Not just about skyscrapers, blue skies, clean rivers important too: Dr Mahathir

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia will not be successful as a developed nation, if it did not balance physical development with the preservation of nature and maintaining the existing environment.
20 April 2019, 04:23 AM

Election Oversight in India: Some lessons to be learned

On March 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases on April 11, 18, 23, 29, and
19 April 2019, 18:00 PM

AL govt’s popularity increases: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the popularity of the Awami League (AL) government has increased despite the fact that the acceptability of any ruling party usually declines in many cases.
19 April 2019, 15:41 PM

Khaleda’s lawyers may move for HC bail

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s lawyers may move a bail petition before the High Court in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
19 April 2019, 15:41 PM

‘Govt not interfering in Khaleda’s punishment’

The government is not interfering with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s punishment, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.
19 April 2019, 12:15 PM

Feud led to murder of Bogura BNP leader: Cops

Police have arrested two accused for allegedly murdering Bogura BNP leader Mahbub Alam and unraveled that the killing was motivated from feud.
18 April 2019, 08:47 AM

No rule of law due to lack of accountability: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir claims that there is no rule of law in the country because of the “absence of accountability”.
18 April 2019, 07:28 AM

No information on Khaleda's parole: Momen

The government has no information about BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release on parole, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said today.
18 April 2019, 06:29 AM

Fair polls not possible by destroying sanctity of votes: Mahbub Talukdar

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar says those who do not believe in democracy want to make an election questionable and taint the festivity of voting.
17 April 2019, 12:10 PM

PM flies to Brunei Sunday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to leave Dhaka on Sunday on a three-day official visit to Brunei Darussalam at the invitation of kingdom’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
17 April 2019, 11:08 AM

Jokowi wins second term

A quick count conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Cyrus Network indicates that Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been reelected to the presidency.
17 April 2019, 04:26 AM

BNP trashes reports on Khaleda’s release on parole

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir terms 'baseless' different media reports on their chairperson Khaleda Zia's release on parole saying that there has been no decision yet in this regard.
16 April 2019, 13:07 PM

PM shocked at damage to Cathedral of Notre Dame

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the damage to the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.
16 April 2019, 12:23 PM

Make people aware about balanced diet: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stresses the need for a greater campaign to make people aware about taking nutritious and balanced diet for preventing diseases.
16 April 2019, 08:35 AM

PM among 5 most austere leaders of the world

Nigeria’s most influential newspaper The Daily Leadership has termed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as one of the most austere leaders of the world.
15 April 2019, 13:00 PM

It’s up to Khaleda, her family to seek parole: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says it is up to their chairperson Khaleda Zia and her family whether she will apply for parole or not.
15 April 2019, 10:36 AM

Bhutanese PM leaves after 4-day visit

Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering leaves Dhaka after wrapping up his four-day official visit that focused on exploring more connectivity and business opportunities between Dhaka and Thimphu.
15 April 2019, 09:43 AM

Nusrat died as cops didn’t discharge duties properly: Moudud

BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed says that the death of Feni madrasa girl Nusrat occurred as the law enforcers failed to deliver their duties properly.
13 April 2019, 15:42 PM

Effort is on to protect Nusrat’s killers: BNP

BNP has cast confusion over fair investigation into the Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case alleging that an evil attempt is on to protect the killers.
13 April 2019, 14:53 PM

Bangladesh, Bhutan sign five bilateral documents

Bangladesh and Bhutan sign five bilateral instruments to enhance cooperation on inland waterways, health, agriculture, tourism sectors and Public Administration Training Centres.
13 April 2019, 04:28 AM