Bangladesh

3 traffickers held in Cox’s Bazar

Police arrests three suspected human traffickers in separate drives in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
5 August 2015, 12:46 PM

Boy beaten dead in Barguna, 1 held

After medieval style torture to death of two teenagers, now a madrasa boy has been allegedly beaten to death in Barguna’s Taltali upazila.
5 August 2015, 10:36 AM

No compromise with CNG ban: Obaidul Quader

There will be no compromise with the ban on auto-rickshaws on highways, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
5 August 2015, 10:15 AM

Curbing traffic jam: JS body formed to suggest ways

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home today formed a three-member sub-committee to find ways to reduce Dhaka’s traffic agony.
5 August 2015, 10:03 AM

Govt employees involved in question leak: TIB

TIB says it has found involvement of govt employees, coaching centres and private stakeholders in public examination question leak.
5 August 2015, 07:11 AM

Gatco graft: Khaleda’s trial to continue

The High Court rejects two petitions of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, which challenged the legality of trial proceedings of Gatco graft case, and directs her to surrender before the trial court in two months.
5 August 2015, 07:02 AM

India extends $1b credit by $62m

India today announced to increase the cash amount of the $1 billion credit line for Bangladesh that was given mostly to boost connectivity.
5 August 2015, 06:30 AM

Child tied to tree, beaten up in Natore (video)

Two persons, including a teenager, are brutally tortured in Natore for their alleged involvement in stealing from grocery shop.
5 August 2015, 06:23 AM

Need more judges for judiciary to work: Suranjit

Suranjit Sengupta, chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on law, says the country’s judiciary is bound to collapse due to inadequate number of judges.
4 August 2015, 12:04 PM

Nightmare on Dhaka streets (video)

Kuril flyover is built to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka city but within about two years, this 3.1 kilometer structure has been severely damaged. Besides, the roads in the capital city have been in a deteriorating state, with numerous potholes, open manholes, and damaged sidewalks.
4 August 2015, 11:41 AM

Yet another child killed in brutal torture

Nearly a month into the killing of Rajon, another 13-year-old boy has been allegedly tortured to death in Khulna.
4 August 2015, 06:51 AM

2 HC judges take oath Wednesday

President Abdul Hamid confirms services of two High Court judges, as their two years’ tenure as additional judge will expire tomorrow.
3 August 2015, 13:38 PM

Bullet-hit newborn improving: DMCH

Dhaka Medical College Hospital authorities hope that the newborn from Magura, who was hit with bullet in her mother's womb, will survive.
3 August 2015, 12:54 PM

2 more held over pregnant mother shooting

Law enforcers arrest two more people in connection with the shooting of an eight-month pregnant mother in Magura during a Jubo League factional clash from Signboard area in Narayanganj
3 August 2015, 11:56 AM

Stop plying of all unfit vehicles, HC tells govt

The High Court directs the government to stop plying of all unfit motor vehicles across the country.
3 August 2015, 10:16 AM

Rajon killing: No specifics over bringing back Kamrul

Authorities are yet to ascertain the repatriation of Kamrul Islam, who along with others beat the life out of 13-year-old child Rajon last month.
3 August 2015, 08:07 AM

Life in DND dam: Marooned for 2 months (video)

For two months of rainy season every year, life comes to a standstill for thousands of people living in the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra dam area due to waterlogging. People here either remain confined to their homes –or are forced to leave their homes temporarily to stay at their relatives’ homes far away where life is normal.
3 August 2015, 07:32 AM

Bangladesh impress in rain-affected South Africa Test series

The spirited performance from Bangladesh bowlers sends the right signals in an otherwise disappointing Test series against the top-ranked team in the world.
3 August 2015, 07:04 AM

Child rape: SC commutes death for child convict

The Supreme Court commutes death penalty of a convict to imprisonment until death over rape and murder of a child in Manikganj.
3 August 2015, 05:22 AM

2nd Test between Bangladesh and South Africa called off

Bangladesh draw the 2nd Test against South Africa and the 2-match series after match officials called off play for day 5 due to wet outfield at Mirpur stadium.
3 August 2015, 03:33 AM