Italian PM 'incapable' of resolving migrant crisis: French minister
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "is incapable of resolving the migration problems" faced by her country, France's interior minister said Thursday in comments that risk fuelling tensions between Paris and Rome.
International | 04 May 2023, 08:34 pm, Thursday
Future of AI and humanity: 4 dangers that most worry the 'Godfather of AI'
Geoffrey Hinton, an award-winning computer scientist known as the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” is having some serious second thoughts about the fruits of his labors.
Technology | 04 May 2023, 07:57 pm, Thursday
15th round of BPL Football begins on Friday
The 15th round of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2022-23 begins on Friday (May 5) with three matches billing for the day at the three venues across the country.
Sports | 04 May 2023, 07:52 pm, Thursday
Drone attack sparks Russia oil refinery fire: state media
A drone attack in southern Russia caused a fire at an oil refinery, the state-run TASS news agency reported on Thursday.
International | 04 May 2023, 07:46 pm, Thursday
Opportunities will be given if criminals wish to return to normal life: IGP
Claiming that the Sundarbans is freed from pirates, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Wednesday said opportunities will be given once any criminal wants to return to right track.
National | 04 May 2023, 07:34 pm, Thursday
Arson terrorists, their patrons will be brought to justice: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said at the directives of BNP-Jamaat leaders, terrorists killed innocent people by hurling petrol bombs and carrying out arson attacks during the siege in 2013, 2014 and 2015 period in the name of realising political demands.
Politics | 04 May 2023, 07:32 pm, Thursday
Small-minded people shouldn't do politics: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said those who are small-minded should not do politics for the betterment of the country.
Politics | 04 May 2023, 07:27 pm, Thursday
Awami League must not come to power again as it is against independence, democracy: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the government has been working against independence and it should not be allowed to come to power again in any way.
Politics | 04 May 2023, 07:24 pm, Thursday
US reiterates importance of ‘free, fair’ elections in Bangladesh
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland has reiterated the importance of "free and fair" elections, and their commitment to promoting human rights, labor rights, and freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
National | 04 May 2023, 07:21 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh to get $3b in concessional loans from South Korea
Bangladesh and South Korea on Thursday signed a new framework arrangement concerning USD 3 billion of concessional loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) for the year 2023 through 2027.
National | 04 May 2023, 07:38 pm, Thursday
Khaleda Zia returns home from hospital
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has returned to her residence from Evercare Hospital in the capital on Thursday afternoon after five days of treatment and medical check-ups for various ailments.
Politics | 04 May 2023, 08:10 pm, Thursday
Soybean oil price hiked by Tk 12 per litre
The price of bottled soybean oil has been hiked by Tk 12 per litre to Tk 199, which is effective from today (May 4, 2023).
Economy | 04 May 2023, 01:39 pm, Thursday
Buddha Purnima being celebrated today
Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated in the country on Thursday.
Religion | 04 May 2023, 01:36 pm, Thursday
US appreciates PM Hasina's openness to engage int’l election monitors
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has shared the outline of Bangladesh’s recently released Indo-Pacific outlook.
National | 04 May 2023, 01:32 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh a ‘modern miracle, one of the most exciting growth stories’: US Chamber of Commerce SVP
President of the US-Bangladesh Business Council and Senior Vice President for South Asia at the US Chamber of Commerce, Atul Keshap, has called Bangladesh a "modern miracle, and one of the most exciting growth stories" in the world.
National | 03 May 2023, 09:39 pm, Wednesday
Press freedom in Bangladesh is example for developing countries: Dr Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the freedom of press and the expansion of media in Bangladesh are examples for other developing countries.
National | 03 May 2023, 09:35 pm, Wednesday
No criminal in Rohingya camps will be spared: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said police will not spare any criminal in the Rohingya camps.
National | 03 May 2023, 09:29 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh behind Pakistan, Afghanistan in Press Freedom Index
Bangladesh has ranked 163rd, out of 180 nations, according to Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) World Press Freedom Index 2023.
National | 03 May 2023, 09:22 pm, Wednesday
DSA will not be repealed but amendments by September: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said on Wednesday that the Digital Security Act will not be repealed but some amendments will be made by September this year, if required.
National | 03 May 2023, 09:07 pm, Wednesday
BSPA Suspends Kazi Salahuddin's Honorary Membership
The Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA), the largest body of sports journalists in Bangladesh, has suspended the honorary membership of Kazi Salahuddin, the President of the Bangladesh Football Federation.
Sports | 03 May 2023, 08:53 pm, Wednesday