Bangladesh
67 missing as 10 trawlers capsize in Bay
At least 67 fishermen are missing as five trawlers capsize in the Bay of Bengal near Kuakata in Patuakhali and five others in Barguna.
20 September 2015, 11:38 AM
Tangail protest ‘instigated’, acting IGP says
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mokhlesur Rahman claims that Friday's protest against the torture of a mother and her son in Tangail was “instigated” by certain quarters.
20 September 2015, 10:19 AM
Online security for the average internet user
Here are a few internet security and privacy basics to save you from the hassle of having your information or account stolen.
20 September 2015, 07:04 AM
Europe’s dilemma is a stark closer to Asia
Persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar and thousands of Bangladeshi nationals have undertaken perilous journeys across the Andaman Sea to reach countries in Southeast Asia.
20 September 2015, 06:25 AM
Transit fees for Indian goods not fair: BNP
BNP says transit or transhipment fee at Tk 580 per tonne for Indian goods carrying through Bangladesh is not acceptable.
19 September 2015, 15:24 PM
Man, daughter found dead in septic tank in Khulna
A man and his daughter are found dead inside a septic tank at Labanchora in Khulna city.
19 September 2015, 13:33 PM
Hold polls before time runs out, Mahbubur urges govt
BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman urges government to hold an inclusive parliamentary election soon saying time for solution to "the existing political impasse" is running out.
19 September 2015, 13:07 PM
7 cops closed over death of 3 in Tangail firing
Policemen who were involved in opening fire on locals in Tangail, who were protesting assault of a woman and her son Friday, have been closed to Dhaka Range, a top official says.
19 September 2015, 11:26 AM
Khaleda greets Hasina for Eid
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia sends Eid-ul-Azha greetings to her political archrival and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
19 September 2015, 09:19 AM
When Hannan Sarkar of Bangladesh stood his ground at Cairns, Australia
Hannan Sarkar was among the very few, who stood their ground, defied their overwhelming opposition to earn some semblance of respect down under in 2003.
19 September 2015, 07:49 AM
Libya boat sink: 25 survivors return home
Twenty-five Bangladeshis, who survived after two boats capsized off Libyan coast on August 24, return home.
19 September 2015, 06:35 AM
Passengers stranded in tailbacks on highway
Thousands of passengers remain stuck on Dhaka-Tangail highway for hours due to a 20-kilometre tailback.
19 September 2015, 06:30 AM
Rain of relief in Dhaka
Dhaka is swept by a brief period of rain this morning that offered relief from the heat that had surged for the last two days.
19 September 2015, 06:03 AM
Australia to 'bore' their way to victory in Bangladesh, says Smith
Australia must stifle their attacking instincts in the subcontinent and "bore" batsmen into giving up their wickets, captain Steven Smith has said.
19 September 2015, 05:11 AM
Cattle-laden truck hijacked in Dhaka, 5 traders hurt
Five traders are attacked and their cattle-laden truck hijacked near parliament in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
19 September 2015, 05:03 AM
‘Criminals, stamp forgers’ held in Dhaka
Detectives claim to arrest of six people including an arms dealer and stamp forgers from separate areas in Dhaka.
19 September 2015, 04:50 AM
Mortar attack from Yemen kills 2 Bangladeshis in KSA
Two Bangladeshis were killed and several others injured in a mortar attack launched from Yemen on a hospital in Saudi Arabia early today.
18 September 2015, 11:10 AM
RMG workers block highway in Gazipur for salary
Agitating garment workers in Gazipur block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding their salaries and festival bonus for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
18 September 2015, 10:03 AM
Rangpur target more success
Take a look at the various teams in the National Cricket League 2015-16 vying for the top prize in Bangladesh cricket’s domestic competition.
18 September 2015, 09:39 AM
All-round Nasir leads India A drubbing
A sparkling all-round performance from Nasir Hossain led Bangladesh A to a 65-run win against India A in the second one-dayer, helping them level the series 1-1.
18 September 2015, 08:26 AM