'Extremists could exploit the political void'
With the two largest mainstream parties [Awami League and BNP] unwilling to work toward a new political compact that respects the rights of both opposition and victor to govern within the rule of law, extremists and criminal networks could exploit the resulting political void [in Bangladesh], the Brussels-based International Crisis Group has said.
Saudi to recruit workers free of cost
From now on, Saudi Arabia will recruit workers from Bangladesh with free of cost.
Nagorik Samaj sends letter to Khaleda
A letter of the Nagorik Samaj, who has taken initiative to resolve the current political impasse, has been sent to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
2 DU students beaten for blasting hand bombs
Two students of Dhaka University have been beaten by locals after they exploded crude bombs near Jagannath Hall of the university.
Youth shot dead while hurling bomb
A youth has been shot dead after he hurled crude bombs on a police van in the capital’s Matuail early Monday.
Arson on primary textbook carrying truck
Hundreds of textbooks for the primary school students have been burnt after miscreants hurled petrol bombs on a book-laden truck in Gazaria of Munshiganj.
Int’l bus and train services affected by blockade
The ongoing hartals, enforced by the BNP-led 20 party alliance, have severely affected international road and rail connectivity due to the violence on the roads and threat to safety.
Dept of telecommunication gets cabinet nod
The cabinet has approved the formation of department of telecommunication under the post, telecommunications and ICT ministry.
Tk13cr disbursed for enhancing railway security
For the first time in the ongoing fiscal year, the government has started disbursing money from the “unexpected management fund” to enhance security for trains and buses.
AL leader murdered in Noakhali
An Awami League leader has been chopped to death at Khalishatola under sadar upazila in Noakhali.
2 shot dead in Munshiganj clash
Two persons have been shot to death in a clash between two groups of villagers at Kalirchar village under sadar upazila.
Bangladesh lose against Pakistan
Bangladesh have lost their first ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match against Pakistan by 3 wickets.
Arsonists burn down 14,000 chickens
Miscreants have burnt down some 14,000 chickens setting fire to a covered van with petrol at Ramchandrapur in Muktagachha of Mymensingh district.
Prothom Alo editor gets bail
A Thakurgaon court has granted bail to Bangla national daily Prothom Alo Editor Motiur Rahman in a case filed for hurting religious sentiment.
22 killed outside Cairo football stadium
Twenty two people were killed outside an Egyptian football stadium on Sunday when security forces barred fans from entering, the public prosecutor's office said.
