Moscow to achieve Ukraine goals thanks to 'patience': Lavrov
Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday he was convinced that Moscow would achieve its goals in Ukraine thanks to its "patience" and "perseverance", reports AFP.
International | 29 December 2022, 11:49 am, Thursday
Ten killed, 30 injured in huge hotel-casino fire on Cambodian border
As many as 10 people have died in a fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border of Thailand, with photos showing groups desperately huddled on ledges as fierce flames surround them, reports AFP.
International | 29 December 2022, 11:46 am, Thursday
Mbappe says will 'never' get over World Cup heartbreak
Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, reports AFP.
Sports | 29 December 2022, 11:43 am, Thursday
Metro rail opens for public
Long queues were seen at the Agargaon metro rail station on Thursday morning as the service was open for common people. Hundreds of people started thronging the station from early morning to travel by the metro rail.
National | 29 December 2022, 12:05 pm, Thursday
Evaly CEO, chairman indicted in embezzlement case
A Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Wednesday framed charges against e-commerce platform Evaly's Chairman Shamima Nasrin and CEO Mohammad Rassel in a case over embezzling customers’ money.
National | 28 December 2022, 08:10 pm, Wednesday
US digs out from monster storm as death toll passes 50
The monster storm that killed dozens in the United States over the Christmas weekend continued to inflict misery on New York state and air travelers nationwide Tuesday, as stories emerged of families trapped for days during the "blizzard of the century."
International | 28 December 2022, 08:06 pm, Wednesday
Main demand of BNP’s 10 points is fall of govt: Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Wednesday said the main demand of their party’s 10 points is the fall of the government.
Politics | 28 December 2022, 07:56 pm, Wednesday
Metro rail adds another feather to Sheikh Hasina’s govt: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the country's first-ever elevated metro rail is another golden feather added to the crown of the government's success.
Politics | 28 December 2022, 07:45 pm, Wednesday
New political alliance “Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote” launched
A new political platform, “Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote” comprising 11 parties of the BNP-led 20-party alliance was formally launched on Wednesday to strengthen the simultaneous anti-government movement.
Politics | 28 December 2022, 05:07 pm, Wednesday
PM Hasina buys Dhaka's first metro rail ticket to become its first passenger
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday became the first passenger of the metro rail buying her own ticket, as she set another milestone in the country's communication history between a span of six-month of opening the dream Padma Bridge.
National | 28 December 2022, 04:59 pm, Wednesday
Kim sets out new goals for North's military
Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea's military in a report to party leaders, state media reported Wednesday, hinting that sanctions-busting weapons tests will continue next year, reports AFP.
International | 28 December 2022, 04:38 pm, Wednesday
Metro rail another feather of Bangladesh's development crown: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said another feather was added to the crown of Bangalee's pride and Bangladesh's development with the opening of country's first-ever metro rail, vowing to build a prosperous “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041 confronting all odds.
National | 28 December 2022, 04:34 pm, Wednesday
Mostafa reelected as Rangpur city mayor
Jatiya Party-nominated Md Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa has been reelected as mayor of Rangpur city by winning the Rangpur City Corporation (RpCC) Elections- 2022 today for the second consecutive term.
Politics | 28 December 2022, 12:20 pm, Wednesday
PM opens country's first-ever metro rail service
ime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday inaugurated the country's first ever elevated metro rail service.
National | 28 December 2022, 12:09 pm, Wednesday
PM to inaugurate 1st phase of metro rail Today
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the first phase of metro rail – running from Uttara to Agargaon today.
National | 28 December 2022, 12:07 pm, Wednesday
BNP denounces Metro fares as too expensive
BNP on Tuesday denounced the fare structure of the Metro rail in Dhaka, saying it is much higher than that of metro rails in the neighbouring countries, including India and Pakistan.
Politics | 27 December 2022, 08:58 pm, Tuesday
2023 is the 1st year for next 50 years of Dhaka-Tokyo relations: Ambassador Iwama
Newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori has said Japan, as a friend of Bangladesh since its inception, wants to consider possible cooperation and collaboration with all related actors to address challenges that Bangladesh is facing.
National | 27 December 2022, 08:32 pm, Tuesday
No 'half pass' for students in Metro Rail
There will be no half fare for students travelling on the Metro Rail, but wounded freedom fighters will avail free journey.
National | 27 December 2022, 08:17 pm, Tuesday
Mariam Afiza to operate metro rail on first day
As the nation's much-awaited first metro rail is scheduled to start operation partially in the city (Uttara-Agargaon segment) on Wednesday, Mariam Afiza will emerge as the first metro train operator of the Mass Rapid Transit line-6.
National | 27 December 2022, 06:35 pm, Tuesday
45% voters cast votes till 2 pm in Rangpur city polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Tuesday said 45 percent voters have cast their votes till 2 pm in the Rangpur City Corporation election.
National | 27 December 2022, 06:20 pm, Tuesday