New Zealand Mosque Massacre: Defiant terror suspect charged with murder

The right-wing extremist charged over the horrifying attacks on New Zealand mosques flashed a white power gesture as he appeared in court yesterday, while a shellshocked community began digging graves for the 49 people he stands accused of slaying.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

5 Bangladeshis still missing

Relatives and friends were desperately waiting to know the fate of five Bangladeshis missing since Friday's terror attack on two Christchurch mosques.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Where had he been?

Former Bangladesh ambassador to Vietnam Maroof Zaman returned to his Dhanmondi home in the city early yesterday, over 15 months after he had gone missing.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

MARCH 17, 1971: Mujib meets Yahya

The spontaneous non-cooperation movement of Bangalees stepped into its 16th day.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Nation marks Bangabandhu's birth anniv

The country is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day-2019 today in a befitting manner.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Help revive healthy politics

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the newly elected Ducsu leaders to maintain a peaceful atmosphere on the campus, saying her government wants to develop the country further by utilising the talents of the youth.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

49 killed in Christchurch mosque massacre

A "right-wing extremist" and white supremacist armed with semi-automatic weapons rampaged through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch during Friday prayers, killing 49 worshippers and wounding dozens more.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Two 'drug peddlers' killed in ‘gunfight’

Two alleged drug peddlers were killed in what police claimed was an infighting of drug peddlers in Cox's Bazar's Ukhia upazila early yesterday.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Meet the 'ek takar master'

Four decades ago, a 29-year-old man who had studied up to SSC level started teaching children at his village in Gaibandha for Tk 1 a day.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Demand for Ducsu Re-election: Protesters end hunger strike

Protesting Dhaka University students ended their “hunger strike until death” last night after the authorities assured them of listening to their complaints and making the Ducsu electoral process more transparent.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Our lands will never be theirs'

A gunman who opened fire at two Christchurch mosques killing at least 49 people said the attack was in protest of mass immigration to European lands.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

President, PM condemn terror attacks

President Abdul Hamid yesterday condemned the shooting at two mosques in New Zealand and reiterated Bangladesh's steadfast commitment against terrorism.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

The longest 10 minutes of my life

My hands are still shaking. It is only upon my third attempt that I have been able to sit in front of my laptop and try my best to put to words the most horrific incident I have witnessed in my entire life.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

3 Bangladeshis among dead

Lying on a bed in Christchurch Hospital, Mohtasim Billah said he did not know how he survived yesterday's terror attack that left at least 49 people dead.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Yahya in town

On this day in 1971, all offices and businesses remained shut in continuation of a peaceful movement.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Don't panic

In the face of strong opposition from consumers, the energy regulator hinted it may raise gas prices lower than that proposed by the distributors as the four-day public hearing on the proposals ended yesterday.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Railway fare rise mulled

Bangladesh Railway mulls hiking passenger and freight fares to improve services and minimise losses.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Deadlock at DU

Four days into the Ducsu election, the crisis at Dhaka University is far from over.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Consumer Rights Protection Body: Laudable job with limited resources

Every month since 2016, Mamtaz Begum, a house help in Khulna city, deposited Tk 100 under a 12-year Deposit Pension Scheme (DPS) of Popular Life Insurance.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Dec 30 polls ‘lopsided’

The United States has said unlawful or political killings, forced disappearances, life-threatening prison conditions, freedom of speech
13 March 2019, 20:01 PM