Dhaka

Train service of Chittagong with Dhaka and Sylhet resumes

Train communication of Chittagong with Dhaka and Sylhet was restored after 10 hours of suspension following derailment of four bogies of a freight train in Banasua in Sadar upazila of Comilla.
8 August 2015, 06:43 AM

‘Gas explosion’ burns 3 in Dhaka

Three people sustain burn injuries after “a fire breaks out from gas explosion” in Dhaka’s Central Road area.
8 August 2015, 05:49 AM

UK, US condemn Niloy killing

The United States has strongly condemned the killing of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy and expressed the hope to work with Bangladesh to protect space for freedom of expression.
8 August 2015, 03:59 AM

Niloy murder: 4 unknown assailants sued

Wife of Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy accuses four anonymous assailants for the brutal killing of the blogger at their house in East Goran. Cops have yet to arrest anyone in this connection.
8 August 2015, 03:22 AM

Ansar-Al-Islam claims responsibility for Niladri murder

Ansar-Al-Islam, Bangladesh chapter of al-Qaeda in the Indian Sub-Continent, claims responsibility for the killing of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay terming him an enemy of Allah.
7 August 2015, 13:27 PM

Yet another blogger killed

Yet another online activist is stabbed to death by unknown assailants at his East Goran residence in Dhaka.
7 August 2015, 08:56 AM

AL’s joint meet this evening

Awami League will hold a joint meeting with all its associate bodies and Dhaka city unit this evening to discuss the upcoming August 15 programme.
6 August 2015, 08:35 AM

Fish farming: 50% profit in 5 months (video)

Does 50% profit on your investment in a short time sound too good to be true? It’s both. It’s good and it’s true. You can get the 50% profit by farming fish in your pond after five months.
6 August 2015, 06:55 AM

Curbing traffic jam: JS body formed to suggest ways

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home today formed a three-member sub-committee to find ways to reduce Dhaka’s traffic agony.
5 August 2015, 10:03 AM

Nilkhet Market: A realm of necessary books (video)

Nilkhet Book Market, consisting of nearly 400 book stalls, is a trustworthy friend for the bookworms, searching for any kinds of book.
5 August 2015, 07:17 AM

Nightmare on Dhaka streets (video)

Kuril flyover is built to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka city but within about two years, this 3.1 kilometer structure has been severely damaged. Besides, the roads in the capital city have been in a deteriorating state, with numerous potholes, open manholes, and damaged sidewalks.
4 August 2015, 11:41 AM

3 held over HSC question ‘leak’

Detectives claim arrest of three people from Dhaka’s Demra in connection with illegal financial activity related to HSC question paper leak.
4 August 2015, 04:50 AM

Death threat to Annisul, 1 held

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) detain a man for allegedly threatening Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq with death in Dhaka.
3 August 2015, 14:30 PM

Bullet-hit newborn improving: DMCH

Dhaka Medical College Hospital authorities hope that the newborn from Magura, who was hit with bullet in her mother's womb, will survive.
3 August 2015, 12:54 PM

Life in DND dam: Marooned for 2 months (video)

For two months of rainy season every year, life comes to a standstill for thousands of people living in the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra dam area due to waterlogging. People here either remain confined to their homes –or are forced to leave their homes temporarily to stay at their relatives’ homes far away where life is normal.
3 August 2015, 07:32 AM

‘Gas explosion,’ 3 burnt in Dhaka

Three members of a family were burnt in a fire at a house in Jurain area of Dhaka early today.
3 August 2015, 07:20 AM

9 held over question leak in Dhaka, Jessore

Detectives claimed arrested of nine people in connection with HSC and Polytechnic examination question paper leak from Dhaka and Jessore.
3 August 2015, 05:46 AM

Next hearing on Khaleda graft cases Aug 10

A Dhaka court set August 10 for further hearing on two graft cases against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
3 August 2015, 04:39 AM

Car catches fire at Dhanmondi

A private car catches fire due to some mechanical glitches at Dhanmondi in Dhaka this evening.
2 August 2015, 15:00 PM

Muggers shoot youth, snatch money at Kalabagan

Muggers shot a student and snatched away Tk 9,000 at Kalabagan in Dhaka.
2 August 2015, 08:26 AM