Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 196 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 196 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 26 August 2022, 06:21 pm, Friday
With Elton John, Britney Spears releases first new song since 2016
Britney Spears released her first new song in six years on Friday with the debut of "Hold Me Closer", a duet with British music legend Elton John, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 26 August 2022, 06:19 pm, Friday
Bangladesh elected members of Commonwealth EC, Accreditation Committee
Bangladesh has been unanimously elected a member of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Board of Governors for the term 2022-2024.
National | 26 August 2022, 06:14 pm, Friday
Jacqueline Fernandez Alleges Bias After Nora Fatehi Made Witness
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez in a plea before the Appellate Authority of PMLA clearly stated that it is surprising that like her some other celebrities, notably, Norah Fatehi was also conned by main accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar in the ₹ 200 crore extortion case.
Entertainment | 25 August 2022, 09:16 pm, Thursday
US remains committed to advancing justice, accountability for Rohingya: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has said the United States remains committed to advancing justice and accountability for Rohingya and all the people of Myanmar in solidarity with the victims and survivors.
National | 25 August 2022, 08:46 pm, Thursday
No bar in importing food grains from Russia, Ukraine: Tipu
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today said that there is no bar in importing food grains from Russia and Ukraine as the country can import food grains from these two countries in dollars with support from 24 banks of the world.
Economy | 25 August 2022, 08:33 pm, Thursday
Domingo embarrassed over 'resignation' issue
Bangladesh cricket teem's head coach Russell Domingo felt embarrassed after the way some media reports suggested that he resigned from his post, said a top official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Sports | 25 August 2022, 08:25 pm, Thursday
BB creates Tk1,000cr refinance scheme for wheat, maize growers
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has formed a refinancing scheme of Taka 1,000 crore for wheat and maize cultivators in a bid to increase the yield of the food grains and reduce the country's dependency on imports.
Economy | 25 August 2022, 08:18 pm, Thursday
EC makes itself questionable by taking decision to use EVM: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Thursday said the Election Commission (EC) has brought itself to question by taking the decision to use EVMs in up to 150 seats, ignoring the opinion of most political parties.
Politics | 25 August 2022, 08:11 pm, Thursday
No prior permission to arrest govt officials on criminal charges: HC
Prior permission is no longer required in Bangladesh to arrest a government official for a criminal offence, the High Court ruled on Thursday.
Law and Human Rights | 25 August 2022, 08:06 pm, Thursday
Pharmacies will remain open 24hrs: Health Minister
Pharmacies will remain open on 24 hours as the health ministry did not get any instruction to keep the drug store closed after mid-night, said health minister Zahid Maleque today.
Health | 25 August 2022, 07:57 pm, Thursday
3 brokers of passport office detained after publication of news in Dhaka Prokash
The police have arrested three members of the brokers gang after multiple news were published in Dhaka Prokash about various irregularities in the passport office. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Sher-e-bangla Nagar police station arrested them by conducting a special operation on Wednesday (August 24).
National | 25 August 2022, 07:51 pm, Thursday
Former UK ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon
Myanmar authorities have detained the United Kingdom's former ambassador to the country, a diplomatic source said on Thursday, reports AFP.
International | 25 August 2022, 07:30 pm, Thursday
UN rights chief Bachelet urges Putin to stop Ukraine war
In a departing plea to President Vladimir Putin, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Thursday urged him to stop Russia's attack on Ukraine and its "unimaginably terrifying" impact on civilians, reports AFP.
International | 25 August 2022, 07:25 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 258 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 258 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 25 August 2022, 07:18 pm, Thursday
IGP Benazir Ahmed gets US visa to join UN police summit
Benazir Ahmed, the inspector general of police has received USA visa to join a 2-day United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2022) scheduled from August 31 to September 1.
National | 25 August 2022, 07:14 pm, Thursday
Govt fails to resolve the Rohingya crisis
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the government has failed miserably to resolve the Rohingya problem over the last five years as it has been using the issue for its political gain.
Politics | 25 August 2022, 07:06 pm, Thursday
Quader: BNP must participate in polls to change govt
Drawing attention of the BNP leaders, Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said there is no alternative to elections to change the government.
Politics | 25 August 2022, 06:39 pm, Thursday
Myanmar should allow int'l organizations to work in Rakhine state: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Myanmar should allow international organizations to work in the Rakhine state to create an appropriate environment for the dignified return of the forcibly displaced Rohingya people.
National | 25 August 2022, 06:28 pm, Thursday
Amitabh Bachchan tests positive for Covid-19 for the second time
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday took to Twitter to announce that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The actor also urged everyone who came in contact with him to get tested for coronavirus, reports The Indian Express.
Entertainment | 24 August 2022, 10:05 pm, Wednesday