Iris Knobloch elected next President of Festival de Cannes
The Board of Directors of the Association Française du Festival International du Film which includes government officials and film industry members has elected the Festival’s new President.
Entertainment | 24 March 2022, 04:49 pm, Thursday
Over half of Ukrainian children displaced: UN
More than half of all children in Ukraine have been displaced from their homes since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, the United Nations said Thursday.
International | 24 March 2022, 04:35 pm, Thursday
Satkhira Jamaat Amir among two to die
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday awarded death penalty to Satkhira district Jamaat Amir and former MP Abdul Khaleq Mandal alias Jallad Khaleq and Khan Roknuzzaman, who is absconding, in a case filed for crimes against humanity.
Law and Human Rights | 24 March 2022, 04:16 pm, Thursday
PM hands over Swadhinata Purashkar-2022
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over ‘Swadhinata Purashkar-2022’ (Independence Award-2022), the highest national civil award of the country, to nine distinguished persons and two organisations.
National | 24 March 2022, 03:32 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh makes significant progress despite Covid-19: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Bangladesh’s development forged ahead despite the Covid-19 pandemic that affected the global economy and created food shortage even in many developed countries.
National | 24 March 2022, 03:04 pm, Thursday
On invasion milestone, Ukraine urges solidarity as Western leaders gather
Ukraine's leader called for solidarity on Thursday, a month since Russia's invasion began, warning he would see who sells out at summits in Europe where bolstering sanctions and NATO is planned but restrictions on energy could prove divisive. Reports Reuters.
International | 24 March 2022, 10:49 am, Thursday
Tigers pull of historic series win over SA
An indomitable Bangladesh came all guns blazing to crush South Africa by 9 wickets in the third and final match and in doing so claimed the three-match series by 2-1 at SuperSport Park in Centurion today. Reports BSS.
Sports | 24 March 2022, 03:34 pm, Thursday
First female US secretary of State dies
Madeleine Albright, a Czech immigrant who went on to become the first female secretary of state in US history, has died aged 84.
International | 25 March 2022, 01:29 am, Friday
Shakib to return home Thursday
Bangladeshi allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to leave South Africa on Thursday for Bangladesh as most of his family members are currently going through health crisis.
Sports | 23 March 2022, 09:13 pm, Wednesday
BNP wants to capture power by conspiracy: Quader
Awami League Secretary General and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the people across the country know that BNP is more interested in preferring illegal way instead of holding dialogue for democracy.
Politics | 23 March 2022, 09:05 pm, Wednesday
BNP-Jamaat wants to turn Bangladesh into failed state: Hanif
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Wednesday said BNP-Jamaat alliance wants to turn Bangladesh into a failed state.
Politics | 23 March 2022, 08:51 pm, Wednesday
Russian Nobel Peace Prize winner donates medal to fund for Ukrainian refugees
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, a co-winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, said on Tuesday he would donate his Nobel medal to be auctioned to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees.
International | 23 March 2022, 08:15 pm, Wednesday
South Africa bowled out 154 by Taskin storm
Unable to keep pace with Taskin Ahmed, the South African cricket team has been bowled out for 154 in 36 overs during their third and final one day international of the three match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Wednesday.
Sports | 23 March 2022, 08:06 pm, Wednesday
PM gives away National Film Awards 2020
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday distributed the National Film Awards 2020 to the 32 winners in 27 categories. The award giving ceremony was held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC).
Entertainment | 23 March 2022, 07:34 pm, Wednesday
Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
The future of Europe hanging in the balance, President Joe Biden will huddle with key allies in Brussels and Warsaw this week as the leaders try to prevent Russia’s war on Ukraine from spiraling into an even greater catastrophe.
International | 23 March 2022, 07:11 pm, Wednesday
South Africa bat against Bangladesh
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in the series deciding third ODI against Bangladesh at SuperSport Park in Centurion today.
Sports | 23 March 2022, 07:07 pm, Wednesday
134 fresh cases, one death from Covid-19 in 24hrs
Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 134 Covid-19 cases while one death was recorded during the same period, said a press release from Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
Health | 23 March 2022, 06:42 pm, Wednesday
Govt allocates TK 1000cr for film industry's dev: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said her government has allocated Tk 1000 crore for setting up cinema halls or cineplex at district and upazila levels having modern facilities to furtherflourish film industry of the country.
National | 23 March 2022, 06:17 pm, Wednesday
Gain people's trust, don’t use EVM: noted citizens ask EC
Noted personalities on Tuesday asked the new Election Commission headed by Kazi Habibul Awal to gain public trust through their impartial works and not use Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in the election.
National | 22 March 2022, 09:29 pm, Tuesday
CEC Habibul Awal assures of level playing field in elections
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Tuesday assured of ensuring a level playing field in elections.
National | 22 March 2022, 09:15 pm, Tuesday