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Bangladesh issues travel pass for Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in London has issued a travel pass for Tarique Rahman in response to the BNP leader's application for the document, an official said. A foreign minist... Read More


Fire doused at Udichi Shilpigosthi office

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- The fire at the Udichi Shilpigosthi office has been contained. The fire broke out at the cultural organisation's office near the National Press Club in Dhaka, around 7:30pm on Frida... Read More


Suspect in lawyer Alif's murder arrested in Bandarban

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested Sukanta Dutta, a suspect in the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif, in Bandarban. A statement issued on Friday by RAB-7 Assistant Dire... Read More


Osman Hadi to be buried beside national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi will be buried beside the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam next to the Dhaka University Central Mosque, confirmed the platform i... Read More


Chhayanaut says it will not waver in its course

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Chhayanaut will remain steadfast in its journey, the Bengali cultural organisation has said following the arson attack and widespread vandalism on its premises on Friday. Around 6:3... Read More


'Attack strikes at media freedom', Media Freedom Coalition condemns assaults on newsrooms

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) has condemned the attacks and arson at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star following the death of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin... Read More


Heightened security imposed at Dhaka metro stations amid nationwide tensions

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Strict security measures have been imposed at metro rail stations across Dhaka following incidents of attacks, vandalism and arson at different establishments amid anger and protests... Read More


Two Bangladeshis killed at Sylhet border in 'Indian Khasi firing'

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Police say two Bangladeshi men have been killed by gunfire allegedly from Indian Khasi people at the Sylhet border in Companiganj Upazila. The shooting took place on Friday afternoo... Read More


Bidding farewell to Hadi-an emblem of courage against injustice

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- "Whatever he says at Shahbagh corner, he says the same to his family. Hadi was a person whose every fibre -- from head to toe -- oozed patriotism," said Monir Hossain, brother-in-law... Read More


'We do not want to vandalise Indian High Commission', says NCP's Nasiruddin Patwary

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- National Citizen Party's (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary has called on people to take to the streets peacefully in protest against the killing of Inqilab Moncho spokespers... Read More