Bangladesh

Bangladesh vs India: Cricket Stats and Records

See the various stats and records between Bangladesh and India from the first time these countries faced each other on the cricket field.
3 June 2015, 10:30 AM

Rubel Hossain back for India Test

Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the 14-man squad for India Test match set to begin from June 10, 2015 at Fatullah Stadium.
3 June 2015, 09:15 AM

India’s opposition may quit House panel on land bill

Some opposition members on India’s Joint Committee of Parliament examining the draft legislation are toying with the idea of “boycotting” it.
3 June 2015, 06:29 AM

‘Wanted trafficker’ arrested in Cox’s Bazar

Police arrest a wanted human trafficker who is also a Union Parishad member in Cox's Bazar Sadar upazila.
3 June 2015, 05:07 AM

7 burnt as bus firebombed in Comilla

Police cannot say about the motive of the attack; probe body formed to investigate.
3 June 2015, 04:26 AM

Taslima Nasreen relocated to US amid death threats from Islamic extremists

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen moved to United States by the Center for Inquiry (CFI), New York-based advocacy group, which says that she received death threats, reports The Huffington Post.
2 June 2015, 17:13 PM

JS hails Modi for approving LBA

Jatiya Sangsad unanimously adopted a thanks giving motion over the ratification of the longstanding Land Boundary Agreement in Indian Loksabha and Rajyasabha.
2 June 2015, 15:16 PM

Bangladesh held by Afghans

Bangladesh wraps up their warm-up campaign for the Joint Qualifiers of the World Cup and the Asian Cup with a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan.
2 June 2015, 13:09 PM

Remittance continues to rise in May

Bangladesh receives $1.32 billion in remittance in May against $1.29 billion in March 2015.
2 June 2015, 10:59 AM

Grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladesh migrants: Congress

The Congress in India urges the Centre to grant citizenship to Hindu immigrants from Bangladesh.
2 June 2015, 08:40 AM

Buckling under international pressure, Thailand cracks down on human trafficking

On their way out of Thailand, several workers boarded fishery trawlers to go offshore for fishing in the Indonesian sea, but they returned as trafficked entities. The workers were rescued by Thai authorities and brought home on a Royal Thai Air Force C-130 aircraft.
2 June 2015, 08:38 AM

Kidnapped, turned into slaves of past

“My arms and legs were tied in such a way that it was impossible for me even to change sides without help,” said Jewel, who was abducted and held captive by human traffickers in November last year.
2 June 2015, 08:27 AM

Fakhrul denied bail again

A Dhaka court rejects bail petitions of BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for the second time in three arson attack cases filed with Paltan Police Station this year.
2 June 2015, 08:20 AM

Work on motor vehicle deal may start in Jan

Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader expresses hopes that works for the Motor Vehicle Agreement among the four South Asian countries – Bangladesh, India, Bhutan and Nepal – will begin next January.
2 June 2015, 07:51 AM

Muhith’s 7th budget in a row

Finance Minister AMA Muhith will place budget for seventh time in a row on Thursday, the size of which is Tk 295,272 crore.
2 June 2015, 07:01 AM

2.76 lakh govt posts remain vacant: Minister

State Minister for Public Administration Ismat Ara Sadeq announces in parliament that some 2.76 lakh posts have remained vacant with different ministries, divisions and offices of the government.
1 June 2015, 14:48 PM

Less for more: Living in slum (video)

A slum dweller in the capital's Bhashantek area has to pay at least Tk 2000 for a 10-feet by 10-feet tin shed room with no ready amenities.
1 June 2015, 14:47 PM

Shab-e-Barat and Old Dhaka foods

The night of records or Shab-e-Barat is a major day for devout Muslims all over the world. But another part of this day, especially in Bangladesh, is the affection that is circulated among neighbours and relatives. Sweetmeat and bread (roti) is distributed door to door come alive with a celebration of the divine.
1 June 2015, 13:35 PM

Budget to be placed Thursday

Finance Minister AMA Muhith is expected to place the budget for the 2015-16 fiscal in the second session of the 10th parliament and it will be passed on June 30.
1 June 2015, 12:15 PM

Enact law to bring black money into economy: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) calls upon the government to formulate separate laws to deal with the black money and benami (bought in other’s name) properties, within and outside the country.
1 June 2015, 11:57 AM