Road crashes kill 285 during Eid-ul-fitr journey: Report
At least 285 people were killed and 454 others injured in 240 road accidents in 14 days during Eid-ul-fitr this year, according to a report of Road Safety Foundation.
National | 02 May 2023, 04:16 pm, Tuesday
Many countries can learn from Bangladesh: WB President
As a long-standing partner, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said that they will support Bangladesh as it navigates a challenging global environment on its way to reaching upper-middle-income status by 2031.
National | 02 May 2023, 02:47 pm, Tuesday
US calls upcoming national election an 'internal' affair of Bangladesh
The US does not want to comment on Bangladesh’s forthcoming national election, noting that it is an “internal, domestic election.”
National | 02 May 2023, 02:37 pm, Tuesday
Dhaka’s air again world’s most polluted this morning
Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 175 at 9:20 am today, making it the most polluted in the world on the list.
Health | 02 May 2023, 11:11 am, Tuesday
Sudan conflict may trigger refugee crisis: UN
The United Nations has warned of an influx of refugees fleeing to Sudan's neighboring countries, as the fighting continues between the country's top military generals, reports DW.
International | 02 May 2023, 09:56 am, Tuesday
Stay with us in implementing future physical & social mega projects: PM to WB
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the World Bank and other development partners to find out viable alternatives to help economies like Bangladesh cope better with the stress, caused by the pandemic, armed conflicts and climate emergency.
National | 02 May 2023, 09:49 am, Tuesday
Serena Williams debuts baby bump at Met Gala
Retired tennis superstar Serena Williams unveiled her latest project on the red carpet at the Met Gala in New York on Monday -- she is pregnant with her second child, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 02 May 2023, 09:43 am, Tuesday
US urges Lebanese parliament to elect president
The United States on Monday called on Lebanon's parliament to elect a new president, as the country marks six months without a leader at the helm amid grinding political and economic turmoil, reports AFP.
International | 02 May 2023, 09:39 am, Tuesday
Bangladesh-WB signs $2.25 billion loan deal for 5-dev projects
The World Bank (WB) has agreed to provide a loan of 2.25 billion US dollars to Bangladesh for its five development schemes on regional trade and connectivity, disaster preparedness and environmental management.
National | 02 May 2023, 09:35 am, Tuesday
3 siblings killed in Sirajganj bus-ambulance collision
Two brothers and a sister were killed and two others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and an ambulance on Dhaka-Bagura Highway in Raiganj upazila of Sirajganj on Monday evening.
National | 01 May 2023, 09:46 pm, Monday
Saudi Arabia introduces e-visa for Bangladeshis first
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today introduced e-visa, eliminating visa stickers for work, visits, and transit and chose Bangladesh as the first country to implement the new initiatives.
National | 01 May 2023, 09:40 pm, Monday
Let's work together for bright future, PM tells WB
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the photo exhibition held on the World Bank premise has shown the development story of Bangladesh, vowing to work in unison with the global lender for brighter future.
National | 01 May 2023, 09:34 pm, Monday
Bangladesh never falls into 'debt trap': PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has never defaulted in repaying loans and fallen into a "debt trap", calling upon the global development partners including the World Bank (WB) to continue their investments in the digital and physical infrastructures to transform the country into a "Smart Bangladesh" by 2041.
National | 01 May 2023, 08:55 pm, Monday
BNP's target to destroy the country's economy: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said that BNP's target to destroy the country's economy as it is hatching innovative plots to halt the wheel of the economy. He said, 'BNP wants to set fire to the economy with a new strategy.
Politics | 01 May 2023, 08:45 pm, Monday
Awami League turns Bangladesh into a failed state: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the Awami League government has turned the entire country into a failed state.
Politics | 01 May 2023, 08:40 pm, Monday
Nurses in England walk out as dispute intensifies
Nurses in England walked out again Monday, with some critical services due to be hit for the first time. The industrial action is the latest stoppage in an increasingly bitter dispute with the government over pay and conditions, reports AFP.
International | 01 May 2023, 06:49 pm, Monday
Youth beaten to death by brother-in-law at Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan
A man was beaten to death by his brother-in-law with an iron rod at Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan early Monday.
National | 01 May 2023, 01:58 pm, Monday
Sudan's army and rival extend truce, despite ongoing clashes
Sudan's army and its rival paramilitary said Sunday they will extend a humanitarian cease-fire a further 72 hours. The decision follows international pressure to allow the safe passage of civilians and aid, but the shaky truce has not so far stopped the clashes, reports AP.
International | 01 May 2023, 01:52 pm, Monday
Russian strikes kill one in Ukraine's Kherson
Russian strikes killed one person and wounded three others in the Ukrainian region of Kherson, a regional official said Monday, reports AFP.
International | 01 May 2023, 01:48 pm, Monday
Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
Dhaka’s air quality is ‘moderate’ this morning as few vehicles are on the road during the May Day holiday.
Health | 01 May 2023, 01:44 pm, Monday