Thursday's hartal curtailed by 12 hours
The BNP has curtailed Thursday's previously announced 24-hour hartal across the country to 12 hours.
Arson kills 4 bus passengers in Rangpur
Four people, including a child, have been burned alive in an arson on a night coach in Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur district.
The deceased could not be identified immediately.
PM warns of stern action against violence
The government will have to take more stern action to protect the lives and property of the people if BNP leader does not refrain from such violence activities.
Pro-BNP, Jamaat teachers to boycott RU convocation
Over 400 pro-BNP and Jamaat teachers of Rajshahi University (RU) under the banner of “white panel” declared to boycott the 9th convocation of the university scheduled to be held on January 18.
Explanation sought from 49 citizens on Bergman issue
The International Crimes Tribunal 2 has issued an order to 49 citizens to explain why they made statements on a court order after the three-member tribunal found David Bergman guilty of contempt of court.
Court permits Rubel to join World Cup
A Dhaka court has granted permission to national cricketer Rubel Hossain to travel abroad for playing the 2015 ICC World Cup in Australia-New Zealand.
Royal Bengal tiger skin seized, 3 held
A gang of poachers has been arrested with the skin, skull, teeth and bones of Royal Bengal Tiger of the Sundarbans from Morelganj area under Bagerhat district on Tuesday night.
US condemns attack on Reaz Rahman
The United States has expressed deep shock and condemnation over the attack on former foreign secretary Reaz Rahman.
2 held with 65 gold bars in Chittagong
Police have detained two people in possession of 65 gold bars in Cinema Palace area in Chittagong.
Maradona: Castro is alive and well
Rumours circulating online that former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has died have apparently been put to bed by Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona.
8-year-old girl violated
An eight-year-old girl has allegedly been raped by a teenage boy in the district's Sakhipur upazila on Monday night.
