BNP announces countrywide new programme
BNP and other like-minded opposition parties on Saturday announced countrywide rally on May 19, 20, 26 and 27 to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next polls under a non-party neutral government and free party chairperson Khaleda Zia without any condition.
Politics | 13 May 2023, 06:55 pm, Saturday
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx out of hospital after medical scare
Oscar-winning US actor Jamie Foxx is out of hospital and recuperating from an unspecified medical emergency, his daughter and publicist said Friday, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 13 May 2023, 04:06 pm, Saturday
US wants to provide $6mn for maritime security initiatives, partnering with Bangladesh and others
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has said they are seeking to provide $6 million, working with the US Congress, for regional maritime security initiatives — partnering with Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
National | 13 May 2023, 04:07 pm, Saturday
Mirza Fakhrul visits ASM Abdur Rob in hospital
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President ASM Abdur Rob in the hospital.
Politics | 13 May 2023, 03:54 pm, Saturday
Bangladesh won't buy anything from those who impose sanctions: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said that Bangladesh will not purchase anything from any country which imposes sanctions against it.
National | 13 May 2023, 03:38 pm, Saturday
Ctg Shah Amanat airport suspends flight operations for 42 hours
Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport authority has suspended its flight operational activities for 42 hours due to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm Mocha in the Bay of Bengal.
National | 13 May 2023, 03:32 pm, Saturday
SSC exams under six boards for May 14, 15 postponed due to Mocha
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examination scheduled for Sunday and Monday (May 14, 15) under six education boards were postponed as very severe cyclonic storm Mocha is likely to slam Bangladesh coast within the next 24 hours.
Education | 13 May 2023, 06:57 pm, Saturday
Erdogan defends Putin against election meddling claims
President Recept Tayyip Erdogan on Friday defended Russia's Vladimir Putin from allegations of meddling in Turkey's crucial weekend election, reports AFP.
International | 13 May 2023, 01:58 pm, Saturday
Met office predicts rain or thundershowers in Dhaka, other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in all eight divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours starting from 9 am today.
National | 13 May 2023, 01:54 pm, Saturday
Dhaka’s air world's most polluted this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 186 at 9:03 am on Saturday, Dhaka’s air ranked as worst among cities around the world.
Health | 13 May 2023, 01:49 pm, Saturday
Cyclone Mocha: Over 1000 shelters ready in Ctg
The local administration has prepared over 1000 shelters in the Chattogram district as the very severe cyclonic storm Mocha is likely to cross Cox’s Bazar-Myanmar’s north coast by 6 pm on Sunday.
National | 13 May 2023, 01:44 pm, Saturday
Cyclone Mocha likely to cross Cox’s Bazar on Sunday evening
The very severe cyclonic storm Mocha — over east central Bay and adjoining area — is likely to intensify further, move in a north-northwesterly direction and cross Cox’s Bazar-Myanmar’s north coast by 6 pm on Sunday (May 14).
National | 13 May 2023, 01:30 pm, Saturday
ACC moves to revive graft cases against BNP leaders
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is moving to resume the cases filed against BNP's top leaders on charges of corruption.
Special | 13 May 2023, 01:35 pm, Saturday
Freelancers will get their identity cards soon: Palak
State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Sunday said the freelancers who are working in different online workplaces will get their identity cards shortly.
Technology | 12 May 2023, 08:14 pm, Friday
Pakistan social media blackout boosts Khan's momentum
A state-imposed social media blackout to quell massive protests around the arrest of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has instead fuelled momentum for him, analysts say.
International | 12 May 2023, 07:44 pm, Friday
Bangladesh seeks EU partnership on clean energy development
State Minister for Power and Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Friday sought partnership with the European Union (EU) in Bangladesh’s clean energy sector to boost the share of renewable energy in the national grid.
National | 12 May 2023, 07:39 pm, Friday
Walton inks deal with Lovello to supply ice-cream freezer
Superbrand Walton has signed an agreement with the renowned brand Lovello to supply its domestically produced international standard ice-cream freezers.
Technology | 12 May 2023, 07:23 pm, Friday
Messi set for return as PSG farewell looms
Lionel Messi is in line to return for Paris Saint-Germain for Saturday's Ligue 1 game at home to Ajaccio after a club-imposed suspension for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, reports AFP.
Sports | 12 May 2023, 06:56 pm, Friday
Russia denies claims of Ukrainian 'breakthrough' in Bakhmut
Russia late Thursday denied claims by pro-Moscow bloggers and the head of the Wagner mercenary group that Ukrainian troops had made a breakthrough in the flashpoint city of Bakhmut, reports AFP.
International | 12 May 2023, 06:38 pm, Friday
Shehbaz Sharif blasts judiciary for giving 'extraordinary' relief to Imran Khan
Conveying his disappointment towards the judiciary's biased attitude towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif slammed the “double standards of justice” and "extraordinary relief" relief given to his rival in corruption cases, reports Geo News.
International | 12 May 2023, 06:31 pm, Friday