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13 Chhatra League leaders, activists remanded over 'procession preparations'

Dhaka, June 16 -- A Dhaka court has placed 13 of the 14 arrested activists of the banned organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League on a three-day remand for questioning in a case filed under the Anti-Ter... Read More


ULAB hosts Fulbright, UGC consultation on dual degree framework

Dhaka, June 16 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has hosted a high-level consultation session with Fulbright Specialist and Program Analyst Dr Grace Mukupa to advance cross-border ac... Read More


Youth killed as Narsingdi 'turf war' flares up again

Dhaka, June 16 -- A young man has been shot dead and four others wounded in a clash between two rival groups fighting over turf in Narsingdi's Raipura Upazila. The incident has left the area on edge.... Read More


April sees highest import in 3.5 years, analysts see hope

Dhaka, June 16 -- Bangladeshi businesses and entrepreneurs have imported goods worth $7.07 billion in April, marking a 21.4 percent rise year-on-year and the highest monthly total in three and a half ... Read More


Biman official arrested over fake visa scheme that got three to Italy

Dhaka, June 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a Biman Bangladesh Airlines ground officer for helping three passengers reach Italy on fake Schengen visas using a Nepal boar... Read More


Doctor Dhipra death: Petition to file case against husband, in-laws

Dhaka, June 16 -- A petition has been filed at a Dhaka court asking for a case to be taken up over the death of doctor Nafisa Tabassum Dhipra in Dhaka's Dhanmondi against four people, including her do... Read More


Extradition process under way to bring ex-IGP Benazir home, Advisor Zahed says

Dhaka, June 16 -- The process to extradite former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed from Dubai is under way, Prime Minister's Information Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman has said. At the Secret... Read More


Two men hack bKash agent, 'flee with Tk 350,000' in Dhaka's Adabor

Dhaka, June 16 -- Two young men have reportedly hacked a bKash agent with a machete and made off with Tk 350,000 from his shop in Dhaka's Adabor. Police said the attack took place around 11am on Tues... Read More


Child with measles symptoms dies, 136 new cases detected

Dhaka, June 16 -- Another child with measles symptoms has died in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours. The country has also detected 136 more cases of the disease over the period. In its regular bulle... Read More


Abul Barkat secures bail in murder case as well, no 'obstacle' to release

Dhaka, June 16 -- A Dhaka court has granted bail for economist Prof Abul Barkat in the murder case of businessman Abdul Wadud, who was killed at Dhaka's Nilkhet during the July Uprising. His legal co... Read More