Sudanese crowd at borders to escape amid shaky truce
Sudanese families were massing Wednesday at a border crossing with Egypt and at a port city on the Red Sea, desperately trying to escape their country's violence and sometimes waiting for days with little food or shelter, witnesses said, reports AP.
International | 27 April 2023, 12:35 pm, Thursday
Argentina to pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars
Argentina will pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of US dollars in order to preserve its dwindling foreign reserves, Economy Minister Sergio Massa said on Wednesday, reports AFP.
Economy | 27 April 2023, 12:30 pm, Thursday
World number one Swiatek calls for prize money equality
World number one Iga Swiatek on Wednesday called for prize money equality between WTA and ATP events, reports AFP.
Sports | 27 April 2023, 12:25 pm, Thursday
Man City outclass Arsenal to take control of Premier League title race
Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in a dominant 4-1 win over leaders Arsenal to close in on retaining their crown as English champions on Wednesday.
Sports | 27 April 2023, 12:19 pm, Thursday
Biden, Yoon warn North Korea of nuclear response to any attack
US President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea it would face a nuclear response and the "end" of the leadership there if Pyongyang uses its own arsenal, reports AFP.
International | 27 April 2023, 12:10 pm, Thursday
EU welcomes Xi-Zelensky talks
Brussels welcomed Wednesday's conversation between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, thought to be their first call since Russia invaded Ukraine, reports AFP.
International | 27 April 2023, 12:04 pm, Thursday
Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 156 at 8:52 am today, Dhaka ranked 3rd in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Health | 27 April 2023, 12:01 pm, Thursday
Japan may provide ‘30 billion yen’ as assistance: Momen
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has "assured" Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that his country will consider a "new budget support assistance" and both sides decided to resume a bilateral policy dialogue in carrying out development cooperation projects.
National | 27 April 2023, 11:58 am, Thursday
Investment in Bangladesh will bring huge success: PM Hasina to Japanese businesses
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday invited the Japanese businesses to be the partner of Bangladesh’s development and achievements as it is moving towards a prosperous future.
National | 27 April 2023, 11:56 am, Thursday
Rizvi's statement a clear manifestation of free speech: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said the statement made by BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi after his release from jail is a clear manifestation of freedom of speech in the country.
Politics | 26 April 2023, 09:07 pm, Wednesday
PM to open Bangabandhu Tunnel in Sep
The much-awaited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, the first under-river tunnel in South Asia, is expected to open for traffic in next September.
National | 26 April 2023, 08:33 pm, Wednesday
Japan continues its support to Bangladesh on Rohingya issue
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida today reiterated his country's support for Bangladesh in repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar.
National | 26 April 2023, 08:24 pm, Wednesday
Dhaka, Tokyo sign 8 instruments to boost cooperation for mutual benefit
Dhaka and Tokyo today signed eight instruments on the second day of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's four-day state visit to Japan at the invitation of her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.
National | 26 April 2023, 08:23 pm, Wednesday
AK Fazlul Haque will be immortal in history: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the contribution of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque to the people of this country should never be forgotten.
Politics | 26 April 2023, 08:01 pm, Wednesday
Army chief leaves Dhaka on 3-day tour to India
Chief of Bangladesh Army General SM Shafiudin Ahmed left Dhaka on Wednesday on a three-day official visit to India, according to an Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) press release.
National | 26 April 2023, 07:32 pm, Wednesday
Ten Indian police killed in Maoist rebel attack
Ten police and their driver were killed in India's central Chhattisgarh state Wednesday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device, an attack police blamed on Maoist rebels, reports AFP.
International | 26 April 2023, 07:02 pm, Wednesday
Tigers practice session in Sylhet starts Thursday sans Shakib
Ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan made him unavailable for the three-day practice camp in Sylhet for the upcoming Ireland series as he flew to USA to spend time with his family by the permission of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Sports | 26 April 2023, 06:56 pm, Wednesday
Dhaka-Tokyo friendship is flourishing for mutual benefits: PM
Bangladesh and Japan are currently enjoying a very friendly relationship and the friendship is getting deeper day by day, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday.
National | 26 April 2023, 06:46 pm, Wednesday
Film producer Rahmat Ullah granted bail
A Dhaka court on Wednesday granted bail to film producer Rahmat Ullah in a case filed by Dhallywood star Shakib Khan over murder attempt and extortion.
Entertainment | 26 April 2023, 05:35 pm, Wednesday
Quader for taking preparation from now to make Eid-ul-Azha journey smooth
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today directed the authorities concerned to take preparation from now to make the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha journey as smooth as the holy Eid-ul-Fitr one.
Politics | 26 April 2023, 05:32 pm, Wednesday