Bangladesh

‘Drug addict’ kills schoolgirl

A schoolgirl was hacked to death and her three classmates were injured allegedly by a "drug addict" in Mohipur village of
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Be generous to poorer nations

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called upon the developed countries, including the G7 nations, to be more gracious in transfer of technology, mobilising resource and building capacity of the poor countries to overcome the challenges of implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Six Bangladeshis charged with terror financing

A Singapore court yesterday charged six Bangladeshi workers with terror financing, over a month after they were arrested on the
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM

717 UPs go to polls today in 5th phase

Some 717 unions of 45 districts will go to polls today in the fifth phase against the backdrop of deadly violence during electioneering
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM

More power sought for mobile courts

Judicial powers of mobile courts should be increased by amending several relevant laws to effectively maintain law and order, check crimes and safeguard public interest, according to a number of executive magistrates and their superiors.
27 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Fizz out of qualifier

Mustafizur Rahman will not feature in Sunrisers Hyderabad line-up for today’s Qualifier II against the Gujarat Lions after suffering a hamstring injury.
27 May 2016, 14:16 PM

Cops seek Aslam in remand on treason charge

Police seek BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury in remand over a sedition case filed for allegedly fraternising with Israel to overthrow government in Bangladesh.
27 May 2016, 14:08 PM

Mamata wants to give grand reception to Hasina

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has been newly elected for a successive period, wants to accord a grand reception for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
27 May 2016, 14:07 PM

Kiwis announce itinerary of Tigers' tour

Bangladesh are set to play three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests in New Zealand at the end of the year. The itinerary was released on a website run by New Zealand’s cricket board.
27 May 2016, 13:08 PM

AL man stabbed dead in Rangpur

A group of unknown miscreant stabbed an Awami League (AL) activist to death in Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur early today.
27 May 2016, 10:44 AM

8 killed in Madaripur road crash

At least eight people are killed and 34 others injured as a bus fell into a roadside ditch after hitting a bridge on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Madaripur Sadar upazila.
27 May 2016, 10:31 AM

Global economy is 'urgent priority': G7

Pumping up the world economy is an "urgent priority" G7 leaders say, but left the door open for a go-your-own-way approach in a sign of lingering divisions over how to boost growth.
27 May 2016, 07:17 AM

BCB chief selector Faruque may resign

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) chief selector Faruque Ahmed has said that he may resign if the new national selection policy, which may lead to at least seven members—as opposed to three—in the selection committee, is passed by the BCB in its board meeting next week.
27 May 2016, 07:05 AM

Girl stabbed dead by 'drug addict' in Chapainawabganj

A student is stabbed dead and three others injured by a ‘drug addict’ in Chapainawabganj Sadar.
27 May 2016, 06:26 AM

BB heist linked to Philippines attack, Sony hack: Symantec

Hackers who stole $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank have been linked to another cyber attack, this time on a bank in the Philippines, in addition to the 2014 hack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, cyber security company Symantec Corp says.
27 May 2016, 06:01 AM

PM joins G7 outreach meeting with other world leaders

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attends the Outreach Meeting of the G7 countries, representing world's seven major advanced economies.
27 May 2016, 04:19 AM

MSC keep winning

Mohammedan SC keep their winning spree intact in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League as they hand an emphatic 8-0 defeat to Shadharan Bima in one of two fixtures at the Manulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium.
26 May 2016, 18:14 PM

BSL hits a roadblock

Saif Powertec Ltd, the rights-holders of the proposed Bangladesh Super League (BSL), declare that they would stop all activities regarding the franchise-based football league until they are provided with international standards venues.
26 May 2016, 18:13 PM

Fizz-fired Sunrisers face Raina's Lions

When Sunrisers Hyderabad take the field at Delhi today for the second time in 48 hours they will once again bank on Bangladesh's young pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman's cutters and yorkers to cross the virtual semifinal hurdle against Gujarat Lions.
26 May 2016, 18:05 PM

Aslam sued for sedition

Police yesterday filed a sedition case against BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury for allegedly hatching a conspiracy with Israel's Likud Party and its intelligence agency Mossad to oust the government.
26 May 2016, 18:00 PM