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Elections, democracy matter, says US

Dhaka, April 16 -- Stressing that elections and democracy matter, the United States has said the future of Bangladesh is going to be decided by the Bangladeshi people. "And elections matter. I don't ... Read More


NCP leaders meet European diplomats; discuss Bangladesh's democratic transition

Dhaka, April 16 -- Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Tuesday met diplomats of the European countries and discussed the party's and priorities. Both sides also discussed European Union's ... Read More


Fire breaks out in multi-storey building in Chattogram

Dhaka, April 16 -- storey building on Tamakumondi Lane in Chattogram's Reazuddin Bazar on Tuesday night. The blaze started at around 8:00 pm on the fourth floor of Rahman Mansion, where a shoe store ... Read More


One arrested for raping in Sylhet

Dhaka, April 16 -- year-old youth on charge of raping a 13-year-old seventh-grade student in Osmaninagar upazila of Sylhet, four days after the incident. The arrestee, Jibon Ahmed, is the son of Emla... Read More


BNP's meeting with Dr Yunus underway; election by Dec on top of agenda

Dhaka, April 16 -- member BNP delegation led by party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is holding a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus to press for a specific roadmap to hold th... Read More


Women's World Cup Qualifiers: Bangladesh come close to qualify for ICC World Cup beating Scotland by 34 runs

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh came close to qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup beating Scotland by 34 runs in their 3rd match of the six- nation ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers at the flood light ... Read More


NCP alleges attack by ex- leader of Swechchhasebak Dal in Mirpur, protest held

Dhaka, April 16 -- Former General Secretary of Rupnagar Thana unit of Swechchhasebak Dal, SI Tutul, and his associates allegedly carried out an attack on members of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in... Read More


20 slum houses burn down in Ctg fire

Chattogram, April 15 -- At least 20 slum houses were burnt down after a fire broke out at the CRB Malipara slum of Kotwali Police Station in Chattogram early Tuesday. Five firefighting units brought ... Read More


Hasnat slams calling NCP's position on AL as 'indecorous'

Dhaka, April 15 -- National Citizens Party (NCP)'s Southern Region Chief Organiser Hasnat Abdullah on Tuesday warned against branding his party's firm anti-Awami League stance as a "breach of decorum.... Read More


US expresses gratitude for Bangladesh's 'prompt, constructive' response to US trade agenda

Dhaka, April 15 -- US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Nicole Ann Chulick on Tuesday expressed gratitude for Bangladesh's "prompt and constructive" res... Read More