Russia proxies hold breakaway polls in Ukraine
Western nations on Friday dismissed the referendums in Kremlin-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine, as Ukrainian and UN officials revealed what they said was more evidence of Russian "war crimes", reports AFP.
International | 24 September 2022, 08:16 pm, Saturday
Tigresses qualify for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023
Salma Khatun claimed 3-18 with her wily off-spin as Bangladesh defended 113-5 effortlessly to beat Thailand by 11 runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament at Abu Dhabi on Friday night.
Sports | 24 September 2022, 07:46 pm, Saturday
Blinken urges calm on Taiwan in talks with China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Friday for calm over Taiwan as he met his Chinese counterpart, as soaring tensions showed signs of easing a notch.
International | 24 September 2022, 07:40 pm, Saturday
50 people killed in Iran protest crackdown
At least 50 people have been killed in a crackdown by the Iranian security forces on protests that erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police, an NGO said on Friday, reports AFP.
International | 24 September 2022, 07:27 pm, Saturday
PMs' speaking against war, sanctions doesn’t suit her: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that what Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the UNGA about war and sanctions doesn't suit her while her government has been indulging in killings and enforced disappearances.
Politics | 24 September 2022, 07:48 pm, Saturday
Hindus to celebrate Mahalaya on Sunday
The Hindu community across the country will celebrate Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion of heralding the advent of Goddess Durga.
Religion | 24 September 2022, 06:58 pm, Saturday
Army announces Tk one crore reward for SAFF women champions
Bangladesh Army has announced a reward of Tk one crore for the Bangladesh women's football team who recently won the 2022 SAFF Championship in Nepal. The Army made the announcement on Friday.
Sports | 24 September 2022, 06:54 pm, Saturday
BNP is playing evil game to bolster movement: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP is playing evil games to strengthen its movement.
Politics | 24 September 2022, 06:38 pm, Saturday
PM seeks effective role of UN, global leaders on Rohingya issue
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the United Nations (UN) and the global leaders to take effective measures for sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas, voicing a warning that if the problem persists further, it may affect stability and security in the region and beyond.
National | 24 September 2022, 06:34 pm, Saturday
Bangladesh logs four Covid-19 deaths, 350 cases
Bangladesh today logged four Covid-19 deaths while it recorded 350 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 24 September 2022, 06:32 pm, Saturday
Stop the war, PM tells UNGA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today gave utmost importance on dialogue to resolve crises and disputes, urging the world community to stop arms race, war and sanctions for building a peaceful world.
National | 24 September 2022, 06:29 pm, Saturday
PM calls ‘tragic’ rich nations response to climate issue
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has termed as a “tragedy” the richer nations’ meaningful response to the crucial climate issue despite their blustering words saying the urgency of the situation was not being matched by actions of countries responsible for emissions.
National | 24 September 2022, 06:26 pm, Saturday
UN rights experts find war crimes evidence against Russia in Ukraine
A team of experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body to look into rights violations in Ukraine said Friday its initial investigation turned up evidence of war crimes in the country following Russia’s invasion nearly seven months ago.
International | 23 September 2022, 09:23 pm, Friday
Will give reply to Shaon's murder by ousting AL govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said their party will give a reply to the killing of Munshiganj Jubo Dal activist Shahidul Islam Shaon by ousting the government.
Politics | 23 September 2022, 09:19 pm, Friday
Model who criticized Myanmar's military fears repatriation
A model from Myanmar who denounced her country's military rulers last year from the stage of a beauty pageant in Thailand said Friday she fears she may be forced back home, reports AP.
Entertainment | 23 September 2022, 09:15 pm, Friday
The fashion legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
One of the many legacies left by Queen Elizabeth II is an illustration of how clothes can rally a nation. Captured in motion by an army of lensmen and women throughout her 70-year reign, Britain's longest-serving monarch displayed an innate and finely tuned understanding of visual branding
Lifestyle | 23 September 2022, 08:43 pm, Friday
Elections will be held under independent Election Commission: Nanak
Awami League (AL) Presidium Member and former state minister Advocate Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Friday said the elections in the country will not be held under the control of the government.
Politics | 23 September 2022, 08:10 pm, Friday
Skipper Sabina receives warm reception in Satkhira
Sabina Khatun, skipper of SAFF champions footballers has received warm reception when she returned to her hometown Satkhira on Friday.
Sports | 23 September 2022, 06:32 pm, Friday
60 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Syria
The death toll from a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon that sank in Syrian waters has risen to 60, the governor of Syria’s coastal province of Tartus said Friday, AP reports.
International | 23 September 2022, 06:23 pm, Friday
Chinese and Ukrainian foreign ministers meet in New York
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Chinese state media reported Friday, reports AFP.
International | 23 September 2022, 06:16 pm, Friday