Bangladesh

BB sues unidentified persons for reserve heist

Bangladesh Bank files a case against unidentified persons under money laundering prevention act for the recent heist of US$101 million from BB account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
15 March 2016, 10:48 AM

Bangladesh Women hungry for big-event exposure

Bangladesh women are playing their second straight World T20, and have surprised Sri Lanka in the past. But the jarring truth is that they haven't played enough cricket in the build-up to the upcoming global tournament.
15 March 2016, 10:31 AM

Quitting out of moral responsibility, Atiur says after resigning as Bangladesh Bank governor

Atiur Rahman, who resigned as Bangladesh Bank governor this morning, says he opted to quit out of moral responsibility over the heist of US$101 million from the central bank’s account with the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
15 March 2016, 09:40 AM

Jhenidah Shia preacher stabbed to death

A Shia community preacher has been stabbed to death in Jhenidah’s Kaliganj upazila. Islamic State has allegedly claimed responsibility of the killing.
15 March 2016, 07:57 AM

HC bins Tareque Sayeed’s plea to scrap 7-murder trial

The High Court has rejected a plea filed by sacked Rab official Lt Col (retd) Tareque Sayeed Mohammad for scrapping the trial against him in Narayanganj seven-murder case.
15 March 2016, 06:05 AM

Star editor gets bail in Faridpur

The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam has secured bail in a Tk 50-crore defamation case in Faridpur.
15 March 2016, 05:20 AM

Contempt rule hearing on 2 ministers Mar 20

The Supreme Court has adjourned the contempt rule hearing against Food Minister Qamrul Islam and Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque for their comment against the chief justice and sets March 20 for hearing the rule.
15 March 2016, 04:21 AM

$101m heist: Atiur quits as governor of Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman submits resignation letter to the PM amid criticism over the heist of US$101m from the central bank’s account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York by hackers last month.
15 March 2016, 04:02 AM

Dhaka-Delhi Biman flight to resume in April

The much expected Biman flight between Dhaka and Delhi route will resume in April, says civil aviation and tourism ministry.
14 March 2016, 14:34 PM

Hasina requests Cameron to review cargo ban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requests British Prime Minister David Cameron to review the UK’s decision regarding ban on direct air cargo from Dhaka to London.
14 March 2016, 14:24 PM

BB reserve heist: Muhith to brief media tomorrow

Finance Minister AMA Muhith will brief the media about the recent theft of US$101 million by hackers from Bangladesh Bank account at New York Federal Reserve Bank.
14 March 2016, 12:34 PM

Move to boost startups in Bangladesh

LightCastle Partners, a business data firm, is launching a comprehensive publication on startup ecosystem considering the recent rise of startups and investors’ interest in Bangladesh.
14 March 2016, 10:42 AM

Mustafizur voted debutant of the year

Bangladeshi bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman wins the Debutant of the Year title - a category voted on by ESPNcricinfo's users, in addition to the jury.
14 March 2016, 09:45 AM

HC questions legality of biometric SIM registration

The High Court has questioned the legality of biometric registration for purchase of mobile operators’ Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.
14 March 2016, 08:02 AM

Star editor gets bail in Gazipur

The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam has secured bail in a Tk 5 crore defamation case in Gazipur.
14 March 2016, 06:00 AM

SC stays Mirza Abbas’ release from jail

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas’ bail in a graft case has been stayed for a week by the Supreme Court, thereby halting his release from prison.
14 March 2016, 04:57 AM

1000 up for Tamim in T20Is

Tamim Iqbal becomes the first batsman from Bangladesh to cross the 1000-run milestone in T20Is during the qualifying match of ICC WT20 2016 against Oman at Dharamsala, India.
13 March 2016, 15:08 PM

Muggers gun down youth to snatch Tk 2.9 lakh in Dhaka

Unidentified miscreants shoot dead a youth to snatch Tk 2.9 lakh from his possession in broad daylight at Hazipara in capital Dhaka.
13 March 2016, 12:35 PM

Tigers leap into Super Ten

Bangladesh qualify for Super Ten, will face Pakistan on March 15, Wednesday at Kolkata at 3:30pm local time after thrashing Oman by 54 runs at Dharamsala.
13 March 2016, 12:06 PM

Banking secy was unaware of BB cyber heist

Finance ministry's secretary for banking division says he was unaware of the cyber heist, where a sum of $101 million was swindled out, throughout the last month.
13 March 2016, 10:32 AM