Exclusive

Publication

Byline

No place in China's dictionary for 'hegemony, expansion or spheres of influence': Ambassador Yao Wen

Dhaka, July 8 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said consistent with its path of peaceful development, China's defence policy is likewise defined by a distinct commitment to pea... Read More


Traffic policemen detain alleged snatcher at Banani

Dhaka, July 8 -- Traffic police detained a suspected snatcher while he was attempting to snatch a mobile phone from a woman in the Banani area of the capital on Wednesday morning. The detainee was id... Read More


History shapes values, leadership and responsibility: Deputy Speaker

Dhaka, July 8 -- History helps people understand society, develop values and build a sense of responsibility towards the country and the nation, Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal said on Wednesday... Read More


Four Indians return home a year after alleged BSF push-in

Chapainawabganj, July 8 -- Four Indian nationals, who had been living in Bangladesh after allegedly being pushed across the border by India's Border Security Force (BSF), returned to India through Son... Read More


Abdur Rahman likely to be made Bangladesh's next alternate executive director at WB

Dhaka, July 8 -- Abdur Rahman Khan, immediate past chairman of the National Revenue Board (NBR), is likely to become the next alternate executive director representing Bangladesh at the World Bank hea... Read More


Lawmakers express concern over waterlogging in Chattogram following record rainfall

Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- Lawmakers from both the treasury and opposition benches on Wednesday voiced concern in Parliament over severe waterlogging and flooding in Chattogram caused by days of heavy ... Read More


Heavy downpour leaves parts of Mymensingh under water

Mymensingh, July 8 -- Several hours of heavy rains triggered widespread waterlogging in different parts of Mymensingh city on Wednesday, causing severe inconvenience for residents and disrupting norma... Read More


Press Council Act to be amended to strengthen accountability

Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- The government is preparing amendments to the Press Council Act to strengthen media accountability, introduce journalist registration and empower the Press Council to act aga... Read More


Govt in talks with power producers to cut capacity charges: Minister

Sangsad Bhababn, July 8 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Wednesday said the government is negotiating with private power producers to reduce the financial burden... Read More


3 members of autorickshaw snatching gang held in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 8 -- Police in a drive arrested three members of auto-rickshaw snatching gang from Wari area of the capital on Wednesday in connection with their alleged involvement of snatching an auto-r... Read More