Bangladesh, India sign $500 million defence LoC
Bangladesh and India have signed the first contract under the US$500 million line of credit (LoC), which India considers an "important first step" in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.
National | 07 September 2022, 09:21 pm, Wednesday
UK expresses grave concern over recent political violence in Bangladesh
The United Kingdom today (September 7, 2022) expressed deep concern over the recent political violence between police and BNP activists, especially in Bhola and Narayanganj that left three people killed.
Politics | 07 September 2022, 09:37 pm, Wednesday
Justin Bieber scraps world tour over health issues
Justin Bieber said Tuesday he is once again taking a break from touring, months after revealing he'd been diagnosed with a syndrome that caused him partial facial paralysis, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 07 September 2022, 08:53 pm, Wednesday
Liz Truss rules out windfall tax to fund energy price freeze
Liz Truss on Wednesday faced her first parliamentary grilling as British Prime Minister, ruling out a windfall tax to fund any freeze on energy bills to offset huge rises in the cost of gas and electricity.
International | 07 September 2022, 08:47 pm, Wednesday
Biden says 'sure' to see Xi if he joins G20 meeting in Bali
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he was "sure" he'd meet Xi Jinping in November if the Chinese leader decides to attend a G20 meeting planned in Indonesia's resort island of Bali, reports AFP.
International | 07 September 2022, 08:40 pm, Wednesday
Xi and Putin to meet in Uzbekistan next week: Russia
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will meet next week during a regional summit in Uzbekistan, a Russian diplomat said Wednesday, in what would be the Chinese leader's first trip abroad since the early days of the pandemic.
International | 07 September 2022, 08:37 pm, Wednesday
Pakistan opt to bowl against Afghanistan in key Asia Cup tie
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field first against Afghanistan in their bid to seal a final spot in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Wednesday.
Sports | 07 September 2022, 08:32 pm, Wednesday
BNP believes in gun, foreigners: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP believes that it could go to power relying on the strength of gun, foreigners and conspiracy.
Politics | 07 September 2022, 08:23 pm, Wednesday
New Delhi gives all that Dhaka sought: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said India has given all that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to the neighbouring country for the welfare of the people and address the ongoing global crisis.
Politics | 07 September 2022, 08:13 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh logs zero Covid death, 282 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death while it recorded 282 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 07 September 2022, 06:33 pm, Wednesday
India offers free transit to Bangladesh for exports to third countries
India has offered free transit via its territory to Bangladesh for exporting its products to third countries through specified land customs stations, airports and seaports.
National | 07 September 2022, 05:58 pm, Wednesday
Up to PM to decide whether Momen will remain foreign minister or not: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said It is up to the prime minister to decide whether AK Abdul Momen will remain the foreign minister or not.
National | 07 September 2022, 04:06 pm, Wednesday
12kg LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 16
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Wednesday hiked the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 1.33 per kg.
Economy | 07 September 2022, 12:26 pm, Wednesday
PM seeks India's larger investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called Bangladesh the most liberal nation for investment, urging Indian investors to invest largely in her country's infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and transport sectors.
National | 07 September 2022, 12:13 pm, Wednesday
Nagar Paribahan buses to launched two new routes from Oct 13
The buses of Nagar Paribahan will be launched on two new routes from October 13, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said Tuesday, reports UNB.
National | 07 September 2022, 11:04 am, Wednesday
BNP leader, his manager shot in Khulna
A leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party and his manager returning home on a two-wheeler were shot by two bike-borne men in Khulna on Tuesday night.
Politics | 07 September 2022, 10:57 am, Wednesday
Biman remained in profit through pandemic: State Minister
National flag carrier Biman is now a profitable organisation, thanks to the efforts and various initiatives taken by the government, according to State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali.
National | 07 September 2022, 10:48 am, Wednesday
Dhaka to list Indian Oil as G2G supplier of refined petroleum products
Bangladesh has agreed to designate Indian Oil Corporation Limited as a Government to Government, or G2G, supplier of refined petroleum products, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, reports UNB.
National | 07 September 2022, 10:40 am, Wednesday
Global Covid cases top 611 million
The overall number of global Covid cases has surged past 611 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world., reports UNB.
International | 07 September 2022, 10:34 am, Wednesday
Pro-Moscow official in Ukraine seriously injured in car blast
A pro-Kremlin official in the Russian-controlled port city of Berdyansk in southern Ukraine was in a serious condition Tuesday after being injured in a car blast, Moscow-installed authorities said, reports AFP.
International | 07 September 2022, 10:29 am, Wednesday