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Special Assistant Faiz Ahmad calls on operators to reduce mobile internet prices

Dhaka, April 22 -- Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, the chief advisor's special assistant on ICT, has called on operators to reduce mobile internet prices. In a Facebook post on Monday, he wrote, "The government h... Read More


Man shot in 'exchange of gunfire' with joint forces in Teknaf

Dhaka, April 21 -- A man has received bullet injuries in a reported gunfight between a group of kidnappers and joint forces in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf Upazila, according to police. The injured, 27-year-... Read More


3 teens arrested over killing of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez

Dhaka, April 21 -- Police have arrested three teenagers over the murder of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez. They were arrested during a raid in the Wireless Gate area of Dhaka's Moh... Read More


Tigers pick up three quick wickets on Day 2 against Zimbabwe

Dhaka, April 21 -- Three quick strikes have given Bangladesh some early hope on Day 2 of the opening Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet. Nahid Rana struck twice - first as Mominul Haque took an excellen... Read More


Bangladesh grab fifth wicket but Williams going strong after lunch on Day 2

Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh have picked up Zimbabwe's fifth wicket to stage a comeback an hour into the second session of the second day of the opening Test, but some resolute batting from Sean Will... Read More


Zimbabwe take lead, but Bangladesh chip away after tea on Day 2

Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh are chipping away at Zimbabwe's batting lineup after the visitors took a first-innings lead after tea on the second day of the opening Test. Zimbabwe were 230 for 8 in 7... Read More


Bangladesh 25 runs behind after Day 2 despite Miraz 5-for

Dhaka, April 21 -- Mehidy Hasan Miraz has returned a rip-roaring five-wicket haul but it has not been enough for the Tigers as they were left trailing Zimbabwe by 25 runs in their second innings at th... Read More


Labour Reform Commission recommends minimum wage, emergency pay fund for workers

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Labour Reform Commission has recommended introducing a national minimum wage and making Bangladesh's labour laws "universal" to safeguard workers' rights across all sectors. To... Read More


Court orders seizure of 40.5 hectares of land belonging to Zainul Haque Sikder in Purbachal

Dhaka, April 21 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of 40.5 hectares of land belonging to the late Zainul Haque Sikder, former chairman of National Bank Limited, in Purbachal's New Town project. ... Read More


BFIU seeks bank details of model Meghna Alam

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has asked for the bank account details of Meghna Alam, the former Miss Earth Bangladesh who is currently behind bars for fraud. Th... Read More