Pakistan wants Rs 9b from Bangladesh

Pakistan’s federal government has decided to demand its outstanding amount from India and Bangladesh, The Express Tribune reports.
16 November 2016, 08:04 AM

PM calls for addressing migrant issue for success of SDGs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for global efforts to address the issue of climate-induced migrants to make the objectives of SDGs successful.
16 November 2016, 03:29 AM

HC questions legality of 50% foreigners’ quota in pvt medical colleges

The High Court questions the legality of the provision for keeping 50 percent quota for foreigners for admission to private medical colleges.
15 November 2016, 13:55 PM

Biman offers special discount in 3 domestic routes

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the nation’s flag carrier, offers special discount in three domestic routes for the convenience of commuters.
15 November 2016, 12:33 PM

Legal notice seeks explanation for Santals’ eviction process

Supreme Court lawyer sends a legal notice asking for an explanation from the administration under what authority they have carried out eviction process of Santals in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on November 6.
15 November 2016, 11:50 AM

SC upholds bail for suspended Sylhet mayor Ariful

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that granted bail to suspended Sylhet City Corporation mayor and BNP leader Ariful Haque Chowdhury in an explosive case, paving the way for him to walk out of jail.
14 November 2016, 13:27 PM

JS goes into session December 4

The 10th Parliament will go into its 13th session on December 4 after a 54-day recess. President Abdul Hamid has convened the session exercising the power bestowed upon him as per Article 72 (1) of the Constitution, according to a PID handout.
14 November 2016, 11:28 AM

Bangladesh Navy gets 2 submarines

Bangladesh Navy receives its two first-ever Chinese submarines, an arsenal that is expected to launch the evolution of the force into a new dimension.
14 November 2016, 09:17 AM

President to meet stakeholders before EC reconstitution

President Abdul Hamid is to hold a view-exchange meeting with all stakeholders including civil societies and take their opinion before reconstituting the Election Commission (EC), says ruling Awami League presidium member Dr Abdur Razzak.
14 November 2016, 09:01 AM

PM flies to Morocco to attend COP-22

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for Morocco on a three-day official visit to attend two high-level segments of the Conference of the Parties (COP-22).
14 November 2016, 04:48 AM

Bernicat to discuss with Trump on restoring GSP for Bangladesh

US Ambassador to Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat says she will discuss with US President-elect Donald Trump on restoring GSP facilities for Bangladesh.
12 November 2016, 14:58 PM

Govt’s role over graft most serious issue: Survey

Government accountability and transparency in corruption is the most serious issue affecting Bangladesh now, says a survey report of World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Annual Survey 2016.
11 November 2016, 14:03 PM

Palm tree fibre made product gets popular

Different types of products made with the fibre of palm tree have gained popularity in the district.
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM

No impunity for terrorists, militants: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her government's "zero tolerance" policy against terrorism and violent extremism, saying that there would be no impunity for such acts.
10 November 2016, 14:22 PM

Toll-free national help desk '999' gets live

The ICT division of Bangladesh declares it has started a toll-free national help desk number of '999' on a trial basis. Initially, the service will be open from 7:00am to 10:00pm and will offer the service round the clock from next week, reads a press release of the ICT division.
10 November 2016, 12:46 PM

237,991 Bangladeshis got work permits in Malaysia

Around two million foreign workers including Bangladeshis are holding the Temporary Employment Pass or work permits issued by Malaysian Immigration Department till September this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
10 November 2016, 11:51 AM

Full verdict of new Warrant of Precedence released

The Supreme Court releases its full verdict directing the government to issue a new Warrant of Precedence giving status of district judges along with the ranks of government secretaries.
10 November 2016, 07:38 AM

Survey on Basia from today

The Basia river, which flows by the side of Bishwanath upazila town of Sylhet, has turned into a narrow stream of polluted water, thanks to mindless encroachment and human wastes dumped into it.
9 November 2016, 18:00 PM

China keen to fund Dhaka-Ctg expressway: Obaidul

China has expressed its interest to construct the 225-km Dhaka-Chittagong expressway, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
9 November 2016, 14:07 PM

Install CC camera at Cyber cafés: BTRC

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) asks owners to install closed-circuit cameras at their Cyber café by next 30-day to thwart cyber attacks.
9 November 2016, 12:53 PM