Bangladesh economy hit hard by blockade: Business chief

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 20:49

At least 162 buses, lorries and cars have been torched while hundreds more have been damaged.

LeT operative gets seven-yr RI in 2010 arms recovery case

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 19:26

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq was Wednesday sentenced to seven-year rigorous imprisonment by a local court in connection with a 2010 case of recovery of weapons from him.

Row erupts in B`desh over Zia`s support to anti-India report

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:19

A war of words erupted in Bangladesh on Wednesday after opposition chief Khaleda Zia questioned the nationality of troops deployed in a violence-hit district that borders India, with the ruling Awami League issuing a 24-hour ultimatum to her to apologise for the "seditious" comments.

BNP chief demands fresh polls, brands Hasina govt as `illegal`

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 21:07

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Monday asked supporters to force the "illegal" Awami League government to hold fresh elections during her first public rally after a virtual house arrest was eased.

Bangladesh holds re-poll in violence-hit 7 constituencies

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 18:48

Re-polling at 390 centres of seven violence-hit parliamentary constituencies in Bangladesh ended peacefully on Thursday, with nearly 50 per cent turnout.

Bangladesh opposition vows to unseat Hasina government

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 23:44

Bangladesh`s opposition Wednesday reiterated its vow to unseat PM Sheikh Hasina`s new government with a popular movement.

Bangladesh HC asks govt to give adequate protection to Hindus

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:35

Bangladesh`s High Court on Wednesday ordered the government to provide adequate protection to Hindus after widespread attacks on the minority community during and after the January 5 general election.

Today is a black day for Bangladesh: BNP

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 18:52

Terming it as a black day for Bangladesh, the main opposition BNP on Monday questioned the legitimacy of the new government led by Sheikh Hasina.

Russia supports Bangladesh elections, regrets boycott

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 14:41

Russia has backed the Jan 5 general elections in Bangladesh and said it was ready to continue constructive partnership with the next government, a media report said Saturday.

Shun violence or face tough action, Hasina tells Zia

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:49

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday warned a belligerent opposition that her government would be forced to be tough to contain ongoing violence and restore normalcy in the country.

India intensifies vigil along border with Bangladesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:55

India has further intensified vigil along its border with Bangladesh in view of the ongoing political turmoil and attacks on religious minorities in the neighbouring country, an official said here Wednesday.

India intensifies vigil along border with Bangladesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:55

India has further intensified vigil along its border with Bangladesh in view of the ongoing political turmoil and attacks on religious minorities in the neighbouring country, an official said here Wednesday.