Amid speculations that the European Union (EU) might withdraw its trade benefit, the 28-member economic bloc on Sunday cleared its position saying they are not considering ‘any changes’ in this trade benefit now Bangladesh enjoying in the vast EU market.
Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the third time.
A herd of wild elephants from India damaged houses, crops and paddy fields at Makhanerchar village under Dewanganj upazila of the district on Friday.
Collection of land revenue in the district has increased by Tk 9 crore to Tk 78.90 crore in 2013 compared to the previous year. Sources at the Barisal district Land Revenue and Land Registration offices said Tk 69.5 crore revenue…
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) rescued two boys from the clutches of an alleged human trafficker at Chakgupal village in sadar upazila on Friday.
A case was filed on Friday against 15 people in connection with the killing of Rafiqul Islam Shipon, organising secretary of Jessore town unit of the ruling Awami League’s youth wing Jubo League.
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over a trifling matter at Mallikpur village in Jamalganj upazila on Friday afternoon.
The body of a local leader of Jubo Dal, BNP’s associate body for youths, was recovered from Polashbari union parishad area in sadar upazila of the district on Saturday.
A fire broke out at a shoe factory in Pagla Taltala area of Sadar upazila on Friday evening.
A minor boy was killed in a road accident in Gopinathpur area of Mohammadpur upazila on Friday afternoon.
Police recovered the body of a teenager from a marsh at Radhanagar Chakpara in Salanga upazila on Friday afternoon.
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a man along with two pistols, four magazines and 14 rounds of bullet from Bahalabari area in Shibganj upazila on Friday afternoon.
Police here on Friday morning recovered the body of a middle-aged man from a pond at Sholapur village in Nagarkanda upazila.
An activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, was killed in a firing by joint forces during a clash at Padmashakra village in sadar upazila on Saturday.
A housewife was beaten to death allegedly by her husband over a dowry-related conflict at Khudra Jamira village in Puthia upazila on Friday morning.
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s record signing Gareth Bale has room for improvement, above all in linking up with his new team mates and adjusting to a different playing style, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
President Barack Obama has ordered curbs on the use of bulk data collected by US intelligence agencies, saying civil liberties must be respected.
Dhaka – The High Court on Sunday asked BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman to surrender before the trial court in connection with the money-laundering charges he was acquitted of. After hearing the admissibility of an appeal filed by the Anti…
At least 20 soldiers have been killed in north-western Pakistan in a bomb blast that struck an army convoy, sources in the security forces say. At least 24 others were injured in the explosion near the town of Bannu, with…
Scores of people have been evacuated from a heritage village in southern Norway as a raging fire threatens its unique wooden buildings. Flames spread rapidly after the fire began overnight in a house in Laerdalsoyri, a village of 1,150 people…
The BNP on Saturday alleged that leaders and activists of the 18-Party alliance were being abducted or ‘extra-judicially’ killed. In a statement, BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “The government is abducting, killing and torturing our leaders…
Gaibandha – Over 80 people, including 22 policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and Jamaat-Shibir activists during a police operation at Khanbari village in Sundarganj upazila early Sunday.
Police say a bomb exploded in a vehicle carrying security forces inside an army compound in a restive region of northwestern Pakistan, killing 15.
Bangladesh is in favour of reviving a 1999 treaty that allowed trans-shipment of goods through India. “Connectivity is the biggest issue in South Asia and we will work towards improving it.
Oishee Rahman, accused of killing her parents, has been denied bail.
While rumoured lovebirds Ranbir and Katrina finalise their pad in NYC, Bipasha Basu might get set for a Bengali wedding with Harman Baweja. Check out other speculations about our Bolly stars. Ranbir and Katrina buy a house in NYC? There…
Barcelona – Barcelona playmaker Xavi came off the bench against Getafe on Thursday to mark his 700th appearance for the club where he has been a key figure in their success in recent seasons.
By Felicity Arbuthnot A “devastating” two hundred and fifty page document: “The Responsibility of UK Officials for War Crimes Involving Systematic Detainee Abuse in Iraq from 2003-2008″, has been “presented to the International Criminal Court, and could result in some…
A lightning strike has damaged a thumb of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue. The thumb on the right hand of the 38m (125ft) statue was hit during a storm on Thursday night, officials said.
A nun who gave birth to a baby boy in the central Italian city of Rieti, said she had no idea she was pregnant, local media report. The 31-year-old was rushed to hospital with abdominal pains, which she thought were…