Quader urges all democratic forces to strengthen country's continuous progress
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday urged all democratic, patriotic and progressive forces to work unitedly for strengthening continuous progress of the country.
Politics | 14 April 2022, 06:21 pm, Thursday
5 killed in Sunamganj in storm, lightning
A woman and her two children died as a tree fell on their house during a storm in Sunamganj's Jagannathpur upazila early Thursday.
National | 14 April 2022, 02:30 pm, Thursday
Pahela Baishakh being celebrated
The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, on Thursday amid festivities and full enthusiasm after two years of hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
National | 14 April 2022, 02:20 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh economy shows resilience amid global uncertainty: WB
Bangladesh has made a strong economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, but growth faces new headwinds as global commodity prices increase amid the uncertainty created by the war in Ukraine, says a new World Bank (WB) report, “Bangladesh Development Update – Recovery and Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty,” launched on Wednesday.
Economy | 14 April 2022, 12:14 am, Thursday
Mega projects to revamp national economy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the country's economy will witness a complete overhaul once the mega projects are completed.
National | 13 April 2022, 07:58 pm, Wednesday
Real Madrid beat Chelsea in extra time to reach semi-finals
Luka Modric turned the tie and Karim Benzema settled it as Real Madrid held off a sensational fightback from Chelsea on Tuesday to win an enthralling Champions League quarter-final 5-4 on aggregate.
Sports | 13 April 2022, 07:16 pm, Wednesday
Govt criticises US HR report
The government on Wednesday criticised the US report on Bangladesh’s human rights practices that contains some “misinformation” collected primarily from the “anti-government propaganda machines”.
National | 13 April 2022, 06:51 pm, Wednesday
PM Hasina congratulates Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.
National | 13 April 2022, 06:05 pm, Wednesday
Graft case against Zubaida Rahman will proceed
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Wednesday paved the way for the continuation of the trial in a graft case against acting chairman of BNP Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman.
Politics | 13 April 2022, 06:02 pm, Wednesday
Biden accuses Putin's forces of 'genocide' in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has for the first time accused Vladimir Putin's forces of committing genocide in Ukraine, where Russia is intensifying its campaign to take the strategic port city of Mariupol.
International | 13 April 2022, 05:50 pm, Wednesday
Ex-Jubo League leader Samrat's bail denied in ACC case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday scrapped a plea of Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat, an ex-Jubo League leader, for bail in a case filed against him by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC).
Law and Human Rights | 13 April 2022, 05:46 pm, Wednesday
Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on Thusday
The country is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1429, tomorrow (Thusday) upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees.
National | 13 April 2022, 05:36 pm, Wednesday
No Covid death in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported No Covid-19 death and 31 Covid-19 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Health | 13 April 2022, 05:28 pm, Wednesday
CSE signs deal with Indian MCX
Bangladesh has stepped into new economic era by making visible progress in setting up the country’s first-ever commodities exchange as the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) has assigned Multi Commodity Exchange Limited (MCX) of India as its consultant.
Economy | 13 April 2022, 03:52 pm, Wednesday
No Bangladeshi injured in gun attack in NY
No Bangladeshi was reported injured in the attack on a subway train in Brooklyn, New York. The incident took place at around 8:30 am local time on Tuesday (April 12) at the Bangladeshi-dominated Brooklyn’s 36th Street station.
National | 14 January 2023, 07:01 pm, Saturday
There is no clash between culture and religions: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the culture has no clash with the religions referring to numerous attacks on the culture including killing people by bombings during celebration of the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year.
National | 13 April 2022, 02:43 pm, Wednesday
4 JMB men to die for killing Humayun Azad
A Dhaka court on Wednesday awarded death penalty to four members of the banned militant group Jama'atul Mujaheedin Bangladesh (JMB) in a case filed over the killing of Prof Humayun Azad in February 2004.
National | 13 April 2022, 02:23 pm, Wednesday
Britney Spears pregnant with third child
Britney Spears on Monday announced she is pregnant with her third child, five months after a judge ended the controversial guardianship the pop icon said barred her from having more children.
Entertainment | 12 April 2022, 08:59 pm, Tuesday
Vivo brings Baishakhi offers
Leading global smartphone brand vivo has announced discount for three of its phones on the occasion of Bengali New Year.
Technology | 12 April 2022, 08:19 pm, Tuesday
Bangladesh to appoint lawyers in US for withdrawal of Sanctions
Bangladesh will appoint certified lawyers in the United States to pursue the withdrawal of sanctions imposed on the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (Rab).
National | 12 April 2022, 08:13 pm, Tuesday