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February election to lay strong foundation for democracy: Rizwana

, Dec. 16 -- Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said the election scheduled for February would lay a strong foundation for democracy by strengthening accountability to people. "The el... Read More


RAB arrests close aide of main accused in attempted assassination of Osman Hadi

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Kabir, a close associate of the prime accused Faisal, in connection with the attempted murder of Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mon... Read More


Ambassador Yao inspects Bangladesh-China Friendship Hall at DU

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, on Monday jointly inspected the China-Bangladesh Friendship Residential ... Read More


Injustice, discriminations led people to revolt in 1971: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday the people of the then East Pakistan rose in revolt as the Pakistani ruling elite perpetrated injustice and created discriminations again... Read More


Anti-independence forces trying to resurface on Victory Day: Fakhrul

, Dec. 16 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the forces that opposed Bangladesh's independence in 1971 are once again trying to raise their heads. "Those who stood a... Read More


Pakistan to produce film on Lyari, cites Indian propaganda over Dhurandhar portrayal

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- Pakistani authorities have announced plans to produce a film titled Mera Lyari, citing what they described as Indian propaganda in the portrayal of Karachi's Lyari area in the Bollyw... Read More


Rob Reiner's son arrested in probe into parents' deaths

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the deaths of his parents at ... Read More


CEC takes attack on Hadi seriously, orders immediate action: EC

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Monday said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has taken the terrorist attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho and ... Read More


Money laundering allegation against Saimon Overseas Limited cleared after probe

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Saimon Overseas Limited, a leading corporate travel service provider, has been officially cleared of allegations of money laundering following a thorough investigation conducted by t... Read More


Bangladesh Polls: Permission must for social, religious events before electioneering

, Dec. 15 -- The Election Commission (EC) has allowed the celebration of the national and international days and arrangements of social and religious events during pre-campaign period with prior permi... Read More