Bangladesh News

Zia more powerful as son again accommodated in party

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.

Bangladesh's main opposition party resents 'transit' to India

The 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

India lose to Maldives, face Bangaldesh in SAFF Cup semis

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 bans raw jute exports

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

Respect opposition, Zia tells rival Hasina

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 for Bangladeshi journalists for libel

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 ready to tackle any ULFA threat: Minister

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

Zia's son may return to party fold

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

Sheikh Hasina may now visit India Jan 10-11

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 beat Nepal to enter SAFF Cup semis

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

21 killed in Bangladesh accident

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

Zeze saves India the blushes against Afghanistan

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

Khaleda Zia re-elected chief of Bangladesh Nationalist party

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

Dhaka, Delhi strive for more accords during Hasina visit

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

Dhaka's new notebook users are mostly gamers

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