Be ready, so Bangladesh never has to face famine: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the countrymen to make all-out efforts so Bangladesh never has to face any situation like famine and food insufficiency due to prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
National | 12 October 2022, 08:36 pm, Wednesday
Gaibandha-5: AL candidate Ripon wants polls results
Ruling Awami League candidate Mahmud Hasan Ripon on Wednesday demanded publication of results of those polling centres where voting went unperturbed despite suspension of the entire election at Gaibandha-5 parliamentary seat by the Election Commission (EC).
National | 12 October 2022, 08:33 pm, Wednesday
Oust government, restore democracy: Fakhrul
Accusing the government of turning Bangladesh into a crematorium, BNP leaders on Wednesday said that removing the ruling Awami League from power was the only option to restore democracy in the country.
Politics | 12 October 2022, 08:25 pm, Wednesday
EC suspends Gaibandha-5 by-polls over massive ‘malpractices’
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday suspended the by-election at Gainbandha-5 parliamentary seat over widespread allegations of vote rigging and voter intimidation, said Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal.
National | 12 October 2022, 06:58 pm, Wednesday
Bowlers rule as India crush South Africa to clinch ODI series
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav's 4-18 shone during a superb Indian bowling attack that clinched their one-day series against South Africa with a crushing seven-wicket win on Tuesday, reports AFP.
Sports | 11 October 2022, 10:09 pm, Tuesday
Court scraps bail plea of 24 men of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad
A Dhaka court on Tuesday scrapped plea of 24 leaders and activists of Dhaka University chapter of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, for bail in a case lodged for assault and attempt to murder.
Law and Human Rights | 11 October 2022, 09:54 pm, Tuesday
Minister: Better coordination needed in power sector
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid urged the officials of his ministry to ensure more coordination in implementing projects on development of infrastructures in the power sector.
National | 11 October 2022, 09:33 pm, Tuesday
Democracy in US has weaknesses too: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday strongly criticised foreigners talking about democracy and elections in Bangladesh – saying that there are “weaknesses” in democracy everywhere including in the USA.
National | 11 October 2022, 09:25 pm, Tuesday
Fakhrul: Mass uprising to be created through BNP's divisional rallies
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday predicted that a mass uprising will be created across the country through their party’s rallies in divisional cities scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Politics | 11 October 2022, 09:19 pm, Tuesday
Is Shakib Khan married to Puja Cherry?
Rumors of Dhallywood actress Puja Cherri's romance with actor Shakib Khan were spreading long ago. Now rumors are spreading that this star couple is married.
Entertainment | 13 October 2022, 06:22 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh wants Ukraine war to stop: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said Bangladesh would be happy if there is any indication of "stopping the war or scopes for discussion" while adopting any resolution in the United Nations on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
National | 11 October 2022, 08:14 pm, Tuesday
No famine risk in Bangladesh right now: Agriculture Minister
There is no famine risk in Bangladesh at this moment as enough rice in stock, Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque said today.
National | 11 October 2022, 08:04 pm, Tuesday
A rape victim does not lose her dignity: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni has said that women’s dignity has no link to being raped.
National | 11 October 2022, 07:55 pm, Tuesday
Bangladesh received $357.76mn remittance in first week of Oct
Bangladesh has received USD 357.76 million remittance in the first week of October (2-6), Bangladesh Bank data shows.
Economy | 11 October 2022, 07:49 pm, Tuesday
G7 to hold crisis talks on Russia's bombing blitz in Ukraine
The United States and other G7 powers will hold crisis talks Tuesday on Russia's recent bombing blitz across Ukraine that Kyiv's allies said was a mark of desperation and a turning point in the war, reports AFP.
International | 11 October 2022, 07:45 pm, Tuesday
Bangladesh logs two Covid deaths, 460 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged two Covid-19 deaths and 460 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
Health | 11 October 2022, 07:41 pm, Tuesday
Quader: Awami League is ready to face BNP on streets
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the ruling party is ready to face Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on the streets and in elections, noting that the AL is now better organised and united under the leadership of its president Sheikh Hasina than any time in the past.
Politics | 11 October 2022, 06:53 pm, Tuesday
Save money, produce food to face tough days ahead: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked all to make their best effort to increase food production amid a strong prediction that the world may face a severe food crisis followed by famine next year.
National | 11 October 2022, 06:46 pm, Tuesday
Actress Nayantara became a mother after 4 months of marriage, gave birth to twins
South superstar Nayantara has become a mother only after four months of marriage. Twin sons were born to Nayantara. Actress’s husband Vignesh Shivan has given good news to the fans by sharing his photos with children. Shivan has shared many photos of himself and wife Nayantara, in which he is seen kissing the feet of both the children.
Entertainment | 10 October 2022, 10:19 pm, Monday
DIG Habibur Rahman promoted to additional IGP
Dhaka Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Md Habibur Rahman has been promoted to the post of Additional IGP on Monday.
National | 10 October 2022, 09:57 pm, Monday