Bob Woodward's publisher says it's printing 1 million copies of 'Fear'
Bob Woodward's book "Fear" is already one of the biggest publishing success stories of the year. And it still isn't even in bookstores yet.
Defaulted bank loans near Tk 90,000cr
Defaulted loans in the country’s banking sector neared Tk 90,000 crore by the end of June as amount of such loans soared by 20.23 per cent or Tk 15,037 crore in the first six months of this year.
PM unveils 9,000 MW power import plan from neighbours
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in a video conference with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Monday, said that Bangladesh planned to import 9,000 megawatts of power by 2041 from neighbouring countries and expected New Delhi to support this endeavour.
No polls with Khaleda in jail: BNP
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday reissued its warning that no election would be allowed to be held Keeping BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail.
Holy Ashura on Sept 21
Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, will be observed in the country on September 21 as the Muharram moon was not sighted in Bangladesh sky on Monday.
Jatri Kalyan Samiti secy gen now shown arrested in explosive case
Police have shown arrested the secretary general of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samiti, Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, in a case filed under explosives act with Kafrul police station in February 2018.
Swedish election deadlock as far-right party makes gains
Sweden faces weeks or months of talks to form a new government after elections ended with its two main centrist coalitions failing to win a majority and the far-right Sweden Democrats making gains over immigration fears.
HC orders disposal of Shahidul’s bail plea by Tuesday
A vacation bench of Justice Md Rezaul Haque and Justice Abu Taher Mohammad Saifur Rahman issued the directive after disposing of a petition filed by Shahidul Alam’ wife and columnist Rahnuma Ahmed seeking the bail.
BNP forms human chain in Dhaka
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday as part of the countrywide programme formed a human chain in Dhaka city demanding unconditional release of the party's imprisoned chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Panic escalates in Cox’s Bazar as 5 schoolboys ‘go missing’
Five students of two schools in the district town reportedly remained missing since Sunday morning, creating panic among teachers and guardians.
