Maradona would be 'super happy': Messi
Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland, reports AFP.
Sports | 01 December 2022, 11:50 am, Thursday
Month of victory begins
The nation is set to celebrate the month of victory with much festivity and enthusiasm amid a series of programmes throughout the month of December that begins today.
National | 01 December 2022, 11:46 am, Thursday
Transport strike in Rajshahi ahead of BNP rally
Transport owners will enforce an indefinite strike beginning at 6:00 am on Thursday in all eight districts of Rajshahi division to press home for various demands ahead of the BNP’s rally on Saturday.
National | 01 December 2022, 11:33 am, Thursday
Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to top Group C
Eliminating all the confusion and doubts, Argentina marched into the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating Poland 2-0 in their last group stage match at Stadium 974 - Ras Abu Aboud, Qatar. Argentina finished top in Group C, while Poland also qualified for the next round as they finished second.
Sports | 01 December 2022, 11:28 am, Thursday
France's Frappart to be first woman referee at men's World Cup
Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match after FIFA announced on Tuesday that she will take charge of Thursday's Group E match between Germany and Costa Rica, reports AFP.
Sports | 30 November 2022, 06:05 pm, Wednesday
Dengue claims four lives in 24 hrs
Four dengue patients died and 426 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
Health | 30 November 2022, 06:03 pm, Wednesday
China's nuclear arsenal to more than triple by 2035: Pentagon
China's nuclear arsenal is likely to more than triple to 1,500 warheads by 2035, the Pentagon said in a Tuesday report that also highlighted the increasing sophistication of the country's air force, reports AFP.
International | 30 November 2022, 05:53 pm, Wednesday
Russia and China carry out joint air force drills
Russian and Chinese air forces took part in joint military exercises in the Asia-Pacific region, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday.
International | 30 November 2022, 05:51 pm, Wednesday
Govt to procure 2.20cr litres soybean oil
The government on Wednesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer and 2.20 crore litres of soybean oil to meet the growing demand of the country.
National | 30 November 2022, 05:41 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh always gets highest priority from India: Pranay Verma
Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today said that Bangladesh always gets the highest priority from his country.
National | 30 November 2022, 05:36 pm, Wednesday
Kim Kardashian and Ye settle divorce, averting custody trial
Kim Kardashian and Ye have reached a settlement in their divorce, averting a trial that had been set for next month, court documents filed Tuesday showed, reports AP.
Entertainment | 30 November 2022, 05:32 pm, Wednesday
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin passes away at 96
Former President Jiang Zemin, who led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, died Wednesday. He was 96, reports AP.
International | 30 November 2022, 05:29 pm, Wednesday
If Khaleda joins BNP’s Dec 10 rally, court will take steps: Home Minister
If BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia attends the party’s December 10 rally in Dhaka, court will take necessary steps, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said today.
Politics | 30 November 2022, 04:37 pm, Wednesday
NBR extends income tax return submission deadline till Dec 31
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the income tax return submission deadline for the individual taxpayers by a month till December 31.
Economy | 30 November 2022, 04:28 pm, Wednesday
Dec 10 rally at Nayapaltan, not Suhrawardy: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said they received the DMP's letter regarding the permission. “But we’ll arrange the rally in front of our party office at Nayapaltan.”
Politics | 29 November 2022, 09:00 pm, Tuesday
BNP permitted to hold rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on conditions
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Tuesday permitted BNP to hold its rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on December 10 on 26 conditions.
National | 29 November 2022, 08:37 pm, Tuesday
57% of Gaza population suffers from food insecurity due to Israeli blockade
Palestinian authorities said Monday that 57 percent of the Gaza Strip population suffers from food insecurity due to an Israeli blockade imposed on the coastal enclave for 16 years, reports XINHUA.
International | 29 November 2022, 08:10 pm, Tuesday
Qatar agrees long-term gas supply deal with Germany
Qatar has agreed to send Germany two million tons of liquefied natural gas a year for at least 15 years, officials said Tuesday, as Europe's biggest economy scrambles for alternative supplies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports AFP.
International | 29 November 2022, 08:08 pm, Tuesday
UK summons China envoy after arrest of BBC journalist
Britain on Tuesday summoned the Chinese ambassador in London for a rebuke after the arrest and alleged assault of a BBC journalist covering Covid protests, reports AFP.
International | 29 November 2022, 08:05 pm, Tuesday
Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension
The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history.
Sports | 29 November 2022, 08:03 pm, Tuesday