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News Analysis: Justice Khairul's dubious distinction
Justice ABM Khairul Haque has become the lone former chief justice who has strongly criticised a Supreme Court verdict to defend the
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When all major infrastructure projects are facing delays and cost escalation, the venture to build three new bridges on the Shitalakkhya, Meghna and Gumti rivers is making good progress. All of them are expected to be completed by the December 2018 deadline, and setting an example, will cost less than what was estimated in the development project proforma (DPP).
Narayanganj 7-murder: HC gives death to 15, life to 11
The High Court upholds death for 15 convicts while commuting the penalty of 11 others – all of whom were sentenced to death by lower court in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
PM slams CJ for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan
Coming down heavily on the chief justice for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is not scared at all with such a threat and this is not tolerable either.
Legendary film star Razzak passes away
Legendary Bangla film actor Razzak passes away at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 76.
Ericsson staff demo in Dhaka protesting lay off
Ericsson employees in Dhaka demonstrate at their office premises protesting laying off of 50 employees, what the company says are in line with company policy.
2 schoolgirls 'gang-raped'
Six youths have allegedly gang-raped two schoolgirls in Sujanagar of Pabna and then uploaded the footage of them committing the crime on Facebook.
Moon Ride on the cards
Excessive rains and flooding twice in just four months have left most of the roads in a miserable state, which could make people's journey home for Eid-ul-Azha a nightmare. If rain continues and the flood situation doesn't improve shortly, the road networks will be further damaged, compounding woes of travellers. Many roads are currently under floodwater.
Banani OC tough on rape victims
Harassment of citizens seeking justice by the officer-in-charge of the city's Banani Police Station is nothing new. Instead of serving the
Banani rape: Raintree hotel now calls for justice
Under public outrage over allegations of siding with the rapists and trying to cover up the incident, The Raintree Hotel authorities arrange a presser in the capital and call for 'exemplary punishment' of the alleged rapists.
VAT graft found against Raintree hotel
Authorities find evidence of dodging VAT against The Raintree Hotel, the upscale hotel in Dhaka's Banani where two university girls were reportedly raped in April 2017. Customs Intelligence say they will file three cases against the hotel under VAT, narcotic and customs act.
‘Cops trying to nab comedian Rony over Facebook post on PM’
Law enforcers are trying to arrest popular comedian Abu Hena Rony in connection with a case filed for making a “derogatory comment” about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on his Facebook account, police say.
Rape accused Shafat, Sakif remanded
The allegation of rape brought against Ahmed Shafat and Shadman Sakif appears to be true, police said yesterday after the primary interrogation of the two accused in the Banani double rape case.
Deepika looks gorgeous in Bangladeshi ad
Deepika Padukone is shining in a Bangladeshi advertisement representing a soap brand.
Banani rape: Shafat, Sakif remanded
A Dhaka court places two Banani rape accused Ahmed Shafat and Shadman Sakif on six and five-day remand respectively. Police also claim to have found primary evidence of the rape of two university students at an upscale hotel in Banani area of Dhaka.
Mobile court declared illegal
The High Court declares the mobile courts run by executive magistrates illegal and unconstitutional.
Banani Rape: Victim hands cops 'piece of evidence'
She neither wore nor washed the dress since she was allegedly raped on March 28.
Brazilian Band: Nine artistes detained at airport
Nine artistes of Brazilian death metal bands Krisiun and Nervochaos were detained at Dhaka airport for several hours since early Tuesday, forcing organisers to cancel a concert they were scheduled to perform at the TCB auditorium in the capital later that day.