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Suspected robber killed in Khilgaon ‘gunfight’
07:00 AM, 24 Nov 2017 FridayAn alleged robber was killed in a gunfight with police in city's Khilgaon area early today.
Bari Siddiqui no more
06:16 AM, 24 Nov 2017 FridayEminent folk singer and flautist Bari Siddiqui passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of today. The 63-year old singer breathed his last around 2 am at Square Hospital, family sources said.
Bangladesh, Myanmar agree to start Rohingya return in two months
03:33 PM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayBangladesh and Myanmar have agreed to start repatriating Rohingya refugees in two months, Dhaka said Thursday, as global pressure mounts over the refugee crisis.
SC wants continued surcharge from riches over Tk 2cr
02:58 PM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today issued a rule allowing continuation of...
83 HIV-infected Rohingyas found in Cox’s Bazar: Nasim
02:34 PM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayHealth Minister Mohammad Nasim today said a total of 83 HIV-infected Rohingya patients...
Higher power tariff from December
12:48 PM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on an average raised retail power tariff by 5.3 percent or Tk. 0.35 per unit.
AL Local Govt Election Nomination Board meets tomorrow
11:56 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayA meeting of Awami League Local Government Election Nomination Board will be held...
RpCC election to be free and fair: EC Rafikul Islam
11:37 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayElection Commissioner (EC) Md Rafikul Islam today said all necessary steps would be taken...
Barcelona manager explains surprise Lionel Messi decision
11:25 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayBarcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has defended his decision to rest Lionel Messi from the start against Juventus.
Khaleda to place self-defense statement on Nov 30
10:31 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayA Dhaka court today asked to appear BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia before the court on November 30 for finishing her incomplete self-defense statement in Zia Orphanage Trust
HC orders inclusion of 44 teachers in MPO
10:26 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayThe High Court (HC) today ordered the authorities concerned to enlist 44 teachers of different educational institutions in MPO (monthly pay order).
BBML signs loan agreement with DEG for $15m
09:59 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayDeutsche Investitions - und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG), a German finance...
Dwayne Bravo to sing Bangla songs
09:47 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayWest Indies star Dwayne Bravo is very well-known because of not only his cricketing skills, but also his singing talents, especially after releasing his song “Champion.” The song was composed
100 technical schools, colleges to be set up by 2019
08:47 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayThe government has taken an initiative to set up 100 technical schools and colleges in the country to supplement the ongoing efforts of promoting technical education, according to a top official of the education ministry.
Bangladesh, Myanmar ink Rohingya return deal
08:30 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayBangladesh has signed a deal with Myanmar for the repatriation of the Rohingya refugees who have fled their homeland in the face state-sponsored persecution. There is no ending deadline for the repatriation in the deal...
BASIC Bank loan fraud: ACC summons Bachchu
08:28 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) summoned former Basic Bank chairman Abdul Hye Bachchu for interrogating over a loan fraud of the bank.
US welcomes repatriation between Bangladesh, Myanmar
07:06 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayThe United States supports the Myanmar government's commitment to creating the conditions necessary for all Rohingya refugees to return to their homes safely and voluntarily, and welcomes the recent exchanges between Myanmar and Bangladesh on repatriation, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said, reports Xinhua News Agency...
Chennai students set university on fire after death
06:16 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayViolent protests have broken out at an Indian university over the death of a student who reportedly killed herself after being caught cheating in an exam, reports BBC. Students at Sathyabhama University in Chennai started burning furniture on their campus late on Wednesday night, local media said...
Bangladesh firms receive UN award for solar power trade network
05:29 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayA UN-linked fund granted 1 million U.S. dollars to two Bangladeshi companies in recognition of their novel project to allow villagers more access to solar power and entrepreneurship, reports Xinhua News Agency. Grameen Shakti and ME SOLshare built a platform on which household solar system users can...
China tells Myanmar military it wants closer ties
04:55 AM, 23 Nov 2017 ThursdayChina wants closer ties with Myanmar’s military to help protect regional peace and security, a senior Chinese general told the visiting head of the Southeast Asian country’s army, reports Reuters. China and Myanmar have had close diplomatic and economic ties for years...