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Whatever BNP decides will be: Mishti on resignation

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- BNP's reserved women's seat Member of Parliament Ferdousy Ahmed Mishti has met with Speaker of the House Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, but did not clarify whether she has submitted her resignati... Read More


Dengue vaccine: 'Global guidelines to guide govt decision'

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Bangladesh is considering introducing a dengue vaccine, with the government discussing the issue with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, Health Minister Sardar Md S... Read More


12 policemen injured in Raozan 'shootout'

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Twelve policemen have been injured in a "shootout" with police in Chattogram's Raozan, said Chattogram Superintendent of Police Masud Alam. Meanwhile, police have arrested a suspect ... Read More


Men in 'shorts' protest at metro rail stations

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- The "Let's Ride the Metro in Shorts!" programme was scheduled for the afternoon, but young people have started arriving at metro rail stations in shorts since the morning. Just after... Read More


PM inaugurates Feni irrigation project

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated a flood control and irrigation project in Feni to shield the district from devastating floods. He unveiled the plaque, which names it th... Read More


Every 'Tom, Dick and Harry' became all-powerful after Aug 5: Umama

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Former Students Against Discrimination movement coordinator Umama Fatema has accused Islami Chhatra Shibir and its allies of co-opting the "spontaneous" July Uprising, allowing people... Read More


Meet Dr Messi

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Lionel Messi will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires ahead of his Argentina farewell match against Benin on Oct 6. The university's Superior Council un... Read More


'Evil force' will create no unrest in December: home minister

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- No "evil force" will be able to create unrest in December, says Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. He made the remarks at a press briefing after unveiling the foundation plaque for the ... Read More


MP Ferdousy Ahmed ordered to resign over Radda attack

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- BNP reserved-seat lawmaker Ferdousy Ahmed Mishti has been ordered to resign from parliament over the attack, looting and vandalism at the Radda MCH-FP Centre in Mirpur, according to a... Read More


PM orders MP Mishti to resign over Radda attack

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered BNP reserved-seat MP Ferdousy Ahmed Mishti to resign amid controversy over the attack on the Radda MCH-FP Centre and an alleged attempt to ta... Read More