Not halted visas for Pakistani citizens: Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 21 (UNI): Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday rejected the media reports that Bangladesh halted visas for Pakistanis; however, acknowledged delays in issuing visas to the citizens of that country.
Bus mishap leaves six dead in Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 18 (IBNS): A bus crashed into a roadside tree in Bangladesh's Bagerhat area which left at least six people dead, media reports said.
Bangladesh: 84 Rohingyas rescued from human traffickers
Dhaka, May 18 (IBNS): The Bangladesh Coast Guard and the police have rescued 84 Rohingyas when they were about to be trafficked to Malaysia from Cox's Bazar, media reports said.
Bangladesh: One held for raping minor
Dhaka, May 10 (IBNS): At least one person was arrested for allegedly raping a minor in Bangladesh's Chandraganj upazila, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Bullet-ridden body of a man recovered
Dhaka, May 5 (IBNS): Body of a bullet-ridden body of a man named in 16 cases from Satkhira have been recovered by the police in Bangladesh, media reports said on Sunday.
Bangladesh: Man dies in alleged shootout with RAB
Dhaka, May 5 (IBNS): During an alleged shoot out with Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion in Chittagong area of the country, one person was kill ,media reports said.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina asks to take precautionary measures for cyclone Fani
Dhaka, May 3 (UNI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now in London on an official visit, has asked the authorities concerned to take all precautionary measures in view of the cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ that could hit the coastal belts of Bangladesh on Friday afternoon.
Dhaka cocktail attack on cops: ISIS claims responsibility
Dhaka: Apr 30 (IBNS): Militant activity watchdog SITE Intelligence Group on Tuesday claimed that Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the cocktail attack on police in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Monday.
Dhaka: Crude bomb blast leaves three cops hurt in Gulistan
Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): A crude bomb blast in Bangladesh capital Dhaka's Gulistan area left two traffic constables and a community policeman injured, media reports said on Tuesday.
Dhaka: Two suspected terrorists killed in blast
Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): At least two suspected terrorists were killed in an explosion during a RAB conducted raid in a house located in Bangladesh capital Dhaka's Mohammadpur area, media reports said on Tuesday.
Future of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh ‘hangs in the balance’ – UNHCR chief
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): The critical needs of 1.2 million mostly Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh were top of the agenda for a fact-finding mission to the region by three senior United Nations officials, who called for continuing support on Friday for them from the international community.
Sri Lanka blasts: Security heightened across Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 22 (IBNS): Security has been heightened across Bangladesh following the eight coordinated blasts in Sri Lanka which left 290 killed.
Bangladesh: Constable held with yaba tablets
Dhaka, Apr 19 (IBNS): Two people, including a constable of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), were arrested with 990 yaba tablets close to Bangladesh capital Dhaka city, media reports said on Friday.
Bangladesh: One suspected arms dealer killed during 'shootout' with RAB
Dhaka, Apr 19 (IBNS): Rapid Action Battalion members killed a suspected arms dealer during a shoot-out in Bangladesh's Gazipur area, media reports said on Friday.
Bangladesh: Maitree Express hits ministruck, 3 killed
Dhaka, Apr 14 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as the Dhaka-bound international passenger train Maitree Express rammed a mini-truck in Bangladesh's Sirajganj area on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.