Hasina to attend reception in West Bengal

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accepts an invitation of the West Bengal state government for a reception in her honour.
20 June 2016, 08:58 AM

Train services between Dhaka, northern region resume

Train communications of Dhaka with Rajshahi, Khulna and Rangpur divisions are restored after six hours of disruption following a derailment of a wagon at Sayedabad Rail Station in Sirajganj.
20 June 2016, 04:58 AM

50,000 Bangladeshis freed from foreign jails in 5yrs: Minister

Around 50,000 Bangladeshis are freed from different foreign jails over the last five years, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said in the parliament.
19 June 2016, 12:37 PM

India lauds Hasina’s ‘strong steps’ on militancy

India comes out full throttle in support of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her government’s drive against militancy, saying the PM takes “strong steps”.
19 June 2016, 11:18 AM

WB funds Bangladesh $360m for improving inland waterways

The World Bank approves US$360 million to help Bangladesh improve the navigability, year-round safe transport for passengers and cargo along Bangladesh’s busiest waterways.
17 June 2016, 08:05 AM

President hosts Iftar for PM, eminent citizens

President Abdul Hamid hosts an iftar party in the honor of the prime minister, judges, cabinet members, MPs, diplomats, eminent citizens and high civil and military officials at Bangabhaban.
16 June 2016, 15:28 PM

IGP’s comments indecent: NHRC chief

Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) terms “indecent” and “undesirable” the recent comments of the police chief regarding his fear of arrest trade.
16 June 2016, 07:58 AM

Fitra fixed at Tk 65

This year's Fitra has been fixed at minimum Tk 65 per head and maximum Tk 1,650.
15 June 2016, 07:38 AM

6 promoted to secretary

The government promotes six of its officials to the rank of secretary.
14 June 2016, 14:03 PM

Bangladesh elected vice president of 71st UNGA session

The United Nations General Assembly elected Bangladesh as Vice President of its upcoming 71st session, foreign ministry sources says.
14 June 2016, 06:36 AM

Results of non-govt teachers' registration exams published

The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) publishes the result of the 13th Teachers Registration Examination.
13 June 2016, 12:23 PM

UN concerned over Bangladesh killings

United Nations expresses concern at the significant increase of murders in Bangladesh, including that of religious minorities and called for the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators of the crimes.
13 June 2016, 10:57 AM

Troops if necessary for Mecca, Madina: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assures Saudi Arabia it will send its troops to Mecca Haram Shareef and Madina Shareef if necessary.
13 June 2016, 10:24 AM

Complaint against challengers of state religion binned

A Dhaka court rejects a complaint brought against challengers of state religion Islam.
12 June 2016, 12:22 PM

Facebook, Google will share info with govt: Minister

Facebook, Google and Microsoft will provide information related to any “unexpected incidents” within 48 hours after the government request.
12 June 2016, 09:22 AM

MPs can’t head school bodies: SC

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court verdict declaring illegal the provisions that allow lawmakers to become head of governing bodies of private schools and colleges as per their desire.
12 June 2016, 04:55 AM

PCJSS to enforce road, waterways blockade June 13,14

Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) yesterday announced road and river-ways blockade in Rangamati district on June 13
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Progress not possible without women participation: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says that our country’s 'meaningful progress' is not possible leaving out the women, the half of the total population, from the development process.
9 June 2016, 13:46 PM

All 28,000 assistant teachers to get appointment

The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) issues notices to all district primary education officers and authorities concerned to take steps to appoint the candidates as assistant teachers in the primary schools those were nationalised in 2013.
9 June 2016, 12:29 PM

Bill placed to free occupied railway land

A bill has been placed at the parliament to recover occupied railway property that has a maximum of seven-year rigorous imprisonment as punishment for defaulters.
9 June 2016, 07:52 AM