The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has created the post of a senior vice president for former prime minister Khaleda Zia's London-based son Tarique Rahman, making her even more powerful in the party, media reports said.
12:06 PM on December 16The country's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has opposed the government's move to join the UN-sponsored Asian Highway, saying it would provide 'transit' to India for its northeastern region.12:03 PM on December 16
A 10-man India under-23 side Wednesday lost their last group match against holders Maldives here 0-2 and will now face hosts Bangladesh in the semi-final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup.8:03 PM on December 09
Bangladesh Tuesday slapped an export ban on raw jute to ensure smooth supply of the natural fibre for its local mills as the South Asian country predicted dwindling jute production this year.10:05 PM on December 08
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia, who has boycotted parliament for 10 months, Tuesday offered to make the institution 'effective' provided her rival and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina showed 'respect' for the opposition's role.8:08 PM on December 08
No arrest warrant will be issued against Bangladeshi journalists and writers accused of defamation. The government has approved in principle a change in the law.4:01 PM on December 08
Bangladesh was ready to tackle any threat from Indian separatist group ULFA, whose top leader Arabinda Rajkhowa surrendered to Indian authorities last week and has threatened retaliation at being 'betrayed' by Dhaka, a minister has said.2:04 PM on December 08
If all goes well, Tarique Rahman, son of opposition leader Khaleda Zia, may return in a key position in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).2:02 PM on December 08
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may visit New Delhi in January next year as her December visit has been rescheduled since leaders of both countries will be busy at the Copenhagen climate summit, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni said Monday.10:04 PM on December 07
India under-23 booked a semi-final berth in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup with an unimpressive 1-0 win over Nepal in a Group A match here Monday.10:03 PM on December 07
At least 21 people were killed and 45 injured when two buses collided head-on in western Bangladesh Sunday, police said.10:00 PM on December 06
Substitute Zeze Lalpeklua struck in the dying minutes of the game as India managed to scrape through with a 1-0 win over Afghanistan in their opening Group A match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup here Saturday.10:01 PM on December 05
Former prime minister Khaleda Zia was re-elected chairperson of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), a party spokesman said Friday.12:01 AM on December 05
Bangladeshi and Indian experts began deliberations Friday to sort out details of a bilateral pact on sharing of Teesta river waters, ahead of summit level talks scheduled in New Delhi Dec 19.12:03 PM on December 04
Computer businessmen of Bangladesh call 2009 the Year of the Notebook due to the growing popularity of the small computers here. They noted 30 percent rise in sales, mainly to youths who are home-users or go for gaming.12:00 PM on December 04