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Bangladesh Railway urges people's cooperation to prevent accidents

, Aug. 4 -- In the wake of different types of train accidents, Bangladesh Railway authorities have urged all to extend their cooperation in preventing the incidents. It also called upon all to remain... Read More


Fascist roots must be uprooted to build happy, prosperous Bangladesh: President

, Aug. 4 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday said the fascist roots must be uprooted and the spirit of July be fully realised to build a happy and prosperous Bangladesh. "The July Uprising wa... Read More


Interim govt committed to restoring state power to people: Prof Yunus

, Aug. 4 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the interim government is committed to restoring the state power to people through a peaceful, fair and transparent election, as part ... Read More


Rangpur journalist Selim put on 3-day remand

, Aug. 4 -- A Rangpur court on Monday placed Habibur Rahman Selim, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in inciting violence during an attack on the homes of the minority community in Gangacha... Read More


EU pre-election team to visit Bangladesh in Sept

, Aug. 4 -- election observation team is set to visit Bangladesh in mid-September to assess the electoral environment ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, Election Commission Senior Secretary Akh... Read More


Pakistan resumes forced deportation of 1.4 million Afghan refugees amid UN concern

, Aug. 4 -- Pakistani authorities have resumed the forced repatriation of Afghan refugees after the federal government declined to extend the stay of nearly 1.4 million Afghans holding Proof of Regist... Read More


Ex-Army Chief Harun-Ar-Rashid found dead at Chittagong Club

, Aug. 4 -- Police recovered the body of former Army Chief M Harun-Ar-Rashid from the guest house in Chittagong Club in Chattogram city on Monday. Harun-Ar-Rashid went to Chattogram on Sunday to appe... Read More


Former Army Chief Harun-Ar-Rashid found dead at Chittagong Club

, Aug. 4 -- Former Chief of Bangladesh Army, Lieutenant General (retd) M Harun-Ar-Rashid Bir Protik, was found dead at the Chittagong Club guest house on Monday morning. The 77-year-old had travelled... Read More


Global shares edge higher after Wall Street slide on weak US jobs data

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Global share markets advanced on Monday, recovering from a sharp selloff on Wall Street triggered by weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data. France's CAC 40 gained 0.8% to 7,609.4... Read More


Dhaka to raise 1971 issues during Pakistan's Deputy PM's visit: Touhid Hossain

, Aug. 4 -- Referring to 1971 issues with Pakistan, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday said each issue would be on the table for discussions as Dhaka is set to receive his Pakistani c... Read More