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Tensions rise as ICT going to set verdict date in Hasina case

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh has been placed on high alert ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal-1's (ICT-1) pronouncement of the verdict date on Thursday in a case against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina an... Read More


Dharmendra discharged from hospital, family denies death rumors

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, was discharged from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday and will continue his treatment at home, hospital officials confirmed. The actor had be... Read More


Harry Kane emerges as Barcelona's 'top transfer target'

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Barcelona have reportedly identified England captain Harry Kane as their top target to succeed Robert Lewandowski in the No. 9 position next season. According to a report by Will Un... Read More


3 buses set on fire in Gazipur

Gazipur, Nov. 12 -- Miscreants set fire to three buses at different locations in Gazipur on Tuesday night and early Wednesday, triggering panic among people. However, no casualties have so far been r... Read More


14 platoons of BGB deployed in Dhaka, adjoining districts

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The government has deployed 14 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka and adjoining districts to maintain law and order amid incidents of vehicle torching by miscreants. ... Read More


Two die by suicide in Faridganj; family disputes suspected

, Nov. 12 -- Two people died by suicide in separate incidents in Faridganj, Chandpur on Wednesday evening, authorities said, with family disputes believed to be the cause. Police recovered the bodies... Read More


Sylhet Test: Bangladesh wrap up Ireland for 286 early on day two

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh finished off Ireland's first innings swiftly on the second morning of the Sylhet Test, bowling out the visitors for 286 runs after just 14 balls of play. Ireland resumed ... Read More


Chhatra Shibir to stage nationwide protests Thursday

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir will hold a protest march in Dhaka against Awami League and sit-in programs at 14 locations across the capital on Thursday. Besides, the student win... Read More


Dhaka struggles with 'very unhealthy' air quality

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 234 at 9:40 am this morning (November 12, 20... Read More


Man hurt in cocktail blasts at DU's TSC

University of Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A man was injured following cocktail explosions at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University on Wednesday night. The identity of the injured person could no... Read More