Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violenc
Sri Lankan authorities issued shoot-on-sight orders on Tuesday to quell unrest that has seen buildings and vehicles set ablaze a day after the island was rocked by deadly violence and rioting.
International | 11 May 2022, 10:42 am, Wednesday
Sri Lanka gives emergency powers to army, police after violence
Sri Lanka has granted its military and police emergency powers to arrest people without warrants after a day of violence that killed seven people and injured more than 200 and resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the older brother of sitting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
International | 10 May 2022, 08:19 pm, Tuesday
Shakib tests positive for Covid-19
Bangladesh ace allroudner Shakib Al Hasan on Tuesday tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of first Test against visiting Sri Lanka, starting May 15 in Chattogram.
Sports | 10 May 2022, 08:04 pm, Tuesday
Fakhrul calls on Quader to join BNP
"We have made it very clear that the BNP will not go to the polls under the current illegitimate Sheikh Hasina government," Fakhrul said.
Politics | 10 May 2022, 07:13 pm, Tuesday
92,000 liters of soybean oil seized in Puthia, Rajshahi
A total of 92,000 liters of soybean oil was seized from four warehouses at Baneshwar Bazar in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi.
National | 10 May 2022, 06:49 pm, Tuesday
Rajapaksa and his family Flee To Naval Base, Surrounded By Protesters
Sri Lanka's former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have taken shelter at a naval base in Trincomalee in the north-east part of the island nation, as lethal protests continue amid the country's worst ever economic crisis, reports NDTV.
International | 10 May 2022, 06:37 pm, Tuesday
We will hold free, fair and credible elections: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the next general elections would be held in line with the provisions of the Constitution, issuing a fresh warning to the BNP that there is no scope of bargaining to this end.
Politics | 10 May 2022, 06:16 pm, Tuesday
Bangladesh logs no Covid death, 26 new cases
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 26 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 10 May 2022, 06:01 pm, Tuesday
Country's GDP growth reaches 7.25pc, per capita income $2,824
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Tuesday said according to a provisional estimate for the fiscal 2021-22 (FY22), real GDP growth has hit 7.25 per cent and per capita income has increased to US$2,824 (Taka 2,41,470).
Economy | 10 May 2022, 05:50 pm, Tuesday
PM urges US companies to boost investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh needs enhanced investment from its friendly countries, especially from the USA, as it aspires to become a developed and prosperous country by 2041.
National | 10 May 2022, 01:22 pm, Tuesday
Washington Post wins Pulitzer for public service, Reuters for feature photography
The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service on Monday for its coverage of the siege of the US Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, while Reuters won in the category of feature photography for its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in India.
International | 10 May 2022, 11:22 am, Tuesday
Enough petrol in reserve, no chance of fuel crisis in country: EMRD
There is no chance of a fuel crisis in Bangladesh as the country has enough petroleum in reserve, the Energy and Mineral Resource Division said Monday.
National | 10 May 2022, 11:04 am, Tuesday
Two Mexican journalists killed, officials probe motive
Two journalists were murdered Monday in Mexico's violent eastern state of Veracruz, according to authorities, who said they were investigating whether the crime was related to the women's work.
International | 10 May 2022, 10:59 am, Tuesday
Outgoing Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa evacuated by troops
Heavily armed troops evacuated outgoing Sri Lankan prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his official residence in Colombo on Tuesday after thousands of protesters breached the main gate.
International | 10 May 2022, 10:48 am, Tuesday
5 Detox Drinks For The Summer
The summer heat takes away all your energy in a brisk walk itself, so sipping on something regularly will escalate your metabolism to another new level.
Lifestyle | 09 May 2022, 09:58 pm, Monday
Sri Lanka Clashes: Ruling Party MP Killed, 130 people injured
Sri Lanka’s ruling party MP died on Monday after sporadic clashes between pro and anti-government protesters erupted in different parts of the country.
International | 09 May 2022, 09:35 pm, Monday
Sri Lanka MP, Former Minister's Houses Set On Fire By Protesters
The houses of a Sri Lankan legislator and a former minister were set on fire this evening in the biggest clashes in weeks of anti-government protests in the island nation.
International | 09 May 2022, 09:16 pm, Monday
Nusrat Jahan criticized for her facebook post
Nusrat Jahan, one of the most popular actress of Tallywood, has once again come under fire.
Entertainment | 09 May 2022, 08:51 pm, Monday
Asani: 5 coastal districts on alert
All necessary preparations have been taken in five coastal districts to face any possible situation that might arise due to cyclonic storm ‘Asani’.
National | 09 May 2022, 07:13 pm, Monday
Awami League's assurance of fair elections a trap for BNP: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said Awami League’s assurance of a fair election is a trap to deceive their party.
National | 09 May 2022, 07:06 pm, Monday