Ruling Awami League leader 'abducted' in Dhaka
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:19 pm
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
May 07, 2018, at 10:58 pm
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
Mar 05, 2018, at 10:09 pm
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
Feb 26, 2018, at 10:08 pm
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
Feb 21, 2018, at 12:56 am
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
Feb 13, 2018, at 09:38 pm
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
Feb 10, 2018, at 01:06 am
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
Jan 10, 2018, at 12:57 am
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
Jan 07, 2018, at 01:58 am
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
Dec 27, 2017, at 01:15 am
Dhaka, Dec 26 (IBNS): Popular Bangladeshi singer Shafin Ahmed will contest in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation mayor election.
Bangladesh: Miles singer Shafin Ahmed to contest for DNCC mayor polls
Dec 27, 2017, at 01:15 am
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
Oct 23, 2017, at 10:54 pm
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
Aug 16, 2017, at 02:15 am
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
Jun 14, 2017, at 12:35 am
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
Mar 26, 2017, at 04:01 pm
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
Mar 25, 2017, at 09:52 pm
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.
Fire breaks out in Dhaka factory
Feb 27, 2017, at 06:41 pm
Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): A fire broke out at a shoe factory in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Monday, media reports said.
Dhaka: Fire breaks out at DCC market
Jan 03, 2017, at 03:29 pm
Dhaka, Jan 3 (IBNS): A massive fire has gutted DCC market in Dhaka’s Gulshan-1 area on Tuesday, media reports said.
Two killed in Bangladesh building collapse
Oct 02, 2016, at 09:30 pm
Dhaka, Oct 2 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as a portion of a building collapsed in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, media reports said.
British Council offices in Bangladesh opens tomorrow
Sep 26, 2016, at 05:06 am
Dhaka, Sept 25 (IBNS): The British Council offices in Bangladesh will open on Monday, officials said.
Bangladesh: Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali hanged
Sep 04, 2016, at 05:03 am
Dhaka, Sept 3 (IBNS): In a major development, Jamaat-e-Islami’s key financier and a notorious Al-Badr leader of Chittagong during 1971 Mir Quasem Ali was hanged to death at a prison in Bangladesh on Saturday.
Bangladesh: Jamaat leader Mir Quasem Ali hanged
Sep 04, 2016, at 05:03 am
Dhaka, Sept 3 (IBNS): In a major development, Jamaat-e-Islami’s key financier and a notorious Al-Badr leader of Chittagong during 1971 Mir Quasem Ali was hanged to death at a prison in Bangladesh on Saturday.
Bangladesh: Militant killed in Dhaka
Sep 03, 2016, at 03:17 pm
Dhaka, Sept 3 (IBNS): Bangladesh police killed a militant during a raid in capital Dhaka on Friday, media reports said.
Dhaka: Fire breaks out at Bashundhara City shopping complex
Aug 21, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Dhaka, Aug 21 (IBNS): A fire broke out at Bashundhara City shopping complex in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday,m media reports said.
Dhaka: 9 suspected militants killed in police raid
Jul 26, 2016, at 03:39 pm
Dhaka, July 26 (IBNS): At least nine suspected militants were killed during a police raid at an alleged hideout in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Tuesday.
Bangladesh: Four suspected JMB women members arrested
Jul 24, 2016, at 09:58 pm
Dhaka, July 24 (IBNS):The Bangladesh police on Sunday said they have arrested four women who are suspected to be members of militant group Jamaa'tul MujahideenBangladesh (JMB).
Trawler capsizes in Bangladesh, 9 killed
Jul 24, 2016, at 12:00 am
Dhaka, July 23 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed as a trawler capsized on the Arialkhan River at Narsingdi area in Bangladesh on Saturday, media reports said.
Dhaka restaurant attack: Bodies of Japanese nationals reach Tokyo
Jul 05, 2016, at 10:30 pm
Tokyo, July 5 (IBNS): Bodies of seven Japanese , who were killed in the terror attack that hit Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Friday, reached Tokyo, media reports said on Tuesday.
Dhaka restaurant attack: 2 suspects detained
Jul 05, 2016, at 03:48 am
Dhaka, July 4 (IBNS): Bangladesh Police chief AKM Shahidul Hoque on Monday said two persons have been arrested for their suspected connection to the militant attack on a cafe in Dhaka.
Pakistan rejects 'ISI' role in Dhaka terror attack
Jul 04, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Islamabad/Dhaka, July 4 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday rejected Bangladesh government's allegations that the nation's official spy agency Inter-State Intelligence (ISI) was involved in Dhaka's terrorist attack.