Dhaka

Paltan building fire under control

The fire that broke out at a multistoried building in Paltan area of Dhaka was brought under control after around half an hour.
12 November 2015, 08:03 AM

Youth stabbed dead, another injured in Dhaka

A youth is stabbed to death and another critically injured as miscreants attacked them in the capital’s Khilgaon area.
11 November 2015, 16:01 PM

Urban monkeys of Dhaka (video)

Taken away their natural habitat, around a thousand monkeys are still thriving in some places of Dhaka city.
11 November 2015, 07:58 AM

College student killed in Banani road crash

A college student is killed when a truck rammed his motorbike in Banani area of Dhaka.
11 November 2015, 05:46 AM

US sees threat of more attacks on foreigners in Bangladesh

Foreigners may be attacked again in Bangladesh, the US State Department said in a travel alert on Tuesday that urged Americans to be cautious and vigilant in that country.
11 November 2015, 03:35 AM

Bangladesh seek another clean sweep

Bangladesh seek another clean sweep ahead of the third ODI against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla national stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 12:55 PM

Raping student: Parimal’s verdict Nov 25

The court’s verdict on Parimal Chandra Joydhar in the rape case filed over violating a Viqarunnisa Noon School student is set to be delivered on November 25.
10 November 2015, 12:03 PM

Web Review: Get traffic alerts on Facebook

The traffic condition in Dhaka is getting worse with time. But now, you can get updates on the traffic status of your route and decide beforehand whether to take an alternative route to reach your destination.
10 November 2015, 09:21 AM

Arson case: Arrest warrant for Bulu, Sohel, 12 other BNP men

A Dhaka court issues arrest warrant against 14 leaders and activists of BNP-led 20-party alliance including Barkatullah Bulu and Habib-Un-Nabi Khan Sohel in a case filed for torching a bus in Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 07:37 AM

Military police attacked at Dhaka checkpost

An unknown assailant stabs a member of military police at Kochukhet checkpost in Dhaka. Confirming the incident, Syed Qaiyum Zaman Khan, deputy commissioner of Mirpur zone of police, told The Daily Star that a man has been arrested in this connection.
10 November 2015, 05:54 AM

‘Criminal’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab

An alleged criminal is killed and two members of Rapid Action Battalion were injured during a “gunfight” in Mohakhali area of Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 05:18 AM

Cop killed after bus hits him on Airport Road

A police official is killed after a bus hit him at Biman Bandar bus station on Airport Road in Dhaka.
10 November 2015, 05:16 AM

11 JMB men held at Uttara

Detectives arrest 11 members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at Uttara in Dhaka. Some books on Jihadi and explosive materials also seized during the drive at Abdullahpur under Uttara West Police Station.
10 November 2015, 04:39 AM

Plan your day trip adventure

A routine day in the life of a Dhakaiite. As wonderful as this city of millions is, it can often become taxing to go on day upon day without any break. The tedium of the hectic city life can be relieved with a little time out from our busy metropolis. Coming weekend, instead of heading off for another expensive dinner to the multitude of restaurants sprouting around Dhaka, why not drive away for a short trip out of the city?
9 November 2015, 08:25 AM

Arrest warrant issued for Khoka in sedition case

A Dhaka court issues arrest warrant against BNP Vice-Chairman Sadeque Hossain Khoka in a sedition case.
9 November 2015, 08:18 AM

Asma Kibria passes away

Asma Kibria, widow of former finance minister and Awami League leader SAMS Kibria, dies of cardiac arrest at a Dhaka hospital.
9 November 2015, 06:12 AM

Buoyant Bangladesh aim to wrap up series

If the trend from last year continues in the second ODI, Bangladesh would win it at a canter, and seal their ninth bilateral series win over Zimbabwe.
8 November 2015, 13:10 PM

Shakib flies to US tonight to be with wife

Bangladesh cricket team’s ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan will not be able to take any further part in the ongoing series against Zimbabwe as he is leaving for the USA to be beside his wife Shishir who is expecting the first child of the couple in two weeks' time.
8 November 2015, 11:49 AM

Mayor’s ultimatum against truck parking at Tejgaon

Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq issues a November 27 ultimatum to stop truck and covered van parking in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area.
8 November 2015, 10:12 AM

Arrest warrant issued against Tarique for calling Bangabandhu ‘Pakbandhu’

A Dhaka court issues an arrest warrant against BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “Pakbandhu” (friend of Pakistan).
8 November 2015, 06:12 AM