Bangladesh
Seven injured over land grabbing bid
The hired goons of a real estate company allegedly injured some seven people during an attempt to grab the land of an ultra-poor
13 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Lightning takes 17 more lives in 11 districts
At least 17 people were killed after being struck by lightning during the storm at different parts of the country, raising the death toll from such incidents to 49 in two days.
13 May 2016, 07:48 AM
Fakhrul denies BNP’s ties with Israel
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has vehemently criticised some ruling party ministers and lawmakers for allegations on BNP that it shook hands with Israel to topple the government.
13 May 2016, 06:30 AM
US to continue support to counter terrorism in Bangladesh
In light of the recent spate of killings of bloggers, intellectuals, and religious minorities in the country, the United States assures that they will continue to stand with Bangladesh in its efforts to counter terrorist activities prevailing in the country.
13 May 2016, 05:34 AM
Went through lots of video analysis to be able to counter Mustafizur: Chris Morris
Thursday's outing is only the third time in 11 games that Fizz finished wicketless. Morris had a few words of praise for the youngster and how a few behind-the-scenes analysis helped Daredevils combat the threat posed by the multi-skilled bowler.
13 May 2016, 05:34 AM
Teknaf Ansar camp comes under attack, 1 killed
Miscreants attack an Ansar camp, loot arms, and kill an Ansar man in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
13 May 2016, 04:38 AM
Tension in Bandarban
Border Guard Bangladesh in Bandarban's remote Thanchi upazila came under mortar shell attacks last night.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Together, against all terrorism
Amid the spate of attacks and killings in Bangladesh, Dhaka and New Delhi yesterday announced that they would work
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Pak amnesia intentional
Pakistan has come up with an outrageous claim that what Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami did in 1971 was to uphold the constitution of Pakistan.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Turkey envoy asked to report home
Turkey yesterday asked its ambassador to Bangladesh to report home for consultations in the aftermath of the execution of Jamaat chief Motiur Rahman Nizami, the Turkish state-run Anatolia news agency said.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Pakistan acts, Bangladesh counteracts
Diplomatic tensions between Bangladesh and Pakistan seem to be escalating, with each government summoning the other's
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Early rush as seats scarce
If you pay a visit to Dhaka University early in the morning, you will find a strange line of bags in front of the central library's entrance.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Hackers steal data from 3 banks: report
A Turkish hacking group has claimed to have hacked three Bangladeshi banks and leaked data in a latest incident that highlighted the vulnerabilities of the banking system.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Pakistan's Illogical Stance
Pakistan's national Parliament once again sided with war criminals by passing a resolution that drew condemnation in Bangladesh.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Shudhir is not former BTRC commissioner
Mullick Shudhir whose name appeared in Panama Papers in connection with offshore entities runs an apparel and fashion
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Juvenile hotel staff killed
A teenage hotel worker, who was allegedly beaten and pushed off the rooftop of a residential hotel at Benapole check post by his
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Cop sued for selling stolen motorbikes
A sub-inspector along with his “aide” allegedly forged documents and signature of a magistrate and sold 23 stolen motorbikes at so-called auctions at Birganj Police Station in Dinajpur.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Nature Quest: Delicate Dulichampa
I have heard about Dulichampa many times from Prof Dwijen Sharma. But the chance to see its picture came in April 2008. The
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Mass promotion in administration
The government yesterday promoted 85 joint secretaries to the rank of additional secretaries even though there is not a single vacancy for the position.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Shilpa Shetty coming to Dhaka for fashion show
Bollywood diva Shilpa Shetty is scheduled to come to Dhaka for a grand fashion show.
12 May 2016, 15:06 PM