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Gano Forum signs July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Gano Forum has signed the July Charter joining the list of political parties endorsing the political accord initiated by the National Consensus Commission. Gano Forum's acting presi... Read More


Extra flight fees to be waived for 3 days: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- All charges and fees will be waved for non-scheduled additional flights for the next three days to ease passengers' suffering after the fire incident at Dhaka airport, said Commerce ... Read More


Extra fight fees to be waived for 3 days: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- All charges and fees will be waved for non-scheduled additional flights for the next three days to ease passengers' suffering after the fire incident at Dhaka airport, said Commerce ... Read More


MPO teachers reject 5% house allowance, threaten to continue protests

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- listed teachers on Sunday rejected the government-approved five percent house allowance and vowed to continue their movement day until their three-point demand is met. Meanwhile, a ... Read More


Low-pressure area likely to form over Southeast Bay, adjoining area around October 21

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- pressure area is likely to form over Southeast Bay and adjoining area around 21 October and it may intensify into a depression, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Th... Read More


NCP accuses EC of arbitrary decision over denial of 'Water Lily'

, Oct. 19 -- NCP on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is making an 'arbitrary decision' by denying the party its desired electoral symbol 'Water Lily'. "We've seen that the Election Co... Read More


Salahuddin says his remarks on July warriors 'misinterpreted'

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said his recent remarks about the July warriors were misinterpreted by quoting only a partial part of his statement, saying h... Read More


Dhaka Metro extends operation schedule by one hour

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The metro rail has extended its operation hours by one hour from Sunday, with trains now running half an hour earlier in the morning and half an hour later at night. According to Dh... Read More


Man 'kills self' at Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A man allegedly took his own life at his residence in Mohammadpur area of Dhaka early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Swapan Mia, 25, son of Bazlu Mia of Lalmohon upazila of ... Read More


Smoke still billowing from cargo village at Shahjalal Airport 23 hours after fire

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Nearly 23 hours after a devastating fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, firefighters are still struggling to fully extinguish the flames. ... Read More