Bangladesh
Dhaka, Delhi ties on positive trajectory: Jaishankar
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) - Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar left here for Kathmandu on Wednesday morning saying Bangladesh-India relations are now on a "positive trajectory”.
Bangladesh HC in Delhi pays tributes to Aug 21 attack martyrs
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) – The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday paid homage to the martyrs of the heinous grenade attack at an Awami League rally in 2004 at Bangabandhu Avenue, leaving at least 24 people killed, including Ivy Rahman, and hundreds others injured.
Abundant Hilsa supply brings down prices in Chandpur
Chandpur, Aug 21 (UNB) – Machghat, the largest wholesale Hilsa market in the district, is flooded with fish caught in Hatia, Sandwip, Dhalchar, Barguna, Nijhum Dwip, Charfesson, Pathorghata and Bhola.
‘Child rapist’ arrested in Jhenaidah
Jhenaidah, Aug 21 (UNB) – A man, accused of raping a seventh grader, was arrested from Khajura in the Sadar upazila on Wednesday.
Aug 21 grenade attack case appeal hearing to start this year: Minister
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) – Law Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said the appeal hearing in the August 21 grenade attack case will start within the next two to four months.
Matter related to Jammu and Kashmir internal issue of India: Dhaka
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) - Bangladesh has described the matter related to Jammu and Kashmir as an internal issue of India.
Strict supervision must to protect Meghna River: ADB
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) - Strong monitoring and enforcement by the government will be necessary to avoid pollution and maintain good water quality supply in the Meghna River, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says in a report.
NGOs warn of worsening crisis in Myanmar
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) – Rohingyas, forced to flee to Bangladesh from their homeland, are still struggling for their rights, security and dignity.
Cop hailed as hero for saving newborn from dogs
Chattogram, Aug 21 (UNB) – A police officer is being praised for protecting a newborn from dogs in the port city on early Tuesday.
Newly-wed couple found dead in Magura
Magura, Aug 21 (UNB) – A newly-wed couple apparently took their own lives at Raghobdair village in Sadar upazila on Tuesday night, barely three weeks after tying the knot.