Bangladesh News

India's moon mission lauded in Dhaka daily

Applauding India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission and the discovery of water on the moon, a Dhaka daily has said the find has significantly widened the scope for space research.12:31 PM on September 26

Dhaka to try 4,000 troopers for mutiny

The Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), the country's border guard, will try over 4,000 of its troopers who staged a mutiny in February, killing 71 people, including 57 army officers. The trials will be held by the end of November, the government has announced.12:30 PM on September 26

Dhaka plans sweeping constitutional changes

The Bangladesh government is planning sweeping changes in the country's 1972 constitution to restore some of the original provisions removed or replaced by successive military and civilian regimes.1:01 PM on September 25

Shortage of contraceptives worries Dhaka

The shortage of contraceptives is worrying health planners and international agencies engaged in curbing population in Bangladesh, one of the world's most densely populated nations.2:00 PM on September 24

Obama accepts Hasina's invitation to visit Bangladesh

US President Barack Obama has accepted an invitation by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit Bangladesh, media reports said Thursday.12:01 PM on September 24

Over 21,900 Durga Puja marquees come up across Bangladesh

Over 21,900 `mandops' (marquees) have come up across Bangladesh as Hindus Thursday began Durga Puja celebrations. The number of marquees was higher than last year, a media report said.12:00 PM on September 24

Gas exploration in Dhaka's interest, says Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh hasina Monday said awarding of gas exploration contracts to foreign firms was in the country's interest and 'not a sell-out.'8:31 PM on September 21

Dhaka opposition to publish White Paper on elections

The opposition alliance in Bangladesh claims to have enough evidence to publish a 'White Paper' challenging the fairness of the elections it lost in December.3:01 PM on September 20

Hindu devotee dies in Bangladesh temple clash

Over 200 followers of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) have been arrested in Bangladesh following the death of a Hindu devotee in a dispute over a temple, a media report said Sunday.11:30 AM on September 20

Bangladesh may have higher gas reserves than estimated

Bangladesh may have surplus gas reserves, something past governments have denied, as per revised estimates being examined by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.12:31 PM on September 18

Arrest those who felled 30,000 trees: Bangladesh PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed officials to nab those people who were allegedly involved in the felling of 30,000 trees along the coast of Cox's Bazaar, even if they are from her party.11:02 PM on September 17

Hasina moves to curb graft among political associates

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed officials to nab her Awami League (AL) subordinates who have allegedly been involved in the felling of 30,000 trees along the coast of Cox's Bazaar.12:30 PM on September 17

Marico's Dhaka subsidiary registers profit

Marico Bangladesh, a subsidiary of the Mumbai-based edible oil major Marico Limited, India, has registered a Taka 191.67 million ($2.82 million) profit as per un-audited half-yearly accounts as March 31 this year.12:01 PM on September 17

Bangladeshi mutineers won't face court martial

Bangladesh Tuesday decided to prosecute nearly 3,500 border guards allegedly involved in a late-February mutiny at the Bangladesh Rifles Headquarters in Dhaka under the paramilitary force's own laws, rejecting the military's demand that they be court martialled.7:30 PM on September 15

Strike over Dhaka awarding oil exploration contracts to foreign firms

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government is facing protests over its decision to award contracts to foreign firms for oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal. It now plans to get international expertise to improve its ports and build new highways.12:31 PM on September 15