Cyclone Mocha: 10,000 houses damaged in Cox's Bazar, inc 1200 in St Martin
At least 10,000 houses were damaged in Cox's Bazar, with 1,200 of them being on vulnerable St Martin's Island off the coast of Teknaf.
National | 15 May 2023, 12:44 am, Monday
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan called for nationwide "freedom" protests on Sunday, after his brief arrest and detention last week triggered deadly unrest, reports AFP.
International | 14 May 2023, 08:55 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh dismissed for 274 as Ireland battle to tie series in 3rd ODI
Tamim Iqbal scored 69 runs and Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 45 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 274 in 48.5 overs in the third ODI of the three-match series against Ireland on Sunday.
Sports | 14 May 2023, 08:37 pm, Sunday
Power, gas supply situation to improve in 2 days: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Sunday said that it will take two days to improve the power and gas supply situation in the country.
National | 14 May 2023, 07:57 pm, Sunday
Aussie defending champ Lee leads at LPGA Founders Cup
Defending champion Minjee Lee, the world number six from Australia, fired a five-under par 67 to grab a three-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Founders Cup, reports AFP.
Sports | 14 May 2023, 07:54 pm, Sunday
Cyclone Mocha: 2 die in St Martin island
At least 2 people has died and 10 sustained injuries while hundreds of houses, hotels and resorts were battered in different areas of the eight-square-kilometre island due to cyclonic storm 'Mocha'.
National | 14 May 2023, 08:48 pm, Sunday
Case against Zia is a far-reaching political conspiracy by govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the filing of a case involving Ziaur Rahman in the killing of three freedom fighter army officers, including Col Khondkar Nazmul Huda Bir Bikram, in November 75 is part of a "far-reaching political conspiracy of the government".
Politics | 14 May 2023, 07:22 pm, Sunday
Strong political commitment, fundamental reforms needed to achieve fiscal revenue target: PRI
Renowned economist and Executive Director of PRI (Policy Research Institute) Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday, at a pre-budget press briefing, said that only strong political commitment and fundamental reform of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) can improve the tax-GDP ratio in Bangladesh.
Economy | 14 May 2023, 07:13 pm, Sunday
Quader for resisting BNP's ill-tactics with united efforts
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today called for resisting the evil tactics of BNP with the participation of all people in the country.
Politics | 14 May 2023, 07:06 pm, Sunday
SSC exams of all boards for Monday postponed due to Mocha
All education boards have postponed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exam of Monday (May 15) as cyclone Mocha is making landfall over Bangladesh-Myanmar coast.
Education | 14 May 2023, 07:03 pm, Sunday
3 killed as Cyclone Mocha slams into Myanmar coast
Thousands of people hunkered down on Sunday in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing the roofs off buildings and killing at least three people.
National | 14 May 2023, 06:51 pm, Sunday
Cyclone Mocha weakens slightly, lies over Maynmar land: BMD
Cyclonic storm Mocha that hit Bangladesh-Myanmar coast on Sunday moved North-Northeastwards and weakened slightly, according to Bangladesh Metrological Department .
National | 14 May 2023, 06:46 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh, Myanmar brace as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall
Bangladesh and Myanmar braced Sunday as an extremely severe cyclone started to hit coastal areas and authorities urged thousands of people in both countries to seek shelter.
National | 14 May 2023, 12:59 pm, Sunday
Mocha crosses Cox's Bazar-North Myanmar coast
The very severe cyclonic storm 'Mocha' over the East Central Bay is crossing Cox's Bazar-North Myanmar Coast as it is likely to move north-northeasterly direction further and complete the crossing by this afternoon.
National | 14 May 2023, 12:49 pm, Sunday
Cyclone Mocha starts crossing Cox’s Bazar with speed of up to 215 kmph: BMD
The cyclonic storm Mocha has started crossing the coastal district of Cox’s Bazar and the neighbouring country Myanmar’s north coast with the speed of up to 215 km per hour (kmph), according to the latest bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
National | 14 May 2023, 11:23 am, Sunday
Govt will have to face a 'political storm' if caretaker demand remains unmet: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday warned that the current regime will have to face a strong political storm if it does not concede to their demand for holding the next election under a non-party caretaker government.
Politics | 13 May 2023, 09:21 pm, Saturday
All educational institutions under 4 boards to remain closed Sunday due to Mocha
All educational institutions under Chattogram, Cumilla, Barishal, and Jashore boards will remain closed on Sunday due to the impending Cyclone Mocha.
Education | 13 May 2023, 09:31 pm, Saturday
Kamal for keeping eye on Rohingyas illegal movement amid 'Mocha'
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today instructed all law enforcement agencies to remain alert so that the Rohingyas cannot scattered across the country centering the severe cyclonic storm 'Mocha'.
National | 13 May 2023, 08:39 pm, Saturday
Hasan urges expatriates to resist anti-state propaganda
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said a group of people residing in Europe are engaged in spreading anti-state propaganda in exchange for money.
Politics | 13 May 2023, 08:33 pm, Saturday
Country experiencing over 2000 MW load shedding
The country is experiencing huge loadshedding to the tune of over 2000 MW today (Saturday) as gas shortage forced the authorities to shut down a number of gas-fired power plants.
National | 13 May 2023, 09:36 pm, Saturday