Central Desk
3 killed in Chattogram landslide
At least three people were killed in a landslide at Beltoli Ghona area of Akbar Shah Union in Chattogram today.
Mirza Fakhrul suspects influential AL leaders behind Bangabazar Market fire
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday voiced suspicion that influential ruling party leaders might have carried out the fire incident at Bangabazar market to grab the land.
President calls for standing united against anti-democratic evil forces
President M Abdul Hamid on Friday called upon all to stand united against any evil force that threatens the country's hard-earned democracy as he addressed the "Special Jatiya Sangsad Session" marking the parliament's golden jubilee.
PM sees stable parliamentary democracy behind massive development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told parliament that Bangladesh has witnessed massive development because of the consistency of parliamentary democracy and a stable political environment since 2008.
Eight killed in Bandarban gunfight
At least eight people were killed in a gunfight between two groups at Khamtang para area in Rowangchhari of Bandarban. As many as 70 families from the small ethnic groups left their homes in Rowangchhari in a bid to save their lives.
Commuters suffer for indefinite bus strike in Kushtia, Khulna, Faridpur routes
An indefinite strike on Friday halted bus communication from Kushtia to Khulna and Faridpur causing immense sufferings to commuters in the region.
Bangabazar fire finally doused after 75 hours
The devastating fire at Bangabazar market was finally doused on Friday morning, over 75 hours after it broke burning down thousands of shops amid hectic Eid shopping.
DW report on RAB : US will examine the allegations
The United States will investigate the allegations of international media Deutsche Welle's (DW) report on Bangladesh's elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
Bangladesh condemns Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Bangladesh has strongly condemns the violence unleashed against innocent worshippers and civilians at the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem by occupied Israeli forces during prayers on Wednesday early morning.
No question of scrapping Digital Security Act: Hasan
Comparing the Digital Security Act (DSA) with the ones in the US and Australia, Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that Bangladesh’s DSA is better than that of those countries.
Banga Bazar Fire: 3 on one-day remand for attacking police, obstructing govt work
A Dhaka court on Thursday granted a one-day remand to each of the three accused in a case over the attack on police and obstruction of the government work during the capital’s Banga Bazar market fire two days ago.
BNP's involvement with Bangabazar fire being investigated: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said investigations are being carried out whether the BNP was involved in the devastating fire incident in the city's Bangabazar or not.
Banga Bazar fire: 300 sued for attacking police
A case has been filed against 250-300 anonymous people on charges of attacking and obstructing the police during the extinguishing of fire at Dhaka's Banga Bazar market.
Rana Plaza owner gets bail
The High Court on Thursday granted bail to Sohel Rana, the owner of the Rana Plaza, in murder case filed against him.
Sugar price reduced by Tk 3 per kg
The commerce ministry has reduced retail sugar prices by Tk 3 per kg with effect from Saturday.