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What does survey say about Bangladesh's relations with China, India?

Dhaka, March 11 -- A recent survey has revealed the views of Bangladeshis on the country's relations with China and India in the aftermath of the July Uprisin The survey, titled "National Image of Ch... Read More


Man assaults 3 cops in late-night ruckus at Pallabi Police Station over 'lawlessness'

Dhaka, March 11 -- At least three police officers have been injured when a man entered Pallabi Police Station in Dhaka in the dead of night and began punching them indiscriminately. The incident occu... Read More


Doctors announce nationwide work stoppage on Wednesday

Dhaka, March 11 -- Doctors and medical students have announced a nationwide shutdown of hospital outpatient and inpatient departments, along with evening chambers, on Wednesday to press home their dem... Read More


ACC to prosecute 32 people for 'embezzling Tk 11.28bn' over sending workers to Malaysia

Dhaka, March 11 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission, or ACC, has decided to prosecute 32 individuals from 12 recruiting agencies, including the wife and daughter of former finance minister AHM Mustafa K... Read More


Narayanganj gas fire toll hits 4, claims 3rd victim from the same family

Dhaka, March 11 -- Sohag, who suffered severe burns in a fire sparked by a gas leak in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj, has succumbed to his injuries. Previously, Sohag's wife Rupali and 18-month-old daugh... Read More


Fire at Aminbazar Power Grid substation

Dhaka, March 11 -- A fire has broken out at a substation of the Aminbazar Power Grid distribution company on the outskirts of Dhaka. At least nine units of the Fire Service are working to tame the bl... Read More


Bribes for death certificate: citizen outcry in DNCC public hearing

Dhaka, March 11 -- Complaints over having to submit to bribery simply to acquire the death certificate have echoed in the halls of Dhaka North City Corporation, or DNCC, during a public hearing. The ... Read More


Economic state is very fragile, says new special assistant to CA

Dhaka, March 11 -- Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, special assistant to the Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the finance ministry, has said the country's economy is "very fragile" and getting out of this phase ... Read More


Bangladesh HC questions legality of speaker administering oath to president

Dhaka, March 11 -- The High Court has issued a rule asking why the administration of the presidential oath of office by the parliament's speaker should not be declared illegal. On Tuesday, the bench ... Read More


7 to get Independence Awards, Ziaur Rahman's accolade reinstated

Dhaka, March 11 -- The government is presenting the Independence Award - the country's highest civilian honour - to seven individuals for their meritorious contributions to the nation. Recipients thi... Read More