Khaleda seeks records, final report from HC

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday prayed to the High Court to call for all records and a final report of Barapukuria coalmine corruption case against her from the authorities concerned.
18 August 2015

Ershad decries lack of rule of law blocking Dhaka thoroughfare

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday said the government has completely failed to ensure people's safety as there is no rule of law in the country.
18 August 2015

Bangladesh envoy to Poland meets its FM

Newly appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to Poland Mahfuzur Rahman met Polish Foreign Minister Grzegorz Schetyna at the Foreign
18 August 2015

Dhaka, Johannesburg agree on direct air link

Bangladesh and South Africa have agreed to sign several deals, including one for establishing direct air connectivity between Dhaka and
18 August 2015

Criticism after delivery of judgement: SC

The Supreme Court observes that constructive criticism can be made after a court delivers its judgement.
18 August 2015

AL's lack of moral mandate main reason for law, order breakdown: BNP

The BNP yesterday said although the Awami League government has a legal foundation, the country's law and order situation has deteriorated as the administration has no moral foundation.
17 August 2015

Int'l conference on restorative justice begins tomorrow in capital

A two-day international conference on “Restorative Justice: From Crime Prevention to Conflict Transformation” will begin tomorrow in the
17 August 2015

Visa problems delay departure of 419

A batch of 419 Bangladeshi pilgrims failed to go to Saudi Arabia yesterday by the scheduled hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines due
17 August 2015

SC to hear Moudud's stay petition against HC verdict August 23

The Supreme Court yesterday fixed August 23 for hearing a petition of Moudud Ahmed seeking stay on a High Court verdict that cleared the way for a lower court to run a land-related corruption case against him.
16 August 2015

46 Bhola Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal men land in jail

A court here yesterday sent 46 Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal men to jail in the cases for vandalising vehicles and attacking cops in Sadar
16 August 2015

Clash between AL units in US causes embarrassment

A group of unruly activists of ruling Awami League surprised all and embarrassed diplomats and guests at the National Mourning Day programme at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington on Saturday when they got involved in clashes.
16 August 2015

Khaleda's London visit deferred

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's expected visit to London has been deferred possibly for one week, party sources said yesterday.
14 August 2015

Khaleda's London visit deferred

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's expected visit to London has been deferred possibly for one week, party sources said yesterday.
14 August 2015

Politicisation, irregularities plague transport sector

Politicisation, poor monitoring, and improper action plans are the major challenges in bringing order in the transport sector, which is
13 August 2015

Gunmen kill AL leader, another

Two people, including an Awami League leader, were killed and two others injured in a gun attack at the city's Badda last night.
13 August 2015

None can kill Bangabandhu’s ideology: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said no one can kill Bangabandhu’s ideology and won’t be able to do so in the future.
13 August 2015

JCD president shown arrested in eight more arson cases

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Rajib Ahsan was yesterday shown arrested in eight more arson cases and remanded for 16 days.
12 August 2015

Secular state must give space for free expression

A secular state must give opportunity for free thinking and free expressions, UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in Dhaka Robert D
12 August 2015

Eight BNP activist sent to jail in Barisal again in arson case

A Barisal court yesterday sent eight leaders and activists of BNP Bakerganj upazila unit including a former lawmaker to jail after rejecting
11 August 2015

Cops obstruct Chhatra Union march to PMO

Police yesterday stopped a procession of Bangladesh Chhatra Union that was heading towards the Prime Minister's Office to submit mass
11 August 2015