Bangladesh elected to governing council of UNESCAP body on tech transfer
Bangladesh has been elected to the governing council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
National | 20 May 2023, 12:00 pm, Saturday
Derailment snaps Sylhet’s rail link with Dhaka, rest of the country
Train communication between Sylhet and Dhaka and rest of the country remained suspended since Saturday morning as a train derailed at Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar district.
National | 20 May 2023, 11:57 am, Saturday
Suspended Halep charged with second doping breach
Former world number one Simona Halep has been charged with a second breach of anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed on Friday, reports AFP.
Sports | 20 May 2023, 11:53 am, Saturday
Two-month fishing ban in Bay of Bengal begins today
The government-imposed two-month ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal started from today. The ban -- to ensure smooth breeding of fish -- will remain in force in the Bay of Bengal till July 23 and in the Sundarbans till August 31.
National | 20 May 2023, 11:50 am, Saturday
Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka's air quality is in the ‘unhealthy’ zone this morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 155 at 8:53 am today, Dhaka ranked 6th in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Health | 20 May 2023, 11:46 am, Saturday
US does not support Ukraine's strikes on Russia: White House
The US administration does not support Ukraine's attacks on the territory that Washington recognizes as Russian, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Saturday, reports TASS.
International | 20 May 2023, 11:42 am, Saturday
Biden backs advanced fighter jets, pilot training for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington will support providing advanced warplanes including F-16s to Ukraine and will back efforts to train Kyiv's pilots, a senior White House official said Friday.
International | 20 May 2023, 11:40 am, Saturday
World leaders warn China and North Korea on nukes as Ukraine's Zelenskyy travels to G7 summit
Leaders of the world's most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reports AP.
International | 20 May 2023, 11:36 am, Saturday
Sanctions against Russia and what the G7 may do to fortify them
The Group of Seven advanced economies are expected to announce a new set of sanctions against Russia to try to further hinder its war effort in Ukraine during their summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
International | 20 May 2023, 11:30 am, Saturday
Won't benefit in traveling abroad, govt's time is over: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the next elections must be held under a non-partisan caretaker government and the current parliament must be dissolved. There will be no benefit in traveling abroad. Government's time is over.
Politics | 20 May 2023, 11:32 am, Saturday
Physical condition remains sound in healthy surroundings: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandkar Golam Faruq said health remains sound if the surrounding environment is healthy.
National | 19 May 2023, 09:01 pm, Friday
BNP is preparing for arson terrorism in name of road march: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said BNP is taking preparation secretly for resorting to arson terrorism in the name of road march.
Politics | 19 May 2023, 08:59 pm, Friday
Cricket World Cup 2023: BCB chief wants journalists to express opinions on squad
The highly anticipated World Cup is scheduled to take place later this year in India. Bangladesh has already qualified for the tournament, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is working diligently to finalise the squad for the biggest cricketing event.
Sports | 19 May 2023, 08:00 pm, Friday
'Unified' G7 hits Russia with new sanctions
The United States and its G7 allies rolled out new sanctions against Russia's "war machine" Friday, targeting Moscow's lucrative diamond trade and more entities linked to the invasion of Ukraine, reports AFP.
International | 19 May 2023, 07:51 pm, Friday
Dhaka Abahani beat Sheikh Russel by 3-1 goals
Nigerian forward Emeka Ogbugh scored a brace as Abahani Limited Dhaka returned winning run in the Bangladesh Premier League football defeating Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 3-1 goals held today (Friday) at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla.
Sports | 19 May 2023, 07:48 pm, Friday
Saudi crown prince welcomes Assad back to Arab League
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad back to the Arab League on Friday, over a decade after the war-torn country was suspended from the bloc, reports AFP.
International | 19 May 2023, 07:27 pm, Friday
Imran Khan warns of ‘East Pakistan-like situation’ in his country
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has accused the ruling coalition of planning a plot to put the army against the "largest" political party and incite animosity among Pakistanis, saying that this might lead to the country's dissolution.
International | 19 May 2023, 07:24 pm, Friday
Myanmar says official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145
The official death toll from the powerful cyclone that struck Myanmar has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 members of the Muslim Rohingya minority, state television reported Friday.
International | 19 May 2023, 07:12 pm, Friday
More than 100 dead in Nigeria clashes, thousands displaced
More than 100 people in central Nigeria have died in several days of intercommunal violence that have destroyed hundreds of homes and caused thousands to flee, local officials said on Friday, reports AFP.
International | 19 May 2023, 07:00 pm, Friday
At least 20 wounded after police baton-charge BNP rally in Khulna
At least 30 people including police personnel were injured in a clash between the law enforcers and BNP supporters over holding a pre-scheduled rally of the party in front of Khulna Press Club in the city on Friday afternoon.
Politics | 19 May 2023, 06:57 pm, Friday