Bangladesh

Bangladesh rejects 50,000 tonnes of Russian wheat

The government has rejected yet another shipment of 50,000 tonnes of wheat imported from Russia on the grounds of poor quality.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Karwan Bazar fire: Probe report in 2 weeks

The fire service yesterday started a probe into the Karwan Bazar fire that gutted 186 shops on May Day.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Remote villagers make living from online jobs

Jahangir Sarker could have been just another unemployed postgraduate the country has so many of. But the zeal within the
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

7-yr-old killed in Narayanganj for trying to 'steal' mango

Picking mangoes from neighbours' trees by pelting them with stones is part of fond childhood memories for many. But for the family
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Hindu tailor murder in Tangail: Cautious, yet Nikhil could not survive

For the machete attack on tailor Nikhil Joardar of Tangail, assailants chose a comparatively quiet time at noon when he usually stayed
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Joy hits back at Khaleda's allegation

Prime minister's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has hit back at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia over her statement that senior journalist
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Danger comes with restriction

Freedom of expression and a vibrant strong democracy go hand in hand. A free press contributes to a stronger society and
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Land registry severely hampered across Bangladesh

Land registration is being severely hampered at 495 land registry offices across the country due to an indefinite strike by extra-muharrirs, copiers of land documents.
2 May 2016, 18:00 PM

'If I trained for four hours a day before, I train six hours now'

Anamul Haque talks about his desire to get back into the national side and the measures he is taking to achieve that aim. See the May 3 print edition for the full story.
2 May 2016, 14:51 PM

CID to investigate evidence of Kalabagan twin murder

A Dhaka court allows Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police to conduct tests of 10 evidence in connection with the murder of LGBT magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy in Dhaka’s Kalabagan area.
2 May 2016, 14:24 PM

Female colleague 'assaulted by Ansar commander'

Ansar Commander of Magura district allegedly kicks a female subordinate unconscious for allegedly “failing to collect bribe” for him.
2 May 2016, 14:23 PM

11 sued over Apr 27 Sundarbans fire

Bangladesh Forest Department files a case against 11 suspects in connection with the fire that broke out in Tultala area of the Sundarbans under Chandpai Range in Sharankhola upazila on April 27.
2 May 2016, 14:03 PM

Bus fare cut: BRTA for 3 paisa, owners 2 paisa

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) wants to reduce passenger fare by 3 paisa per kilometre for long haul buses following the recent cuts in fuel prices, while bus owners want to reduce the fare by 2 paisa.
2 May 2016, 13:37 PM

ILF sends hit list of 10 people

An organisation named Islamic Liberation Front (ILF) sends a hit list containing names of 10 dignitaries who include teachers, lawmakers, politicians and journalists.
2 May 2016, 12:51 PM

There’s no-one to protect minorities: Oikya Parishad

Neither the state nor administration, political parties and civil society stand for protecting the rights of minorities, the Bangladesh Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad says.
2 May 2016, 12:24 PM

Results of SSC, equivalent exams on May 11

The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published on May 11.
2 May 2016, 11:08 AM

Draft law with 7yr jail for railway land grab okayed

The government has endorsed a draft law that will hand a maximum of seven-year imprisonment to occupants and grabbers of railway land.
2 May 2016, 08:09 AM

Tangail tailor killing: 3 placed on 6-day remand

A Tangail Court grants six-day remand for each of the three detainees including a local Jamaat-e-Islami leader in two cases filed in connection with killing of a Hindu tailor.
2 May 2016, 07:48 AM

Ramadan office timing 9am to 3:30pm

During Ramadan, regular office timing will be curbed into six-and-half-hour shifts from 9:00am to 3:30pm, the government has decided.
2 May 2016, 07:35 AM

Refund 74 workers’ money deposited to go to Libya, SC tells recruitment agencies

The Supreme Court today directed the concerned recruitment agencies to refund the money with 10 percent interest deposited by 74 Bangladeshi workers for going to war-torn country Libya in next three months.
2 May 2016, 06:41 AM