Load shedding increases again with fall in power generation
Power supply situation is again getting worse with the decrease in generation and rising mercury level in hot summer.
National | 30 May 2023, 08:15 pm, Tuesday
The real winner at Cannes was actress Sandra Hueller
She may not have won an award, but many will agree that the big winner at Cannes this year was German actress Sandra Hueller, who starred in the festival's top two films, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 30 May 2023, 08:11 pm, Tuesday
War between NATO, Russia possible, Czech General Staff head
War between NATO and Russia is the worst of all possible worlds, but it is not impossible, says General Karel Rehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, reports TASS.
International | 30 May 2023, 07:49 pm, Tuesday
ACC sues Dr Yunus, 12 others in case over misappropriation of about Tk 25 cr
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Tuesday filed a case against Nobel Laureate and Grameen Telecom chairman Dr Muhammad Yunus and 12 others for their alleged involvement in misappropriation of about Tk 25 crore from the company’s Workers Profit Participation ( WPPF).
Law and Human Rights | 30 May 2023, 07:45 pm, Tuesday
Level playing field will ensure in KCC polls: CEC
Level playing field will be ensured in the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) election slated for June 12, said Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Tuesday.
National | 30 May 2023, 07:42 pm, Tuesday
Core barrel installed at Unit-1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Unit-1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (Rooppur NPP) is getting ready for fuel loading as the core barrel has been installed.
National | 30 May 2023, 07:37 pm, Tuesday
People in support of fair polls have nothing to fear: Peter Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday said people who support free and fair election and work towards that end have nothing to fear regarding the new US visa policy.
National | 30 May 2023, 08:20 pm, Tuesday
Widened Dhaka-Washington relationship allows to freely debate on differences: Shahriar
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Tuesday said the friendship between Bangladesh and the United States has deepened and broadened to the length that allows them to frankly debate on the differences.
National | 30 May 2023, 07:28 pm, Tuesday
Govt trying to suppress movement by jailing BNP leaders: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the government is trying to suppress the ongoing movement of people by sending opposition leaders and activists to jail and establishing its control on the state machinery.
Politics | 30 May 2023, 07:25 pm, Tuesday
Advance train ticket sale for Eid-ul-Adha from 14 June
The sale of advance train tickets for Eid holidaymakers will start from June 14.
National | 30 May 2023, 07:21 pm, Tuesday
Kamal to place Tk 7.61 lakh crore budget for FY24
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal will place a national budget of over Taka 7.61 lakh crore for the next fiscal year (FY24) at the Jatiya Sangsad on June 1 (Thursday) with a major focus on containing inflation, generating jobs, efforts towards building a ‘Smart Bangladesh’ and addressing the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR).
Economy | 30 May 2023, 08:05 pm, Tuesday
Rise in remittance inflow irritates BNP: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP has started getting irritated with the rise in the country's remittance inflow.
Politics | 30 May 2023, 06:56 pm, Tuesday
PM urges Muslim Ummah to invest more for children's education
Laying special emphasis on the necessity of development of science and modern technology, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Muslim Ummah to invest more in the field of science and technology education for their children to bring back the lost heritage.
National | 30 May 2023, 06:54 pm, Tuesday
OIC Secretary-General commends Bangladesh’s unwavering support to dev of IUT
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General and IUT Chancellor Hissein Brahim Taha has appreciated Bangladesh’s “unwavering support” to the development of the Islamic University of Technology (IUT).
National | 29 May 2023, 08:44 pm, Monday
Bangladesh needs to improve working conditions, wages in RMG sector, beyond: UN expert
While Bangladesh seeks to diversify its economy and in particular its exports, it also should improve working conditions and wages in the RMG sector and beyond, said a UN expert on Monday.
National | 29 May 2023, 08:16 pm, Monday
SSC exam will be held under new curriculum in 2026: Dipu Moni
Students of 2026 batch will appear for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations under new curriculum, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday.
Education | 29 May 2023, 08:01 pm, Monday
BNP’s conspiracy to boycott elections failed due to new US visa policy: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said the BNP's conspiracy to boycott the elections has failed due to the new visa policy of the United States.
Politics | 29 May 2023, 07:10 pm, Monday
'Anatomy of a Fall' wins top prize as women dominate Cannes
A tense courtroom drama about a writer accused of her husband's murder took the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, capping a strong year for women filmmakers.
Entertainment | 29 May 2023, 06:52 pm, Monday
Zia’s 42nd death anniversary Tuesday
BNP will observe the 42nd death anniversary of its founder and former president Ziaur Rahman on Tuesday.
Politics | 29 May 2023, 06:46 pm, Monday
Nipun Roy gets anticipatory bail in case over clash
The High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to BNP leader Nipun Roy Chowdhury for three months in a case filed in connection with a clash between Awami League and BNP activists in Keraniganj on May 26.
Law and Human Rights | 29 May 2023, 06:41 pm, Monday