Khandker Golam Faruk made new DMP commissioner
The government has appointed Additional Inspector General of police, Khandker Golam Faruk as the new commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
National | 23 October 2022, 09:19 pm, Sunday
Who could become UK's new PM?
Here are the main contenders confirmed or expected to run to succeed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, after she announced her resignation on Thursday:
International | 23 October 2022, 09:11 pm, Sunday
Electricity use during the day may be stopped, if necessary: Tawfiq-e-Elahi
Prime Minister's Advisor on Electricity, Energy and Mineral Resources Taufiq-e-Ilahi Chowdhury said, if necessary, the use of electricity should be stopped during the day.
National | 23 October 2022, 09:06 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 139 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh logged one Covid-19 death and 139 positive cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning, said a daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Health | 23 October 2022, 08:46 pm, Sunday
Kohli leads India to win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup thriller
An unbeaten 82 from Virat Kohli led India to a last-ball win over Pakistan to supercharge their bid for a first Twenty20 World Cup crown since 2007 in front of 90,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Sports | 23 October 2022, 08:41 pm, Sunday
BNP must join polls, if wants changeover of power: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday urged BNP to join the next general elections if it wants changeover of power.
Politics | 23 October 2022, 08:31 pm, Sunday
Former DIG Prison Bazlur jailed for five years
A court here today sentenced suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Department of Prisons, Bazlur Rashid to five-year imprisonment in a case filed by the ACC on charges of illegally amassing assets worth over Tk 3.14 crore.
Law and Human Rights | 23 October 2022, 08:24 pm, Sunday
PM greets Chinese President Xi on his reelection as CPC GS
President of Bangladesh Awami League and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended heartiest congratulations and warmest felicitations to Chinese President Xi Jinping on his reelection as the General Secretary (GS) of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the largest political party of the world.
National | 23 October 2022, 08:18 pm, Sunday
Strike Call Off: Bagerhat bus service resumes
After being closed for 36 hours, bus services have resumed in Bagerhat from 5 pm on Saturday (October 22).
National | 22 October 2022, 09:35 pm, Saturday
Imran Khan challenges disqualification from office
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday challenged an election commission ruling disqualifying him from holding public office for five years, his spokesman and lawyer said, reports AP.
International | 22 October 2022, 09:18 pm, Saturday
Hasan for proper publicity of Islam in global media
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday emphasized on proper publicity on Islam and Muslim Ummah in the global mass media and social platforms.
National | 22 October 2022, 09:11 pm, Saturday
China's Xi further cements power as party congress closes
China's ruling Communist Party wrapped up its twice-a-decade congress on Saturday, cementing Xi Jinping's iron grip on power and revealing a new Central Committee missing two key officials lacking close ties to the leader.
International | 22 October 2022, 08:58 pm, Saturday
Dengue: 2 patients die, 922 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Two dengue patients died and 922 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Saturday morning.
Health | 22 October 2022, 08:41 pm, Saturday
Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive attack' on Ukraine: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday Russia carried out a "massive attack" on Ukraine overnight, following reported strikes on energy infrastructure that resulted in power outages across the country, reports AFP.
International | 22 October 2022, 08:39 pm, Saturday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez Tried To Flee India
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez tried to leave India while she was being investigated in a rupee 200 crore extortion case involving jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, the Enforcement Directorate told a Delhi court today.
Entertainment | 22 October 2022, 08:22 pm, Saturday
Johnson returns to UK as Sunak qualifies for PM race
Former prime minister Boris Johnson on Saturday returned to Britain from a holiday to launch an audacious political comeback, as Conservative leadership rival Rishi Sunak reached the minimum threshold to contest the UK's top job, reports AFP.
International | 22 October 2022, 07:40 pm, Saturday
BNP wants dead body to intensify movement: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP wants dead bodies to intensify its movement.
Politics | 22 October 2022, 07:35 pm, Saturday
Sheikh Hasina must go: Fakhrul
Addressing a BNP rally in Khulna, the party's general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said there is still time to move safely, otherwise you (Awami League government) will not find a way to escape. If the election is held under a caretaker government, there will be no sign of Awami League.
Politics | 22 October 2022, 07:35 pm, Saturday
BNP gathers terrorists, criminals to hold rallies: Maya
Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya Bir Bikram on Saturday said BNP is gathering terrorists and identified criminals to hold rallies at different areas of the country in the name of political programme.
Politics | 22 October 2022, 07:00 pm, Saturday
Misuse of Digital Security Act declines for govt steps: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the 'misuse and abuse' of the Digital Security Act has reduced a lot as the government has taken pragmatic steps regarding this.
National | 22 October 2022, 06:57 pm, Saturday