About 20,000 fishermen and woodcutters of the Sundarbans have been living a measurable life for the last three months due to the extension of its wildlife sanctuary at Sharonkhola range ‘without making any rehabilitation plan’ for those who depend on…
Dhaka, Sep 28 – Bangladesh opener Liton Kumar Das completed his maiden ODI century with scoring 121 runs for Bangladesh’s total collection of 222 for all in 48.3 overs against India in the final of 14th Asia Cup a Dubai…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been conferred with the prestigious ‘International Achievement Award’ and the ‘2018 Special Distinction Award for Outstanding Leadership’ for her humanitarian and responsible policy in hosting the Rohingyas.
An aviation bill Congress is rushing to approve contains a little-noticed section that would give authorities the power to track, intercept and destroy drones they consider a security threat, without needing a judge’s approval.
Dhaka, Sep 27 – Bangladesh will play India in the final of the 14th Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
She expects intel community to give due importance to atrocities suffered by Rohingyas New York, Sept 28 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded immediate and effective implementation of the agreement signed between Myanmar and the UN on the solution…
The passengers of a Muscat-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines staged demonstrations at Shah Amanat International Airport on Thursday following its flight schedule collapse.
The head of the United Nations blamed lack of leadership Wednesday for the world’s failure to take tough decisions needed to stop global warming, warning that a key goal of the Paris climate accord is at risk.
By International Organization for Migration Sep 25 2018 (IOM) – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s 73rd session will run from September 2018 to September 2019. Its high-level segment, which started on 24 September 2018, will be a key defining…
Mushfiq, Mithun spur Bangladesh’s post 239 /10 Dhaka, Sept 26 – Bangladesh recorded a glorious win against Pakistan and qualified for the Asia Cup Cricket on Wednesday night by a margin of 37 runs.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the importance of UN peacekeeping reform with adequate authorisation of peacekeepers and making them better equipped as they are facing growing unconventional threats from non-state actors.
An aircraft of US-Bangla Airlines narrowly escaped an accident as it was forced to make an emergency landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram due to its non-functional nose gear.
Dhaka, Sep 26 -Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has potential to be one of the top ranking stock exchanges in Asia by the year 2041 and as a strategic partner Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has started preparing a working plan to…
Dhaka, Sept 25 – A registered political party that would not participate in parliamentary polls for two consecutive elections would face the risk of losing registration, Election Commission (EC) said on Tuesday.
Attorney general Mahbubey Alam Tuesday said that the former chief justice SK Sinha tarnished the image and dignity of the judiciary by making adverse comments on the Supreme Court judges in his book published recently across the world.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said her government wants the next general election to be held in a free and fair manner with the participation of all political parties.
Dhaka, Sept 25 – Long-route bus services from Mohakhali terminal was resumed after five hours of suspension on Tuesday. Transport workers suspended the service around 6 am protesting the assaulting of a fellow driver.
UN, Sept 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said world leaders must commit to settle all the international disputes and prevent conflicts to ensure global peace which is eluding.
Mentioning that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman are convicted in graft cases, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Jukto Front leaders Dr Kamal Hossain and Badruddoza Chowdhury have got together with corrupt people to fight…
Branding the recently formed ‘National Unity’ a ‘hotchpotch’ one, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said he does not think this unity will survive.
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the people of the country do not want any movement before the national election.
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister said on Saturday BNP could not wage any movement against the government for 10 minutes in the last 10 years and the party will not be able to do that…
Dhaka, Sept 22 – The national unity process led by eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday adopted a declaration demanding of the government to form an election-time neutral government and reconstitute the Election Commission (EC) by September 30 this…
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit chief Monirul Islam on Saturday warned that law enforcement agencies will go tough if any attempt is made to create anarchy centering the verdict in the grenade attack case to be delivered on…
Brahmanbaria, Sept 21 – Those who wanted to stage a judicial coup using former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has failed, claimed Law Minister Anisul Huq on Friday.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the ‘Digital Security Act’ will not create any obstacle to journalism.
Dhaka, Sept 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is nothing to be worried about the Digital Security Bill 2018 as it will not gag the voice of the journalist community.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has dismissed former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s allegation against the government as ‘ fictitious.’ Former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha said that he resigned in the face of intimidation and threats.
Dhaka, Sept 20 – The government has decided to construct 220-km long walkways alongside the river banks of Buriganga, Turag, Shitlakhya and Balu to stop encroachment.
A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Madaripur, Chattogram, Rangamati,Cumilla,Chandpur, M. Court, Feni, Khulna, Satkhira, Jashore, Chuadanga, Bhola and Patuakhali and it is likely to abate by today.