Relief Minister Maya, Food Minister Qamrul should quit

Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and Food Minister Qamrul Islam should resign amid the corruption allegations against them, TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman said yesterday.
30 June 2015

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“Parliament has now become a stage for performing music and drama.”
30 June 2015

Khaleda doubts BGB's efficiency

Accusing the government of destroying the country's border force, BNP chief Khaleda Zia last evening doubted the effectiveness of Border
30 June 2015

Nordic Embassy to house missions of three Scandinavian countries

With a new name "Nordic Embassy", the embassies of Denmark, Norway and Sweden in Dhaka are moving to the same premises this
30 June 2015

Govt challenges bail to BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul

The government has again moved three separate petitions against the High Court orders that granted bail to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three cases.
29 June 2015

Ershad now wants electoral system overhauled

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday told parliament that an overhaul of the electoral system was a must to bury all controversies over polls once and for all.
29 June 2015

Govt moves against Fakhrul’s bail

The Supreme Court fixes July 2 for hearing the petitions against the High Court orders that granted bail to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three vandalism and arson cases.
29 June 2015

Univ teachers' protest unifies countrywide

Teachers of several public universities yesterday simultaneously formed human chains, demanding an immediate revision of the proposed eighth national payscale and a separate salary structure for them in the long run.
28 June 2015

OMG!

“Khaleda Zia, the queen of arson, won't get any chance to contest the 2019 elections."
27 June 2015

Buet closed sine die after 'attack'

Buet has been closed indefinitely after attack and vandalism on its academic buildings last night.
25 June 2015

Bar council against more power to mobile courts

Fearing misuse of power, country’s ace lawyer regulating body Bangladesh Bar Council urges government not to extend power of mobile courts.
25 June 2015

Fratricide

A man was killed allegedly by his younger brother over a trifling matter at Dakkhin Gotamari village in Hatibandha upazila of the district
23 June 2015

Four Shibir men held

Detectives in a drive arrested four leaders and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir in Shabujbag area of the district town on Monday evening.
23 June 2015

Nobody can destroy AL

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday told parliament there were countless attempts to eliminate decades-old political party Awami
23 June 2015

Myanmar agrees for flag meeting

Almost a week after the abduction of Abdur Razzak, Myanmar asks for the list of Bangladesh delegation for a flag meeting over his handover.
23 June 2015

Haji Salim questions capacity of BGB

Independent lawmaker Haji Salim in parliament yesterday questioned the “capability” of Border Guard Bangladesh as one of its members still remains in the custody of
22 June 2015

AL turns 66 today

The Awami League celebrates its 66th founding anniversary today.
22 June 2015

Fakhrul free to walk out of jail

The High Court yesterday granted bail to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three more vandalism and arson cases, paving the way for him to walk out of jail.
21 June 2015

Face law alone

The government and the ruling Awami League high-ups are in an uncomfortable situation, after the Supreme Court scrapped the High Court verdict that had acquitted
21 June 2015

Tribunal recalls arrest order

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday recalled the arrest warrant it had issued against Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury for non-payment of a
21 June 2015