Shootout with Rab leaves 2 more PBCP men dead

Two more PBCP men were killed in an exchange of gunfire with Rapid Action Batallion members in Pabna early Monday, a RAB officer said. More...

Gatco charge framing begins

Public prosecutor Mosharraf Hossain Kajol read out 22 allegations in a Dhaka court Monday, against former prime minister Khaleda Zia, her son Arafat Rahman Coco and others, as charge framing formally began in the Gatco graft case. More...

Govt raises tax-free income bar

The cabinet Sunday decided to lift the tax-free income ceiling to Tk 165,000 from Tk 150,000, a government spokesman said. More...

BNP, allies look to release of leaders for local polls

The BNP-headed four-party alliance will see what happens to its key leaders including former prime minister Khaleda Zia before deciding on participation in local government elections, BNP leader Khandaker Delwar Hossain has said. More...

10 civil servants promoted to secretary

10 civil servants promoted to secretary The government has promoted 10 civil servants to the rank of secretary, according to a circular of the establishment ministry. Updated More...

AL to join hands with allies over local polls

The Awami League will take part in the local government polls under the banner of a citizen committee, which promises to bring together the 14-party alliance, pro-Liberation groups and civil society, a leader said Sunday. More...

Spain triumphs at Euro 2008 final

Spain finally ended their 44-year wait for a trophy when Fernando Torres's exquisite first-half goal gave them a deserved 1-0 victory over Germany in a fast and furious Euro 2008 final on Sunday. More...