Bangladesh

Modi, Hasina discuss bilateral issues in NY

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New York and discussed the status of bilateral relations and ways to take these forward.
24 September 2015, 17:27 PM

Muslims set to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the country on Friday with due solemnity and religious fervour.
24 September 2015, 15:29 PM

2 ‘muggers’ killed in Ctg bomb blast

Two alleged snatchers are killed when a crude bomb hurled by the duo during a mugging exploded in Chittagong city.
24 September 2015, 09:14 AM

Highway to home: A tale of horror (video)

Eid-ul-Azha is on us and people are leaving Dhaka to spend the holiday with friends and families.The journey home is a joyous occasion where everyone hopes to reach their destination without any glitches, however owing to the road condition a journey becomes a roller coaster ride-not of the pleasant kind but the one that churns your insides and makes you sick.
24 September 2015, 07:27 AM

Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in South Africa

A Bangladeshi businessman is gunned down by miscreants in his shop in Bloemfontien area of Free State province in South Africa.
24 September 2015, 06:48 AM

Vehicles in long queue at Paturia

Thousands of Eid holidaymakers suffer immensely due to a three-kilometre tailback at Paturia ferry terminal a day before the Eid-ul-Azha.
24 September 2015, 06:12 AM

WATCH NOW: Cows, goats or camels?

This year could be a different Eid for you if you choose to have a camel for your sacrifice.
23 September 2015, 15:08 PM

No atmosphere to enjoy Eid: Khaleda

Frightful anarchy is prevailing in the country as people’s lives and their properties have no security, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says.
23 September 2015, 13:37 PM

Stay safe from mugging

Eid is just around the corner, and as if on cue, so and are potential muggers on every street corner waiting to pounce.
23 September 2015, 12:05 PM

Ticfa meaningless if GSP not restored: Tofail

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed says the Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (Ticfa) will be meaningless if the GSP to the US market is not restored.
23 September 2015, 11:36 AM

BNP condemns sedition charges against Tarique

BNP condemns pressing of sedition charges against the party’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, saying that it was an “unjustified and undemocratic move.”
23 September 2015, 10:35 AM

While in Dhaka, beware of precision mobile snatching

You can’t believe how fast they snatch; you’re the prey in a flash! You won’t believe how sharp their eyes are, like an eagle, eager to strike.
23 September 2015, 09:51 AM

Construction worker killed in Dhamrai bridge collapse

Construction worker is killed and nine are injured as an under-construction bridge connecting two buildings collapsed at Dhamrai, on the outskirts of Dhaka, this morning.
23 September 2015, 06:13 AM

15 ‘doping gang members’ held in Dhaka

Detectives claim to have detained 15 members of a doping gang from different areas of Dhaka city.
23 September 2015, 05:16 AM

A risky venture

Amid security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to send the national women's team to Pakistan for a short visit. The
22 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Record Tk 2,035cr collection from tax fair

The weeklong annual tax fair ended today, with the National Board of Revenue breaking the event’s previous records of collections, submission returns and number of service recipients.
22 September 2015, 15:53 PM

Charge framing in Rakib killing Oct 5

A Khulna court fixes October 5 for holding a hearing on charge framing against the accused in 12-year-old boy Rakib killing case.
22 September 2015, 12:38 PM

No gas supply to CNG stations for 24hrs from Friday midnight

Gas supply to all the CNG refuelling stations are to remain suspended for 24 hours from Friday midnight for emergency maintenance at Bibiyana gas field, said an energy ministry media release today.
22 September 2015, 12:08 PM

Women cricket team ‘gets green signal’ for Pak tour

Bangladesh’s women cricket team has been given the green signal for upcoming Pakistan tour, a board official says.
22 September 2015, 10:45 AM

13 fall prey to doping gangs in Natore, Rajshahi

At least 13 people fall prey to doping gangs in Rajshahi and Natore days ahead of the festive season of Eid-ul-Azha.
22 September 2015, 09:43 AM