Bangladesh

We were forcibly detained, didn’t voluntarily issue movement withdrawal statement

Say 6 key quota movement organisers a day after being released by DB
2 August 2024, 06:32 AM

Bangladesh unblocks Facebook, WhatsApp, other social media platforms

Social media users started to get uninterrupted access to social media platforms shortly after 2:00pm
31 July 2024, 09:02 AM

2 US senators call for impartial probe into human rights violations

Two US senators yesterday called on Bangladeshi authorities to urgently conduct an independent and impartial investigation into the security services' human rights violations
31 July 2024, 07:05 AM

In pictures: Monday’s protests and police action

Quota reform protesters yesterday staged demonstrations across the country, including in Dhaka and Chattogram cities, but law enforcers dispersed them at many places and detained at least 80..Students from different universities and colleges held the demonstrations to protest the "detentio
30 July 2024, 08:59 AM

PM invites Malaysia to fully manufacture Perodua cars in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited Malaysia to set up facilities to fully manufacture Perodua cars in Bangladesh
24 July 2024, 12:23 PM
24 July 2024, 11:30 AM

Current situation not conducive to reopening universities: education minister

Govt prioritising ongoing HSC, equivalent exams instead
24 July 2024, 11:02 AM

Passenger train services to start tomorrow on limited scale

Bangladesh Railway will resume operation of passenger trains from tomorrow on a very limited scale, one week after the suspension of services amid countrywide unrest centring the quota reform movement
24 July 2024, 10:22 AM

Quota protest: Students block Shahbagh, Farmgate, Science Lab, Agargaon

Thousands of students and jobseekers brought out processions and blocked major intersections, including Shahbagh and Farmgate, in Dhaka today protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs.
10 July 2024, 05:27 AM

Quota protest: Students block Science Lab intersection

Hundreds of students of Dhaka College and nearby institutions blocked the road in the capital's Science Lab area, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs
10 July 2024, 05:04 AM

'Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog' found in Bangladesh

'Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog' has been found in Bangladesh for the first time
20 June 2024, 07:24 AM

Eid-ul-Azha's main Jamaat held at National Eidgah

With the participation of people from all strata of the society, the main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha has been held at the National Eidgah in the capital
17 June 2024, 03:01 AM

Main Eid congregation at Jatiya Eidgah at 7:30am

The main Eid Jamaat will be held at the Jatiya Eidgah adjacent to the High Court at 7:30am tomorrow
16 June 2024, 10:33 AM

Tree Plantation: DNCC to collect cow dung from cattle markets

Dhaka North City Corporation will collect cow dung from the Eid cattle markets this year, as in previous years, to support its tree planting programme..Speaking at a meeting at the corporation office yesterday, DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam said, “We have already started an extensive tree planti
16 June 2024, 10:25 AM

Bangladeshi businessman to sue Singapore surgeon after procedure that left him ‘paralysed’

A Bangladeshi businessman who went to Singapore to be treated at Gleneagles Hospital for a spinal condition allegedly became paralysed after a procedure and is going to sue his neurosurgeon for the damages
16 June 2024, 09:26 AM

Gazipur factory workers stage demo demanding wage arrears

Several hundred workers from National Chemicals Manufacturing Company Limited are staging demonstrations in front of the factory in Gazipur city's Barabari area since 8:00am today demanding wage arrears for five months
16 June 2024, 08:03 AM

Rain likely in Dhaka on Eid day

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted an increase in rainfall in the northeastern and northwestern parts of the country on the day of Eid-ul-Azha and the day after
15 June 2024, 09:17 AM

Bangladesh's development comes first: PM

Sheikh Hasina says her government will work with supportive countries irrespective of their role in conflicts
2 June 2024, 07:26 AM

Boat capsize in Mediterranean: Bodies of eight Bangladeshis reach Dhaka

The bodies of eight Bangladeshis, who died in a boat capsize in the Mediterranean Sea, reached Dhaka today
2 May 2024, 09:37 AM

DSCC dismantling makeshift shops at Bangabazar

Dhaka South City Corporation has been dismantling makeshift shops at the site of Bangabazar Shopping Complex
16 April 2024, 08:18 AM