Law ministry dismisses another lower court judge

The law ministry dismisses another lower court judge from his service for committing misconduct and corruption.
3 November 2016, 13:02 PM

Bangladesh, India joint military exercise from Nov 5

Bangladesh and India will hold a joint military exercise starting from November 5 to November 18 at Shaheed Salahuddin Cantonment in Ghatail of Tangail.
3 November 2016, 11:18 AM

UN to grant $1.22b for Bangladesh’s dev projects

The United Nations sign a framework to provide US$ 1.22 billion funding for development projects in Bangladesh for the year 2017 to 2020 under UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).
3 November 2016, 07:07 AM

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu, 4 national leaders on Jail Killing Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pays rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and four national leaders marking the Jail Killing Day.
3 November 2016, 02:36 AM

Remove unauthorised publicity materials, HC asks DCCs

The High Court orders the authorities concerned of two Dhaka city corporations to take immediate steps for removing unauthorised billboards, banners, posters and other publicity materials from the establishments in DCCs.
2 November 2016, 14:25 PM

ICT prosecutor resigns on personal ground

Abdur Rahman Hawladar, a prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, files resignation letter to the Law Ministry on personal grounds.
2 November 2016, 12:31 PM

PM orders to build new home for Bangladesh cricketer Mehedi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks Khulna district administration to construct a home for Mehedi Hasan Miraz, the young cricketer who came in the limelight with his 12-wicket haul in the first Test victory over England.
2 November 2016, 12:28 PM

Maj Gen Abul Hossain new BGB DG

The government has appointed Major General Abul Hossain as the head of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
2 November 2016, 12:10 PM

HC asks if any exercise to assign reasons for failing to dispose of case

High Court asks trial court whether there is any exercise of the provision of Women and Children Repression Prevention Act-2000 that asks the trial court to assign reasons for not disposal of a case under this law in 180 days.
1 November 2016, 15:43 PM

Dhaka jail opened for public

Authorities open the 228-year-old former Dhaka Central Jail in Nazimuddin Road of Dhaka for all.
1 November 2016, 15:25 PM

‘Implementation of law’ needed to stop rape: NHRC chief

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque says proper implementation of the country’s existing law needs to be ensured to prevent rape.
1 November 2016, 12:07 PM

‘Dual rule’ in judiciary: Law minister contradicts CJ

Law Minister Anisul Huq contradicts with the statement made by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on “dual rule” in judiciary.
1 November 2016, 10:28 AM

Article 116 of Constitution behind slowness of judiciary: Chief justice

Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha says article 116 of the constitution is one of the reasons for slowness of the judiciary.
31 October 2016, 13:16 PM

HC seeks legality of govt’s move to promote non-cadre police inspectors as ASPs

The High Court questions the legality of a government decision to promote non-cadre police officers to the post of assistant superintendent of police (ASP) with a rank of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadre.
31 October 2016, 12:07 PM

Tax card policy draft with more card holders approved

Bangladesh cabinet approves the draft of the amended National Tax Card Policy 2010 – that proposes expanding the number of tax card holders 125 from 20.
31 October 2016, 08:07 AM

Special steps taken for quick disposal of old cases

Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has taken a special measure for quick disposal of the old cases at the High Court in order to reduce the sufferings of litigants.
30 October 2016, 16:07 PM

Condition of 5-year-old rape victim improves

Condition of the five-year-old girl, who was brutally tortured and raped in Dinajpur 10 days ago, is improving.
29 October 2016, 09:19 AM

No conflict between Rab-police: IGP

Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque says that there is no conflict between Rapid Action Battalion and police as they are members of the same family.
28 October 2016, 14:52 PM

President for keeping nation free from all evil forces

President Abdul Hamid urges all irrespective of faiths to work together to keep the nation free from all evil forces, saying that the country will have to be taken on the way of prosperity shunning communalism, militancy and intolerance.
28 October 2016, 11:55 AM

Dhaka seeks Tajuddin's extradition from South Africa

Bangladesh requests South Africa to expedite the process of extraditing the key accused of August 21 grenade attack case Maulana Tajuddin, who is reportedly took refuge in the African country.
27 October 2016, 16:11 PM