Bangladesh HC orders monthly wages for public bus drivers

Bus companies must appoint drivers on monthly wages and give up the practice of making payments on daily or trip basis within six months to check reckless driving mainly blamed for road

ROHINGYA CRISIS PM accuses Myanmar of dilly-dallying

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the parliament that Myanmar was dilly-dallying in the name of resolving the Rohingya crisis, although they signed the bilateral agreements under

BCL president, secretary’s entry to Ganabhaban restricted

Bangladesh Chhatra League president and general secretary would face restrictions on entry to Ganabhaban, the official residence of prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Government in power by force: BNP

Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday alleged that the government had been continuing with their rule forcibly by controlling the judiciary, administration, police department and the press.

Why paddy won’t be purchased directly from farmers: HC

The High Court Division on Wednesday in a rule asked the government to explain in four weeks why it would not be directed to purchase paddy and rice directly from the farmers as was stipulated

Khaleda paved way for Ershad to take over in 1982: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday accused Khaleda Zia of paving the way for HM Ershad to take over power in 1982 and enjoying various facilities from the former military ruler.

Three suspected robbers killed in Cumilla ‘gun battle’

Three suspected robbers were killed in a reported gunfight with police while ‘taking preparation for a robbery’ in Kumla area of Burichang Upazila on early Monday.

Dhaka University students demand resignation of VC, eight DUCSU leaders

A section of Dhaka University students on Sunday demanded resignation of the vice-chancellor and business studies faculty dean as they were responsible for allowing admission of the leaders of the

Gangs of teens cause concern across Bangladesh

Academics and rights activists blamed lack of recreational activities – both socially and culturally, social degradation, weakening roles of the family, unlimited access to internet, lack of moral lessons

Alleged ‘drug peddler’ killed in M’singh ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug peddler was killed in an alleged gunfight with members of the police’s Detective Branch at Nizam Nagar of Mymensingh Sadar upazila on early Sunday.