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Schoolgirl saved from marriage
A schoolgirl was saved from early marriage in Gopalpur upazila while a man was fined for marrying off his daughter at
12 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Lost kid finally gets shelter
Seven-year-old Omar Faruk, a lost and distressed boy, finally got a shelter at Joypurhat Children's Family on July 11, thanks to
12 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Erosion feared as flood breaks spur on Jamuna
The surge of floodwater from upstream of the Jamuna River and the hilly border areas of India and Bangladesh has
12 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Militancy: Govt to sit with vice chancellors of of public universities
The government has invited the vice-chancellors of all public universities on July 23 to discuss how to tackle the menace of militancy, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid says.
12 July 2016, 10:44 AM
Muhith stresses need to fortify parental bond
Finance Minister AMA Muhith underscores the need to strengthen the bond between parents and children in view of the recent attacks held in Bangladesh.
11 July 2016, 13:03 PM
Eid returnees suffer
Thousands of people returning to their workplaces after spending Eid holidays in their villages are suffering in Lalmonirhat railway
10 July 2016, 18:00 PM
NSU might scrap studentship if absent for 1 semester
North South University is on the verge of taking a major decision to strip studentship for anyone being found absent for four months without valid reason. A recommendation for such stern action has come in view after the university’s students have been found involved in terrorist activities.
10 July 2016, 15:24 PM
Shujan calls for national unity against militancy
Civil society platform Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) calls for a national unity against the threat of militancy in the country.
10 July 2016, 12:14 PM
Govt halts unauthorised TV channels including Peace TV
Peace TV, a channel run by Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik, will be stopped in Bangladesh, the government has decided. The decision comes after two back-to-back attacks in Bangladesh during July's first week.
10 July 2016, 09:47 AM
‘If student remains absent for 10 days, inform ministry’
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid instructs the authorities of all educational institutions across the country to inform his ministry the names and identities of the students, who remain absent for more than 10 days.
10 July 2016, 06:11 AM
US offers help in anti-terror capacity building
United States reiterate its help in capacity building of Bangladesh’s counter-terrorism unit following the two back-to-back attacks in July’s first week.
10 July 2016, 04:14 AM
Lightning kills 4
Four people, including three brothers, were killed by a lightning strike at a tea garden in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj on Friday night. The
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Collapsed bridge not yet repaired
Communication between Jhenidah and Magura through Narikel Baria-Tikari road has remained suspended for one month due to
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Gulshan, Niketan in tighter security
Law enforcement agencies have wrapped Gulshan diplomatic zone and its adjoining areas in a tight security blanket as part of “security measures,” police says.
9 July 2016, 16:04 PM
Foreigners under threat in Bangladesh: US
The United States believe that Bangladesh is under threat of terrorism and the foreign nationals dwelling in the country are in danger of targeted attacks.
8 July 2016, 12:34 PM
The murky world of Kishoreganj attacker
Those who attacked police personnel near the Sholakia Eid congregation on Thursday had visited the area on 27th Ramadan (Saturday) to give final touches to their plans to carry out the deadly assault, says a local teacher quoting an alleged attacker who was captured after an hour-long battle with law enforcers.
8 July 2016, 01:16 AM
Japan, Italy pledge more cooperation to curb terrorism
Condemning the attack on a Gulshan café that left 16 Italian and Japanese national dead, leaders of the two countries agree to deepen the international community's cooperation to curb terrorism and to prevent the reoccurrence of such events in the future.
7 July 2016, 10:08 AM
5 more Pabna missing men shown arrested
Five people from two villages of Faridpur upazila under the district have been detained by Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Madhabpur
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Mamata condemns Dhaka attack
In wake of the deadly terror attack in Dhaka, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expresses her strong condemnation and called for all parties to get united and to play a constructive role in tackling terrorism.
4 July 2016, 14:33 PM
Australia, Brazil condemn Dhaka attack
Australia has strongly condemned the attack at the Dhaka cafe where 20 hostages and two other police officers were killed on July 1.
4 July 2016, 05:54 AM