Crisis needs to be addressed internally

Expressing concern over the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, the US has said it was important for Bangladesh government to provide space for peaceful political opposition and to create inclusive political processes.
27 February 2015, 23:13 PM

Annisul Huq, Khokan Al’s DCC mayor candidates

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday endorsed Sayeed Khokan, son of late DCC mayor Mohammad Hanif, and Annisul Huq, former FBCCI president, as mayoral candidates for the long-pending polls to Dhaka city corporations.
26 February 2015, 22:14 PM

Hartal, blockade caused Tk 1.2 lakh crore loss: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the country had incurred a loss of over Tk 1.2 lakh crore in the first 52 days of the BNP-Jamaat's blockade and hartal.
25 February 2015, 21:48 PM

Info ministry bins editors' statement

The information ministry in a statement yesterday said the statement published in the name of the Editor's Council was "unfortunate and regrettable".
25 February 2015, 21:43 PM

HC seeks info on medicine price

The High Court asks the director general of National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate to submit a report on the present market price of life saving medicine and their approved price before it in
25 February 2015, 13:41 PM

Online registration for new voters introduced

Election Commission introduces an online application system for the registration, correction and replacement of voters’ polling areas
25 February 2015, 08:55 AM

35th BCS preliminary exam time changed

The preliminary test of 35th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) scheduled for March 6, will start from 3:00pm instead of 9:30am.
21 February 2015, 12:53 PM

Trust me

Visiting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday said Bangladesh need not worry about the eesta water-sharing deal, and promised to resolve the longstanding problem through discussions with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
20 February 2015, 22:58 PM

US slams attacks on innocents

US Secretary of State John Kerry has condemned the targeting of civilians by political parties and stressed the need for opposition parties to cease such attacks immediately.
20 February 2015, 22:58 PM

Homage to heroes of ’52

Ekushey February, or the International Mother Language Day as we call it now, is an occasion to ponder the significance or the current relevance of the sacrifices made by language martyrs 63 years ago.
20 February 2015, 22:58 PM

SSC exam held today

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination was held today peacefully amidst a countrywide indefinite blockade by the BNP-led 20-party alliance
20 February 2015, 09:14 AM

Kerry seeks govt’s action to peacefully end violence

United States Secretary of State John Kerry calls for Bangladesh government's action to peacefully end the recent violence in the country and pulls up on political parties for targeting the civilians during agitation
20 February 2015, 06:05 AM

Govt to tackle terror strictly

The government will form separate "anti-terrorism special tribunals" in all districts within 10 days to deal with cases filed against acts of violence and terrorism
19 February 2015, 22:10 PM

Dialogue key to resolving crisis

A group of foreign diplomats in Dhaka yesterday called for dialogue and compromise among rival political parties to put a quick end to the ongoing violence across the country.
18 February 2015, 22:08 PM

Teesta hope rises with Mamata's trip

Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal chief minister, arrives today on a three-day visit to Dhaka generating hopes that there will be a breakthrough in the Teesta water-sharing deal and improved relations between the two neighbours.
18 February 2015, 22:05 PM

Solution to crisis exists within Bangladesh

US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat yesterday said the solution to the ongoing political crisis exists within Bangladesh, and mentioned that foreign friends, including her country, are ready to help if requested.
17 February 2015, 23:40 PM

HC slams violent hartal, blockade

Questioning the legality of deadly hartal and blockade, the High Court yesterday ordered the government to immediately take steps to prevent violence, terrorism and other subversive acts in the name of such political programmes.
15 February 2015, 23:17 PM

US to help uphold democracy

The United States will assist Bangladesh in continuing and protecting the democracy of the country, says newly appointed US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat
15 February 2015, 15:55 PM

Tomorrow’s SSC exams on Friday

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations scheduled for tomorrow will be held on February 20
14 February 2015, 11:51 AM

Modi calls Hasina, wishes best for WC

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and bade her and the Tigers best wishes for cricket World Cup 2015
13 February 2015, 07:04 AM