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Govt working to rebuild collapsed education system, democratic institutions: President

, Nov. 9 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the country's education system was "dismantled" over the past one-and-a-half decades and the government is working to rebuild it. "Ove... Read More


Rains likely in Dhaka, five other divisions

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain at several places in six divisions, including Dhaka, over the next 24 hours from 9:00am on Monday. "Rain or thundersh... Read More


Govt verifying reports on Hasina's passport, NID applications: Home Minister

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The government is verifying reports that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has applied for a passport and a national identity card (NID) in New Delhi, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed... Read More


27 militants killed in security operation in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov. 9 -- Pakistani security forces killed 27 militants during an intelligence-based operation in Mastung district of the country's southwest Balochistan province, security sources said on ... Read More


Gunman in Poland's Krakow shooting dies in hospital

WARSAW, Nov. 9 -- The gunman who killed six people in the Polish city of Krakow on Saturday died in hospital early Monday, the Polish Press Agency (PAP) reported, citing local police. Police said the... Read More


Bangladesh, Singapore discuss stronger police cooperation to combat transnational crime

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Bangladesh and Singapore have discussed strengthening cooperation between their police forces to combat transnational crime, money laundering, cybercrime and terrorist financing. The... Read More


Bangladesh doesn't provide passport to fled terrorist: Humaiun Kobir

Bangladesh, Nov. 9 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Monday said Bangladesh wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faces death penalty, to be returned from India under the... Read More


Man killed by nephews over land dispute in Sherpur

Sherpur, Nov. 9 -- year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his nephews over a longstanding land dispute in Sherpur Sadar upazila on Sunday, triggering attacks and arson at the accused's houses b... Read More


541 arrested, 48 cases filed in 24 hours: DMP

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- A total of 541 people were arrested and 48 cases filed during regular drives conducted by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) across the capital in the 24 hours till 6:00am on Monday.... Read More


Uzirpur Swecchasebak Dal leader expelled after arrest over secret filming of women

Barishal, Nov. 8 -- A joint convener of Uzirpur Municipality Swecchasebak Dal, the BNP's volunteers' front, has been expelled from the organisation following his arrest over allegations of secretly fi... Read More