28 bodies found in Burkina Faso's northwest over weekend
Twenty-eight bodies were found in northwest Burkina Faso over the weekend, the government said, reports AFP.
International | 03 January 2023, 06:37 pm, TuesdayMahbub Hossain made new Cabinet Secretary
Senior secretary to the Energy and Mineral Resources Division Md Mahbub Hossain has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary.
National | 03 January 2023, 04:50 pm, TuesdayRussia says scores of soldiers killed in Ukrainian strike
Russia on Monday said more than 60 soldiers were killed in a Ukrainian strike on Russian-controlled territory in a New Year assault, the biggest loss of life reported by Moscow so far.
International | 03 January 2023, 04:42 pm, TuesdayMirza Fakhrul, Abbas get 6-month HC bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted six months ad-interim bail to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas, in a case over the clash between police and the party activists in the capital’s Nayapaltan on December 7 last year. The HC bench of Justice Md Selim and Justice Md Riaz Uddin granted the bail.
Politics | 03 January 2023, 03:46 pm, TuesdayBNP leaders overstate to console their activists: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP leaders including Khandaker Mosharraf are making tall talks to console their activists.
Politics | 03 January 2023, 03:30 pm, TuesdayWorld standard "Smart Police" to be built: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today vowed to build a world standard "Smart Police" force good at knowledge, science and technology, urging the law enforcing agency to work for upholding people's trust and confidence achieved through services.
National | 03 January 2023, 03:07 pm, TuesdayBrazilian city of Santos bids farewell to 'king of football' Pele
The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, prepared to bid goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake, reports Reuters.
Sports | 02 January 2023, 09:41 pm, MondayInflation eases further to 8.71pc in Dec
The general point to point inflation rate in December last year eased further as it fell to 8.71 percentage point mainly because of the downtrend in food and non-food inflation.
Economy | 02 January 2023, 08:31 pm, MondayBangladesh earned $27.22b from exports in July-Dec amid new records
Bangladesh exported goods worth $27.22 billion in the first six months till December of the current fiscal year 2022-23 amid a growing crisis of foreign exchange, according to an official report.
Economy | 02 January 2023, 08:14 pm, MondayBNP falls in trouble by grovelling foreigners: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP and their collaborators want to put the government in an odd position by flattering foreigners and doing the politics of conflict, but they have fallen in trouble.
Politics | 02 January 2023, 08:04 pm, MondayMy bedroom becomes talk of town: Shariful Raj
"What happens in my bedroom is not for everyone to know. But now my bedroom has become the talk of town."
Entertainment | 02 January 2023, 08:08 pm, MondayNext election will be held on time: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said they are not that much worried about the next national election, noting that the election will be held timely and fairly.
Politics | 02 January 2023, 06:40 pm, MondayMirza Fakhrul, Abbas’s bail pleas hearing on Tuesday
The High Court on Monday fixed Tuesday for hearing the bail petitions of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas, in a case over the clash between police and the party activists in the capital’s Nayapaltan on December 7 last year.
Politics | 02 January 2023, 06:42 pm, Monday30,000 documents missing: HC seeks Rajuk explanation
The High Court (HC) on Monday issued a rule seeking explanation Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha (Rajuk) over the disappearance of documents of about 30,000 clients from its server.
National | 02 January 2023, 06:31 pm, MondayArchitect Mubasshar Hussein passes away
Prominent architect of the country, freedom fighter and prominent sports organizer Mubasshar Hussein has passed away.
National | 02 January 2023, 01:32 pm, MondayCanada bans most foreigners from buying homes
A ban on foreigners buying residential property in Canada took effect on Sunday, aiming to make more homes available to locals facing a housing crunch, reports AFP.
International | 02 January 2023, 01:20 pm, MondayTrump rings in 2023 facing headwinds in his White House run
Donald Trump began 2022 on a high. Primary candidates were flocking to Florida to court the former president for a coveted endorsement. His rallies were drawing thousands. A bevy of investigations remained largely under the radar.
International | 02 January 2023, 01:17 pm, MondayDhaka's air quality still ‘very unhealthy'
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'very unhealthy' zone on Monday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 208 at 8 am, the metropolis ranked fifth in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
National | 02 January 2023, 01:12 pm, MondayMild cold wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh
A mild cold wave is sweeping Panchagarh, Moulvibazar and Kurigram districts and it may continue, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Monday morning.
National | 02 January 2023, 01:05 pm, MondayBrazil's Lula sworn in, vows accountability and rebuilding
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president on Sunday, and in his first address expressed optimism about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Jair Bolsonaro’s administration will be held to account, reports AP.
International | 02 January 2023, 01:01 pm, Monday