Bangladesh
No image crisis of police force due to US visa restrictions: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said the force will not face any image crisis due to the US’s visa policy.
World Tourism Day: Kuakata hotels offering 50% discount ahead of 3-day holiday
Hotels and motels of Kuakata, one of the country's top tourist attractions located in Patuakhali, are offering a 50 percent discount marking World Tourism Day on September 27
Gazipur RMG factory announces indefinite closure after workers' protest
Authorities of a garment factory in Gazipur's Gachha area have announced an indefinite closure following workers' protest demanding arrears
'I lost a faithful political companion'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Principal Motiur Rahman, a valiant freedom fighter, former member of Awami League central working committee and former religious affairs minister.
India should not take actions against the will of Bangladeshis: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said India should not interfere in Bangladeshis' efforts to achieve democracy
Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers in all eight divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
Tk 5.78cr found in 8 donation boxes of Pagla Mosque
Twenty-three bags of money, amounting to over Tk 5.78 crore, were found in eight donation boxes of Kishoreganj's Pagla Mosque
People horrified at the return of BNP’s arson violence: PM
"You know their character. They are terrorists. You saw the arson violence even yesterday. They burnt a number of buses"
Oath-taking of 290 MPs: Appellate Division adjourns hearing on appeal till Sunday
The Supreme Court today adjourned till Sunday the hearing of a four-year-old appeal that challenged the legality of taking oath by 290 lawmakers of the Awami League (AL)-led grand alliance
Senior asst secy of commerce ministry dies of dengue
SM Nazia Sultana, senior assistant secretary of the commerce ministry (World Trade Organization wing), died of dengue infection at a hospital in Dhaka today
Not getting EC registration: Gono Odhikar Parishad blocks Bangla Motor for 1 hour
Protesting the Election Commission's decision to not give registration to the party, a faction took up position after police obstructed their march towards the EC office.
Shakib urges parents, communities to protect children from drowning
Teach children to swim once they turn six, he advises
Italy keen to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh
Italy has expressed interest in hiring more manpower from Bangladesh, particularly for its hospitality and agriculture sectors
PM offers Nepal use of Payra port
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered Nepal the use of its newly constructed Payra port during a meeting with her Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal
All countries including Bangladesh should have free, fair elections: US
The United States has reiterated that they support everyone's right to freely exercise their role in a democratic society
Bangladesh-Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Room opened at FAO headquarters
The Bangladesh-Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Room was inaugurated yesterday at the Headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome
9th Wage Board: SC to hear state’s leave to appeal on Aug 28
The Supreme Court today fixed August 28 for hearing a leave to appeal petition filed by the state challenging the High Court verdict declaring the cabinet committee’s recommendations in the 9th Wage Board illegal
AL rescheduled JL rally for conflict: Fakhrul
BNP’s secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the ruling Awami League is trying to create a confrontational situation by rescheduling their rally on the same day as BNP’s “mega rally”.
