Bangladesh

5 killed as buses collide in Rajbari

At least five people are killed and 34 injured in a head-on-collision between two buses in Gualondo Ghat upazila of Rajbari.
23 August 2015, 11:02 AM

Govt to seek review for Sayedee’s death

The government will move a review with the apex court seeking death for convicted war criminal Delwar Hossain Sayedee, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam says.
23 August 2015, 09:32 AM

Malaysia finds mass graves of 24 suspected human trafficking victims

Malaysian authorities have found mass graves containing the remains of more than 20 people believed to be human trafficking victims near the border with Thailand, police said.
23 August 2015, 09:02 AM

AL woman activist killed in Chandpur

A local woman activist of the ruling Awami League is killed in Chandpur Sadar upazila.
23 August 2015, 08:39 AM

‘Robber’ killed in Keraniganj ‘gunfight’

A suspected robber is killed and five policemen injured in what law enforcers term as a 'gunfight' in Dakkhin Keraniganj, Dhaka.
23 August 2015, 05:23 AM

Latif’s JS membership: SC clears way for EC hearing

The Supreme Court today cleared the way for Election Commission to hold hearing on the dispute over cancellation of the parliament membership of sacked minister Abdul Latif Siddique.
23 August 2015, 04:47 AM

British minister Desmond Swayne visits Dhaka

UK Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne arrives in Dhaka on a three-day visit to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s development.
23 August 2015, 04:17 AM

T20 tournament for physically disabled in Dhaka from September 2

The first ever international cricket tournament for physically disabled individuals will be organized in Dhaka from September 2.
22 August 2015, 14:11 PM

SAFF U-19: Bangladesh romp into the semis

Bangladesh romp into the semifinals of SAFF U19 Championship 2015 after defeating Bhutan 2-0 at Lalitpur, Nepal.
22 August 2015, 13:45 PM

Shawkat Mahmud sent to jail after remand

A Dhaka court sends BNP chairperson's Adviser Shawkat Mahmud to jail after completion of his three-day remand in a case filed for killing a man in an arson attack in January.
22 August 2015, 12:07 PM

Journo sent to jail for ‘torturing wife’

A court in Dhaka sends a reporter of private television channel ATN News to jail for allegedly torturing his wife.
22 August 2015, 10:46 AM

Govt to set up health sector trust fund: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government would set up a trust fund like the education assistance trust fund so that none can shut down the community clinics with the change in government.
22 August 2015, 09:22 AM

MPs’ motorcade attacked in Faridpur

Motorcade of Rajbari lawmaker Kazi Keramat Ali and researved seat MP Kamrunnahar Chowdhury comes under attack in Faridpur.
22 August 2015, 08:04 AM

Commward communication summit Aug 29

The fifth edition of Commward, the country’s biggest initiative in recognising and inspiring creative communication, will be held in Dhaka on August 29.
22 August 2015, 07:41 AM

Former Jubo League leader killed in Gazipur

A former upazila president of Jubo League, youth front of the ruling Awami League, was stabbed to death by rivals in Kaliakoir of Gazipur this evening.
21 August 2015, 14:46 PM

'Ansarullah press release' refutes role in Niloy killing

Ansarullah Bangla Team has refuted its role in the assassination of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy. In a statement published in a website named Jihadology dated August 19, it claimed it has no ties with the Ansar Al-Islam Bangladesh group.
21 August 2015, 10:35 AM

‘Gunfight’: Badda Jubo League leader killed

A former president of Badda’s Shimultala unit Jubo League, the youth wing of ruling party, has been killed in what police said gunfight in Gazipur.
21 August 2015, 07:59 AM

Minor drowns in Dhaka’s flooded road

A minor girl drowns in a flooded road at Kathalbagan in Dhaka.
21 August 2015, 06:53 AM

Tiger statue at Karwan Bazar crushes man

A rickshawpuller is killed after a statue of a tiger at Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar intersection collapsed on him.
21 August 2015, 05:18 AM

5 of a family burnt in Dhaka fire

Five people including two minor boys of a family are burnt in a fire that broke out a house at South Keraniganj on the outskirts of Dhaka.
21 August 2015, 04:55 AM