From far and wide for love of Bangla
Many foreigners come to Bangladesh to see the lush green country, historic places and to learn about the rich folklore and traditions. Some come just for work.
7y ago
Regent starts Dhaka-Kathmandu flights
Regent Airways now operates flights between Dhaka and Kathmandu.
7y ago
Making people smile
A smiling face, irrespective of age, warms up his soul. He believes a sincere, warm smile has the power to bring peace between enemies.
7y ago
Ocampo stood by Bangalees in '71
Rabindranath Tagore fondly gave her a name -- Vijaya. Jorge Luis Borges, a key figure in 20th century Spanish literature, described her as “the quintessential Argentine woman”.
7y ago
War history e-archived
Mohammad Sajjadur Rahman, a doctoral student at the Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies of Clark University in the US, has research interests in the role of paramilitary groups during the 1971 Liberation War.
7y ago
A message to rebuild relations with AL
The decision to cancel her birthday celebrations on August 15 was a message BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia wanted to send out that she is ready to rebuild good terms with political archrival the ruling Awami League and others, as per party leaders.
7y ago
Regular garbage collection in Lalmatia resumes finally
After a long week, regular garbage collection in the capital's Lalmatia, which was stopped over a dispute of establishing a
7y ago
Texts from a brother held hostage inside Holey Artisan Bakery
Soumir Baroi held hostage inside one of the bathrooms at Holey Artisan Bakery, which is witnessing a hostage situation, managed to establish contact with his brother Gopal via texts.
7y ago
June 29, 2016
Historic university lost in time
The restoration of Chittagong's Pandit Vihar University, the once renowned educational institution of the 8th century, has remained stalled for around six years, due to indecision over its funding process.
June 6, 2016
Cop courageous
His total commitment to law enforcement makes him different from other police officials in the country. His dedication, courage and skills earned him the highest recognition in service.
April 11, 2016
4th phase of UP polls sees fewer AL men being elected unopposed
Just six ruling Awami League chairman candidates are set to be elected unopposed in the fourth phase of the union parishad polls, a sharp decline from the previous phases of the polls.
March 26, 2016
A friend in need
He was here only for his job. When the Liberation War broke out, he could have slipped out of the country to safety. But William AS Ouderland, who came to East Pakistan in the 70s as the CEO of Bata Shoe Company, chose to join the fight for the independence of Bangladesh. It was because of the “love and affection” he “felt for the Bangalee people”, as he once wrote in a letter to a friend.
February 20, 2016
BNP struggles to pick single UP candidates
With the party's sixth national council less than a month away, the BNP is likely to face intra-party conflicts at the grassroots over
February 10, 2016
BNP likely to finalise sub-committees for sixth council today
BNP is likely to finalise today at least 12 sub-committees including the body for reforming its charter for holding its sixth council at its
December 22, 2015
Polls violence on the rise
With the municipality elections drawing nearer, violence among supporters of mayor candidates has risen sharply, raising concern over holding a free, fair and peaceful elections on December 30.
December 21, 2015
Rules violation, violence continue
Violence and violation of election code of conduct mainly by ruling Awami League men have been increasing, making AL rivals fear that the municipality polls would not be free and fair.
December 16, 2015
The diplomat monk
For someone who all his life has believed and preached that Ahimsa Paramo Dharma or non-violence is the ultimate dharma, it is not easy to take up arms and go to war.
December 12, 2015
BNP soft, AL not
The BNP high-ups are still maintaining a soft stance against its rebel candidates while the ruling Awami League remains firm on its
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