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JCD hands Palak associate Nuri over to Dhanmondi police

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) members detained Nuri, an associate of former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak and handed her over to police. JCD members led by the organisa... Read More


BNP on high alert to thwart AL attempts to create unrest centring Hasina's return

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- What the month of December holds has been a major topic of discussion in the country's politics over the past several months, ever since ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, w... Read More


BNP leaders must work as Tarique Rahman's ambassadors: Zabihullah

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Prime Minister's Adviser for Public Administration and BNP standing committee member Md Ismail Zabihullah on Wednesday said BNP leaders and activists must work as ambassadors of part... Read More


Official proposes Vietnam, Netherlands make full use of EVFTA

Hanoi, Nov. 11 -- Vietnam and the Netherlands should make full use of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and expand cooperation in areas where the Netherlands has strengths, including maritim... Read More


Fertiliser dealer appointments trigger uproar in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, Nov. 11 -- A heated exchange took place in Parliament on Wednesday over allegations of irregularities and nepotism in the appointment of fertiliser dealers, with opposition bench membe... Read More


Modernise madrasa education to meet challenges of today's world: Imarat Shariah chief

Patna, Nov. 11 -- Calling for a comprehensive modernisation of madrasa education, Maulana Ahmad Wali Faisal Rahmani, head of Imarat Shariah, Patna, has urged madrasa managements to adopt modern teachi... Read More


Stock markets end higher for second session, Nifty reclaims 25,400 mark

New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Indian stock markets on Wednesday ended higher for the second consecutive session. Nifty reclaimed the 25,400 mark, supported by buying across auto, FMCG and financial stocks. At... Read More


Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 11,000 with 5,387 deaths

Kinshasa, Nov. 11 -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 11,042, with at least 5,387 deaths, according to government figures. The outbreak, ... Read More


BIP, others urge govt to reverse decision scrapping Dhaka-Gazipur BRT lane

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) and several other organisations Wednesday urged the government to review and reconsider its decision to scrap the dedicated bus lane on the... Read More


LGUs receive equal treatment in gov't fund allocation - Palace

Manila, Nov. 11 -- Malacanang on Friday said local government units (LGUs) are receiving fair and equal treatment in the allocation of post-disaster rehabilitation funds under the administration of Pr... Read More