HC clears way for graft trial against Destiny

High Court clears way for lower court to continue trial against Destiny group officials in two money laundering cases involving Tk 4,200 crore.
24 November 2016, 06:12 AM

24 more Biranganas recognised as freedom fighters

Twenty four more Biranganas (war heroines) have been recognised as freedom fighters for their sacrifice in the country's Liberation War in 1971.
23 November 2016, 15:24 PM

Rohingya issue: Dhaka summons Myanmar envoy

Bangladesh government has summoned Myanmar’s envoy to Dhaka and expressed deep concerns over the persecution of Rohingyas in the Rakhine state. The country has been asked to take immediate steps to take back the Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh.
23 November 2016, 10:23 AM

PM asks army to stay alert about internal, external threats

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks Bangladesh Army to always remain ready to face any threat both from internal or external sources to protect the sacred constitution and sovereignty of the motherland.
23 November 2016, 07:04 AM

Bangladesh asks Iraq to ensure security of its expats

Bangladesh urges Iraqi government to ensure security of Bangladeshi workers employed in the war torn country.
22 November 2016, 14:32 PM

HC order on plea over president’s power to appoint SC judges adjourned

The High Court adjourns passing an order on the writ petition that challenged legality of constitutional provisions allowing the president to appoint Supreme Court judges and control lower court judges.
22 November 2016, 06:05 AM

Avoid troublesome area in Libya: Bangladesh embassy to expats

Bangladesh embassy in Libya has asked its nationals living in the war-torn country to limit their movement in troublesome areas to avoid kidnappers and traffickers.
21 November 2016, 12:29 PM

Judges’ appointment by president: HC order tomorrow

The High Court has fixed tomorrow for passing an order on a writ petition that challenged legality of constitutional provision that allows the president to appoint Supreme Court judges and control lower court judges.
21 November 2016, 07:30 AM

PM shocked at deaths in India train crash

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses her condolence over the tragic train accident in India which left over a 100 people dead and scores injured.
20 November 2016, 12:38 PM

PM seeks to showcase Bangladesh as SDG 6 model

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks Bangladesh to be showcased as an international model for SDG 6, involving clean water and sanitation, through adopting the appropriate strategy and action plan.
20 November 2016, 12:07 PM

BGB, coast guards on alert: Minister

The paramilitary force Border Guard Bangladesh and coast guards are on alert so that intruders from Myanmar cannot enter Bangladesh territory, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says.
20 November 2016, 08:03 AM

HC judge feels embarrassed to hear petition against AG

A judge of a High Court bench felt embarrassed to hear a writ petition filed challenging the legality of holding the office of attorney general by Advocate Mahbubey Alam.
20 November 2016, 07:20 AM

HC questions legality of NHRC chairman’s appointment

High Court questions legality of Kazi Reazul Hoque's appointment as chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
20 November 2016, 07:01 AM

Bringing border killing to zero level possible: BSF

Indian Border Security Force has taken initiatives to sensitise its members to reduce the killing of civilians along the India-Bangladesh border as it is possible to bring it down to a zero level.
19 November 2016, 11:13 AM

PM reiterates call for mobilising public opinion against militancy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her call to the people of all strata to mobilise public opinion against terrorism and militancy as she vows again to establish Bangladesh as a peaceful nation in the world.
19 November 2016, 09:28 AM

UN urges Bangladesh to keep Myanmar border open

United Nations’ refugee agency UNHCR urges Bangladesh to keep its Myanmar border open to allow safe passage to civilians fleeing the violence in the northern Rakhine state.
18 November 2016, 15:00 PM

Bangladesh ranks 124th in UN e-government survey

Bangladesh ranks 124th in the United Nations E-Government Survey-2016 among the 193 countries advancing by 24 notches.
18 November 2016, 12:42 PM

Bangabandhu Satellite project wins ITU Telecom World Award 2016

Bangabandhu Satellite Launching Project has received International Telecommunication Union award 2016 for excellence in providing and promoting innovative ICT solutions with social impact across the country.
18 November 2016, 04:59 AM

Construction work of Padma bridge link road begins

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurates the construction work for the expansion of 55-kilometre Dhaka-Bhanga highway via Mawa, known as Padma Bridge Link Road, from two lanes to four lanes.
17 November 2016, 15:40 PM

PM returns home from Morocco

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returns home from Morocco after wrapping up her three-day official visit to the North African country to attend the high-level segments of the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP-22) also known as the global climate summit.
17 November 2016, 03:11 AM