Bhola OC, 35 others sued in Swecchasebak Dal activist killing
Officer-in-charge (OC) of Bhola model police station including 35 policemen were sued over the death of Swechchasebak Dal activist Abdur Rahim in ‘police firing’ during a clash between BNP activist and police.
Politics | 04 August 2022, 07:40 pm, Thursday
Dengue: one dies, 91 hospitalised in 24hrs
One dengue patient died while 91 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours (till 8am today).
Health | 04 August 2022, 07:32 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh logs two Covid deaths in 24hrs
Bangladesh today reported two Covid-19 deaths while it recorded 278 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Health | 04 August 2022, 07:01 pm, Thursday
Dhaka, Beijing likely to sign multiple cooperation documents
Bangladesh and China are likely to sign multiple MoUs and agreements during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit that begins on Saturday morning.
National | 04 August 2022, 06:58 pm, Thursday
We will take revenge for the killing of our brothers: Fakhrul
Taking a vow to take revenge for the murder of Noor-e- Alam and Abdur Rahim who were killed in police firing in Bhola, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday urged the party rank and file to take to movement instated of shedding tears to save the nation from the 'fascist' rule of Awami League.
Politics | 04 August 2022, 06:53 pm, Thursday
Lady Gaga dog robber sentenced to four years in US jail
A California court on Wednesday sentenced one of three men charged in the armed robbery of Lady Gaga's dog walker, in which the singer's French bulldogs were stolen, to four years in prison.
Entertainment | 04 August 2022, 06:33 pm, Thursday
BNP withdraws daylong general strike after 6 hrs in Bhola
BNP has shortened their dawn-to-dusk general strike in Bhola by six hours which they called in protest against the death of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) district unit president Noor-e-Alam in a clash between police and supporters of the main opposition party. The party said it has taken the decision considering peoples’ sufferings.
Politics | 04 August 2022, 06:24 pm, Thursday
China to stage major drills around Taiwan after Pelosi visit
China is due on Thursday to kick off its largest-ever military exercises encircling Taiwan, in a show of force straddling vital international shipping lanes following a visit to the self-ruled island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
International | 04 August 2022, 06:08 pm, Thursday
Tangail bus horror: One robber held
The Detective Branch (DB) of district police in a drive today held a man accused for robbery and gang rape a woman in a bus in Modhupur area here today.
National | 04 August 2022, 06:19 pm, Thursday
Russia backs Myanmar junta's efforts to 'stabilise' country, hold elections
Russia backs the Myanmar junta's efforts to "stabilise" the crisis-wracked country and hold elections next year, its foreign minister said in talks with top generals on Wednesday, according to Russian state media.
International | 03 August 2022, 09:42 pm, Wednesday
Australia's Titmus eyes golden finish to Commonwealth swim meet
World record holder Ariarne Titmus qualified comfortably for the women's 400m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday as Australia seek to end the swimming competition in style, reports AFP.
Sports | 03 August 2022, 09:37 pm, Wednesday
27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan's air defence zone: Taipei
Twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday, Taipei said, as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made her controversial visit to the self-ruled island that Beijing considers its territory, reports AFP.
International | 03 August 2022, 09:30 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh economy will return to old track very soon: Finance Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said Bangladesh's economy will return to its old track very soon overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine-Russia war.
Economy | 03 August 2022, 09:27 pm, Wednesday
First Ukrainian grain shipment sails through Istanbul
The first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin's invasion five months ago sailed through Istanbul on Wednesday under a landmark deal designed to help alleviate a global food crisis sparked by the war, reports AFP.
International | 03 August 2022, 09:24 pm, Wednesday
Nancy Pelosi departs Taiwan after visit that fueled US-China rift
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed Taiwan on Wednesday after meeting with the president and other officials in a visit that heightened tensions with China, reports AP.
International | 03 August 2022, 09:20 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh logs three Covid deaths
Bangladesh today logged three Covid-19 deaths while it recorded 375 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Health | 03 August 2022, 09:13 pm, Wednesday
TCB to import 3.30 cr litres of soybean oil from two foreign companies without tender
Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) , the state marketing agency, will import 33 million (3.30 crore) litres of soybean oil from two companies, one from United Arab Emirates and another from Canada, through direct purchase method (DPM) without any tender process.
Economy | 03 August 2022, 09:10 pm, Wednesday
BNP calls hartal in Bhola for Thursday
BNP has called a dawn-to-dusk hartal in the Bhola district for Thursday in protest the killing of district Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) president Nure Alam. The hartal will be observed from 6am to 6pm in the district on the day.
Politics | 03 August 2022, 08:31 pm, Wednesday
If BNP resorts to arson terrorism, it will be tackled iron hand: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said if BNP again chooses the path of arson terrorism in the name of taking to streets, it will be handled with an iron hand.
Politics | 03 August 2022, 07:00 pm, Wednesday
Chinese FM makes remarks on US violation of China's sovereignty
In disregard of China's solemn representations, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brazenly went ahead with her visit to China's Taiwan region, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, reports XINHUA.
International | 03 August 2022, 06:53 pm, Wednesday