Real Madrid and rivals await Champions League draw in Istanbul
Title holders Real Madrid and the rest of Europe's elite clubs will be able to start plotting their route to Champions League glory when the draw for this season's group stage is made in Istanbul on Thursday from 1600 GMT, reports AFP.
Sports | 24 August 2022, 09:53 pm, Wednesday
PM’s India visit to yield positive outcome: ex-FS
Bangladesh’s former foreign secretary Shahidul Haque has said the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India would yield a positive outcome as she shares an excellent relationship with Indian Premier Narendra Modi that would help resolve many problems.
National | 24 August 2022, 09:50 pm, Wednesday
BNP started politics of killing: Matia
Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Begum Matia Chowdhury today said Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and a leader like Ivy Rahman were killed due to the politics of killing introduced by BNP.
Politics | 24 August 2022, 09:43 pm, Wednesday
Court suspends Thai PM Prayut from office
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha from office while it considers a legal challenge that could see him thrown out months before an expected general election, reports AFP.
International | 24 August 2022, 09:27 pm, Wednesday
NATO's chief admits Europe will pay price for supporting Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with ZDF on Tuesday that it was necessary to continue providing assistance to Ukraine, however he admitted that it would be tough and that Europe would pay a price for its support to Kiev.
International | 24 August 2022, 09:25 pm, Wednesday
BNP turns down EC’s move to use EVMs up to 150 seats
BNP on Wednesday turned down the Election Commission’s (EC’s) decision to use the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in up to 150 seats in the next general election, saying the move was taken as per the government’s desire to help it retain power.
Politics | 24 August 2022, 09:18 pm, Wednesday
Awami League welcomes decision of using EVM in 150 seats: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said his party welcomed the Election Commission (EC)’s decision of using Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in maximum 150 constituencies in the next parliament elections.
Politics | 24 August 2022, 09:10 pm, Wednesday
EC confidently decides on EVM use in next election: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said the Election Commission (EC) has confidently decided to use the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the next general elections.
National | 24 August 2022, 09:07 pm, Wednesday
Tk 5,000 crore foreign investment in uncertainty
Evergreen Product Factory (BD) Limited has set a record by manufacturing and exporting 'wigs' in Bangladesh.
Special | 24 August 2022, 09:34 pm, Wednesday
Mahbub Talukdar passes away
Former election commissioner Mahbub Talukdar passed away at a hospital in the city Wednesday afternoon. He was 80.
National | 24 August 2022, 06:25 pm, Wednesday
WB lauds Bangladesh's socioeconomic development, women empowerment
World Bank (WB)'s outgoing country director Mercy Miyang Tembon today commended Bangladesh's overall socioeconomic development including women empowerment under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
National | 24 August 2022, 06:20 pm, Wednesday
Tigers leave country for Asia Cup today
The Bangladesh cricket team has left the country today (Tuesday) to take part in the upcoming Asia Cup, starting on August 27 at the United Arab Emirates.
Sports | 23 August 2022, 06:49 pm, Tuesday
Fakhrul: Won’t let sacrifices of slain leaders go in vain
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said their party will not let the sacrifices of its slain leaders and the tears of their families go in vain.
Politics | 23 August 2022, 06:43 pm, Tuesday
Kim Kardashian among celebrities flouting US drought rules
Kim Kardashian and celebrity neighbors including Sylvester Stallone have been handed warnings for repeatedly flouting water restrictions at their homes in drought-hit California, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.
Entertainment | 23 August 2022, 06:12 pm, Tuesday
EVM to be used in maximum 150 seats in next election: EC
The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) will be used in maximum 150 constituencies In the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections.
National | 23 August 2022, 05:54 pm, Tuesday
Tea workers resume strike for Tk 300 wage
Disobeying the decision of the leaders of Bangladesh Tea Workers Union, the tea garden workers in Moulvibazar resumed strike on Tuesday noon.
National | 23 August 2022, 05:28 pm, Tuesday
Country sees zero Covid death, 175 cases
Bangladesh logged zero Covid death and 175 new cases in 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
Health | 23 August 2022, 05:18 pm, Tuesday
BNP will gain nothing by complaining to foreigners: Amu
Awami League (AL) Advisory Council Member and 14-party alliance spokesperson Amir Hossain Amu on Tuesday said BNP will gain no benefit by lodging complaints with foreigners.
Politics | 23 August 2022, 05:10 pm, Tuesday
Nearly 9000 Ukrainian troops killed so far
Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded, the country's top military officer said Monday, as Moscow accused Kyiv over the assassination of the daughter of a leading hardliner, reports AFP.
International | 23 August 2022, 05:01 pm, Tuesday
US donates one core more doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines
The US government donated another one crore doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines to Bangladesh via COVAX to help the health ministry continue expanding vaccinations to teens and adults across the country.
National | 23 August 2022, 04:54 pm, Tuesday