Bangladesh

PM unveils book on Bangabandhu

The book was written by former Chhatra League and Awami League leader late Duranta Biplob
26 February 2023, 06:34 AM

Step up vigilance against militancy, drugs: PM

"Our drive against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption will continue. All of you must remain cautious regarding this matter," she said
25 February 2023, 09:14 AM

Narsingdi upazila chairman shot at home

Local Awami League leaders and activists blocked Shibpur college gate bus stand on Dhaka-Itakhola-Monohardi regional highway by setting fire to tyres to protest the incident
25 February 2023, 09:00 AM

PM opens 43 development schemes in Gopalganj

She opened the projects after unveiling a plaque by pressing a button at a grand public rally organised by Kotalipara Upazila AL on Talimpur Telihati High School ground
25 February 2023, 07:22 AM

14th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage observed

Seventy-four people, including 57 army officials, were killed in the mutiny in the capital's Pilkhana headquarters of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on February 25 and 26 in 2009
25 February 2023, 07:08 AM

AL-backed panel sweeps Dhaka Bar Association polls

Mizanur Rahman Mamun was elected president with 7,883 votes. His "Blue Panel" opponent Khorshed Miah Alam got 1,035 votes
25 February 2023, 06:33 AM

Death row convict dies at DMCH

Seventy-four people, including 57 army officials, were killed in the mutiny in the capital's Pilkhana headquarters of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on February 25 and 26 in 2009
25 February 2023, 04:24 AM

Officially closed, but not to officials

How govt officials are allowed entry when Ramna Park is closed to public for certain hours
24 February 2023, 09:06 AM

Media Freedom Coalition concerned by cancellation of Dainik Dinkal's declaration

"A free press and free speech play a key role in a transparent democracy," the coalition said in a statement.
24 February 2023, 07:56 AM

Seminar on Yusuf Mohammad's Doha held in Ctg

In poetry, rhythm is more important than rhyme and many of Yusuf Mohammad's Dohas compel the reader to think deeply.
24 February 2023, 07:08 AM

Another SP sent into forced retirement

Another superintendent of police was sent into forced retirement yesterday.
23 February 2023, 06:08 AM

Dhaka Bar polls: BNP-backed panel to boycott today's voting

After the end of voting on the first day yesterday, the chief election commission declared that a total of 5,028 voters had cast their votes while the BNP-backed commissioners counted a total of 4,023 votes
23 February 2023, 05:31 AM

PM happy with airport underpass project: spokesperson

"This will reduce traffic jam and accidents," Hasina said
22 February 2023, 12:27 PM

Chattogram's PK Sen Bhaban residents at high risk

The building was recently visited by this correspondent, who found it to be in a fragile condition and left to rot and decay. The walls were faded, cracked, with chunks of plaster falling off.
11 February 2023, 05:50 AM

Why govt buying electricity from Adani Group at higher price?

The price of electricity that will be bought from the Adani Godda power plant will be Tk 24.10 per unit
7 February 2023, 15:33 PM

Vested quarter spreading disinformation about textbooks: Dipu Moni

A vested quarter is spreading disinformation and propaganda about textbooks to create confusion ahead of the national election getting no other issue, Education Minister Dipu Moni told parliament today.
7 February 2023, 15:03 PM

Dhaka once again tops list of cities with most polluted air

Dhaka has once again topped the list of world cities with worst air quality. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 251 at 8:53am today, Dhaka ranked first in the list of cities with worst air.
22 December 2022, 04:57 AM

People of all faiths have equal rights in Bangladesh: PM

The government has been working for the welfare of the people of all religious faiths in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today.
21 December 2022, 13:18 PM

Abide by the law during political programmes: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the country’s law and order situation is good and the police force is working with patriotism and bravery to maintain that situation.
21 December 2022, 11:31 AM

Memorial for fallen Indian soldiers yet to be completed

The government, with an aim to uphold the martyred Indian soldiers' contribution to the cause of Bangladesh's liberation as part of Bangladesh-India allied force, decided to construct a memorial in July 2017.
17 December 2022, 07:19 AM