Camilla crowned queen
King Charles III's wife Camilla was crowned Saturday in Westminster Abbey, capping her public evolution from royal mistress to "queen consort" to queen in her own right, reports AFP.
International | 06 May 2023, 07:05 pm, Saturday
BNP is making 'outline' of conspiracy to halt progress: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP is not preparing outline of movement rather they are preparing outline of conspiracy to halt the country's ongoing progress.
Politics | 06 May 2023, 06:57 pm, Saturday
Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years
Charles III on Saturday finally met his date with destiny after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, as he was officially crowned king in the first coronation in Britain since 1953, reports AFP.
International | 06 May 2023, 06:54 pm, Saturday
Dhaka, Beijing should "deepen strategic partnership" to explore new growth points: Ambassador Yao
Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Saturday (May 06, 2023) said Bangladesh and China "should deepen the strategic partnership" for cooperation and explore new growth points.
National | 06 May 2023, 01:17 pm, Saturday
Rishi Sunak praises Bangladesh’s economic growth, calls PM Hasina a great inspiration
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday (May 05, 2023) said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a great inspiration to him.
National | 06 May 2023, 01:11 pm, Saturday
PM interacts with Charles at Commonwealth Leaders Event
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday afternoon attended the Commonwealth Leaders Event here in London.
National | 05 May 2023, 09:44 pm, Friday
Covid no longer a global health emergency: WHO
The Covid-19 pandemic, which for over three years has killed millions of people, wreaked economic havoc and deepened inequalities, no longer constitutes a global health emergency, the WHO said Friday.
Health | 05 May 2023, 08:49 pm, Friday
Rohingya delegation leaves for Rakhine to monitor repatriation arrangements
A 27-member delegation including 20 Rohingyas left for Myanmar’s Rakhine on Friday morning to monitor the arrangements made by the Myanmar government ahead of a planned repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
National | 05 May 2023, 08:13 pm, Friday
Carrie Fisher's Walk of Fame star provokes family wars
Late "Star Wars" actor Carrie Fisher was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Thursday, in a ceremony overshadowed by a bitter feud among her family, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 05 May 2023, 06:47 pm, Friday
King Charles III coronation: key timings
King Charles III will be crowned alongside wife Camilla on Saturday in a centuries-old ceremony with celebrations marked by pomp and pageantry, reports AFP.
International | 05 May 2023, 06:44 pm, Friday
Govt works to build toxic-free state structure: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has been working constantly to build a toxic-free state structure.
Politics | 05 May 2023, 06:37 pm, Friday
PM to attend King Charles III's reception this afternoon
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend King Charles III's reception for heads of state and government or overseas representatives in advance of the coronation of the King and Queen Consort.
National | 05 May 2023, 06:36 pm, Friday
Fakhrul slams govt for alleged inaction on climate change impact
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised the government for its alleged lack of planning to protect the country's environment from the adverse effects of global climate change.
Politics | 05 May 2023, 06:32 pm, Friday
Freight train derails in Sirajganj, snaps operation between Dhaka and North Bengal
Train movement from Dhaka to the country’s Western, North and South regions has remained suspended since Friday afternoon after a freight train got derailed on Dhaka-Iswardi rail tracks in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj.
National | 05 May 2023, 05:02 pm, Friday
China, Russia foreign ministers among group meeting in India
Foreign ministers from a group of nations led by China and Russia met Friday in the Indian coastal resort state of Goa, where they were expected to discuss regional security, combating terrorism and deepening economic and cultural ties.
International | 05 May 2023, 04:56 pm, Friday
Earthquake jolts in Dhaka
A light earthquake jolted different parts of Dhaka in the early hours of today.
National | 05 May 2023, 04:53 pm, Friday
Death toll from Narayanganj re-rolling mill explosion rises to 4
Three more workers died after they were injured in an explosion that took place at a re-rolling mill of Bhulta Gauchia area of Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj taking the toll to 4, police said on Friday.
National | 05 May 2023, 04:50 pm, Friday
PM Hasina off to London from Washington DC
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday left here for London on a five-day official visit to the UK.
National | 05 May 2023, 01:25 am, Friday
Attempt to come to power bypassing constitution won’t succeed: Raushan
Leader of the opposition Raushan Ershad on Thursday said any attempt to come to power in a way other than the constitutional and democratic process won’t succeed.
Politics | 04 May 2023, 09:29 pm, Thursday
President urges Buddhist leaders to work for people's welfare
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday called upon the Buddhist people to work for the welfare of the country and its people as he addressed the 'Buddha Purnima' reception for the Buddhist leaders at Bangabhaban here.
National | 04 May 2023, 09:21 pm, Thursday