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Bangladesh to sign letter of intent for FTA talks with Thailand during Hasina's Bangkok visit

Dhaka, April 22 -- Bangladesh and Thailand will sign a letter of intent to start negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to Bangkok. Foreig... Read More


PBI cracks mystery surrounding 8-year-old girl's gang-rape, murder after 7 years

Dhaka, April 22 -- The Police Bureau of Investigation or PBI has arrested two suspects over the gang-rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in Sirajganj's Chauhali Upazila seven years ago. The arreste... Read More


Student drowns in Dhaka University swimming pool

Dhaka, April 22 -- A Dhaka University student has drowned while swimming with friends at its Physical Education Centre. Nineteen-year-old Md Shohad Haque, a first-year pupil at the university's Depar... Read More


Let's nurture our Mother Earth

Dhaka, April 22 -- What does a mother do? She nurtures her children. She prepares food for them and provides clothing and protection. She loves them, cherishes, educates and helps them to live a happ... Read More


Bangladesh rolls out red carpet to welcome Qatar's emir

Dhaka, April 22 -- Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has arrived in Dhaka for a two-day state visit. President Mohammed Shahabuddin rolled out the red carpet to welcome the Middle Eastern ... Read More


Father, son shot dead in Cox's Bazar's Ramu

Dhaka, April 22 -- A father and his son have been hacked and shot dead in an attack in Cox's Bazar's Ramu Upazila, police say. The incident occurred in front of Nazrul Islam's tea store in the Moulvi... Read More


Man sentenced to death for rape and murder of his niece in Natore

Dhaka, April 22 -- A tribunal has sentenced a man to death over the rape and murder of his niece, a student in 12th grade, in Natore's Singra Upazila. The district's Women and Children Repression Pre... Read More


That cup of bliss

Dhaka, April 22 -- 'Tea is a ritual, an art that nourishes the soul.' The aroma of tea! So alluring and fulfilling -it does nourish the soul. What is 'adda' without that hot cup of tea with 'jhal mu... Read More


Anu Muhammad needs 'combined surgery' on feet after accident, says health minister

Dhaka, April 22 -- Anu Muhammad, the former economics professor at Jahangirnagar University, has been transferred from Dhaka Medical College Hospital to the Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Sur... Read More


Iran sent a 'clear message' with Israel attack, says Palestinian envoy in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 22 -- With a barrage of drones and missiles targeting Israel, Iran wanted to send a message, and they sent the message very clearly, the Palestinian Ambassador in Dhaka Yousef SY Ramadan ... Read More