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Ex-CJ Khairul Haque granted bail in 4 cases

, March 8 -- The High Court on Sunday granted bail to former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in four cases filed on different charges, including murder. The bench of Justice Md Khairul Alam and Justi... Read More


Uttara gas leak explosion: Pregnant woman succumbs to injuries

Dhaka, March 8 -- year-old pregnant woman who suffered severe burn injuries in a gas leak explosion at a flat in Dhaka's Uttara area early Friday died on Sunday. The deceased, Sonia Akter, died aroun... Read More


Tarique Rahman will become unchallenged leader through his work: Tuku

, March 8 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Sunday expressed hope that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will emerge as the country's unchallenged leader through h... Read More


Bangladesh celebrates Int'l Women's Day with renewed focus on women's rights, opportunities

Dhaka, March 8 -- Marking International Women's Day, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, on Sunday paid tribute to the "Mother of Democracy," former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia,... Read More


Fuel reserves rise with arrival of two ships, rationing to continue: Minister

Dhaka, March 8 -- Fuel reserves in Bangladesh have increased with the arrival of two fuel-laden ships, but the government will continue rationing supplies due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing wa... Read More


NCP launches women's wing 'Jatiya Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day

Dhaka, March 8 -- Marking International Women's Day, the women's wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP) 'Jatiya Nari Shakti,' formally launched on Sunday, with Monira Sharmin named convener, Mahmuda... Read More


Club organisers led by Tamim Iqbal demand probe into BCB elections

Dhaka, March 8 -- based cricket club organisers, including former national team captain Tamim Iqbal, has formally requested the National Sports Council to investigate the Bangladesh Cricket Board's pr... Read More


Fire at Ukhia Rohingya camp doused

Cox's Bazar, March 8 -- A fire that broke out at a Rohingya camp in Ukhia on Sunday noon was brought under control shortly after it started. The fire originated at the office of NGO Caritas in D Bloc... Read More


Dhaka, Delhi can transform geographical proximity into new economic opportunities: Pranay Verma

Dhaka, March 8 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Sunday said Bangladesh and India can really transform their geographical proximity into new economic opportunities by setting a... Read More


Govt to skip illumination on Independence Day to save energy: Home Minister

Dhaka, March 8 -- The government has decided not to arrange decorative illumination across the country on Independence Day this year as part of austerity measures amid potential energy crisis, Home Mi... Read More