Protests in Shanghai as anger mounts over China's zero-Covid policy
Angry crowds took to the streets of Shanghai early Sunday calling for an end to lockdowns, as China grapples with mounting public protests against its zero-Covid policy, reports AFP.
International | 27 November 2022, 06:46 pm, Sunday
Dengue claims three lives, 523 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Three dengue patients died and 523 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Sunday morning.
Health | 27 November 2022, 06:43 pm, Sunday
Another policeman suspended over escape of 2 convicted militants
Another policeman was suspended over the recent escape of two death-row convicts from police custody at a Dhaka court, bringing the tally of suspended cops to seven.
National | 27 November 2022, 06:40 pm, Sunday
No chance of forming alliance with BNP: Raushon
Chief Patron of Jatiya Party (JaPa) and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Raushon Ershad on Sunday said that there is no question of making alliance with "tyrant political party" BNP.
Politics | 27 November 2022, 07:41 pm, Sunday
Govt will not hinder BNP's Dec 10 rally: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the government will not obstruct the BNP's rally to be held in Dhaka city on December 10.
Politics | 27 November 2022, 06:27 pm, Sunday
Momen ‘not worried’ about Japanese Ambassador’s remarks
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said he is not worried about the election-related remarks made by Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki, noting that evil people may take advantage of his simplicity.
National | 27 November 2022, 06:24 pm, Sunday
SSC exams results tomorrow
The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published tomorrow.
Education | 27 November 2022, 05:58 pm, Sunday
Govt to take tough action if BNP disrupts public life: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said the government will be compelled to take tough actions if BNP disrupts the lives of the people and tries to hold rally at Naya Paltan with the intention of creating chaos by blocking busiest road of the capital.
Politics | 27 November 2022, 05:55 pm, Sunday
Work in advance to avert famine: PM tells secretaries
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the secretaries to take precautionary measures alongside making people aware so that the country can avert the looming famine amid the prolonged global crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war.
National | 27 November 2022, 05:50 pm, Sunday
Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in World Cup
Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his prolific career on Saturday when he netted in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia, bursting their bubble following the team's giant-killing act against Argentina, reports AFP.
Sports | 26 November 2022, 09:59 pm, Saturday
Chinese-Canadian ex-pop star Kris Wu jailed for rape
Chinese-Canadian ex-pop star Kris Wu has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of rape, a Chinese court said Friday.
Entertainment | 26 November 2022, 08:18 pm, Saturday
Imran Khan to address first rally since being shot
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is expected on Saturday to address thousands of supporters at his first public appearance since being shot earlier this month in an assassination attempt he blamed on his successor, reports AFP.
International | 26 November 2022, 08:09 pm, Saturday
Xi tells Kim China willing to work with N.Korea for 'world peace'
Chinese President Xi Jinping told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that Beijing was willing to work with Pyongyang for world peace, North Korean state media said Saturday, reports AFP.
International | 26 November 2022, 08:40 pm, Saturday
Mahila AL president Chumki, general secretary Sheela
Meher Afroze Chumki, MP, and Shabnam Jahan Sheela were made president and general secretary of Mahila Awami League respectively for the next three years.
Politics | 26 November 2022, 08:03 pm, Saturday
Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid
Argentina face a battle to stay alive at the World Cup on Saturday, with Lionel Messi and his teammates preparing to take on Mexico in a match they cannot afford to lose, reports AFP.
Sports | 26 November 2022, 07:59 pm, Saturday
Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 to stay in World Cup
Australia only needed to avoid defeat to stay in the World Cup. The Socceroos did more than that in a 1-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday.
Sports | 26 November 2022, 07:56 pm, Saturday
Momen urges opposition not to knock at foreigners’ doors
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday advised the opposition leaders to reach out to people at the grassroots instead of seeking favour from foreigners, saying that foreigners have their own interests.
National | 26 November 2022, 07:36 pm, Saturday
ADB to invest $2 bn in Bangladesh's education sector
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa has told Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni that ADB will invest 2 billion dollars in the next 3 years in Bangladesh’s education sector.
Economy | 26 November 2022, 07:22 pm, Saturday
No dollar crisis from next month: Salman F Rahman
Prime Minister's Private Industries and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Saturday said the existing dollar crisis in banks will be gone by next month.
National | 26 November 2022, 07:16 pm, Saturday
No election will be held under Sheikh Hasina: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said there will be no elections in this country before the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. There will be no elections without a caretaker government. Parliament should be dissolved before elections. A new election commission will be formed and the election will be held under that election commission.
Politics | 26 November 2022, 07:07 pm, Saturday