Bangladesh

SC extends BGMEA building demolition order till Oct 5

The Supreme Court extends till October 5 its earlier order that gave six-month time to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to relocate its building from Hatirjheel area in Dhaka.
11 September 2017, 08:26 AM

UN calls for $77m for Rohingya aid

The United Nations calls for USD 77 million in urgent assistance for the Rohingya people who have fled into Bangladesh to escape persecution in Myanmar.
9 September 2017, 11:29 AM

Boats capsize in Naf, 11 Rohingya bodies recovered

Eleven bodies of Rohingyas, who tried to enter Bangladesh following fresh violence in Rakhaine state of Myanmar, are recovered after two boats capsized in separate places in the Naf River.
7 September 2017, 06:48 AM

UNIDO to help Bangladesh manage e-waste

Visiting Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Li Yong has assured Bangladesh of providing technical support in managing its electronic waste (e-waste).
6 September 2017, 15:12 PM

UN migration agency appeals for USD18m for Rohingya refugees

The UN Migration Agency, IOM, in Bangladesh has appealed for an immediate fund of US$ 18 million for humanitarian assistance as tens of thousands of Rohingya continue to stream into Bangladesh since August 25.
6 September 2017, 10:58 AM

Crisis looms as nearly 125,000 Rohingya refugees flood into Bangladesh

Nearly 125,000 mostly Rohingya refugees have entered Bangladesh since a fresh upsurge of violence in Myanmar on August 25, the United Nations says, as fears grow of a humanitarian crisis in the overstretched camps.
5 September 2017, 10:55 AM

Dhaka concerned over North Korea nuclear tests

Bangladesh issues concern over the recent nuclear tests conducted by North Korea and cited the act citing as threat to regional peace and stability.
4 September 2017, 06:56 AM

5 including minor, cop killed in separate road crashes

At least five people including a minor girl and a policeman are killed in separate road crashes in Dhaka, Sherpur and Bagerhat.
3 September 2017, 04:27 AM

Bangladesh protests violation of airspace by Myanmar helicopters

Bangladesh has lodged a “strong protest” with the Myanmar embassy in Dhaka as Myanmar helicopters violated Bangladesh’s airspace near Ukhia in Cox's Bazar where Rohingyas fleeing violence in Rakhine state took shelter.
1 September 2017, 14:37 PM

8 more Rohingyas admitted to CMCH

Eight more Rohingya, including two children with bullet and burn injuries, are admitted to Chittagong Medical College and Hospital as they managed to cross the border into Bangladesh fleeing the wave of violence unleashed by the Myanmarese army.
1 September 2017, 13:12 PM

Midday Brief | Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Hello readers! Lets look at the major headlines so far on Wednesday August 30, 2017
30 August 2017, 09:42 AM

Human rights activists for independent probe over abductions, disappearances in 2013-15

Human rights activists urge the government to form an independent probe commission to investigate the cases of abductions and enforced disappearances between 2013 and 2015.
29 August 2017, 09:12 AM

Rohingya refugee crisis: Thousands take shelter in no-man's land

Just a few kilometers from Bangladesh and Myanmar borders is the no-man’s land where thousands of Rohingya refugees have set up temporary shelter along the Tombru canal near the border point in Naikhyangchari upazila of Bandarban.
29 August 2017, 05:46 AM

Midday Brief | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Hello readers, how are you doing today? Lets look into the major headlines so far on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.
22 August 2017, 09:35 AM

Star Day at a Glance | 19th August, 2017

Hello readers! Have a quick look at the headlines on August 20, 2017. Happy reading with us!
19 August 2017, 15:39 PM

Midday brief, August 19, 2017

Good afternoon, readers! How are you doing today?
19 August 2017, 09:50 AM

Hajj visa applications till Aug 20

Visa application deadline for the intending Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims has been extended to August 20 from August 17, hajj camp director says.
18 August 2017, 07:23 AM

Eid holidays: Advance train, bus ticket sale begins

Authorities have begun selling advance train and bus tickets for the holidaymakers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
18 August 2017, 05:19 AM

3 motorcyclists killed in Chittagong road crash

Three people are killed as a speeding truck rams their motorbike in Shaheed Lane area of Chittagong city. Police seize the truck and detain the driver along with his associate.
18 August 2017, 04:16 AM

EC invites 71 media personalities for talks

The Election Commission (EC) invites 71 senior journalists for holding a two-day dialogue on August 16 and 17 seeking their opinions and suggestions regarding the 11th parliamentary polls.
15 August 2017, 14:35 PM