Bangladesh makes remarkable economic, dev progress in 5 decades: WB report
Bangladesh has made remarkable economic and development progress in the past five decades and now the country needs a strong reform agenda to sustain its growth trajectory and further accelerate the growth rate in the long term,, says a new World Bank report.
Economy | 29 September 2022, 08:00 pm, Thursday
No obstacle could ever help sustain fascism or dictatorship: Gayeshwar
BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Thursday declared that people will make their ongoing movement a success this time defying all obstacles and repressive acts.
Politics | 29 September 2022, 07:48 pm, Thursday
No one would benefit when storm hits: Planning Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan has urged political parties to come to the negotiating table and resolve political issues without resorting to violence on the streets, saying that no one would benefit when a storm hits.
National | 29 September 2022, 07:36 pm, Thursday
Rahima’s statement on ‘disappearance’ misleading: PBI
Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has said that the statement given by Rahima Begum, who was found alive in Faridpur after remaining missing for 29 days, about her ‘disappearance’ to PBI and at the court is misleading.
National | 29 September 2022, 07:23 pm, Thursday
Crowds build for reopening of Windsor Castle
Hundreds of people lined up on Thursday outside Windsor Castle, as the landmark royal residence and its historic St George's Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth II was buried last week, re-opened following her death, reports AFP.
International | 29 September 2022, 07:19 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh to leave country tomorrow for tri-series, T20 WC
Bangladesh will leave the country tomorrow for New Zealand, where they will play a tri-nation series which also involved Pakistan apart from the hosts.
Sports | 29 September 2022, 07:15 pm, Thursday
Suu Kyi sentenced to three years under official secrets act
A Myanmar junta court sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to three years in jail under the state secrets act, a source with knowledge of the case said Thursday, reports AFP.
International | 29 September 2022, 07:07 pm, Thursday
I expect that everyone will be fine: Outgoing IGP
After serving for more than three decades in the Police department, Dr Benazir Ahmed, outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) today said no complaints and no grievances against anyone today.
National | 29 September 2022, 07:04 pm, Thursday
Quader urges BNP to join polls shaking off thought of caretaker govt
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today urged the BNP leaders to take part in elections shaking off the thought of the caretaker government.
Politics | 29 September 2022, 06:56 pm, Thursday
Day-long workshop held at Bangladesh University
A day-long Career workshop was held at Bangladesh University (BU), one of the premier universities of the country. The workshop organized by Bangladesh University was fully supported by the online platform Social Limited. BU Registrar Brig.
Education | 29 September 2022, 06:48 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh logs two Covid-19 deaths, 679 cases
Bangladesh today logged two Covid-19 deaths while it recorded 679 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 29 September 2022, 06:41 pm, Thursday
US position on RAB ban not changed: Peter Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Thursday said that the position of the United States has not changed regarding the ban on the Rapid Action Battalion-RAB.
National | 29 September 2022, 06:37 pm, Thursday
Spanish court orders Shakira to stand trial in tax fraud case
A Spanish court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial in a tax fraud case at a date yet to be determined, court documents showed on Tuesday, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 28 September 2022, 09:52 pm, Wednesday
Iranian woman shot dead after viral video
Hadis Najafi, a young Iranian woman, whose video of tying her unscarved hair back and boldly stepping into the middle of a protest went viral, was allegedly shot dead in the country, according to reports.
International | 28 September 2022, 09:40 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh Women's team reaches Sylhet for Asia Cup
Bangladesh women's cricket team reached Sylhet today to play the T20 Asia Cup, a continental tournament in which they are the defending champions.
Sports | 28 September 2022, 08:41 pm, Wednesday
Russia says will request UN Security Council meeting over Nord Stream leaks
Russia on Wednesday said it will ask for the United Nations Security Council to convene after Moscow denied allegations it was behind leaks at the Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany, reports AFP.
International | 28 September 2022, 08:33 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh keen to sign FTA with Malaysia: Finance Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today said that Bangladesh is keen to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia.
Economy | 28 September 2022, 08:30 pm, Wednesday
Attack on JCD: BNP demands DU VC's removal
Protesting Bangladesh Chhatra League’s attack on the leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), BNP on Wednesday demanded the removal of Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Akhtaruzzman for his ‘failure’ to ensure students’ safety on the campus.
Politics | 28 September 2022, 08:26 pm, Wednesday
Eden College BCL president, secretary sued among 8
A case has been filed against eight activists including president of the suspended Bangladesh Chhatra League Eden Women's College unit Tamanna Jasmine Riva and general secretary Razia Sultana for "attempt to kill their vice-president."
Politics | 28 September 2022, 08:18 pm, Wednesday
Rohingyas must go back, PM tells VOA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said everyone needs to understand the reality that the forcibly displaced Rohingyas are becoming a huge burden for Bangladesh and they must go back home.
National | 28 September 2022, 08:10 pm, Wednesday