Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Mohammad Farid was only 10 when he left Bangladesh. Travelling first to Pakistan with his father, he lost both his legs in an "accident" there. However, circumstances did not al... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The new Anti-Corruption Commission, led by retired Appellate Division justice AKM Asaduzzaman, has begun work after a 166-day leadership vacuum. ACC Chairman Asaduzzaman and co... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Conflicting reports have emerged over the number of Bangladeshi nationals among the nine people killed in a fire at a hotel in Kolkata's New Market area. Citing the fire depart... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking an order declaring the Noakhali-6 parliamentary seat vacant over allegations that MP Abdul Hannan Masud concealed info... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Hundreds of garment workers have blocked a road in Chattogram's Aturar Depot area demanding compensation and other dues after being told that their factory was being sold. The ... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Incarcerated former foreign minister and Awami League leader Dipu Moni has met her daughter in Munshiganj jail to discuss a parole application following the death of her husband... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- State Minister for Health MA Muhit has said Bangladesh's measles outbreak could begin to ease within two to three months if the government's current measures remain on track. M... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Former education minister Dipu Moni, who is currently in prison, has been granted 12 hours of parole following the death of her husband, Supreme Court lawyer Tawfique Nawaz. Sh... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- A Bangladeshi journalist, his wife and their son are reported to have died in a hotel fire in Kolkata's New Market area, according to a close family friend. Journalist Debashis... Read More
Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata has opened a 24-hour helpline following the deadly hotel fire in the city's New Market area. The mission said in a notice on We... Read More