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Tarique expresses shock over earthquake casualties

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed profound shock and concern over the series of earthquakes that struck different parts of the country. "I am deeply saddened by the t... Read More


Seconds of shaking, a family shattered

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- On most Fridays, Nusrat Begum tried to finish the household chores early. Her son, Rafiul Islam Rafi, a calm, soft-spoken student of Sir Salimullah Medical College in Dhaka, often jo... Read More


Frustration deepens in BNP allies as seat-sharing talks stall

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Almost three weeks after the BNP unveiled its list of potential contenders for 236 constituencies, a quiet unease is spreading among the party's allies. What began as hopeful indica... Read More


Marufa, Shorna, Rabeya register for WIPL auction

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Bangladesh's rising pace sensation Marufa Akter is set to chase a new milestone as she heads into the Women's Indian Premier League (WIPL) mega auction after making a strong impressi... Read More


Primary teachers deadline on govt 'promises'

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Government primary school assistant teachers have set a Nov 29 deadline for authorities to implement "assurances" on salary increase and higher-grade promotion. On Friday, the teach... Read More


Gen Waker awarded 'Senabahini Padak'

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus awarded the Senabahini Padak to Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman. Earlier in the morning, President Md Shahabuddin and the Chief Adviser visi... Read More


Explosion at glue factory in eastern Pakistan kills 18 people

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- A boiler at a glue-making factory in eastern Pakistan exploded on Friday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 21 others. The force of the blast destroyed the factory building an... Read More


Taijul draws level with Shakib

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Mirpur Test after bowling Ireland out on the third afternoon in Mirpur, with Taijul Islam joining Shakib Al Hasan at the top of Bangladesh's al... Read More


Palmer's return delayed by broken toe

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, who was close to a comeback from a groin injury, has fractured a toe in an accident at home that will keep him out of this month's key matches against... Read More


Rabada out of second India Test

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma struck a confident tone despite seeing fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the second and final Test against India on Saturday in Guwahati becaus... Read More