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Two die in separate incidents in Chandpur

Chandpur, Sept. 4 -- Two people died in separate incidents in Chandpur on Thursday, one after being run over by a train and another allegedly by suicide. A man, around 55, whose identity could not im... Read More


How diabolical triangle of lawyer, police officer and court clerk perverted the course of justice in multiple cases in Gaibandha

Gaibandha, Sept. 4 -- A court has ordered a case to be filed against a lawyer, a court police officer and a clerk in Gaibandha for allegedly using forged birth certificates to show four adult accused ... Read More


Woman in Sabujbagh murders husband, then calls police and surrenders

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- A woman was arrested after she allegedly drugged her husband and beat him to death with a brick before calling the national emergency helpline 999 to surrender in the capital's Sabuj... Read More


Madrasha student dies in Narail, father alleges torture

Narail, Sept. 3 -- A madrasha student died on Wednesday while being taken to Jashore for treatment, with his father alleging that he was tortured and killed by teachers at the institution. The deceas... Read More


Indian NDC delegation visits Bangladesh military establishments

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- member delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, visited Bangladesh as part of their "Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour." They visited the Naval Headquarters, ... Read More


'Discovering A Doyenne': Documentary on writer Nahar Kamal Ahmed premieres in Dhaka

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- A documentary chronicling the life, literary journey and social engagement of veteran writer and social worker Nahar Kamal Ahmed premiered at Bishwa Sahitya Kendra in the capital on ... Read More


ICT chief prosecutor warns of attempts to sabotage tribunal

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Md Aminul Islam on Thursday said the prosecution has secret information suggesting there may be some plans afoot to sabota... Read More


Belgium records nearly 3,000 excess deaths during summer heatwaves

BRUSSELS, Sept. 3 -- Belgium recorded nearly 3,000 excess deaths during three summer heatwaves, according to data released Thursday by the national public health institute, Sciensano. Sciensano's Bel... Read More


UKEF's £2 billion kitty to finance Bangladeshi projects procuring from Britain

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- UK Export Finance (UKEF) has offered financing support of up to £2 billion for eligible Bangladeshi buyers to undertake projects involving British goods and services in key deve... Read More


Hilsa glut brings relief as prices fall in Chandpur

Chandpur, Sept. 3 -- For fish lovers in Chandpur, the wait for affordable hilsa appears to be ending. After months of relatively low supplies, the arrival of hilsa at the city's century-old Boro Stat... Read More