Bangladesh
Two get death for murder
A Gazipur court yesterday sentenced a man to death in a case filed for the murder of a woman at Boraid in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Khaleda invites Hasina to iftar party
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday invited Awami League President Sheikh Hasina to her iftar party scheduled for June 11.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
700 Khasi people set to lose their homesteads
Women sit in a yard trying to sort betel leaves but their heavy hearts barely allow it. The elderly who counted on predictable
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
No arrest made in Christian murder
Police have shown arrested the person picked up on Sunday night in connection with the murder of Christian grocer Sunil Gomez in Natore.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Arson charges against Khaleda, 38 others
Darussalam police yesterday pressed charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 38 others in three more arson cases filed in February last year.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Only 2 people on each motorbike
Following several recent murders committed by bike-riding criminals, the government yesterday said it would ensure that no more than two people ride a motorbike.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Ramadan items dearer
Consumers are paying more for some essentials such as chickpea, sugar, garlic and khesari pulse as their prices have gone up on the eve of Ramadan, which starts today.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Road left in battered condition
Travelling on part of the road stretching from Sonargaon Hotel intersection to Hatirjheel roundabout has become a nightmare for city residents in the last six months or so.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Saudi to recruit 5 lakh more Bangladeshis
Saudi Arabia has expressed willingness to recruit some 5 lakh Bangladeshis to meet its demand for workers in various sectors.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Death warrant issued for Mir Quasem
The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday issued a death warrant for convicted war criminal Mir Quasem Ali hours after the Supreme Court released the full text of its verdict upholding his death penalty.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Ramadan begins today
The holy month of Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins in the country today as the new moon was sighted yesterday.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Police HQ alerted Babul to possible attack
Over a month ago, the Police Headquarters had warned Superintendent Babul Akter about a possible militant attack and instructed him to beef up his own and his family's security.
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh home minister suggests Israeli behind spate of killings
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal suggests an Israeli link to the recent killings of secular bloggers and minorities.
6 June 2016, 14:57 PM
Ramadan begins tomorrow
Holy Ramadan, the month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins tomorrow as the new moon was sighted in the country.
6 June 2016, 13:22 PM
Shut shops at Mouchak market until repair works: HC
The High Court directs the authorities concerned to keep the shops at Dhaka’s Mouchak market closed until the market building is repaired and it receives certificate under the building code.
6 June 2016, 13:15 PM
Aaqib turns down BCB offer
Former Pakistan pace bowler Aaqib Javed refuses the role of Bangladesh's bowling coach.
6 June 2016, 12:16 PM
Tamim ton takes Abahani home
Second-placed Abahani Limited enjoy their seventh win of DPL 2016 after they defeat Cricket Coaching School on Tamim Iqbal’s century by 9 wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method at BKSP’s No.3 ground today.
6 June 2016, 12:01 PM
Check out Shakib’s menacing “Shikari” look
This Eid, fans can expect the unexpected from the ‘No.1’ star of Dhallywood films, as promised by the second teaser poster of his upcoming film “Shikari”.
6 June 2016, 10:23 AM
Case filed, ‘4 detained’ over Ctg cop wife murder
Four persons were detained in connection with the gruesome killing of a police officer’s wife in Chittagong, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said today.
6 June 2016, 09:20 AM
HC asks for list of Hazaribagh tanners by June 13
The High Court directed the industries secretary to submit before it by June 13 the list of names of the businessmen who are still running their tanneries at Hazaribagh in Dhaka.
6 June 2016, 07:47 AM