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DU bus vandalised amid blockade by 7 colleges' students

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- A bus of Dhaka University was vandalised at the Science Lab intersection in the capital on Thursday during a blockade enforced by students of seven government colleges, leaving at le... Read More


Bangladesh suspends Vannamei shrimp fry imports amid disease concerns

, Jan. 15 -- The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on Thursday suspended all new and existing approvals for importing shrimp fry for Vannamei farming, citing risks of disease transmission and enviro... Read More


Tarique listens to NTRCA job seekers' grievances on the street

, Jan. 15 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday stepped out onto the street in front of the party's Gulshan office to personally hear the grievances of Non-Government Teachers' Registration and C... Read More


Govt to chalk out strategy over US immigrant visa suspension: Rizwana

, Jan. 15 -- The government will take necessary diplomatic and policy measures following the decision to suspend the US immigrant visa process for citizens of 75 countries including Bangladesh, said I... Read More


Jamaat alleges deliberate harassment of its candidates by election officials

, Jan. 15 -- e-Islami on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that its candidates are being harassed in some areas by magistrates and election officials. The party claim... Read More


Depositors of five Islami banks face 2-year profit wipeout after merger

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- hit Shariah-based banks in Bangladesh will have to forgo profits on their savings for two years as the central bank moves to stabilise the lenders ahead of a planned merger. Banglad... Read More


Hearing of appeal seeking death penalty of Hasina, Kamal on Jan 20

, Jan. 15 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday fixed January 20 for hearing the appeal filed seeking death penalty of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman... Read More


Law Adviser urges social resistance to prevent public suffering from road blockade

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Law and Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday expressed displeasure over public suffering caused by various movements that block roads, stressing the need for social resistance a... Read More


US proud to call Bangladesh a friend: US Ambassador

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Thursday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban and said he looks forward to s... Read More


Secy-level meeting: Dhaka-Kathmandu focus on PTA, visa facilitation

, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh and Nepal have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, focusing on finalising a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), easing visa facilitation and ... Read More