Dhaka – Though efforts are on to get back the stolen $81 million from the Bangladesh Bank, Philippines now finds ‘very low’ chance to retrieve it because the money is now likely outside the Southeast Asian country. “There is a…
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Anti-liberation forces’ conspiracy still on: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the conspiracy of the anti-liberation forces is still on, but they cannot confuse the people like the previous time. “The anti-liberation forces are still hatching conspiracy against Bangladesh, but that conspiracy…
Madame Tussauds to unveil Narendra Modi wax statue in April
Madame Tussauds has said it will unveil a waxwork of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April. The statue, featuring Mr Modi in a traditional Indian greeting with folded hands, will go on display in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and…
‘Artificial earthquake’ detected in North Korea
A small artificial earthquake has been detected in North Korea, according to South Korean officials who say it was probably due to “blasting work”. Meteorological officials registered the 2.2 magnitude quake at 1230 local time (0330 GMT) around 34km (21…
Bangladesh Bank needs ’Serious reforms’: Muhith
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said that Bangladesh Bank`s different systems require serious reforms. ”It is not in a very healthy condition. This is my assessment,” said Muhith, while talking to reporters at Cabinet Division following the…
Death warrant read out to Nizami at Kashimpur Jail
Dhaka –The jail authorities read out the death warrant to condemned war criminal Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Matiur Rahman Nizami at Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur on Wednesday morning. Basanta Kumar, senior jail super of Kashimpur Central Jail-2, said, “The copy of…
BB Governor’s going not enough, Govt cann’t avoid liability: Bnp
The BNP on Tuesday said the resignation of Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahman proved that high level people in the government were involved in cyber heist of Bangladesh Bank’s reserve money from US Federal Bank in New York. “The…
Atiur resigns: Ex-secy Fazle Kabir to be new BB Governor
Embattled Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman on Tuesday quit amid a huge row over the heist of $101 million from the Bangladesh Bank’s account with the US Federal Reserve Bank. The Governor’s resignation came following his meeting with the…
Demos at BAU, RU against including Zoology in BCS (Fisheries) cadre
Dhaka – Demonstrations were staged at least at two public universities of Bangladesh in Rajshahi and Mymensingh against the government’s Public Service Commission for incorporating a provision that would allow zoology graduates also to apply for posts in the BSC…
Central Bank fund hacking: Bnp demands govt’s resignation
Dhaka = The BNP on Monday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the recent Tk 800 crore heist of Bangladesh Bank’s funds deposited with US Federal Reserve Bank in New York. “In addition to the prime minister,…
Tamin’s ton helps Tigers thru to World T20 super-10
Dhaka – Bangladesh reached the Super-10 stage of the ICC World Twenty20 as unbeaten Group-A champion beating Oman by a huge margin of 54 runs via D/L method in the rain-marred last qualifying round match at Dharamsala, India on Sunday.…
Bangladesh Bank to face action: Muhith
Finance minister Abul Mal Abdul Muhith on Sunday said the ministry will take actions against the Bangladesh Bank for not informing the government about the $101 million cyber heist.”The central bank has showed audacity as it didn’t timely inform the…
N Korea submarine ‘missing’ during US-S Korea drills
North Korea says its military is ready to pre-emptively attack and ‘liberate’ the South if it sees signs that American and South Korean troops involved in annual joint military drills are attempting to invade the North A North Korean submarine…
Nine including 4 children burnt in Sarail fire
Nine people, including four children, were burnt in a fire originated from gas cylinder leaks in Sarail, Brahmanbaria, on Friday night.The injured people were taken to three hospitals, including Dhaka Medical College Hospital.Witnesses said the incident occured when gas coming…
Forest Deptt starts community patrol to protect Sundarbans
Bagerhat – Bangladesh Forest Department has introduced community patrolling involving locals to protect forest resources and check wildlife poaching in the Sundarbans, the lone natural habitat of Bengal tigers. “The Forest Department has gone for its first-ever community patrolling in…
Bnp demands of Muhith, Dr. Atiur to resign
The BNP on Friday demanded resignation of Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith and Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr Atiur Rahman over the stealing of money from a Bangladesh Bank’s account with US Federal Reserve Bank in New York. “They…
FireEye to help probe Bangladesh Bank fund hacking
FireEye Inc’s Mandiant forensics division is helping investigate a cyber heist at Bangladesh’s central bank last month that netted more than $80 million, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The two sources said Silicon Valley-based FireEye, which…
US teams due soon: Airport, cyber security on agenda
Two US teams are likely to be here in Dhaka this month to discuss various issues, including airport and cyber securities, and future collaboration in these areas. A delegation, led by Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for international affairs and chief…
Haltage of direct UK cargo flight to affect exports: BGMEA
Voicing concern over the suspension of carrying cargo on direct flights from Dhaka to the UK by the British government, BGMEA leaders on Thursday urged the government to initiate an immediate government-level negotiation to have the restriction relaxed. President of…
March to Sundarbans against coal-based power plant begins
Dhaka – The National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas, Natural Resource and Power-Port on Thursday started its 4-day mass long march from the capital towards the Sundarbans in protest against the government’s move to set up a 1320 MW coal-fired power…
Freedom of expression is treated as ‘illegal and treason’: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that now freedom of expression is treated as ‘illegal and treason’ in Bangladesh.
Tamim guides Bangladesh to 153 for 7 against Netherlands
Southpaw opener Tamim Iqbal hit a brilliant unbeaten knock of 83 runs steered Bangladesh to post a competitive total of 153 for 7 from their allotted 20 overs against Netherlands in their group A opening qualifying round match of the…
Cargo plane crashes in Bay near Cox’s Bazaar airport: 3 crew killed
Dhaka – A cargo aircraft of private True Air crashed while taking off with cargo from Cox’s Bazaar Airport at about half past 9 on Wednesday morning killing at least three crew member and injuring at least another, according to…
SC summons two ministers for their remarks on judiciary
STAFF REPORTER The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday summoned the food minister Advocate Qamrul Islam and liberation war affairs minister AKM Mozammel Haque to appear in person before it on March 15 at 9.00am to explain their positions…
PM’s statement about Tareque, Khaleda Zia beyond political decorum: BNP
The BNP on Tuesday strongly criticised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s statement that the party has elected two accused in its two topmost positions.
Mir Quasem’s death penalty upheld, Jamaat hartal Wednesday
Dhaka – Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday called a dawn-to-dusk hartal for Wednesday (March 9) protesting the Supreme Court judgment that upheld the death penalty of Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali convicted for war crimes. The verdict in the appeal case of…
PM tells 7 March rally: Two accused in cases heading the BNP
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the election of two accused in cases of murder and arson as the chairperson and senior vice chairperson of BNP, terming the election as a drama in the name of democracy. “One…
Bnp complains, Govt obstructing Tarique’s return home
The BNP on Monday alleged that the government is obstructing party senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman to return home by implicating “false cases” one after another. “Tarique Rahman is now in exile. A number of false cases were filed against…
150 rare species tortoises seized in Jessore
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) seized 150 tortoises of a rare species from Mandartala area in Sadar upazila of Jessore district early Monday.Rab-6 sources said tipped off that some rare species tortoises were being smuggled into the country from…
Bangladesh finish runners-up for 2nd time in T20 Asia Cup
Shikhar Dhawan’s half century helped India clinched the 13th Asia Cup title with an emphatic 8-wicket victory over the hosts Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.