Central Desk
US Embassy expects investigation of alleged assault on journo Zulkarnain's brother
The US Embassy in Dhaka expects an investigation thoroughly into a reported attack on Mahinur Ahmed Khan, brother of UK-based journalist Zulkarnain Saer Khan Sami
PM calls for building equality-based society
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all, including global people, to build a society based on equality and free from all kinds of discrimination and sectarianism.
Nation to observe Genocide Day on Saturday
The nation is set to observe the Genocide Day on Saturday in remembrance of the brutality carried out by Pakistani Army on the unarmed Bangalees on the black night of March 25 in 1971 under the infamous "Operation Searchlight".
Fakhrul has no freedom of expression in BNP's politics: Quader
Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has no freedom of expression in BNP's internal politics.
Govt starts selling milk, egg & meat at fair price in city
The government has started selling milk, egg and meat at fair price in the city's 20 places on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Interpol issues red notice against fugitive Arav Khan
Interpol on Friday has finally issued a red notice against Arav Khan alias Rabiul Islam, a Dubai-based gold dealer and fugitive suspect in the murder of a Bangladeshi police officer, on its website in red notice list.
Bogura judge loses her judicial power
Judge Begum Rubaiya Yasmin of the District and Sessions Judge Court-3 has been stripped of her judicial powers for allegedly forcing the parents to stand up and apologize at Bogura Government Girls High School.
Primary schools to remain open till April 7
All primary schools in the country will remain open until 15 Ramadan (April 7), according to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education.
Bangladesh's sterling dev owes to sustained democracy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the unprecedented development of Bangladesh has been possible due to unhindered democratic process since 2008.
ICC rejects 'threats' after Putin arrest warrant
The legislative body of the International Criminal Court said Wednesday it regretted "threats" against the tribunal over its war crimes arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, report's AFP.
BNP urges DMP not to arrest its leaders, activists without warrant
BNP on Thursday requested the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities not to arrest the party’s leader and activists without any warrant.
Crisis prevails inside BNP, not in country: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said there is no crisis in the country at present but a serious crisis is going on inside BNP.
Awami League sees power as scope to serve people: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government considers power as a scope to serve the people, reiterating her steadfast commitment to build developed, prosperous and Smart Bangladesh by 2041.
Arav Khan is under watch in Dubai: Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Bangladesh Mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working over the issues related to Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, a fugitive in the police officer murder case, says a spokesperson.
EC to use EVMs, CCTV cameras in 5 city polls: Rasheda
Election Commissioner Begum Rasheda Sultana on Wednesday said Electronic Voting Machines ( EVMs) and CCTV cameras will be used in the upcoming city polls, but they were not sure about using them in next general election.