Many Americans pessimistic about US democracy
Many Americans remain pessimistic about the state of U.S. democracy and the way elected officials are chosen -- nearly two years after a divisive presidential election spurred false claims of widespread fraud and a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, reports AP.
International | 19 October 2022, 06:46 pm, Wednesday
Munia murder: PBI probe clears Sayem Sobhan Anvir of charges
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has said it has not found any evidence against Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir and eight other accused in college student Mosarat Jahan Munia rape and murder case. It also recommended their acquittal from the charges.
Law and Human Rights | 19 October 2022, 06:37 pm, Wednesday
Legal experts think CC camera at secret booth violates privacy: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said legal experts and specialists are of the view that to see who is voting for whom by installing CC camera at secret booth is the violation of personal privacy.
Politics | 19 October 2022, 06:26 pm, Wednesday
7 dengue patients die, 864 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Seven dengue patients died and 864 were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
Health | 19 October 2022, 06:24 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh logs 2 Covid deaths, 300 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged two Covid-19 deaths and 300 coronavirus positive cases in 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a daily statement.
Health | 19 October 2022, 06:21 pm, Wednesday
Afghan women protest after students expelled from university dorms
About 30 Afghan women protested in front of Kabul University on Tuesday after authorities expelled students from the dormitories allegedly for breaking rules, reports AFP.
International | 19 October 2022, 04:37 pm, Wednesday
Moscow's use of Iran drones shows military 'bankruptcy': Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Moscow's widespread use of Iranian-made drones in recent attacks on his country was a symbol of the Kremlin's "military and political bankruptcy", reports AFP.
International | 19 October 2022, 04:33 pm, Wednesday
Putin to address Valdai International Discussion Club on October 27
Russian President Vladimir Putin will traditionally deliver a speech to participants of the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on October 27, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS on Wednesday, reports TASS.
International | 19 October 2022, 04:31 pm, Wednesday
Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007
James Bond actor Daniel Craig on Tuesday received the same honour held by his fictional character, as he is set to retire from the role, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 19 October 2022, 04:29 pm, Wednesday
BNP public rally: Bus services in Khulna to remain suspended Oct 21, 22
Khulna bus-minibus owners association and motor workers’ union have decided to keep bus services suspended on October 21 and 22 due to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s divisional rally on October 22. They took the decision on Wednesday night.
Politics | 19 October 2022, 04:38 pm, Wednesday
Mallikarjun Kharge elected new president of Indian Congress
India's main opposition Congress party on Wednesday elected 80-year-old Mallikarjun Kharge as its first non-Gandhi president in over 24 years.
International | 19 October 2022, 04:22 pm, Wednesday
HSC exams to begin on Nov 6, Coaching centres to remain closed Nov 3-Dec 14: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Wednesday said all coaching centres across Bangladesh will remain closed from November 3 to December 14, ahead of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.
Education | 19 October 2022, 06:16 pm, Wednesday
People will get electricity, but should be economical in use: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the countrymen will get electricity as her government would continue the power supply despite being compelled to show austerity in energy sector due to the global crisis for Russia-Ukraine war and Covid-19 pandemic.
National | 19 October 2022, 04:05 pm, Wednesday
Barcelona's Putellas retains Women's Ballon d'Or
Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas has retained the Women's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best best female footballer of 2022.
Sports | 18 October 2022, 09:49 pm, Tuesday
Kyiv says Russian strikes leave over 1,100 Ukraine towns without power
Kyiv said Tuesday that more than 1,100 towns and villages across Ukraine had been left without power after 10 days of Russia strikes that have targeted energy facilities across the country, reports AFP.
International | 18 October 2022, 09:38 pm, Tuesday
Who could replace UK's under-fire premier Liz Truss?
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has vowed to lead Britain's Conservatives into the next election -- due within two years -- but after a disastrous six weeks in Downing Street many doubt she will remain leader long, reports AFP.
International | 18 October 2022, 08:49 pm, Tuesday
Three SPs now sent on forced retirement
The government has sent three superintendents of police on retirement, said a public administration ministry gazette notification.
National | 18 October 2022, 08:33 pm, Tuesday
Nothing now under govt’s control due to ‘unbridled’ corruption: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina repeatedly talks about a possible famine in the country next year as her government is losing control due to ‘unbridled’ corruption and mismanagement.
Politics | 18 October 2022, 07:53 pm, Tuesday
Ukraine warns situation 'critical' after Russia attacks power grid
Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging "critical" risk to its power grid after President Volodymyr Zelensky said that repeated Russian bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country's power facilities as winter approaches, reports AFP.
International | 18 October 2022, 07:42 pm, Tuesday
UK govt summons Chinese envoy after consulate protester assault
Britain's foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Chinese charge d'affaires in London after a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was assaulted in the grounds of the country's consulate in Manchester, northern England, reports AFP.
International | 18 October 2022, 07:39 pm, Tuesday