Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the country had incurred a loss of over Tk 1.2 lakh crore in the first 52 days of the BNP-Jamaat's blockade and hartal.

The information ministry in a statement yesterday said the statement published in the name of the Editor's Council was "unfortunate and regrettable".

The High Court asks the director general of National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate to submit a report on the present market price of life saving medicine and their approved price before it in

Election Commission introduces an online application system for the registration, correction and replacement of voters’ polling areas

The preliminary test of 35th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) scheduled for March 6, will start from 3:00pm instead of 9:30am.

US Secretary of State John Kerry has condemned the targeting of civilians by political parties and stressed the need for opposition parties to cease such attacks immediately.

Ekushey February, or the International Mother Language Day as we call it now, is an occasion to ponder the significance or the current relevance of the sacrifices made by language martyrs 63 years ago.

Visiting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday said Bangladesh need not worry about the eesta water-sharing deal, and promised to resolve the longstanding problem through discussions with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination was held today peacefully amidst a countrywide indefinite blockade by the BNP-led 20-party alliance

United States Secretary of State John Kerry calls for Bangladesh government's action to peacefully end the recent violence in the country and pulls up on political parties for targeting the civilians during agitation

The government will form separate "anti-terrorism special tribunals" in all districts within 10 days to deal with cases filed against acts of violence and terrorism

A group of foreign diplomats in Dhaka yesterday called for dialogue and compromise among rival political parties to put a quick end to the ongoing violence across the country.

Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal chief minister, arrives today on a three-day visit to Dhaka generating hopes that there will be a breakthrough in the Teesta water-sharing deal and improved relations between the two neighbours.

US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat yesterday said the solution to the ongoing political crisis exists within Bangladesh, and mentioned that foreign friends, including her country, are ready to help if requested.

Questioning the legality of deadly hartal and blockade, the High Court yesterday ordered the government to immediately take steps to prevent violence, terrorism and other subversive acts in the name of such political programmes.

The United States will assist Bangladesh in continuing and protecting the democracy of the country, says newly appointed US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations scheduled for tomorrow will be held on February 20

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and bade her and the Tigers best wishes for cricket World Cup 2015

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government would not compromise with the perpetrators of recent terrorist and militant activities.

Political crisis is fast approaching the point of no return and could gravely destabilise the country unless the ruling Awami League and the BNP take practical steps to reduce political tensions, says Brussels-based thinktank the International Crisis Group. As political battle lines become ever more entrenched, the opportunities for political reconciliation are fast diminishing, according to a report released yesterday by the non-profit organisation that seeks to prevent or resolve deadly conflicts.