Suicide blast near Afghan ministry, more than 20 casualties
A suicide bomber detonated a device Wednesday near Afghanistan's foreign ministry in the capital, causing more than 20 causalities, an AFP staff member said, reports AFP.
International | 11 January 2023, 07:53 pm, Wednesday
Foolproof security taken centering Bishwa Ijtema: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said all-out security measures have been taken centering the Bishwa Ijtema, as its first phase will begin on January 13.
National | 11 January 2023, 07:33 pm, Wednesday
LVMH shakes up leadership at Louis Vuitton, Dior
French luxury group LVMH announced a leadership shuffle on Wednesday, naming a new CEO at flagship brand Louis Vuitton and appointing the daughter of billionaire boss Bernard Arnault atop Christian Dior Couture, reports AFP.
Economy | 11 January 2023, 07:30 pm, Wednesday
We cannot hand over power to BNP: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that if BNP gets power again, there will be no spirit of Liberation War in the country.
Politics | 11 January 2023, 07:00 pm, Wednesday
If voted to power, AL to continue country's development spree: PM
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said if her party is voted to power, they would continue the country's development spree and serve the people.
National | 11 January 2023, 05:03 pm, Wednesday
BNP announces countrywide rally, procession on Jan 16
BNP has announced countrywide rally and procession programmes for January 16 to press home their 10-point demand and protest the government’s power price hike plan.
Politics | 11 January 2023, 04:46 pm, Wednesday
PM likely to visit Japan in April next
The stalled visit to Japan of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to be held in April next.
National | 11 January 2023, 02:28 pm, Wednesday
Dhaka's air most polluted in the world this morning
The densely populated capital of Bangladesh has once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
National | 11 January 2023, 12:46 pm, Wednesday
BNP starts mass sit-in protest
The mass sit-in programme, by the BNP and other like-minded opposition parties, alliances and organisations began today in the capital and other divisions in the county as part of the simultaneous movement against the current government.
Politics | 11 January 2023, 11:33 am, Wednesday
Ukaraine forces to receive Patriot air defense training in US
The United States will train Ukrainian personnel at a base in the state of Oklahoma on how to use and maintain the advanced Patriot air defense system that Washington is providing to Kyiv, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday.
International | 11 January 2023, 11:00 am, Wednesday
Brazil riots: Arrests ordered for top officials after capital stormed
Brazil's judicial authorities have ordered the arrest of top public officials after rioters stormed key government buildings in Brasília. One official, the former commander of the military police, has been arrested, reports BBC.
International | 11 January 2023, 09:46 am, Wednesday
Prince Harry condemns 'dangerous spin' about his Taliban comments
Prince Harry has said claims he boasted in his new book about killing 25 Taliban fighters while on duty in Afghanistan are a "dangerous lie", reports BBC.
International | 11 January 2023, 09:33 am, Wednesday
Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler win as Hollywood embraces Golden Globes
Young "Elvis" star Austin Butler and veteran actress Michelle Yeoh took home top movie awards at the Golden Globes ceremony on Tuesday as Hollywood returned and embraced a show that had been knocked off television by a diversity and ethics scandal, reports Reuters.
Entertainment | 11 January 2023, 09:24 am, Wednesday
Russian mercenary firm claims Ukrainian town of Soledar, control unclear
Ukraine's eastern salt mining town of Soledar hung in the balance as Russia's mercenary firm Wagner claimed control, but continued fighting and Kyiv's assertion earlier that its forces were holding out raised uncertainty, reports Reuters.
International | 11 January 2023, 09:18 am, Wednesday
Public suffering for BNP’s mass sit-in programme won’t be tolerated: Minister
Issuing a note of warning, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said public suffering and anarchy centering the BNP’s mass-sit-in programme in the city will not be tolerated.
Politics | 10 January 2023, 09:41 pm, Tuesday
Govt has no plan to announce new pay scale right now: Finance Minister
The government has no plan to announce new pay scale or dearness allowance for the government employees right now, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said in Parliament on Tuesday.
National | 10 January 2023, 09:36 pm, Tuesday
All extreme rightist, leftist joining with BNP to oust govt: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday warned that all the extreme rightist and leftist groups are joining forces with the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party to try to oust her Awami League government, which has been working tirelessly for the welfare of the country and its people.
National | 10 January 2023, 07:11 pm, Tuesday
3 cops suffer bullet wound during fir training in Rangamati
Three police officers suffered bullet injuries during annual firing training at Betbunia Police Training Centre in Kawkhali upaizla of Rangamati district on Tuesday.
National | 10 January 2023, 07:00 pm, Tuesday
IMF’s DMD due in Dhaka on Jan 14
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Antoinette Monsio Sayeh is due in Dhaka on January 14 for a 5-day visit, to finalise the agreement for a $4.5 billion loan.
Economy | 10 January 2023, 06:49 pm, Tuesday
Macron's reputation on the line with pension reform push
The French government is set to announce its proposals for overhauling the pension system on Tuesday, in a potentially explosive reform fraught with danger for President Emmanuel Macron, reports AFP.
International | 10 January 2023, 06:45 pm, Tuesday