Bangladesh becomes ECOSOC member

Dhaka, June 15 (IBNS): In a major development, Bangladesh added one more feather to its crown as the nation has been elected to the prestigious Economic and Social Council or ECOSOC of the United Nations (UN) from the Asia-Pacific region.

Uzbekistan discusses prospects of cooperation with Bangladesh

Dushanbe: In the official residence assigned to him in Dushanbe,  Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received in the morning of June 15 the President of  Bangladesh Abdul Hamid.

All parties will work together to implement the budget: Hasina

Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Friday described the proposed budget for fiscal 2019-20 a budget as aiming to bring welfare for all.

Bangladesh: Madrasa teacher arrested for killing student

Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS):  A madrasa teacher in Bangladesh has been arrested for murdering a 12.year-old boy in Jashore’s Sharsha Upazila, m

MP Liton killing: Bangladesh court sentences former JaPa MP Abdul Quader Khan to life imprisonment

Dhaka, June 11 (IBNS): A Bangladesh court on Tuesday  sentenced former Jatiya Party (JaPa) MP Abdul Quader Khan to life imprisonment in an arms case filed in connection with the killing of Gaibandha-1 MP Manjurul Islam Liton, media reports said.

There were threats of militant attacks on Eid congregations, says Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka, June 10 (IBNS): Appreciating the country's security forces for ensuring trouble-free celebrations, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Sunday revealed that there were threats of militant attacks on Eid-ul-Fitr congregations this time.  

Bangladesh: Man dies after building wall collapses in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 10 (IBNS): An explosion triggered a wall collapse and left at least one person killed in Bangladesh capital Dhaka city, media reports said on Monday.

Bangladesh PM accuses Myanmar of being reluctant to welcome back Rohingyas

Dhaka, Jun 9 (UNI) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday accused Myanmar of being reluctant in repatriating their over a million Rohingya nationals defying their promise and feared that some international aid agencies were trying to keep the crisis alive.

Bangladesh: Road mishap on Eid kills 6

Dhaka, June 5 (IBNS): A bus veered out of control and crashed into a tree in Faridpur Sadar Upazila area of Bangladesh and left at least six people killed on Wednesday, media reports said.

300 terrorists absconding after getting bail: Bangladesh's RAB official

Dhaka, June 2 (IBNS): Bangladesh's  Rapid Action Battalion (Rab)  on Sunday said 300 terrorists are hiding after securing bail since the Holy Artisan Bakery attack occurred in the country in 2016.

Bangladesh: Three construction workers die after being buried in soil

Dhaka, June 2 (IBNS): In a tragic tale, three construction workers died after being buried under a heap of soil in Rangamati town of Bangladesh, media reports said on Sunday.

Militancy can raise heads anytime, says Bangladeshi ruling party leader Mohammed Nasim

Dhaka, June 1 (IBNS):  Awami League Presidium Member Mohammed Nasim  on Saturday expressed his fear that there can be fresh emergence of militancy in the country.

Japan announces $1.2 billion aid to Bangladesh

Tokyo, May 30 (UNI): Japan announced 132.6 billion yen ($1.2 billion) in aid to Bangladesh on that will go toward economic development, a high-speed railway and other projects.

Bangladesh: More than 10 kg of gold seized from passenger at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, May 28 (IBNS): Bangladeshi customs officials have seized gold weighing over 10 kilograms from a passenger who arrived at Shahjalal International Airport in national capital Dhaka, media reports said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh: Bullet-ridden body of drug suspect found

Dhaka, May 22 (IBNS): Bangladesh police have recovered the bullet-ridden body of a suspected drug dealer alongside a bundle of cannabis and a shotgun in Meherpur's Gangni Upazila of Bangladesh, media reports said.