Ruling Awami League leader 'abducted' in Dhaka
Dhaka, July 27 (IBNS): Unknown men allegedly kidnapped a ruling Awami League leader in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Friday, media reports said.
Bangabandhu-1 satellite will now be launched on May 10
Dhaka, May 7 (IBNS): The Bangabandhu-1 satellite will now be launched on May 10, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) confirmed on Monday.
Sheikh Hasina visits hospital to meet Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Dhaka, Mar 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday visited a hospital in Dhaka to meet knife-attack victim writer Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal.
Lorry-Bus accident in Bangladesh kills 8, injured 30
Dhaka, Feb 26 (IBNS): A bus crashed into a lorry on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Bangladesh's Sonargaon area which left at least eight people killed on Monday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia challenges sentencing in graft case
Dhaka, Feb 20 (IBNS): Days after BNP supremo Khaleda Zia was sentenced to five years imprisonment in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, the former PM on Tuesday filed an appeal challenging the verdict in the lower court, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Two JMB terrorists arrested from Dhaka
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IBNS): Bangladesh security forces on Tuesday claimed they have arrested two militants of the banned Islamist outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from country's capital city Dhaka, media reports said.
Four relatives visit Dhaka jail to meet ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Feb 9 (IBNS): Four relatives of jailed ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia went to the prison on Nazimuddin Road in capital Dhaka city to meet her.
Bangladesh: Dhaka University listed among 350 top universities of Asia
Dhaka, Jan 9 (IBNS): Giving moments of pride to people of Bangladesh, Dhaka University has been listed among the 350 best universities of Asia.
Bangladesh: Flying paper lantern banned in Dhaka city
Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS): Dhaka Police on Saturday banned flying paper lantern in the Bangladesh capital.
Bangladesh: Miles singer Shafin Ahmed to contest for DNCC mayor polls
Dhaka, Dec 26 (IBNS): Popular Bangladeshi singer Shafin Ahmed will contest in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation mayor election.
Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh Home Minister leaves for Myanmar
Dhaka, Oct 23 (IBNS): At a time when the country is facing the current Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Monday left Dhaka city for Myanmar.
1 suspected terrorist killed in Dhaka operation
Dhaka, Aug 15 (IBNS): Security forces in Bangladesh on Tuesday killed a suspected terrorist during an operation at a hotel in Dhaka's Panthapath area.
Landslides kill over 60 in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS): Landslides in south-east Bangladesh have claimed over 60 lives so far, media reports said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh road mishap kills 11
Dhaka, Mar 26 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed in a road mishap in Bangladesh's Damurhuda upazila on Sunday, media reports said.
Dhaka attack: IS claims responsibility
Dhaka, Mar 25 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide blast which occurred at a police checkpoint in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Friday, media reports said.