Former judge of Bangladesh SC held near India border

A retired judge of Bangladesh's Supreme Court was detained from the northeastern frontier with India in Sylhet while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country, the Border Guard Bangladesh......

Yet another murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina, party leader

A murder case was filed against Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday over the death of a teacher, the latest in the string of cases filed against her after her ouster. IMAGE:......

Bangladesh ex-foreign minister on way to India detained at Dhaka airport

Bangladesh's former foreign minister Hassan Mahmud and ex-state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak were detained on Tuesday at the Dhaka airport while attempting to flee the country, a day after prime......

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted by the......

Tata Coffee to relaunch Eight O'Clock brand in US

Tata Coffee Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL) and India’s third largest exporter of instant coffee, is embarking on a major expansion programme for its US subsidiary,......

Yunus files appeal against HC verdict

Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday filed an appeal against the Bangladesh High Court verdict upholding his dismissal from the Grameen Bank, in a final bid to retain his position as......

Two tracks ahead for Cancun climate talks

Senior environmental journalist Darryl D'Monte will cover the annual climate change conference in Cancun for Rediff.com This is the first of his despatches from Mexico: There should be 'something......

When will India see a better tomorrow?

India's battle for a better lot for its people is barely half done, or may be even less, says Subir Roy. The latest Human Development Report, or HDR, (2010), marking its 20th anniversary, is......

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

IMAGE: India's Head Coach Igor Stimac will return for the final group stage match against Kuwait. Photograph: Indian Football Team/Twitter Head coach Igor Stimac will return to the India dug out......

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group in next month's SAFF Cup Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/Twitter India and Pakistan are set to renew their......

'Dhoni as a leader is a big factor for the Indian team'

MS Dhoni walks to the nets during an India training session. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images The presence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a leader makes the Indian team a good unit going......

Asia Cup: Pakistan to play Bangladesh in tournament opener

Defending Asia Cup champions Pakistan will play hosts Bangladesh in the opening match of the tournament on February 25, according to the schedule unveiled by the Asian Cricket Council in Dhaka.......

ACC rejects Bangladesh's appeal

The Asian Cricket Council has rejected a complaint from Bangladesh that Pakistani pacer Aizaz Cheema deliberately blocked their batsman, Mahmudullah Riyad, in the last over during the tense chase......