Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan gets bill
A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday granted PTI Chairman Imran Khan two-week bail in the Al-Qadir Trust case, a day after the Supreme Court termed his arrest from the IHC premises “invalid and unlawful”.
International | 12 May 2023, 06:34 pm, Friday
G-7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks, supply chains as China accuses group of hypocrisy
Bank runs, cyber security and building more reliable supply chains to ensure economic security were among items on the agenda of closed-door financial talks Friday in Japan by the Group of Seven advanced economies, reports AP.
International | 12 May 2023, 03:41 pm, Friday
Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka, May 12 (UNB) – With an air quality index (AQI) score of 182 at 9:15 am Friday Dhaka ranked 3rd in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
National | 12 May 2023, 03:36 pm, Friday
BNP plans ‘big showdown’ in Dhaka on Saturday
BNP has planned a ‘massive showdown' through a public rally in the capital on Saturday to protest against the arrest and harassment of party leaders and activists.
Politics | 12 May 2023, 03:33 pm, Friday
Pakistan on edge as court decides whether ex-PM Imran Khan goes free or is rearrested
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to court on Friday to hear whether he will be shielded from renewed arrest or taken back into custody — a decision that put the government and legions of Khan supporters on edge after days of violent confrontations, reports AP.
International | 12 May 2023, 03:25 pm, Friday
Pathan released in Bangladesh amid huge response
The release of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's film “Pathan” in Bangladesh on Friday was greeted by sold-out tickets.
Entertainment | 12 May 2023, 03:22 pm, Friday
Army, 'foreign' fighters killed 500 in Mali in March 2022: UN report
The Malian army and foreign fighters killed at least 500 people during an anti-jihadist operation in central Mali in March 2022, according to a report released on Friday by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), reports AFP.
International | 12 May 2023, 03:18 pm, Friday
Cyclone Mocha intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: BMD
Cyclone ‘Mocha’ has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining area, according to a special bulletin by Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday morning.
National | 12 May 2023, 03:09 pm, Friday
262 more Bangladeshis return home from Sudan
Two hundred and sixty-two expatriate Bangladeshis who took shelter in Saudi Arabia from conflict-hit Sudan, returned home on Friday morning.
National | 12 May 2023, 03:07 pm, Friday
SSC exam postponement decision after reviewing cyclone situation
The government is yet to take decision on postponement of the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations due to approaching cyclonic storm 'Mocha' as decision will be taken immediately as per situation.
Education | 11 May 2023, 09:07 pm, Thursday
NEC approves Tk 2.63 lakh crore ADP for FY24
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved a Tk 263,000 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the next fiscal year (FY24) making highest allocation of Tk 75,945 crore (28.88pc of allocation) in the transport and communication sector.
Economy | 11 May 2023, 08:58 pm, Thursday
Raid if sugar is not sold at govt-fixed rate: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Thursday said that the market monitoring team will start raids to ensure that sugar is being sold at prices fixed by Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC).
Economy | 11 May 2023, 08:48 pm, Thursday
Jaishankar arrives to join Indian Ocean Conference
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka this afternoon to join the '6th Indian Ocean Conference 2023' hosted by Bangladesh from May 12 to 13.
National | 11 May 2023, 08:30 pm, Thursday
DSA case against ex-SP Babul, Elias Hossain transferred to cyber tribunal
A Dhaka court on Thursday ordered shifting of the case filed against four people including former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Aktar and US based-Youtuber Elias Hossain, to Cyber Tribunal in Dhaka.
Law and Human Rights | 11 May 2023, 07:20 pm, Thursday
Pakistan Supreme Court orders Imran Khan’s release
In a major relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case has been declared “illegal” by the Supreme Court and authorities have been ordered to release him “immediately”.
International | 11 May 2023, 07:52 pm, Thursday
Cyclone Mocha shared characteristics with Cyclone Sidr: BMD director
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday said that the approaching Cyclone Mocha shared characteristics with Cyclone Sidr, which eventually made landfall in Bangladesh on November 15, 2007, causing large-scale evacuations.
National | 11 May 2023, 07:01 pm, Thursday
51 Bangladeshi evacuees return home from Sudan
A total of 51 Bangladeshi nationals, who were among those stranded in crisis-hit Sudan, arrived in Dhaka via Jeddah in Saudi Arabia today.
National | 11 May 2023, 06:53 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh committed to implement SDG-3: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Bangladesh is committed to implement the Sustainable Development Goals(SDG)including SDG-3 of the United Nations (UN) despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Ukraine War and global crisis.
National | 11 May 2023, 06:47 pm, Thursday
'Drone attack on Kremlin can be defined as terror attack attempt on Putin'
Moscow considers Kiev's attempt to attack the Kremlin using drones as an outrageous step which puts Ukraine on a par with the state sponsors of terrorism, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with the ATV channel (Republika Srpska, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina).
International | 11 May 2023, 02:48 pm, Thursday
Deep depression intensified into cyclonic storm Mocha
The deep depression over Southeast Bay and adjoining area moved to north-northwestwards and intensified into cyclonic storm Mocha over the same area, said a special weather bulletin today.
National | 11 May 2023, 01:17 pm, Thursday