Hasina returns to Ganabhaban unable to meet Khaleda - New Age

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina returned to Ganabhaban after being unable to meet BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to console her after the premature demise of her son. - See more

Arafat Rahman passes away- New Age

Arafat Rahman, the youngest son of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia, died of cardiac arrest on Saturday, said the BNP chief’s press secretary Maruf Kamal Khan. - See more

Stay alert about bad campaign against country: PM - The Daily Star

Reaffirming that her government can handle the current situation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the officials of foreign ministry and Bangladesh embassies abroad to remain alert about any bad campaign against the country. - See More

Don’t sensationalise violence on TV: Amu - The Daily Star

The government today urged the television channels to be cautious on the coverage of violence in the country during the BNP-led 20-party alliance’s countrywide agitation.- See More

Eggs hurled at Khaleda’s Gulshan office - The Daily Star

Protesters hurled eggs targeting the Gulshan office of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today during a programme of organised by pro-ruling party bodies demanding an end to the countrywide blockade sponsored by the 20-party alliance. - See more

Political turmoil eats up Tk 2,277cr daily - The Daily Star

Bangladesh is now dealing with a daily loss of Tk 2,277.86 crore in business sectors during the ongoing countrywide political turmoil, a research of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) says.- See More

India eases system for Bangladeshi visa seekers - The Daily Star

Amid suffering of Bangladeshi visa seekers, India today announced exemption of online ‘appointment date’ system for processing visa applications of all categories, except tourists visas, with effect from February 1.- See More

Motorcyclists can’t carry passengers - The Daily Star

 

The government today banned motorcyclists from carrying passengers until further notice following arson by drive-by miscreants amid political turmoil in the country.- See More

Bangladesh gets Google Street View - The Daily Star

The streets and sites of Capital Dhaka & Port City Chittagong are now open for anyone to roam virtually – thanks to Google Street View.- See More

Arrest warrant against Mirza Fakhrul - The Independent

A Dhaka court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a defamation case. - See More

No more online appointment for Indian visa - The Independent

India has relaxed visa application process waiving the online ‘appointment date’ for all categories, except tourist ones, with effect from February 1. - See More

Bangladesh’s progress amid political turmoil: UK - The Independent

Despite remaining the almost constant political turmoil, Bangladesh’s economy continues to perform remarkably well, January 2015 update - UK parliament appreciated of the economy in Bangladesh.-See More

Islamic State conflict: London hosts coalition talks - The Daily Sun

LONDON: Senior officials from 21 countries are gathering in London to discuss efforts to tackle the jihadist militant group, Islamic State (IS), in Syria and Iraq. - See more

Private TV channels owners hold meeting with ministers - The Daily Sun

The owners of private TV channels are holding close door meeting with some influential ministers of the government on Thursday afternoon. - See more

48 BNP men sued for arson -The Daily Sun

At least 48 leaders and activists of BNP have been sued with Ashulia and Kaliakoir areas of Dhaka district for torching a bus in supporting of ongoing nationwide blockade. - See more

EP delegation concerned at BD violence - The Daily Sun

The European Parliament (EP) Delegation for relations with South Asia has expressed its deep concern at the outbreak of political violence in Bangladesh culminating over recent days, and called for a genuine dialogue among political parties. - See More

Motorcyclists banned from carrying passengers - The Daily Sun

Government on Thursday banned motorcyclists from carrying passengers behind until further notice following the violent incident of arson amid political turmoil in the country. - See more

BP boss Bob Dudley: Oil prices 'low for up to 3 years' - The Daily Sun

The boss of oil giant BP Bob Dudley has said that oil prices could remain low for up to three years. - See more

UK trade delegation due Jan 25 - The Daily Sun

 25-member strong business delegation from Wales arrives Dhaka on Sunday to drive forward business relations between Wales and Bangladesh in the fields of ‘knowledge businesses and knowledge transfer’. - See more

European Parliament upset with Bangladesh situation - The Daily Observer

The European Parliament (EP) delegation for South Asia has expressed “deep concern” over the spiralling political violence in Bangladesh. - See more

PM asks embassy officials to remain alert on propaganda against country - The Daily Observer

Reaffirming that her government can handle the current situation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the officials of Foreign Ministry and Bangladesh embassies abroad to remain alert against all propaganda against the country. - See more

UK Parliament note on Bangladesh- The Daily Observer

A 'standard note' circulated to MPs in the British House of Commons says 'the political scene in Bangladesh remains as turbulent as ever.' - See more

No appointment needed for Indian visa - The Daily Observer

India has waived away the need for an online ‘appointment date’ for processing visa applications for all categories, except tourists visas, with effect from Feb 1. - See more

Messi hands Barca slender Cup lead over Atletico - The Bangladesh Today

MADRID, – Lionel Messi struck five minutes from time to hand Barcelona a vital 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final with Atletico Madrid, reports BSS .-See More

Crude bombs hurled at Jasad MP Badal’s house - The Bangladesh Today

Miscreants threw three crude bombs at the house of Jasad MP Mainuddin Khan Badal at Sarwatoli village in Boalkhali upazila on early Tuesday.-See More

Walton brings 354 models of product at DITF - The Bangladesh Today

Walton has put on display for selling some 354 models of television, refrigerator, air-conditioner, motorcycle, mobile and home appliances at its pavilion and stall at Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF). - See More

Five to walk gallows for killing school boy in Jamalpur - The Bangladesh Today

A court here on Tuesday sentenced five people to death for killing a school boy in the district town in 2010. -See More

Arrest warrants issued against Tarique, Fakhrul in defamation case - The Bangladesh Today

A court here on Tuesday issued warrants of arrest against BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman and acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a defamation case filed for making “derogatory” remarks against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.-See More

Happy again Rubel looks forward - New Age

Pace bowler Rubel Hossain on Wednesday insisted that he has managed to overcome his recent mental trauma to put all his attention on next month’s World Cup. - See more

No co-rider on motorbikes - New Age

The road transport and highways department on Thursday imposed a ban on carrying second or third rider on a motorcycle until further notice to ‘prevent sabotage and ensure public safety’. - See more

DCCI estimates economic cost of blockade at Tk 36,445 cr - New Age

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday claimed that the economy had incurred a loss of worth Tk 36,445.76 crore in the last 16 days due to countrywide blockade enforced by Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance. -See More

Bangladesh sign off WC camp, eye quarter-finals - New Age

Bangladesh said they hope to qualify for the quarter-finals in the upcoming World Cup as the team signed off their preparation for the tournament, scheduled in Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29, on Thursday. - See more

Procedure for getting Indian visa eased for Bangladeshis - New Age

Indian high commission on Thursday announced exemption of online ‘appointment date’ system for processing visa applications of all categories, except tourists visas, with effect from February 1. - See more

Remain alert about propaganda against country, PM asks embassy officials - New Age

Reaffirming that her government can handle the current situation, the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Thursday asked the officials of foreign ministry and Bangladesh embassies abroad to remain alert against all propaganda against the country. - See more