A 2,500-km-long major fault line has developed beneath the surface of the earth from the Hindukush mountains up to Myanmar. This poses a serious threat of jolting the earth  anytime that would be devastating for countries like Bangladesh lying only 100 km from it, said experts. Talking to The Independent…

Confusion over the disbursement of funds for retrofitting some of the most essential buildings of the capital has mired this ‘priority project’ of the government in red tape for years. These buildings, including the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), the Fire Service and Civil Defence…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed annoyance over the announcement of a fresh movement by teachers of public universities, demanding elimination of "discrimination" in the 8th National Pay Scale. During the Monday’s cabinet meeting, held at the secretariat, the Premier said she…

Tensions between Iran and its Sunni Arab neighbours reached new heights yesterday as Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies cut or downgraded diplomatic ties with Tehran in a row over the execution of a Shiite cleric, reports AFP from Riyadh. Angry exchanges following Saudi Arabia’s execution Saturday of…

More than five years after the High Court ruled that the government procure necessary rescue equipment, the country is still largely unprepared for a search and rescue operation in the event of an earthquake. In July 2009, the High Court, in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) writ petition…