BNP's corruption on power sector belies its future pledges: Joy
BNP’s recent pledges before the public over power sector rang hollow as it comes without any acknowledgment and even extension of any apology over rampant corruption spree overseen by fugitive convict Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of BNP, during its regime, reports BSS.
Politics | 03 September 2022, 06:48 pm, Saturday
Russians bid farewell to Gorbachev, but without Putin
Russians on Saturday paid their final respects to the last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, in a ceremony held in Moscow without much fanfare and with President Vladimir Putin notably absent, reports AFP.
International | 03 September 2022, 06:40 pm, Saturday
Dhaka WASA to stop subsidies on water: Minister
LGRD Minister Md Tajul Islam has said that no subsidy will be provided by Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Dhaka WASA) from now on.
National | 02 September 2022, 09:55 pm, Friday
Cricketer Al Amin dowry case: Court fixes Sep 21 for probe report submission
A Dhaka court has fixed September 21 for submission of the probe report in the case against national team cricketer Al-Amin Hossain, in a case filed over by his wife, Israt Jahan, on charges of abusing her for dowry.
Sports | 02 September 2022, 09:44 pm, Friday
Hong Kong opt to bowl against Pakistan in Asia Cup
Hong Kong skipper Nizakat Khan won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in a must-win Asia Cup Twenty20 international for both the teams on Friday.
Sports | 02 September 2022, 09:00 pm, Friday
Afghanistan mosque blast kills 18, including top pro Taliban cleric
A huge bomb blast Friday at one of the biggest mosques in western Afghanistan killed at least 18 people, including a pro-Taliban cleric who earlier this year called for those who commit "the smallest act" against the government to be beheaded, reports AFP.
International | 02 September 2022, 08:47 pm, Friday
Don't shoot innocent people: Fakhrul to law enforcers
"Shaon's murder was not just the killing of a person. He lost his life for raising his voice in favour of democracy and people’s rights and demands. It’s the killing of an ideal and the killing of democracy and people's dreams," Fakhrul said.
Politics | 02 September 2022, 08:40 pm, Friday
Teachers not allowed to give private tuitions to own students: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni today said teachers are not allowed to give private tuition to the students of their own classrooms.
Education | 02 September 2022, 08:26 pm, Friday
Dhaka reiterates pledge to contribute in UN initiatives for peace, development
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has reiterated Bangladesh's commitment to contribute in any initiative for sustainable peace and development as a member of the United Nations Police (UNPOL).
National | 02 September 2022, 08:21 pm, Friday
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 214 positive cases
Bangladesh today reported one Covid-19 death while it recorded 214 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 02 September 2022, 06:18 pm, Friday
Truss on brink of power as UK Tories finish voting
After a gruelling nationwide tour, a dozen hustings and three televised debates, Liz Truss appears poised to take over as the UK's next prime minister heading into the close of voting by Conservative party members on Friday, reports AFP.
International | 02 September 2022, 06:16 pm, Friday
BNP resumes arson terrorism: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has resumed its arson terrorism like the one it carried out in 2013-14.
Politics | 02 September 2022, 06:09 pm, Friday
Biden slams Trump 'extremist' assault on democracy
US President Joe Biden took fierce aim Thursday at Donald Trump and his "extremist" supporters, labeling them enemies of American democracy in a prime-time address that sought to fire up voters ahead of key midterm elections, reports AFP.
International | 02 September 2022, 09:04 am, Friday
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine nuclear plant amid fighting
A U.N. inspection team entered Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Thursday on a mission to safeguard it against catastrophe, reaching the site amid fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces that prompted the shutdown of one reactor and underscored the urgency of the task, reports AP.
International | 02 September 2022, 08:58 am, Friday
Bangladesh knocked out of Asia Cup, lose to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won a thriller chasing 184 and knocked Bangladesh out of the ongoing Asia Cup Thursday night in the UAE.
Sports | 02 September 2022, 08:53 am, Friday
BNP vows to avenge blood of its slain workers
Slamming the government for killing a Jubo Dal activist in Narayanganj by attacking a peaceful programme, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called on the leaders and workers to defeat the government by involving the people in a united movement to avenge the blood of its all slain workers.
Politics | 01 September 2022, 08:59 pm, Thursday
JP lawmakers urge Speaker to make GM Quader the Leader of the Opposition
Jatiya Party Parliamentary Party on Thursday handed over a letter to Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury requesting her to recognise party chairman GM Quader as the leader of opposition in the Parliament.
Politics | 01 September 2022, 08:28 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh opt to bat against Sri Lanka In Asia Cup
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan lost the toss and were sent to bat first in their make-or-break clash against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup Thursday. The Tigers made three changes to their playing XI.
Sports | 01 September 2022, 08:05 pm, Thursday
Two Palestinians killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli army
Two Palestinians were killed early Thursday in separate clashes with the Israeli army in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, reports AFP.
International | 01 September 2022, 07:44 pm, Thursday
Trump slams US govt for 'unjustified' pursuit of classifed documents
Former US president Donald Trump's legal team on Wednesday dismissed the government's "unjustified" pursuit of classified documents at his home and said the raid in which they were seized was legally dubious and unnecessary, reports AFP.
International | 01 September 2022, 07:39 pm, Thursday