There is no designated government body to conduct checks to detect the presence of harmful elements in fast food, an investigation by The Independent has revealed. Following the findings of harmful pathogens, salmonella and E. Coli bacteria in fried chicken of the well-known fast food chain, Kentucky…

At least 116 people were killed Tuesday when an Indonesian air force transport plane crashed into a major city shortly  after take-off and exploded…

Parliament yesterday passed a Tk. 2,95,100-crore national budget for FY 2015–16, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 7 per cent. This is the second budget in the second tenure of the Awami League (AL)-led government. Finance minister AMA Muhith also moved the Appropriations Bill,…

Islamic parties and organisations yesterday gave an ultimatum to the government to rearrest sacked minister Abdul Latif Siddique by tomorrow. They warned that a tougher movement, including an indefinite hartal, would be launched if this was not done. This comes a day after the release of Latif, who…

Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday observed that Relief And Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and Food Minister Quamrul Islam should resign voluntarily for their alleged involvement in corruption. The anti-graft watchdog, TIB, thinks had the ministers resigned,…

Ten members of Barisal Metropolitan Police (BMP) have been suspended allegedly for forming a slush fund to get promotion in service. The suspended police personnel are assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) Anisuzzaman, Manir Hossain, and Md. Hanif, Nayek Kabir Hossain, and constables Shohidul Islam, Bablu…

The Road Transport and Bridges Ministry yesterday signed a US$ 705 million deal with a Chinese firm to implement the multi-lane dream tunnel to be constructed beneath the Karnaphuli River in Chittagong, reports UNB. Bridges Division Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam and Chairman of China Communication…