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Lawyer seeks inquiry into alleged failures during Yunus-led 18-month interim rule

Dhaka, May 17 -- A petition has been filed with the High Court seeking an investigation into the 18-month tenure of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. After a preliminary hearing on Sunday... Read More


Chhatra Dal accuses Shibir of destabilising DUET campus

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal has condemned ongoing unrest at Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), blaming activists of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir disguised as g... Read More


DUET VC appointment sparks clash, several Injured

Dhaka, May 17 -- Clashes have broken out between two parties over the appointment of a new vice chancellor at the Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur. Several people have... Read More


Afsana Begum returns as Jatiya Grantha Kendro chief months after controversial removal

Dhaka, May 17 -- Fiction writer Afsana Begum has been reinstated as the director of the Jatiya Grantha Kendro under a one-year contractual appointment, following a controversial removal by the Muhamma... Read More


Dubai Taxi to recruit more 6,000 drivers, interviews kicks off on Monday

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Dubai Taxi Company is interested in recruiting another 6,000 drivers from Bangladesh this year. The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said that interviews ... Read More


Measles claims 6 more children as daily infections hit 243

Dhaka, May 17 -- Six more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Sunday one of th... Read More


Airport police arrest Oggan Party ringleader at Hazrat Shahjalal

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Airport Armed Police (AAP) has arrested the chief of the Oggan Party - a gang known for robbing people after rendering them unconscious - and seized 55 mobile phones and a large a... Read More


Motorcyclists unwilling to pay advance income tax submit memorandum to NBR

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bikers have submitted a memorandum to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), objecting to a possible advance income tax on motorcycles based on engine capacity (CC) in the upcoming budg... Read More


Tigers take promising lead as Nahid, Taijul wrap up Pakistan lower order

Dhaka, May 17 -- Pacer Nahid Rana and slow bowler Taijul Islam and have dismantled Pakistan's lower order to give Bangladesh a promising lead in the 2nd Test in Sylhet. Some high-risk high-reward pla... Read More


Bangladesh bowl out Pakistan before stretching lead to 156 on Day 2 of Sylhet Test

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Sylhet Test with a day of relentless pressure, disciplined bowling and fearless batting, leaving Pakistan chasing shadows by the close of the se... Read More