‘We won’t interfere if BNP events are peaceful’: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday urged BNP to carry out their political activities in a "disciplined way", making it clear that the government will not shy away from taking action if they resort to violence.
National | 15 October 2022, 05:55 pm, Saturday
‘Undeclared’ transport strike in Mymensingh ahead of BNP rally
The BNP said that an “undeclared” transportation strike was imposed in Mymensingh Division ahead of the party’s anti-government rally on Saturday.
Politics | 15 October 2022, 05:51 pm, Saturday
Putin says Russia 'doing everything right' in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow was "doing everything right" in its nearly eight-month invasion of Ukraine despite a string of embarrassing defeats, as Kyiv said it was "stronger than ever" and would emerge victorious, reports AFP.
International | 15 October 2022, 05:47 pm, Saturday
Saudi Arabia announces $400 mn humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the official SPA news agency said, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had made a phone call to President Volodymyr Zelensky, reports AFP.
International | 15 October 2022, 05:45 pm, Saturday
Ex-PM Khan says Pakistan by-election 'a referendum' on his popularity
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is a candidate for seven of eight national assembly seats up for grabs in a key by-election Sunday, a vote he says is "a referendum" on his popularity, reports AFP.
International | 15 October 2022, 05:42 pm, Saturday
BNP staged 'flopped rally' in Chattogram: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP staged a 'flopped rally' in Chattogram in the name of grand rally after three months of efforts.
Politics | 15 October 2022, 05:39 pm, Saturday
Bangladesh vow to do well despite zero T20 experience in Australia
When Bangladesh will take the field for the first match of the T20 World Cup in Hobart on October 24, it will be the Tigers' first T20 International match on Australian soil.
Sports | 15 October 2022, 05:35 pm, Saturday
BNP’s 2nd divisional rally underway in Mymensingh
Thousands of leaders and activists of the BNP joined the party’s divisional rally in Mymensingh city amid tight security on Saturday.
Politics | 15 October 2022, 05:32 pm, Saturday
PM has no ID on social media
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has no ID on facebook or any other social networking sites, officials said.
National | 15 October 2022, 05:29 pm, Saturday
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Dhaka
Bangladesh rolled out the red carpet as Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah arrived in Dhaka on his first state visit to Bangladesh on Saturday afternoon.
National | 15 October 2022, 05:12 pm, Saturday
T20 World Cup squad: Soumya, Shoriful in, Sabbir, Saifuddin out
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made two changes to the Bangladesh squad for the ICC T20 World Cup starting on Sunday in Australia.
Sports | 14 October 2022, 09:23 pm, Friday
Kabir Suman to sing at IEB instead of National Museum
Internationally acclaimed Bengal singer-lyricist-composer Kabir Suman is all set to go ahead with his concerts in Dhaka as scheduled -- but the venue has changed.
Entertainment | 14 October 2022, 09:16 pm, Friday
UK Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng sacked
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed former Cabinet minister Jeremy Hunt as new Treasury chief, replacing sacked Kwasi Kwarteng, reports AP.
International | 14 October 2022, 09:07 pm, Friday
BNP does ill politics capitalizing on people's sufferings: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP is doing evil politics capitalizing on the sufferings of people caused due to the world crisis.
Politics | 14 October 2022, 09:00 pm, Friday
Not only RAB but sanction should be imposed on govt: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has committed extrajudicial killings and disappearances at the behest of the government.
Politics | 14 October 2022, 08:58 pm, Friday
Pakistan win tri-series final to send T20 World Cup warning
All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz helped Pakistan to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand on Friday to win the tri-series Twenty20 final in Christchurch with three balls to spare, reports AFP.
Sports | 14 October 2022, 07:13 pm, Friday
Mostofa Kamal wins 'Padakhep Kothashahittik Padak' award
Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Dhaka Prokash, Mostofa Kamal received the 'Padakhep Kothashahittik Padak award-2021'.
Literature | 14 January 2023, 06:27 pm, Saturday
Bangladesh logs 4 Covid deaths, 346 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged four Covid-19 deaths and 346 positive cases in 24 hours till Friday morning.
Health | 14 October 2022, 06:48 pm, Friday
Bomb threat in Delhi bound flight from Moscow received
A threatening email warning of a bomb in a Delhi-bound flight from Moscow was received at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) on Thursday night, a NDTV report quoting officials said.
International | 14 October 2022, 06:43 pm, Friday
Next election will be held under EC: Razzaque
Awami League (AL) Presidium Member and Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque today said that the next election will be held under Election Commission (EC).
Politics | 14 October 2022, 06:41 pm, Friday