Bangladesh
Bangladesh through after goalless draw
Bangladesh are through to the group stages of the qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup with a 1-0 aggregate win against Laos following a goalless draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today.
11 June 2019, 11:28 AM
Bangladesh beat Laos 1-0
Second-half substitute Rabiul Hasan scored a wonderful goal as Bangladesh beat Laos 1-0 in the first leg of their first round qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup at the New Lao National Stadium in Vientiane today.
6 June 2019, 10:28 AM
In climate change-hit Bangladesh, hospital boats keep healthcare afloat
Living on a secluded island in northern Bangladesh, several hours from the nearest hospital, Abdul Jalil believed he was destined to die blind. That changed earlier this month when the 67-year-oldunderwent free cataract surgery on a ship moored next to his home.
22 May 2019, 05:22 AM
Bangladesh, Laos joint champions as final is cancelled
Bangladesh and Laos have been declared joint champions of the Bangamata U-19 Women's International Gold Cup after the organisers, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), decided to postpone the final due to cyclonic storm Fani.
3 May 2019, 12:24 PM
Bangladesh storm into final
Bangladesh set up a final clash against Laos in the Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup with an emphatic 3-0 win over Mongolia in the second semifinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today.
30 April 2019, 14:16 PM
Murders he wrote
A politically-affiliated murderer may just be planning his big comeback. At least that is what the locals in his area believe. For them, it is a nightmare come true.
26 April 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Bangladesh favourites to lift the trophy’
Almost everyone believes that when Bangladesh kick off the inaugural Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium tomorrow, they will be the favourites to lift the trophy.
21 April 2019, 11:06 AM
Bangladesh get Laos in qualifiers
Bangladesh will play against Laos in the first round of the preliminary joint qualifiers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the draw of which was held at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today.
17 April 2019, 03:34 AM
Bangladesh in the post-industrial world
Bangladesh's economic performance over the last decade has garnered praise from the international community. Multilateral
15 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Bhutan PM enjoys the Bangla New Year
The spirit of our cultural festivity filled the air as the rays of the early morning sun of the Bangla New Year 1426, beamed with the
15 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Bhutan thanks Bangladesh for opportunities for its students
Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr Lotay Tshering has thanked the Bangladesh government for providing opportunities to Bhutanese students to pursue higher education, especially in the field of medicine.
15 April 2019, 05:05 AM
Three killed as Maitree Express rams minitruck
Three people were killed as Dhaka-bound international passenger train Maitree Express rammed a mini-truck at an “unauthorised” level crossing in Kamarkhand upazila of Sirajganj yesterday afternoon.
13 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Duty-free, quota-free access dominate bilateral talks
Bangladesh and Bhutan yesterday agreed in principle to work on duty- and quota-free access of a number of goods of the two countries to each other's market for mutual benefits.
13 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Carrying flammable substances inside Sundarbans banned
Bangladesh has prohibited carrying any type of flammable substances inside the Sundarbans to prevent occurrences of fire at the world heritage site in summer.
3 April 2019, 10:12 AM
Quader may be released from hospital on Friday or Saturday
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, who is now undergoing treatment at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, is likely to get clearance from the hospital on Friday or Saturday next.
3 April 2019, 06:23 AM
‘Establish equality in digital marketing ecosystem’
Speakers at a roundtable call upon the authorities concerned to establish equality in the country’s digital marketing ecosystem.
28 March 2019, 13:36 PM
Rain, thundershower likely over country
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places.
26 March 2019, 11:22 AM
12 persons, 1 organisation receive Independence Award
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has handed over the Independence Award, the country's highest state honour, to 12 personalities and one organisation in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the nation.
25 March 2019, 05:02 AM
Indigenous, Dalits face discrimination: TIB
The indigenous people and Dalits in Bangladesh face discrimination and deprivation in their rights to basic amenities from the state, says Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
10 March 2019, 10:31 AM
No money offered to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
China has not offered Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh money to repatriate to Myanmar, says an official of Chinese embassy in Dhaka. The latest development came after the BenarNews reported that a delegation of officials from Beijing had promised refugee families up to USD $6,000 each if they returned to Rakhine state.
8 March 2019, 08:40 AM