Commemorative programme on Beggzadi Mahmuda Nasir held

A commemorative programme was held in remembrance of Beggzadi Mahmuda Nasir, the founding principal of Central Women's College,
19 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Indian military band plays victory music on Bangladesh's Victory Day

A military band played music at Princep Ghat at Hoogli in Kolkata of India as a part of the overall celebration of Bangladesh's Victory Day,
19 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Thinkers Will Lead The Way

The role of intellectuals in Bangalee life has always been very significant, at least since the 19th century when there was a Renaissance
18 December 2015, 18:00 PM

19 return after being held in India

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over 19 Bangladeshi nationals to Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) through
18 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Over 150 students sued

A case was filed yesterday accusing 150 to 200 unidentified Dhaka College students while police have been provided some footage of
18 December 2015, 18:00 PM

JMB man involved in both incidents

Shariful Islam, who was caught red handed during the ISKCON temple attack in Dinajpur on December 10, has confessed his
18 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Cut off IS finances

Finance ministers from the UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously backed a resolution aimed at ramping up sanctions against the Islamic State group and cutting off its revenue flows.
18 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Journo files GD over death threat

A journalist yesterday filed a general diary with Shahbagh Police Station in the capital mentioning that he received death threat over the
18 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Scholastica celebrates Victory Day

To celebrate the Victory Day, Scholastica organised cultural programmes and an art competition at the school premises on Wednesday, said a press release.
17 December 2015, 20:25 PM

Efforts to deal with migrant crisis at 'a breaking point'

Humanitarian organisations attempting to help the soaring numbers of people fleeing conflicts and natural disasters around the world are at "a breaking point," UN refugee chief Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday.
17 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Police sue 108 Ctg Shibir men

Police yesterday filed two cases against 108 leaders and activists of Islam Chhatra Shibir in connection with their
17 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Winter arrives in Bangladesh, finally

It showed up late but winter has finally arrived.
17 December 2015, 18:00 PM

30 hurt as Dhaka College students, traders clash

At least 30 people are injured and several shops and motorcycles vandalised as Dhaka College students fight with traders of different markets in the New Market area of Dhaka.
17 December 2015, 12:07 PM

Rab rescues girl from attempted forced prostitution, one held

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab-7) rescued a teenage girl from attempted forced prostitution in Chandgaon area of Chittagong city yesterday, and arrested a
16 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s freedom debts being repaid

Buoyed up by the progress in war crimes trial being held to heal the wounds of the 1971 Liberation War, the nation yesterday pledged to make strides towards a prosperous future on its 45th Victory Day.
16 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Confusion over Saudi Arabia’s Islamic coalition against terrorism

Western nations welcomed Saudi Arabia's new Islamic coalition against terrorism, but confusion over its role, even among its own members, may undermine its ambitions of tackling militancy and deflecting international criticism of Riyadh. "We look forward to learning more about what Saudi Arabia has in mind in terms of this coalition," US Defence Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday, a comment that underscored the uncertainty over how Riyadh's new initiative would work.
16 December 2015, 18:00 PM

20 get Carter Academy scholarship

As a part of their activities, The Carter Academy (TCA) gave scholarships to 20 PSC candidates on December 8, said a
15 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Why shouldn't family be compensated

The High Court yesterday ordered the government to explain why it should not be directed to compensate the family
15 December 2015, 18:00 PM

S Korea gives books, DVDs for its corner in DU library

The South Korean Embassy provided 108 books and 108 DVDs for the Korea Corner in the central library of Dhaka University, said a press release.
15 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Gary Huang attends Rotary meeting

Former Rotary International President Gary CK Huang attended a meeting of Rotary Club of Dhaka Royal in Raowa Auditorium in the capital on Saturday, said a press release.
15 December 2015, 18:00 PM