A devastating fire broke out at a shed of Benapole land port, the country's largest land port, in Jessore early yesterday causing massive damage.…

Suspected terrorists have attacked adjoining Army and Border Security Force (BSF) camps in Baramulla of north Kashmir in India, about 50 km from capital Srinagar. A gun battle is on and heavy firing and loud grenade blasts have been heard, report agencies. At least one Indian Border Security Force (BSF)…

Bangladesh and the United States yesterday agreed on the importance of a deeper and stronger partnership in addressing mutual security concerns‎ while upholding the values of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The consensus came at the fifth Bangladesh-United States Security Dialogue held in…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday aired a doubt whether a credible Election Commission (EC) can be formed by taking suggestions from BNP about it, reports UNB. “If their (BNP’s) suggestions are taken, we’ll have to form an Election Commission which will again make the voter list…

Tahmid Hasib Khan, a suspect in the Gulshan Holey Artisan Bakery militant attack, was released from prison on bail yesterday. The Toronto University student was released from Dhaka Central Jail at about 10:15pm yesterday, said family sources. Dhaka Central Jail Senior Jail Superintendent Jahangir Kabir…

The Awami League, oldest political party in the country, will be holding its 20th triennial central council session in a befitting and gorgeous manner.…

Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed in the country on 12 October as the Muharram moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky yesterday, reports UNB. The National Moon Sighting Committee took the decision at a meeting…