Bangladesh

Cops fire as car violates signal in Uttara

Law enforcers open fire at a private car after they fail to stop a private car at a checkpost in Uttara of Dhaka this noon.
16 November 2015, 10:12 AM

Refund extra SSC fees, DC tells Ctg schools

Chittagong administration has directed all schools in the area to refund extra fees charged from students for registration of this year’s Secondary School Certificate tests.
16 November 2015, 09:21 AM

Breaking the bat, Mustafizur style

Check out the outstanding plays of the day from the second T20I between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at Mirpur stadium.
16 November 2015, 07:34 AM

Culprit threatening Anisuzzaman identified: IGP

Police have identified the individual who threatened Professor Anisuzzaman with life, chief of the force AKM Shahidul Haque says.
16 November 2015, 07:32 AM

Verdict on Fakhrul’s bail now Nov 22

The High Court defers till Nov 22 its verdict on three petitions filed by BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir seeking bail in three arson and vandalism cases.
16 November 2015, 07:25 AM

Man stabbed and shot dead ‘by extortionist’ in Noakhali

Man stabbed dead by extortionist in Noakhali Sadar upazila.
16 November 2015, 07:04 AM

Dutch Queen Máxima in Dhaka

In her capacity as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), Dutch Queen Máxima has arrived at Dhaka on a three-day visit.
16 November 2015, 06:09 AM

4 charges pressed against Shariatpur war crimes suspects

Prosecution pressed four charges against two war crimes suspects of Shariatpur district for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the country’s Liberation War in 1971.
16 November 2015, 05:16 AM

Rajshahi transport strike called off

Transport strike in Rajshahi called off as Rajshahi District Motor Workers’ Union gets assurance from local authorities to stop illegal vehicles from plying highways.
16 November 2015, 05:00 AM

We all batted badly: Mash

After the second and final match of the T20I series, Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha admitted that the Tigers still have 'a long way to go' before they can become consistent in Twenty20 cricket.
15 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Parliament passes surcharge bill on mobile phone uses

Parliament passes “Development Surcharge and Levy (Impose and Collection)” bill aiming at collecting one percent surcharge on the use of mobile phone services.
15 November 2015, 16:32 PM

Indian citizen held with gold at Dhaka airport

Customs officials detain an Indian national with gold weighing four kilograms at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
15 November 2015, 11:43 AM

Zim win on Madziva heroics

Zimbabwe pulled off an unlikely 3-wicket victory when Neville Madziba smashed 18 runs in the last over bowled by Nasir to level the two-match T20I series against Bangladesh at Mirpur today.
15 November 2015, 10:48 AM

Dhaka, Delhi ink shipping deal

Bangladesh and India today signed the Standard Operational Procedure for introducing the bilateral shipping service between the sea ports that will boost trade between the two countries.
15 November 2015, 10:47 AM

Bangladesh on high alert to tackle terror attack: Minister

In the wake of deadly gun and bomb attacks in Paris, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said Bangladesh is now on high alert to tackle any possible terror attack.
15 November 2015, 09:55 AM

Zimbabwe seek to end tour on a high

Visiting Zimbabwe will look to finish the Bangladesh with a win.
15 November 2015, 08:47 AM

Gayeshwar gets HC bail, free to come out of jail

High Court grants bail to BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy in a criminal case clearing his way to walk out of jail.
15 November 2015, 07:30 AM

Web Review: Animal welfare through Facebook

Facebook groups such as ‘ADOPT ME! BANGLADESH! ~by MAD.ORG’, ‘Dog Lovers of Bangladesh!’ and ‘Dog Society of Bangladesh’ are engaging in activities related to animal welfare and creating awareness regarding animal rights in Bangladesh.
15 November 2015, 07:19 AM

Commuters suffer in Rajshahi transport strike

Indefinite transport strike imposed in Rajshahi district from this morning causing acute sufferings for commuters.
15 November 2015, 07:04 AM

Graft case: SC upholds Manju’s acquittal

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court judgement that scrapped the 13-year jail sentence against Environment and Forest Minister Anwar Hossain Manju in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission.
15 November 2015, 06:44 AM