Bangladesh

Draft Petroleum Corporation Act gets nod

Cabinet gives its final approval to the draft of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Act 2015 doubling the jail term and fine for defaulters.
27 July 2015, 09:20 AM

SC order on Zafrullah tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pass an order tomorrow on Zafrullah Chowdhury’s petition filed against a tribunal verdict that fined him for contempt.
27 July 2015, 08:03 AM

BSF kills Bangladeshi on Naogaon border

Indian Border Security Force shoot dead a Bangladeshi cattle trader near Sapahar border in Naogaon.
27 July 2015, 07:39 AM

Only 100 tigers found in Sundarbans

Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than previously thought, following a recent survey, a top forestry official says.
27 July 2015, 06:50 AM

HSC exam results Aug 9

The results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published together on August 9.
26 July 2015, 09:09 AM

Fakhrul going abroad tonight ‘for treatment’

Kept behind bars for a long time, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir flies “for better treatment in Singapore.”
26 July 2015, 08:12 AM

Bangladesh and South Africa players make gains despite Chittagong washout

Despite inclement weather preventing a positive result for either side, there was some good news for several Bangladesh and South Africa players arising from Saturday’s drawn first Test in Chittagong.
26 July 2015, 07:32 AM

3-day DC conference begins July 28

A three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners of the districts begins July 28 in Dhaka with problems, prospects and challenges they face.
26 July 2015, 06:50 AM

Graft: ACC prays HC to hear Maya, 5 others’ appeal

ACC prays to the High Court for hearing the appeal filed by Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya challenging 13 years imprisonment handed down to him in a corruption case.
26 July 2015, 06:21 AM

Man, child gunned down in Rangamati

Miscreants forcefully enter into a house and gun down a man and a child in Rangamati Sadar upazila.
26 July 2015, 05:49 AM

Stop further distribution of Brazil wheat: SC

The apex court orders a stop on further distribution of the wheat imported from Brazil in the backdrop of questions regarding its quality.
26 July 2015, 05:14 AM

Polls under neutral govt is a must: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the parliamentary polls must be held under a neutral administration as fair elections are not possible under Awami League government.
25 July 2015, 15:55 PM

Spirited Bangladesh take giant strides

Rain is a regular occurrence in Chittagong, but Bangladesh still have plenty of positives to take away, none more so than proving to be more than a match for South Africa.
25 July 2015, 14:54 PM

Another suspect remanded over Rajon killing

A Sylhet court allows police three days to grill another suspect in the sensational murder of 13-year-old boy Samiul Alam Rajon.
25 July 2015, 13:05 PM

3 missing in Mymensingh boat capsize

At least three people including two students go missing after a boat capsized in the Brahmaputra river at Gafargoan upazila of Mymensingh.
25 July 2015, 11:18 AM

Bangladesh show fight in drawn Test against South Africa

The 1st Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa ends in a draw after rain washed out the last two days of the game at Chittagong Stadium.
25 July 2015, 09:35 AM

Long tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway

A 65km long tailback ensues on the Dhaka-Tangail highway as holidaymakers make return journey after Eid.
25 July 2015, 04:59 AM

Day 5 washed out, match drawn

With play called off for the final day, Bangladesh draw the 1st Test of the 2-match series against South Africa at Chittagong Stadium.
25 July 2015, 03:33 AM

Jubo League man suspended

Jubo League suspends a leader following his arrest on charge of attempting to take away tender documents at Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) in Dhaka.
24 July 2015, 13:12 PM

Thailand indicts 72 people over human trafficking

Thai prosecutors have indicted 72 people, including politicians and an army general, over the trafficking of migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh.
24 July 2015, 10:40 AM