Bangladesh’s Christian church leaders have urged the new leadership of the country to pay attention to the underprivileged and minority communities of the country, support them in improving their quality of life and ensure peace and security.

Dr Sharif N AS-Saber has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Stamford University Bangladesh.

A 15-year-old madrasa student was stabbed to death allegedly by a group of teenagers in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area on Sunday night, police said.

No one will be allowed to register a new or used motor vehicle without scrapping a vehicle that has exceeded its economic life, according to a new government guideline.

The Bangla Academy has decided to run the Amar Ekushey Book Fair from February 20 to March 15.

The new prime minister will decide on his official residence as the interim government has not finalised it so far, said Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan yesterday.

Twelve young lawmakers are set to join the national parliament formed in the wake of the July mass uprising, with their oath-taking scheduled for this morning at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

Thirty-seven citizens yesterday called on the Election Commission, the government and leaders of all political parties to take effective steps to prevent post-election violence reported in several districts.

Bangladesh’s relations with India will not be “captive” to a single issue, and the presence of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India will not “deter” Dhaka from pursuing broader ties with New Delhi, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said.

11 fire engines worked at the scene to bring the blaze under control

2 killed, 3 injured in the explosion

Khelafat Majlis ameer alleges ‘vote engineering’ at 11-party alliance rally in Dhaka

4 others critically injured

Father’s earlier complaints went unresolved

Dhaka court discharges Simeen, Shahnaz and four others from fraud case, finding no grounds for charges

Official notification issued accepting M Siraz Uddin's resignation letter

Party urges swift execution of referendum mandate

No casualties reported, relief trains work to restore service

Astronomical calculations show slim chances of moon visibility on Feb 17

Says Bangladesh will push for extradition but expand trade and development ties