Forty eminent citizens of the country have demanded to dissolve the parliament before holding the 12th national elections, alleging that arrangements have been made for one-sided elections on 7 January. In a joint statement on Sunday, they made this demand to the Election Commission

A man was killed as bus hits in Narayanganj's Araihazar upazila today (December 17). The deceased Md Sharif, a car driver was killed on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in the area, according to police. Deputy Inspector (SI) Sohag of Araihazar Gopaldi outpost confirmed the matter. The

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Decmeber 17) urged to the countrymen to resist the arson terrorists and killers, saying that hearts of people cannot be won through arson terrorism and killing. Awami League (AL) President said this while addressing a discussion meeting at

Two Bangladeshis were shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) for allegedly entering the country’s border in the Darshana upazila of Chuadanga on Saturday night. The deceased were identified as Sajedur Rahman, 27, son of Haider Ali, and Khaja Moinuddin, 30, son of

Russia on Friday (December 15) claimed that the United States ahead of January 7 elections is planning to disrupt Bangladesh’s present state and create 'Arab Spring'-like situation. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson MV Zakharova made the statement during regular press

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has agreed in principle to the deployment of armed forces in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7. The president gave the approval during a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal at Bangabhaban in Dhaka

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (December 17) arrested 25 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr Rebecca Sultana, today hosted a reception programme at Bangabhaban, marking the country's 53rd Victory Day. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana joined the reception on the lush green lawn of the Bangabhaban,

Biman Bangladesh Airlines today (December 16) spread its wings to south Indian city Chennai especially to facilitate Bangladeshi medical service seekers coinciding with Bangladesh's 53rd Victory Day. The inaugural flight operated by Boeing 737 carrying 161 passengers took off from

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 16) released a special commemorative postage stamp, an opening day cover and a data card on the occasion of the 53rd Victory Day. She unveiled the commemorative postage stamp at a ceremony at her official Ganabhaban residence in the

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi celebrated the Victory Day of Bangladesh with due solemnity and fervour on Saturday. Md Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, started the daylong programme in the morning by hoisting the national flag at the High

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (December 16) arrested 45 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 16) paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 53rd Victory Day. She paid the homage by placing a wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar today (December 16), marking the 53rd Victory Day. The head of the state placed a wreath at the altar of the

The nation is celebrating the 53rd Victory Day of Bangladesh on Saturday (December 16) with due solemnity and rich tributes paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. After a nine-month-long war against Pakistan Army, the valiant sons of the soil liberated the country on this

A fire broke out at an aluminum foil packaging factory at Dhaleshwary area in Keraniganj of Dhaka on Friday (December 15) evening. On information, eight firefighting units rushed to the spot and started working to douse the flames. Fire Service and Civil Defense Directorate Media

Two people were killed and three others injured as a bus crashed into them on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh district on Friday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Mofazzal Hossain, 28, Habibur Rahman, 35, driver of the CNG-run autorickshaw son of

Members of police arrested a salon employee for allegedly mugging in the capital on Thursday (December 14) night. Md Sohag Hossain, 28, was arrested by police from Sonargaon crossing under Tejgaon police station. During arrest, a knife was also recovered from his possession.

The nation is set to celebrate the 53rd Victory Day of Bangladesh on Saturday (December 16) with due solemnity and rich tributes paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. On December 16 in 1971, Bangladesh was born as an independent country under the leadership of Father of

The Election Commission today (December 15) delivered a show-cause notice to Sharmin Akhter Nipa alias Mahiya Mahi, for violating the election code of conducts. Sessions Judge Md Abu Sayed, also chairman of election investigation committee of the constituency, served the show-cause