Security has been beefed up at all international airports—Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Shah Amanat International Airport and Osmani International Airport—following apprehensions that “subversive activities” could be carried out there, sources in the civil aviation…

Teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions have launched a non-stop movement, demanding monthly pay orders (MPOs), with only five days to go for the Junior School Certificate (JSC) examinations across the country. They said they would not return home until their demand is met,…

Dr Tawfiq-E-Elahi Chowdhury, Prime Minister’s adviser on power, energy and mineral resources, has given the captive power plants six months to improve their efficiency to 60%. Speaking as the chief guest at a seminar—"Energy efficiency improvement in industries”—organised…

Against the backdrop of the bomb attack on a Shia gathering in the capital on Saturday, the United States has updated the security alert for its citizens, asking them to take precautions and remain vigilant about their personal security while travelling to or residing in Bangladesh The updated security…

Two identified persons gave death threats to 10 Election Commission (EC) officials yesterday over mobile phone demanding toll. The officials were said they would be shot if they refuse to give the money, said Asaduzzaman Arzu, deputy secretary, public relations. He said that 10 officials were given…

The chief whip of tenth Parliament ASM Feroz yesterday alleged that the Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) has neglected the constitution as well as parliament by saying that Jatiya Sangsad ‘has turned into a theatre of puppet show.’ While releasing the TIB’s report on Parliament…