Move underway to give BTV autonomy

The government has taken an initiative to amend the Bangladesh Television Authority Act, 2001 in a move to give the organisation autonomy. More...

Octane now Tk 90, diesel Tk 55

The caretaker government increased prices of petroleum products for the second time during its tenure yesterday, 15 months into the last hike.

Colombo Saarc Summit to focus on connectivity, food

The upcoming 15th Saarc Summit in Colombo would focus on greater connectivity, food security and meeting growing demand for energy in the member countries, visiting Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama yesterday said.

Local Govt Polls

EC to see if partisan hoopla is illegal
The Election Commission (EC) will look into whether the ongoing flurry of activities of Awami League (AL), BNP and other political parties centring the August 4 polls to four city corporations and nine municipalities violate the new electoral law.

Superb SSC Results

Rural, urban gap in education widens
The record-breaking SSC results demonstrate the widening gap between urban and rural education standard as most urban schools put on outstanding performance, while the bulk of failure goes to rural institutions.

Spain triumph 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...

Spirited Tigers wait for Sri Lanka

Taking heart from Saturday's better batting display against India, Bangladesh look forward to another spirited game against Sri Lanka in their second Super Fours match of the Asia Cup in Karachi on Monday. More...