Bangladesh

IGP justifies ‘gunfights’

Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque justifies the recent “gunfights” saying law enforcers have the right to self-defence.
23 August 2015, 14:57 PM

Suranjit blasts govt for ‘crossfire’

Awami League senior lawmaker Suranjit Sengupta strongly criticises the government for the recent “crossfire” incidents saying killing of people in the name of crossfire cannot take place in a civilised country.
23 August 2015, 14:19 PM

Revoke Section 57 of ICT Act: Editors’ Council

The Editors’ Council strongly demands scrapping of Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act.
23 August 2015, 12:05 PM

When foreigners lend a hand to clean Dhaka (video)

A group of students from University of Japan in Bangladesh take matters on their hand lending their effort to make a cleaner Dhaka and raise awareness among all for the same.
23 August 2015, 12:00 PM

3 lawyers ‘indirectly involved’ in funding extremism: Prosecution

Prosecution claims that the three lawyers, who were arrested over funding Islamist extremism, confessed before a court in Chittagong about their involvement in the act.
23 August 2015, 11:25 AM

5 killed as buses collide in Rajbari

At least five people are killed and 34 injured in a head-on-collision between two buses in Gualondo Ghat upazila of Rajbari.
23 August 2015, 11:02 AM

Govt to seek review for Sayedee’s death

The government will move a review with the apex court seeking death for convicted war criminal Delwar Hossain Sayedee, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam says.
23 August 2015, 09:32 AM

Malaysia finds mass graves of 24 suspected human trafficking victims

Malaysian authorities have found mass graves containing the remains of more than 20 people believed to be human trafficking victims near the border with Thailand, police said.
23 August 2015, 09:02 AM

AL woman activist killed in Chandpur

A local woman activist of the ruling Awami League is killed in Chandpur Sadar upazila.
23 August 2015, 08:39 AM

‘Robber’ killed in Keraniganj ‘gunfight’

A suspected robber is killed and five policemen injured in what law enforcers term as a 'gunfight' in Dakkhin Keraniganj, Dhaka.
23 August 2015, 05:23 AM

Latif’s JS membership: SC clears way for EC hearing

The Supreme Court today cleared the way for Election Commission to hold hearing on the dispute over cancellation of the parliament membership of sacked minister Abdul Latif Siddique.
23 August 2015, 04:47 AM

British minister Desmond Swayne visits Dhaka

UK Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne arrives in Dhaka on a three-day visit to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s development.
23 August 2015, 04:17 AM

T20 tournament for physically disabled in Dhaka from September 2

The first ever international cricket tournament for physically disabled individuals will be organized in Dhaka from September 2.
22 August 2015, 14:11 PM

SAFF U-19: Bangladesh romp into the semis

Bangladesh romp into the semifinals of SAFF U19 Championship 2015 after defeating Bhutan 2-0 at Lalitpur, Nepal.
22 August 2015, 13:45 PM

Shawkat Mahmud sent to jail after remand

A Dhaka court sends BNP chairperson's Adviser Shawkat Mahmud to jail after completion of his three-day remand in a case filed for killing a man in an arson attack in January.
22 August 2015, 12:07 PM

Journo sent to jail for ‘torturing wife’

A court in Dhaka sends a reporter of private television channel ATN News to jail for allegedly torturing his wife.
22 August 2015, 10:46 AM

Govt to set up health sector trust fund: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government would set up a trust fund like the education assistance trust fund so that none can shut down the community clinics with the change in government.
22 August 2015, 09:22 AM

MPs’ motorcade attacked in Faridpur

Motorcade of Rajbari lawmaker Kazi Keramat Ali and researved seat MP Kamrunnahar Chowdhury comes under attack in Faridpur.
22 August 2015, 08:04 AM

Commward communication summit Aug 29

The fifth edition of Commward, the country’s biggest initiative in recognising and inspiring creative communication, will be held in Dhaka on August 29.
22 August 2015, 07:41 AM

Former Jubo League leader killed in Gazipur

A former upazila president of Jubo League, youth front of the ruling Awami League, was stabbed to death by rivals in Kaliakoir of Gazipur this evening.
21 August 2015, 14:46 PM