Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A local-level BNP leader has been beaten to death in Rajshahi's Charghat following a dispute over who should be the chief guest at a local Islamic gathering, police say. The inciden... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The government has decided to present the Bangla Academy Literary Award to poet Mohon Raihan, days after after the decision to present the award was put on hold amid public backlash.... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Garment workers have blocked the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Narayanganj's Rupganj, demanding payment of outstanding wages. The protest began around 10am on Saturday in the Barpa area, ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Police have arrested 42 people in capital Dhaka's Mohammadpur and Adabar on charges of extortion, theft, mugging and drug trafficking, as authorities continue operations to curb crim... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Police have arrested the prime suspect along with one other person over the killing of a teenage girl in Madhabdi of Narsingdi, an incident investigators say was meant to suppress an... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh has not issued a formal statement on the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but is trying to persuade both sides as a friendly state, according to Foreign Minister... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is attending office on Saturday despite it being a government holiday, continuing a practice he has followed since taking charge. He arrived at the Pri... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A man has died after suffering severe burns in an explosion caused by a suspected air-conditioner gas leak at a house in Old Dhaka's Narinda. Mohammad Selim, 33, passed away around ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy has been shown arrested in a fresh murder case, just a day after the High Court (HC) granted her bail in five other cases. ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Civil society representatives have demanded that 16 Garo families in Sadar Upazila, Sylhet, not be evicted without rehabilitation, as they live in fear of removal. The Garo families... Read More