Bangladesh

Allegations of sexual harassment against 5 cops

A woman files a complaint case with a Dhaka court bringing allegations of sexual abuse against five policemen, including the officer-in-charge of Jatrabari Police Station.
20 January 2016, 15:40 PM

Changes to bring back spirit in JP activities: Ershad

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says he brought new faces to the party’s top positions to bring back the spirit in its organisational activities.
20 January 2016, 14:17 PM

Arrests shock Bangladeshi community in Singapore

The Bangladeshi community in Singapore has expressed shocked at the news that 27 Bangladeshi nationals who were working there had been arrested for supporting IS, al-Qaeda.
20 January 2016, 13:29 PM

President believes govt to maintain peace overcoming challenges

President Abdul Hamid says he firmly believes that the government will maintain peace, discipline and stability in the state and society overcoming all challenges.
20 January 2016, 12:26 PM

Parliament session to continue till Feb 29

The ninth session of the 10th parliament will continue till February 29, according to a decision made by the business advisory committee of the national parliament.
20 January 2016, 11:30 AM

SCBA seeks caretaker restoration, terming its scrapping illegal

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) demands restoration of the caretaker government system saying the judgement, which scrapped the provision, has no constitutional basis as it was written by a retired judge.
20 January 2016, 11:18 AM

Quader, Hawlader given JP co-chair, gen secy charges

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad today said he has appointed GM Quader the party’s co-chairman as he and his wife have become too old to run the party.
20 January 2016, 09:47 AM

Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by 31 runs

Zimbabwe defeat Bangladesh by 31 runs in the 3rd T20I to register their first win of the 4-match series at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna today.
20 January 2016, 08:59 AM

27 Bangladeshi workers held in Singapore for supporting IS, al-Qaeda

Twenty-seven male Bangladeshis working in Singapore are arrested for supporting the armed jihad ideology of terrorist groups such as Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda.
20 January 2016, 08:57 AM

War crimes: Body formed to collect info on Pak POWs

A five-member committee is formed to gather information about all Pakistani prisoners of war (POWs) who were allegedly involved in war crimes during the country’s 1971 War of Independence.
20 January 2016, 08:05 AM

UK will help ‘flourish democracy’: New envoy

The United Kingdom will work with all to help “flourish democracy” in Bangladesh, newly appointed British High Commissioner Alison Blake says.
20 January 2016, 07:17 AM

Classes resume at public universities

Classes resume at all the 37 public universities after an eight-day strike of the teachers, over “pay disparity”, ended upon assurance from the prime minister.
20 January 2016, 04:45 AM

Depleted Bangladesh eye another series win

It is becoming increasingly difficult to predict playing XIs from both sides, who aren't afraid to tinker with their combinations in their quest to narrow down on an ideal combination going into the World T20 in India.
20 January 2016, 04:31 AM

Another held in Narayanganj 5-murder case

Police have made a second arrest into the sensational 5-murder case of Narayanganj where assailants broke in and murdered five people including two children.
19 January 2016, 08:02 AM

10 expats get CIP status for remittance

The government gives recognition to ten people as Commercially Important Person (CIP) for their contribution in the country’s economy through sending their remittances in 2014.
19 January 2016, 07:42 AM

JPPP urges Ershad to discuss GM Quader, Hawlader’s appointments

Jatiya Party Parliamentary Party (JPPP) calls upon party chief HM Ershad to hold discussion in the party forum on the appointment of GM Quader and ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader as co-chairman and secretary general of JP respectively.
19 January 2016, 06:26 AM

I won’t budge on my stance: Ershad

Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad says that he would not budge on his decision on appointing GM Quader and ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader co-chairman and secretary general of the party respectively.
19 January 2016, 06:12 AM

Zoo should be run by experts

The condition of the country’s zoos is pitiable as these are not run with a modern outlook where zoos are not just an exposition of wild life, but also a research centre.
19 January 2016, 05:40 AM

Public universities resume class tomorrow

A day after the Prime Minister's assurances to take steps to resolve the issue of pay disparity, agitating teachers declare to postpone their nine day long strike and resume classes at all 37 public universities from tomorrow.
19 January 2016, 04:57 AM

Ashraf questions joining Saudi alliance

Minister for Public Administration and General Secretary of Awami League Syed Ashraful Islam questions Bangladesh’s decision to join the Saudi-led alliance during today's cabinet meeting.
18 January 2016, 10:18 AM