Sri Lanka deploys troops as fuel shortage sparks protests
Sri Lanka ordered troops to petrol stations Tuesday as sporadic protests erupted among the thousands of motorists queueing up daily for scarce fuel.
International | 22 March 2022, 08:27 pm, Tuesday
BNP has no interest in EC talks: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said their party has no interest in the dialogue that the new Election Commission (EC) has initiated ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.
Politics | 22 March 2022, 08:18 pm, Tuesday
BNP wants assurance of power, not election: Hasan
Awami League Joint General Secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP wants the assurance of going to state power, not the elections.
Politics | 22 March 2022, 08:01 pm, Tuesday
Putin's 'back against the wall' in Ukraine invasion: Biden
The U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “back is against the wall” when it comes to the invasion of Ukraine and that he could resort to using more severe tactics in the country.
International | 22 March 2022, 07:54 pm, Tuesday
3.5 million people have fled Ukraine
The number of Ukrainians fleeing abroad is now 3,556,924, the United Nations' Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday, with more than 2 million crossing the border into Poland.
International | 22 March 2022, 07:35 pm, Tuesday
ICT verdict against Satkhira Jamaat amir on March 24
Verdict against Satkhira district Jamaat Amir and former MP Abdul Khaleq Mandal alias Jallad Khaleq and Khan Roknuzzaman will be pronounced on Thursday in a case of crimes against humanity.
Law and Human Rights | 22 March 2022, 07:15 pm, Tuesday
Govt committed to ensure rights, fair wages for labourers: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq has said the government of Bangladesh is committed to ensure rights, fair wages and appropriate work environment for the labourers and it is working relentlessly to this end.
National | 22 March 2022, 07:07 pm, Tuesday
Momen welcomes as US announcement on Rohingya genocide
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday welcomed the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his announcement that Myanmar military committed genocide against its minority Rohingya.
National | 22 March 2022, 07:56 pm, Tuesday
Illuminating every house a great achievement: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said bringing every house under electricity coverage is a great achievement of the government as she presided over the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting.
National | 22 March 2022, 06:52 pm, Tuesday
Zelensky renews offer of Putin talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed an offer of direct peace talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin late Monday.
International | 22 March 2022, 06:34 pm, Tuesday
Zero daily Covid death 6th time since Mar 15
Bangladesh on Tuesday reported no COVID-19 death for sixth time in past eight days of the current month simultaneously coronavirus positive cases is continuously falling sharply.
Health | 22 March 2022, 06:27 pm, Tuesday
Sonam Kapoor announces pregnancy
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja on Monday announced that she is expecting her first child with businessman husband Anand Ahuja.
Entertainment | 21 March 2022, 09:59 pm, Monday
Terrorist activities won't be tolerate: Hanif
We will not tolerate terrorist activities.....the law enforcement agencies will take actions if anyone tries to hinder law and order in Rangamati.
Politics | 21 March 2022, 09:04 pm, Monday
Shakib available for third ODI amid family's health crisis
Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan decided to play the third and final ODI on Wednesday despite a number of his family members currently going through health complications back in Bangladesh.
Sports | 21 March 2022, 08:40 pm, Monday
Inflation rises to 6.17 per cent in country
Bangladesh’s economy has witnessed a 6.17 per cent inflation in February this year, highest in 17 months.
Economy | 21 March 2022, 08:22 pm, Monday
100% electrification nothing but a ‘false’ campaign: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the government’s announcement about the hundred per cent electrification across the country is nothing, but a ‘false’ campaign.
Politics | 21 March 2022, 07:57 pm, Monday
Taskin chose national duty instead of IPL
Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed overlooked a call from the Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants due to tight national team duty,
Sports | 21 March 2022, 07:38 pm, Monday
US vaccine assistance strengthened bilateral relations: Maleque
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said bilateral relation become stronger as the USA provided 61 million vaccines to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
National | 21 March 2022, 07:32 pm, Monday
Four ASPs to join Police Aviation Wing as pilots
Four Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) have successfully completed their solo flights operation training at the Army Aviation School to join the Police Aviation Wing as pilots soon.
National | 21 March 2022, 07:11 pm, Monday
Ukraine rejects Russian ultimatum to surrender
Ukraine has rejected an ultimatum to surrender the besieged port city of Mariupol to Russian forces, its deputy prime minister told Ukrainian media Monday.
International | 21 March 2022, 07:06 pm, Monday