DHAKA: The Modi government has extended the visa of controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen for one year.The visa has been extended till August 2015.A report by Zee News said Taslima Nasreen met India Home Minister Rajnath Singh on August 2 and requested to extend her visa.“The

MUNSHIGANJ: Erosion of the Padma River destroyed around 100 feet area of a launch ghat and a newly built Ro-Ro ferry-ghat terminal-2 at Mawa under Lauhajang upazila of the district on Monday.Ro-Ro ferry services in Mawa-Kawrakandi route halted due to strong current and continuous

DHAKA: State Minister for Labour & Employment Affairs Mujibul Haque (Chunnu), also presidium member of Jatiya Party (JP), on Monday categorically said he is ready to leave the cabinet if his party wants.The senior leader of the party made the assertion, in response to a question

DHAKA: A member of Bangladesh Ansar sustained bullet injuries on his right leg in city’s Naya Bazar area on Monday afternoon.The victim was identified as Anis, a member of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP.Police sources said Anis was shot at his right leg in the area around 4:45pm.He was rushed

BOGRA: Two people drowned in floodwater at Dhunat upazila of the district on Monday.The deceased were identified as Monika Khatun, 15, daughter of Saheb Ali, hailed from Shiali village and Safi Khatun, 13, daughter of Abdul Baki, resident of Kadai village.Dhunat Upazila Parishad

NARAYANGANJ: Tiger Tours Ltd (TTL), a private tour company, floated the tourist vessel ‘MV Tanguar Haor’ officially on Monday to attract foreign tourists and boost river tourism in the country.The 43-meter vessel is ready to ply in all the rivers across the country.TTL

DHAKA: The government, in the latest development, made changes in the public administration on Monday. The Public Administration Ministry issued separate gazette notifications in this connection in the afternoon. Information and Communication Technology Secretary M Nazrul Islam was

DHAKA: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay a tow-day official visit to Bangladesh on September 6-7 at the invitation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This visit is taking place after fourteen years since the then Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori of Japan visited Bangladesh in the year

DHAKA: Protesting the motion of the incumbent government on constitution amendment and impeachment of judges, speakers a roundtable said it would be wise to bring the changes immediately. The roundtable discussion titled ‘Amendment to the Constitution: Impeachment of the Judges and its

DHAKA: Bangladeshi visa applicants for UK can submit applications for visa to Visa Application Centres in Dhaka and Sylhet instead of traveling to India. Moreover, the cost of the service will stay the same and the UK High Commission will continue to operate within its existing service

DHAKA: An injured popcorn seller succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Monday noon.The deceased was identified as Sohag, 26, son of Amir Hossain, hailed from Faridpur.Brother-in-law of the deceased, Abul Kashem, said earlier on Sunday afternoon he was injured

DHAKA: A Dhaka court on Monday placed M Yusuf on a two-day remand in the Maulana Nurul Islam Faruqi murder case for interrogation. Metropolitan Magistrate Waaz Kurni Khan passed the remand order after holding a hearing in the noon. Earlier in the day, Detective Branch Inspector Julhas

DHAKA: The customs authorities seized some gold bars weighing 4.5-kg at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday afternoon.Customs intelligence officials raided and conducted a drive and seized the gold bars around 3:30pm.Assistant Commissioner of Customs Sampriti Pramanik

DHAKA: The government has given approval the draft of Railway Security Bill 2014. The approval came at a regular meeting of the cabinet at Secretariat with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.  Besides, the meeting also gave approval, in principle, the Railway   Asset (Illegal

DHAKA: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to sue two former officers of mobile operator company Teletalk Bangladesh Limited for Embezzled Tk 9.75 crore.ACC has given approval to file the case on Monday at ACC office in city’s Shegunbagicha.Deputy-director (public relations)

DHAKA: The members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2), in a drive, detained 13 brokers from the passport office in Agargaon area of the city on Monday.RAB headquarter sources said a mobile court is giving judgment against the detainees in front of passport office.The RAB official will

DHAKA: A total of 119 retired employees of Bangladesh Railway were given a one-year contractual appointment.Public administration ministry circulated the order on Monday.The reappointment of the employees of workshop or shed depot in Western part railway’s equipment department

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged authorities concerned to ensure sustainable development through proper management of sea resources.The premier made the remarks while inaugurating a two-day long international workshop on “International Workshop: Blue Economy” in

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged authorities concerned to ensure sustainable development through proper management of sea resources. The premier made the remarks while inaugurating a two-day long international workshop on “International Workshop: Blue Economy” in capital’s

DHAKA: Bangladesh and Myanmar have agreed to address jointly and comprehensively the entire range of trans-boundary crimes, including illegal trafficking in persons, narcotic drugs and arms.The decision made at the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the