CU teacher Maidul gets 6-month bail in ICT case

The High Court grants ad interim bail to Chittagong University teacher Maidul Islam for six months in a case filed under Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act on July 24.
9 October 2018, 10:14 AM

HC once again acquits Maya in graft case

The High Court yesterday again acquitted Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya in a corruption case in which he had been sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Two weeks needed for BNP chief's full checkup

The medical board formed to examine BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said it would take around two weeks to start her main treatment as the doctors needed to assess her health first.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Second nuclear plant to be constructed in Barisal: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the second nuclear power plant would be constructed in the southern part of the country.
8 October 2018, 15:29 PM

Medical varsity in each division if reelected: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government, if elected for another term, would set up a medical university in every division.
7 October 2018, 14:50 PM

Myanmar partially amended new map after Bangladesh protests: official

The foreign ministry says Myanmar overnight amended partially its newly drawn map tending to show Bangladesh’s St. Martin’s Island as part of their territory.
7 October 2018, 14:38 PM

Myanmar partially amends new map after Bangladesh protests: official

The foreign ministry says Myanmar overnight amended partially its newly drawn map tending to show Bangladesh’s St. Martin’s Island as part of their territory.
7 October 2018, 14:38 PM

Pro-BNP lawyers at BSMMU to meet Khaleda

A four-member delegation of pro-BNP lawyers led by Barrister Moudud Ahmed go to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) today to meet party Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
7 October 2018, 06:34 AM

Kavanaugh sworn into US Supreme Court after divisive fight

Brett Kavanaugh is sworn as US Supreme Court justice following the closest Senate confirmation vote in more than a century, marking a major win for President Donald Trump's drive to move the country's political institutions to the right.
7 October 2018, 04:14 AM

An attempt to justify illegitimate activities: Speakers

The government formulated Digital Security Bill in an attempt to “justify its illegitimate activities”, speakers said at a meeting yesterday.
6 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Claim Over St Martin's: Myanmar ambassador summoned

Myanmar has come up with another false claim showing Bangladesh's St Martin's Island as part of its territory, prompting Dhaka to lodge a strong protest.
6 October 2018, 18:00 PM

4,100 cases filed to keep BNP off polls

The BNP yesterday alleged that over 4,100 cases were lodged against around 8.6 lakh named and 2.76 lakh unnamed party men since September 1 to keep it away from the upcoming general elections.
6 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Khaleda’s treatment: Our desire not fulfilled, says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expresses his dissatisfaction over the treatment process of the party chairperson Khaleda Zia at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.
6 October 2018, 13:27 PM

In a divided UN, China blazes quiet path to power

Criticised by the White House for alleged interference in US politics, China has quietly blazed a path at the United Nations where it is, little by little, becoming one of the most influential members.
6 October 2018, 04:41 AM

AL wants all to take part in polls: Anisul

Awami League wants participation of all political parties in the upcoming parliamentary elections, said Law Minister Anisul Huq.
5 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Big changes coming in the political scene

BNP leader Moudud Ahmed yesterday said major changes are coming in the country's political arena, which would force the government to sit for talks with opposition parties to hold a free and fair election.
5 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Fakhrul warns ‘political crisis’ sans Khaleda’s release

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir warns the government of a “political crisis” if the party’s Chairperson Khaleda Zia is not freed from jail before the general election.
5 October 2018, 15:49 PM

Digital Security Bill sent to president

The much-debated Digital Security Bill 2018 was sent to the office of President Abdul Hamid yesterday for his assent, said sources at the Parliament Secretariat and the Bangabhaban.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Padma bridge to be named after the river: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the Padma bridge will be named after the river as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has cancelled the proposal of naming the bridge after her.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM

BCL suspends 10 activists

Bangladesh Chhatra League's (BCL) Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit yesterday suspended ten leaders and activists for one month, over clashes on the campus between two groups on Tuesday night that left 30 activists of the ruling party's student wing injured.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM