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PM declares firm stance against siphoning of money, says public wealth must serve people

Moulvibazar, June 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday announced his government's firm stance against the siphoning of money abroad, stressing that public money belongs to the people and s... Read More


India expelling ethnic Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh without due process: HRW

Dhaka, June 17 -- Indian authorities are forcibly expelling ethnic Bengali residents, mostly Muslims from West Bengal state, to Bangladesh without basic due process, said Human Rights Watch said on We... Read More


India should stop unlawfully expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh: HRW

Dhaka, June 17 -- Urging India to stop brutal expulsions, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday said both Bangladesh and Indian governments should ensure that border management never again comes a... Read More


Purchase body clears proposals for Tk 704.7 cr fertiliser, sulphur imports

, June 17 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Wednesday approved procurement proposals worth more than Tk 704.7 crore including the import of urea fertiliser and sulphur for the country... Read More


Zampa and debutant Davies share six as Australia bowl out Bangladesh for 131

, June 17 -- A disciplined Australian bowling performance, led by Adam Zampa and debutant Joel Davies, bundled Bangladesh out for a modest 131 in 19 overs in the first T20I at Chattogram on Wednesday.... Read More


Ayat murder in Chattogram: Prime accused Abir sentenced to death

, June 17 -- A Chattogram court on Wednesday sentenced prime accused Abir Ali to death for killing five-year-old girl Alina Islam Ayat four years back. Judge of Chattogram Additional Metropolitan Ses... Read More


Youth facing six cases hacked dead in Jashore

, June 17 -- A young man, who was accused in six cases, was hacked to death by miscreants at Dhalirgati village in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore district early Wednesday. The deceased was identified ... Read More


Cabinet body okays contract extension for online BRTA tax collection

, June 17 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Wednesday approved a proposal to extend the existing contract for the online collection of motor vehicle (MV) taxes and fees for the Bangla... Read More


Korea keen to invest in Bangladesh's electronics manufacturing and technology sectors

, June 17 -- Appreciating Bangladesh's rapid economic growth and investment-friendly environment, South Korean Ambassador Kim Ji-joon on Wednesday expressed his country's interest in investing in Bang... Read More


Measles outbreak : Death toll reaches 661

, June 17 -- Four more children have died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, raising Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 66... Read More