Dhaka

Hearing on Mojaheed, SQ Chy review pleas tomorrow

The Supreme Court is set to hold hearing on two petitions tomorrow, seeking review of its judgments that upheld the death penalty for war criminals Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed and Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.
16 November 2015

Culprit threatening Anisuzzaman identified: IGP

Police have identified the individual who threatened Professor Anisuzzaman with life, chief of the force AKM Shahidul Haque says.
16 November 2015

Indian citizen held with gold at Dhaka airport

Customs officials detain an Indian national with gold weighing four kilograms at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
15 November 2015

RMG worker burnt in acid attack dies

A garment worker, who was injured in an acid attack allegedly by her husband in Savar, died at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
15 November 2015

WATCH: Does a cop have enough power to control Dhaka streets?

Does a policeman enjoy enough power to control traffic system in Dhaka?
14 November 2015

Dhaka strongly condemns Paris attacks

President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 140 people and left many others injured.
14 November 2015

Darren Stevens: Kent all-rounder defends Bangladesh Premier League return

Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens has defended his decision to return to play in the Bangladesh Premier League 2015 for Comilla Victorians.
14 November 2015

Two-headed baby undergoing treatment at DMCH

A baby girl born with two heads is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for her breathing difficulties.
13 November 2015

Tavella killing: Matin on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court places MA Matin on a five-day remand in connection with the killing of the Italian national Cesare Tavella.
13 November 2015

3 of a family burnt in fire from leaked gas in Dhaka

Three members of a family were severely burnt in a fire that broke out due to gas pipe leakage at their house in Wari area of the capital early today.
13 November 2015

36th BCS preliminary exam on Jan 8

The 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will be held on January 8.
12 November 2015

Hawkers can sit on Gulistan footpaths, not roads

Hawkers will be allowed to sit on footpaths at Gulistan in Dhaka without giving any toll from now, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon said today.
12 November 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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