One killed, scores injured in bomb blasts at Hussaini Dalan
A teenage boy was killed and scores others were injured, some of them badly, in a series of deadly blasts targeting a gathering of Shia Muslims at Hussaini Dalan in Dhaka early Saturday. Police said at least four crude bombs were exploded as thousands of Shia Muslims gathered at Hussaini Dalan to bring out a procession marking the mourning day of Ashura at about 1:45am on Saturday.
Durga Puja ends with Devi immersion
Tens of thousands of Hindus in colourful attires took to the streets on Friday beating drums and chanting mantras as five days of revelry and celebration ended this afternoon with immersion of Devi Durga in rivers and water bodies across the country.
Ashura today
The Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on Saturday with due religious fervour and solemnity.
JP will contest polls alone: Ershad
Chairman of the Jatiya Party, Hussain Mohammad Ershad, said in future the JP would contest the polls alone.
Khaleda to return after treatment: Hannan Shah
Alleging that government is spreading lies over BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s London tour, BNP senior leader ASM Hannan Shah on Friday said she will return home on completion of her treatment.
From Santa spy to boxer to Canada's Prime Minister: Meet Justin Trudeau
Thanks to his father, Justin Trudeau's name was well known in Canada before he launched his campaign earlier this year to -- like the late Pierre Trudeau -- become the country's next prime minister.
Joe Biden changes story on Osama bin Laden raid
Vice President Joe Biden offered an account Tuesday of the decision to launch the raid that killed Osama bin Laden that differed from some of his previous retellings -- and from Hillary Clinton's.
B’desh economy stable but no certainty it will remain so: WB
Bangladesh’s economy is on a stable path but there is no certainty it would remain so due to some domestic and external risks, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Live with confidence
Urging the Hindi community members to live here with confidence, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said all religions speak about the ‘triumph of humanity’ and her government has established that principle in Bangladesh by ensuring the equal rights of the people of all faiths.
RECKLESS DRIVING BY EX-MP’S NEPHEW : Govt asked to explain inaction
The High Court on Tuesday asked the government and the police to explain their inaction in initiating proceedings against the nephew of former Awami League MP whose reckless driving injured four people at Gulshan on October 12.
