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Yunus stresses SAARC revitalisation in talks with Pakistan's FM Dar

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has underlined the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as a "top priority" in his talks with the visiting Pakistan Fo... Read More


Identities of four bodies found in Buriganga remain unknown, 2 murder complaints lodged

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The identities of the four bodies recovered from the Buriganga River have not yet been determined after two days. Police, however, confirmed on Sunday that two murder cases have bee... Read More


Biman Bangladesh Airlines sacks two staff over aircraft wheels 'theft'

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has dismissed two employees for handing over aircraft wheels to an official of a private airline without authorisation. The two -- Arman Hossain, Mate... Read More


NCP leader Nahid to visit Malaysia

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), is set to travel to Malaysia on a three-day visit -- his first overseas trip since the party's formation in February. ... Read More


Man dies, parents critical after transformer blast sparks fire in Dhaka's Gendaria

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- A man has died and his parents are in critical condition after a transformer explosion sparked a fire at their home in Dhaka's Gendaria. The fire broke out around 2am on Friday... Read More


Veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar reported missing in Dhaka

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar has gone missing in Dhaka, prompting his family to file a general diary (GD) filed with Ramna Police Station. The 71-year-old works at Ajk... Read More


NCP delegation to visit China at Beijing's invitation

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- A delegation from the youth-led National Citizen Party (NCP) will travel to China later in August at the invitation of the Chinese government. The eight-strong team will be led... Read More


'Delay will aid fascist forces': BNP's Zahid demands immediate election roadmap

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- BNP leader AZM Zahid Hossain has urged the Election Commission to announce an election roadmap without delay. The BNP Standing Committee member made the call on Friday during a... Read More


Bangladesh government warns media against airing ex-PM Hasina's speeches

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- The interim government has warned media outlets not to publish or broadcast speeches by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, saying any future violations will lead to immediate ... Read More


Body of missing journalist Bibhuranjan found in Meghna River

Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- Police have recovered the body of senior journalist-columnist Bibhuranjan Sarkar from the Meghna River in Munshiganj. He had been reported missing since Thursday morning. Sale... Read More