Bangladesh prosecutor says ex-PM Hasina will be executed if she returns
DHAKA: The Bangladeshi prosecutor who secured the death sentence against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina said on Tuesday (Nov 10) she will be executed if she returns home.
63 students hospitalised after fire at Bangladesh madrasa
NARAYANGANJ: At least 63 students were hospitalised after suffering smoke inhalation when a fire broke out at a residential madrasa in Fatullah early today.
Bangladesh challenges ousted PM Hasina over return pledge
DHAKA: Bangladesh challenged on Monday (Nov 9) ousted leader Sheikh Hasina to seek extradition from India if she was serious about returning home, while reviewing an application to renew her passpor
Students detain three men after explosions at Dhaka University
DHAKA; Students detained three men suspected of involvement in explosions at Dhaka University and handed them over to Shahbagh Police Station, police said.
Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina appeals for a new passport to return from exile
DHAKA: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested a new passport Monday to facilitate her return from exile two years after she was ousted in a mass uprising.
Food shortage drives elephants in Bangladesh's Kaptai National Park into settlements
RANGAMATI: Asian elephants in Rangamati's Kaptai National Park are facing a severe food shortage as diseases have damaged bamboo and shrubs, while people continue to collect vines, foliage and other edible plants from the forest.
Seven Bangladeshis killed, 15 hurt in road accident in Saudi Arabia
DHAKA: Seven Bangladeshis, including children, were killed and 15 others injured in a road accident in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday (Nov 7).
World Bank approves $300 million to improve Bangladesh's primary education
DHAKA; The World Bank has approved US$300 million (Tk 3,736 crore) to strengthen pre-primary and primary education in Bangladesh, benefiting 26 million children through improved classrooms, learning materials and school uniforms
Bangladesh island opens sanctuary for thousands of stray dogs
DHAKA; For the stray dogs of St Martin's Island, a better chapter has begun. The Bidyanondo Foundation, a voluntary organisation, has opened a shelter offering food, medical treatment and a safe place to rest for animals that have gone without care for far too long
Rohingya refugees rescued from firefight
Bangladesh security forces rescued at least 57 people, including Rohingya refugees, during a gun battle with suspected human traffickers near the Myanmar border, the military said.
