Dream comes true: PM opens Padma Bridge
Bangladesh wrote another golden chapter of history on Saturday when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the Padma Bridge turning the nation’s dream into a reality.
National | 25 June 2022, 04:47 pm, Saturday
PM Hasina arrives at venue to open Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at the venue at around 10:03 am on Saturday (June 25).
National | 25 June 2022, 10:40 am, Saturday
India greets Bangladesh PM, people on Padma Bridge open
On the inauguration of the Padma Bridge by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the government and people of India convey greetings and felicitations to the government and people of Bangladesh on the successful completion of this landmark project.
National | 25 June 2022, 10:30 am, Saturday
All set to open Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will open the much-anticipated 6.15 kilometer Padma Bridge for vehicular movement on Sunday which will bring massive progress in road connectivity of 21 south and southwestern districts with the capital Dhaka and other major cities.
National | 25 June 2022, 10:12 am, Saturday
Soybean oil price falls 26% in global market
The price of crude soybean oil decreased by 26 per cent in the global market but initiative to lower the local price is not in sight yet
Economy | 24 June 2022, 08:28 pm, Friday
Bangladesh logs zero Covid-19 death in 24 hrs, 1,685 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 1,685 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 25 June 2022, 01:05 pm, Saturday
Awami League always stands by people: Hasan
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said the Awami League always remains beside the country’s people whether it is in power or not.
Politics | 24 June 2022, 07:59 pm, Friday
Khaleda Zia returns home from hospital
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home on Friday evening after a 14-day stay in the capital's Evercare Hospital for the treatment of her various health complications, including blockages in her arteries.
Politics | 24 June 2022, 07:54 pm, Friday
Flood claims five lives in 24 hrs
Five people died due to flooding in different parts of the country in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the total flood fatalities to 73.
National | 24 June 2022, 07:48 pm, Friday
Khaleda Zia to return home from hospital today
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to return home today (Friday) from the capital’s Evercare Hospital after treatment for 13 days.
Politics | 24 June 2022, 04:53 pm, Friday
Flood situation worsens in Sylhet
The flood situation in some parts of Sylhet has worsened, with the rise in water levels of the Kushiara river in the past 48 hours, officials have said.
National | 24 June 2022, 04:44 pm, Friday
5 killed in Naogaon road crash
Five people were killed as a truck rammed a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Sadar upazila in Naogaon on Friday morning. The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately.
National | 24 June 2022, 11:41 am, Friday
EU grants candidate status to Ukraine as US ships weapons
European Union leaders granted candidate status Thursday to Ukraine and Moldova in a strong show of support against Russia's invasion, as the United States said it was sending Kyiv more high-precision rocket systems.
International | 24 June 2022, 11:17 am, Friday
World leaders seek united front for Ukraine as war rages on
World leaders including US President Joe Biden will seek to close ranks at back-to-back summits from Sunday on offering emphatic support to help Ukraine repel Russian invaders as the relentless war puts international unity to the test.
International | 24 June 2022, 11:13 am, Friday
Zelensky hails Ukraine's EU candidacy status as 'historic'
President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the European Union's decision on Thursday to grant Ukraine official EU candidate status as "a unique and historic moment".
International | 24 June 2022, 11:09 am, Friday
US sending Ukraine $450 million more in arms: W.House
The United States is sending a new batch of military assistance to Ukraine, the White House said Thursday, with the $450 million shipment including four more advanced rocket systems to use against Russian invasion forces.
International | 24 June 2022, 11:06 am, Friday
Flood death toll rises to 68 as 24 die in 24 hours
A total of 24 people have died due to flood in different parts of the country in 24 hours till Thursday morning. The total number of fatalities has risen to 68.
National | 23 June 2022, 08:44 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh receives $8.41 bn foreign loans in 11 months
Bangladesh received a record USD $8.41 billion in foreign loans in 11 months of current FY2021-22, the Economic Relations Division said on Thursday.
Economy | 23 June 2022, 08:34 pm, Thursday
Prof Yunus invited to join Padma Bridge opening programme
The government has invited Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus to join the opening programme of the Padma Bridge on June 25.
National | 23 June 2022, 08:24 pm, Thursday
Govt indulges in celebration keeping flood victims unfed: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government is indulging in the celebration of the Padma Bridge inauguration by keeping the lakhs of flood victims in the country’s northeastern region hungry.
Politics | 23 June 2022, 08:18 pm, Thursday