BNP's 10-point demand contains no new issue: Quader
Awami League general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said though there is nothing new in the 10-point demand of BNP, the government is reviewing the demands whether any of them can be accepted.
Politics | 12 December 2022, 08:59 pm, Monday
Cabinet asks for strengthening cyber security
The cabinet today directed the authorities concerned to strengthen cyber security in the country.
National | 12 December 2022, 08:56 pm, Monday
Police looted, vandalised at Nayapaltan office: Khandaker Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday alleged that police indulged in ‘unpredictable’ devastation and vandalism alongside plundering money at their party’s Nayapaltan central office during a drive on December 7.
Politics | 12 December 2022, 08:54 pm, Monday
BNP knocks itself down trying to topple govt: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said BNP has knocked down itself through resignation of its lawmakers from the parliament while trying to unseat the government.
Politics | 12 December 2022, 07:08 pm, Monday
Iran strengthens political, economic hold over Iraq
Sanctions-hit Iran is consolidating its hold over neighbouring Iraq, an economic lifeline where pro-Tehran parties dominate politics, all to the chagrin of the United States, experts say, reports AFP.
International | 12 December 2022, 07:04 pm, Monday
Argentina revel in 'home' support at World Cup
Lionel Messi and Argentina's bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games, reports AFP.
Sports | 12 December 2022, 07:01 pm, Monday
Groom gifted his bride a donkey during wedding
A lot of gifts are exchanged during a wedding, the most special one being the one that a groom gifts his bride or vice versa. People usually gift cars, furniture or something that is special for the person or at least something that is useful to them.
Lifestyle | 12 December 2022, 06:50 pm, Monday
BNP to stage demonstration at Nayapaltan Tuesday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will stage a demonstration in the capital on Tuesday protesting the arrest of the party leaders and activists including its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and the police action at their central office.
Politics | 12 December 2022, 06:36 pm, Monday
Ganatantra Mancha unveils 14-point for simultaneous anti-govt movement
Ganatantra Mancha, a political platform of seven opposition parties, on Monday announced a 14-point demand for waging a simultaneous movement with BNP to oust the current Awami League government and bring a qualitative change in the governance system.
Politics | 12 December 2022, 06:29 pm, Monday
Sunlit Greece seeks to lure Europeans amid winter energy crisis
With most of Europe struggling with soaring energy costs, Greece has launched an initiative to put its mild winters to good use and attract sun-seeking travellers all year round, reports AFP.
International | 12 December 2022, 06:26 pm, Monday
Smart Bangladesh to be built by 2041: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is working to transform the country into "Smart Bangladesh" from a digital one by 2041.
National | 12 December 2022, 06:23 pm, Monday
Quarter-final with BNP over, now time for semi-final: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that it is impossible for BNP to come to power by “burning people to death”.
Politics | 12 December 2022, 06:05 pm, Monday
224 BNP leaders including Fakhrul, Mirza Abbas denied bail
A Dhaka court on Monday rejected the bail petition of 224 leaders and activists of BNP, including 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.
Politics | 12 December 2022, 06:00 pm, Monday
Deepika to become the first female cop of 'Singham' universe
Get ready to watch Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone in khaki uniform. The actress will don a cop avatar in director Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again'.
Entertainment | 11 December 2022, 09:39 pm, Sunday
Mirza Fakhrul, Abbas' bail hearing Monday
A Dhaka court has fixed 12 December for the hearing of the bail petitions of seven top BNP leaders including its 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 Naya Paltan.
Politics | 11 December 2022, 09:27 pm, Sunday
German envoy meets BNP leader Amir Khosru
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Troster on Sunday had a “closed door” meeting with BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.
Politics | 11 December 2022, 09:22 pm, Sunday
BB asks banks to relax LC margin rate for Ramadan items
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed banks to relax the opening margin rate for the settlement of Letter of Credit (LC) against eight food items at the minimum level based on banker-customer relations.
Economy | 11 December 2022, 09:13 pm, Sunday
Election to vacant seats within 90 days: EC
Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said on Sunday that elections to seats left vacant, after 5 BNP MPs resigned, will be held within 90 days as per the constitution.
National | 11 December 2022, 09:07 pm, Sunday
Post-Brexit UK looks to Africa, Latin America
Post-Brexit Britain must look beyond its traditional allies to emerging powers in Latin America, Asia and Africa, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is set to say, reports AFP.
International | 11 December 2022, 08:58 pm, Sunday
High-level US envoys to visit China in effort to repair ties
The US government is sending its first high-level delegation to China since a pledge made last month by Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden to repair frayed relations, reports AFP.
International | 11 December 2022, 08:49 pm, Sunday