Bangladesh

3 Noakhali ‘Razakars’ sent to jail

A tribunal in Dhaka today sent three war crimes accused of Noakhali to jail after police produced them before it.
6 October 2015, 06:53 AM

An evening with Bannya (video)

Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya is a legendary exponent of Rabindra sangeet in Bangladesh and abroad. She received her training in Santiniketan from eminent Rabindra Sangeet artistes like Kanika Bandyopadhyay, Neelima Sen and Shoilajaranjan Mazumdar.
6 October 2015, 06:52 AM

Lawyer to meet Salauddin at Kashimpur jail today

A lawyer of convicted war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury will meet him at Kashimpur jail-1 in Gazipur to discuss filing of a review petition against the Supreme Court judgement.
6 October 2015, 06:41 AM

Rajon murder: Cops to visit KSA to bring back Kamrul

A three-member police team is due to visit Saudi Arabia this month to bring back Kamrul Islam, the prime suspect in Rajon murder case.
6 October 2015, 05:55 AM

'JMB commander' killed in grenade blast: Cops

A man, whom police identified as the commander of Chittagong unit of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh, is killed in a grenade explosion hours after his arrest with firearms and ammunition, according to the law enforcers.
6 October 2015, 03:56 AM

Exploring the beauty of North Bengal

Parbatipur Station, awash in the monsoon rain, welcomes us with a bustle and hurry of people as our train comes to a halt there in the late evening.
5 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Thinking about Test return: Mashrafe

Mashrafe Mortaza says he will play Khulna Division in their next first-class match, against Rangpur in the National Cricket League.
5 October 2015, 15:10 PM

5 ‘JMB’ men held with 9 grenades in Ctg

Detectives detain five suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and recover nine grenades from their possession in Chittagong.
5 October 2015, 14:02 PM

Primary teachers suspend movement

The demonstrating head teachers of government primary schools suspend their movement following the assurance from the government high-ups and considering the upcoming school examinations.
5 October 2015, 13:47 PM

2 war crimes accused held in Noakhali

Police arrest two “Razakars” in Noakhali for their alleged involvement in crimes during the Liberation War in 1971.
5 October 2015, 13:24 PM

MP Liton removed from 3 college bodies

The National University (NU) has removed ruling Awami League MP Manzurul Islam Liton from the president post of three colleges’ managing committees after allegedly shooting a 10-year-old boy in Gaibandha last week.
5 October 2015, 13:12 PM

After Australia, SA women postpone Bangladesh tour for security concerns

South Africa women's tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled for later this month, has been postponed due to security concerns.
5 October 2015, 12:42 PM

PM promises hunger-free livable Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina dedicates the Champions of the Earth award to the people of the country.
5 October 2015, 11:14 AM

16 Habiganj Jamaat-Shibir men ‘detained with bombs’

Sixteen leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir are detained in Habiganj over plotting subversive activities, police said today.
5 October 2015, 10:17 AM

Japan 'outraged' by killing of its citizen in Bangladesh

Japan's top government spokesman expresses outrage over the killing of a Japanese citizen who became the second foreigner to be gunned down in Bangladesh in less than a week.
5 October 2015, 09:50 AM

Durga Puja holiday now Oct 22

The government has decided to shift this year's public holiday on Durga Puja from October 23 to October 22.
5 October 2015, 09:25 AM

Mina stampede: Bangladeshi death toll now 51

At least 51 Bangladeshis are among those killed in the September 24 stampede in Makkah.
5 October 2015, 08:52 AM

PM’s press conference, BNP statement and some questions

Yesterday's statements of PM Hasina and BNP leader Fakhrul have generated a lot of interest and raised some questions too.
5 October 2015, 08:29 AM

No law and order in country: Ershad

Jatiya Party Chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad slams government claiming ruling Awami League has failed to perform its “constitutional duties”.
5 October 2015, 07:20 AM

Family doped, house looted in Kushtia

Four of a family are allegedly doped before their house looted of cash and valuables worth around Tk 5 lakh in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia.
5 October 2015, 07:11 AM