Bangladesh

‘JMB leader’ held in India

India's National Investigation Agency arrest Noor-ul-Haque, alleged leader of banned Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), for his role in conspiracy behind Burdwan blasts in West Bengal.
18 June 2015, 13:26 PM

Court orders Zafrullah’s arrest for contempt

ICT issues arrest warrant against Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury for non-payment of fine for contempt of court.
18 June 2015, 10:54 AM

US visas halted for technical glitch

The US embassy in Dhaka is undergoing technical anomaly which has compelled a halt in its visa processing for those in Bangladesh.
18 June 2015, 10:26 AM

Fakhrul gets bail in 3 cases

The High Court grants bail to detained BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three separate vandalism and arson cases.
18 June 2015, 10:23 AM

Tamim hits his 6th fifty against India

Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh reaches his sixth fifty in ODI cricket against India during the first game of the 3-match series at Mirpur today.
18 June 2015, 10:22 AM

Legal notice seeks Rony’s arms licene cancellation

A SC lawyer sends legal notice to the government requesting it to cancel in 24 hours the firearms licence of Bakhtiar Alam Rony, an accused of shooting dead two people on Apr 14.
18 June 2015, 07:54 AM

61 trafficking victims return from Malaysia

61 Bangladeshi trafficking victims who were rescued by the Malaysian authorities from the Andaman Sea last month have returned home this evening.
18 June 2015, 07:03 AM

Khaleda’s graft hearing adjourned till July 23

A Dhaka court adjourns till July 23 hearing on Zia Orphanage and Zia Charitable Trust corruption cases against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
18 June 2015, 04:21 AM

Ramadan begins Friday

Holy Ramadan will begin in the country on Friday as the new moon was not sighted anywhere in the Bangladesh sky today.
17 June 2015, 14:56 PM

Improving Bangladesh seek gains amid rain threat

A full-strength India take on an improving Bangladesh in the format both teams take to best, and there are reserve days.
17 June 2015, 13:50 PM

Flurry of early iftar shopping (video)

With Ramadan knocking at the door, Dhaka city dwellers hurry to buy items they need to prepare iftar.
17 June 2015, 12:52 PM

News Analysis: Political enmity beyond borders

While her party men were staging demonstration against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit in London, BNP chief Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Monday invited Hasina to attend an iftar party she will host in honour of the country's political leaders.
17 June 2015, 11:57 AM

Cleaner air would save two million lives a year: study

Cleaner air worldwide will save two million lives a year and not only in the most polluted countries, a study finds.
17 June 2015, 10:42 AM

Traffic jam and shopping: Make the best out of Ramadan

Two major aspects of Ramadan are self control and charity. Ramadan also means an increased traffic on the roads. And with everyone rushing to finish shopping before Eid comes knocking at our doors, traffic jams waste away our entire day and all our plans. Here’s how The Daily Star Online thinks you can make the best out the Ramadan traffic jam and shopping:
17 June 2015, 10:04 AM

Gatco graft case: Order on Khaleda plea any day

The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on two separate petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging legality of trial proceedings of Gatco corruption case.
17 June 2015, 09:37 AM

Fan photos of Test match

See the fans of Bangladesh cricket cheering their favourite team during the sole Test match against India at Fatullah Stadium.
17 June 2015, 08:19 AM

Win over India in 2012 inspires Bangladesh to perform

Bangladesh cricket team can recall their fighting spirit that helped them conquer India’s challenge on March 16, 2012 at Mirpur Stadium.
17 June 2015, 07:16 AM

Niko graft case: Order on Khaleda plea tomorrow

The High Court will deliver its order tomorrow whether the proceedings of the Niko graft trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will continue.
17 June 2015, 06:16 AM

People defy Jamaat hartal

Despite a 24-hour countrywide hartal enforced by Jamaat-e-Islami across the country, Dhaka city dwellers came out in streets and performed their daily jobs as usual today.
17 June 2015, 05:29 AM

Bangladesh worried over US trade bill

Bangladesh expresses concern over US trade bill on Trans Pacific Partnership, apprehending that it would lose its competitive edge in American market.
17 June 2015, 04:45 AM