concern over sentence of Dhaka-based British journalist David Bergman for demeaning it.
1 April 2015, 06:47 AM

Ministers hold meetings to draw up campaign strategies for AL-backed candidates in Dhaka, Ctg city polls

In complete violation of the electoral code of conduct, cabinet members are holding meetings to draw up campaign strategies to ensure
31 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Women freedom fighters' stories usually forgotten

For four months she had fought in the battlefield alongside the young men of her village, yet unlike the male co-fighters, she did not
31 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Boost allocation for women in budget

Speakers yesterday demanded greater budgetary allocation in the next national budget to foster women's empowerment and
31 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Protect ritual site, recover grabbed land

A group of civil society members has urged the government to protect the ritual site and recover the grabbed land as an endowed
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Cabinet okays proposal on two deals with UAE

The cabinet yesterday approved two proposals to ratify two agreements with the United Arab Emirates.
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh condemns Houthi actions in Yemen

Bangladesh strongly condemns actions by the Houthis against the legitimate government led by President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi of Yemen
30 March 2015, 11:22 AM

Cabinet okays 1pc surcharge on mobile phone use

The cabinet approves a new law to introduce 1 percent surcharge on mobile phone use, cabinet secretary says. The government will earn Tk 140cr each year when the law will become effective.
30 March 2015, 08:53 AM

700 deputy, joint, additional secretaries await promotion

The government is set to promote around 700 civil servants to the ranks of deputy, joint and additional secretary although an
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Two killed as roof collapses during concert

Two youths were killed and two others injured as the tin roof of an abandoned school building caved in during a concert at Bhomra in
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Prime minister for two more divs splitting Dhaka, Ctg

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday emphasised the importance of creating two new divisions in the country splitting the existing
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Ganges Barrage Project blessing for country

The proposed Ganges Barrage Project will be a blessing for Bangladesh since the country is a low riparian area facing water-related
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM

140 cops off to Sudan peace mission

A team of 140 police personnel yesterday left Bangladesh to join in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur of Sudan.
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Dhaka, Delhi ties at its best

India has described its current relations with Bangladesh "best" compared to past bilateral relations.
27 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Independence Day celebrated in Bangladeshi mission in India

The 44th Independence Day of Bangladesh was celebrated in the Bangladeshi high commission in India on Thursday evening.
27 March 2015, 18:00 PM

US cares for Bangladesh: Biswal

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal says the United States cares Bangladesh mentioning that Bangladesh-US relations are larger and stronger than ever
27 March 2015, 14:21 PM

Homage to martyrs

The nation yesterday celebrated the 45th Independence Day, paying rich tribute to the millions of martyrs who made the supreme
26 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Teen killed in Dinajpur bomb blast

A teenage boy is killed as a crude bomb went off in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur
26 March 2015, 14:18 PM