DMP, GMP set road, parking plans during Ijtema
UNB, Dhaka : The Biswa Ijtema, billed as the second largest congregation of Muslims after the Hajj, will be held in two phases- February 2...
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Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia to elevate ties to a higher level
UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday agreed to take the existing excellent bilateral relations to a higher level. This was expressed when...
HC orders Tk 30 lakh compensation to child who lost hand during work
UNB, Dhaka : The High Court on Wednesday ordered the people concerned to pay Tk 30 lakh to 13-year-old Naim Hasan who lost his one...
Russian Ambassador dismisses claims made by BNP’s Gayeshwar
UNB, Dhaka : Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytsky has categorically dismissed the allegations made by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), affirming on Wednesday that the...
Bangladesh, Russia discuss ways to strengthen trade, investment ties
UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh and Russia on Wednesday expressed willingness to expand economic ties exploring potential areas and deepen the relations on all fronts. Foreign...
5 killed as blast hits political rally in SW Pakistan
XINHUA , ISLAMABAD : At least five people were killed and five others injured when a blast went off near a political rally in Pakistan’s...
What the US State Department said regarding those arrested in Bangladesh
UNB, Dhaka : The United States has urged the Bangladesh government to ensure a fair and transparent legal process for all arrested individuals. It...
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gets 14-year prison sentence in third conviction
AP, ISLAMABAD : Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife were sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison for corruption, his lawyer...
On the eve of Boi Mela, publishers expecting bumper month
UNB, Dhaka : The Amar Ekushey Book Fair, or Boi Mela, is almost here. Bangla Academy, the traditional guardian of the month-long book fair, which...
Shirin Sharmin sworn in as Speaker of 12th parliament
UNB, Jatiya Sangsad : Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was sworn in as the Speaker of the 12th Parliament in its maiden session on Tuesday. Shirin Sharmin...
Take stern action against graft, reform financial sector: President tells newly elected MPs
UNB, Dhaka : President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday urged all concerned to take stern actions against corruption alongside reforming the financial sector. “Uncertainty is increasing...
BNP leader Moyeen Khan picked up; released after several hours
UNB, Dhaka : Hours after picked up by police, BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan was released on Tuesday afternoon. Md Shahjahan, deputy...