Murder charge against Bangladesh PM droppedDHAKA - A Dhaka court Monday dropped a murder charge against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her political associates, which was levelled almost three years ago for being present at a rally that witnessed a clash leading to seven deaths. Dhaka names ex-intelligence sleuth, diplomat as deserterDHAKA - The Bangladesh government has declared as deserter an army brigadier general who was a top military intelligence official posted in its mission in Washington last year. India, US feared rise of Islamist militancy in post-Mujib BangladeshDHAKA - India and the US shared apprehensions of the rise of Islamist militancy in Bangladesh following the assassination of its founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman this day in 1975, official US documents have revealed. 14 killed in Bangladesh bus accidentDHAKA - At least 14 people were killed and several more wounded in a road accident Friday in Bangladesh’s southeastern Feni district, the police said. 13 killed in Bangladesh bus crashDHAKA - A speeding bus hit a tree and crashed into a canal in Bangladesh, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10, reports said here today. Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate JanmashtamiDHAKA - Bangladesh’s Hindu community Thursday celebrated Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, with functions organised in the national capital and other parts of the country. Delhi keen, but Dhaka wants to go slow on border tradeDHAKA - Dhaka has opted for a ‘go slow’ approach to a proposal by Delhi to set up markets at some border points to facilitate commodity exchange between small traders of the two countries, a media report has said. Dhaka, New Delhi to discuss Tipaimukh dam next monthDHAKA - Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni will be in India early next month to discuss the Tipaimukh dam issue and to follow up on assurances given to a parliamentary delegation that went to study the site. Bangladesh faces high earthquake risk, warn expertsDHAKA - The latest threat of earthquake-triggered tsunami has abated, but disaster-prone Bangladesh faces a high risk of moderate to strong quakes, experts have warned. Chargesheet filed against Khaleda Zia in orphanage fund graft caseDHAKA - The Bangladesh Anti Corruption Commission has pressed charges against opposition leader and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Khaleda Zia, her son Tarique Rahman and four others for embezzlement of Tk 2.10 crore by forming the fraudulent Zia Orphanage Trust. Reduce parliament tenure, says Bangladesh ministerDHAKA - A senior minister Tuesday said the tenures of parliament and other local government bodies should be reduced since “five years’ tenure is very long”. Zia criticises India’s Tipaimukh dam project againDHAKA - The battle lines have been drawn in Bangladesh against India’s proposed Tipaimukh dam with opposition leader Khaleda Zia accusing the Sheikh Hasina government of hatching “a foreign conspiracy” and blessing a “long march” against the dam. Dhaka considering importing eggs to curb price hikeDHAKA - Concerned at the rising price of eggs, an everyday item in a Bangladeshi home, the government is considering large-scale imports, possibly from India. ‘Pakistan-based militants supported attack on Sheikh Hasina’DHAKA - An Indian militant nabbed here has disclosed that two Pakistan-based Islamist militant groups supplied grenades that were used to attack a 2004 rally addressed by Bangladesh’s current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a media report said Saturday. Hasina sidelines party veterans, inducts six new ministersDHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina Friday removed four “reformists” from the party’s presidium and inducted six new ministers in the government as part of sweeping changes. Police: Landslides kill 10 people in Bangladesh’s southeastDHAKA, Bangladesh — Landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains killed 10 people in southeastern Bangladesh on Friday, authorities said. Report: Landslides kill 10 people in Bangladesh’s southeastDHAKA, Bangladesh — A domestic news agency says landslides caused by heavy rains have killed 10 people in southeastern Bangladesh. Islamic militancy showing new signs of life in Bangladesh: CSMDHAKA - Islamic militancy is showing new signs of life in Bangladesh despite crackdowns. According to a Christian Science Monitor (CSM) report, terrorist groups are showing a persistence and resilience that has left local authorities worried. Dhaka may get over $10 bn in remittancesDHAKA - Bangladesh could receive $10.87 billion in remittances in the current fiscal from its vast manpower employed abroad if the global oil price does not fall, the World Bank has said. Dhaka orders army pullout from restive Chittagong regionDHAKA - The Bangladesh government has ordered its biggest troops pullout from Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), its restive southeastern region that is home to minority Buddhist tribals. Dhaka gets record rainfall after 60 years, nine killed, life hamperedDHAKA - Record rainfall in Bangladesh capital Dhaka has claimed the lives of at least nine people, besides disrupting normal lifeb extensively. Tipai team leaves for IndiaDHAKA - A 10-member parliamentary delegation formed to visit the Tipaimukh dam site in India left Dhaka this morning. Dhaka downpour shatters 53-year recordDHAKA - At least 10 people died and large parts of the national capital were inundated in a heavy downpour that broke a 53-year record, an official said. Biggest rain in 53 years floods Bangladesh capital, leaving 6 dead and stranding thousandsDHAKA, Bangladesh — The heaviest rain in 53 years battered Bangladesh’s capital Tuesday, leaving at least six people dead and stranding thousands in their swamped homes. Bangladesh seeks joint study on India’s Tipaimukh damDHAKA - Bangladesh will insist on a joint study to determine any adverse impact on its ecology that a dam India proposes to build near its border, a senior politician said Tuesday. Seoul sways to Bangladeshi dancer’s ankle bellsDHAKA - Bangladeshi dancer Sharmila Bandyopadhyay was adjudged “world master” at the Asia Festival in Seoul, South Korea, where a large audience swayed to the beats of her ankle bells. Bangladesh cabinet approves lifelong protection for Hasina, familyDHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Rehana and their children will get Special Security Force (SSF) protection in view of threats to their lives, as per an executive order. Cabinet approves special lifelong protection for Hasina, familyDHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Rehana and their children will get Special Security Force (SSF) protection in view of threats to their lives as per an executive order. Dhaka team to do its `best’ during Indian dam site visitDHAKA - The Bangladesh team preparing to study the Tipaimukh dam project in India has promised to do its ‘best’, but says it would depend upon the extent to which the hosts facilitate all its movements. Dhaka opposition parties keep out of team to inspect Indian damDHAKA - Bangladesh’s opposition parties have opted out of a team that will visit the site of the Tipaimukh dam in India’s Manipur state. |
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