President pays homage to Liberation War heroes
Mohammed Sahabuddin who took oath yesterday as 22nd President paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar on the outskirts of the capital this morning.
National | 25 April 2023, 05:28 pm, Tuesday
Coaching centers to remain closed from Apr 26 to May 23: Dipu Moni
All coaching centers in the country will remain closed from April 26 to May 23 for holding the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations smoothly, said Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday.
Education | 25 April 2023, 05:33 pm, Tuesday
'Gas smell' issue reported in several Dhaka areas resolved: Titas Gas
Titas Gas authorities today said that the “gas smell” issue reported last night in several Dhaka areas has been resolved.
National | 25 April 2023, 05:21 pm, Tuesday
Joe Biden announces 2024 reelection bid
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for another four years, reports AP.
International | 25 April 2023, 08:34 pm, Tuesday
PM reaches Tokyo to begin four-day official visit to Japan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here in Tokyo this afternoon local time at the start of her four-day official visit to Japan.
National | 25 April 2023, 07:40 pm, Tuesday
Powerful Indonesia quake sends islanders fleeing
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled residents on islands west of Indonesia's Sumatra on Tuesday, forcing them to flee to higher ground before an hours-long tsunami warning was lifted, reports AFP.
International | 25 April 2023, 10:54 am, Tuesday
12 die in munitions blasts at Pakistan police station
At least 12 people, mostly policemen, were killed by multiple explosions caused by a fire in a munitions cache in a Pakistan police station on Monday, reports AFP.
International | 25 April 2023, 10:46 am, Tuesday
Sudan's warring rivals agree 72-hour ceasefire
A US-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals officially came into effect Tuesday after 10 days of urban combat killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners, reports AFP.
International | 25 April 2023, 10:55 am, Tuesday
Dhaka’s air quality remains unhealthy this morning
Dhaka’s air ranked as the 10th most polluted in the world this morning as per Air Quality Index (AQI).
Health | 25 April 2023, 10:38 am, Tuesday
Mob kills 13 suspected Haiti gangsters with gas-soaked tires
A mob in the Haitian capital beat and burned 13 suspected gang members to death with gasoline-soaked tires Monday after pulling the men from police custody at a traffic stop, police and witnesses said.
International | 25 April 2023, 10:35 am, Tuesday
PM leaves for tri-nation tour
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday morning left Dhaka for Tokyo on the first leg of her two-week official visit to Japan, the USA and the UK. Hasina is visiting Japan from April 25 to 28, at the invitation of Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio. A VVIP chartered flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the prime minister and her entourages departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7:56am. The fight is scheduled to land in Haneda International Airport, Tokyo at 5pm (Japan time). Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takei Shunsuke will welcome her at the airport. She will be given static guard of honour in the airport. As per the foreign ministry officials, during her visit Bangladesh and Japan are likely to sign eight memorandums of cooperation (MoCs) or agreements including one on defence cooperation without purchase. The MoCs or agreements would be signed during a meeting between the two Prime Ministers (Sheikh Hasina and Kishida Fumio) of the friendly countries on April 26. Eight MoCs or deals are likely to be signed between the two countries in the sectors of agriculture, metro-rail, industrial up-gradation, ship recycling, customs matters, intellectual property, defense cooperation, ICT and cyber security cooperation etc in presence of the two leaders after the formal bilateral meeting between the heads of government of the two countries at the Prime Minister's Office of Japan. Sheikh Hasina will have a courtesy call on Emperor of Japan Naruhito on April 26 and a guard of honour will be given to the Bangladesh Prime Minister there. The formalities of the meeting will conclude with a dinner hosted at the residence of the Prime Minister of Japan in honor of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This will be the sixth visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Japan. Earlier, the PM visited Japan in 1997, 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2019. During the visit, the PM is scheduled to attend an investment summit and a community reception along with a few bilateral meetings. She will also hand over the “Friends of Liberation War Honour” to a few Japanese nationals, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
National | 25 April 2023, 10:48 am, Tuesday
As reports of gas smells emerge, energy ministry urges Dhaka residents not to panic
The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has urged people not to panic over reports of “gas smells” in several Dhaka areas.
National | 25 April 2023, 08:23 am, Tuesday
BNP has no expectations from new president
In a reaction after Md. Sahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd President of Bangladesh on Monday (April 24), BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that BNP has no expectations from the new President Sahabuddin.
Politics | 24 April 2023, 08:59 pm, Monday
2nd instalment of $4.7bn loan: IMF team due in Dhaka on Tuesday
A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due in Dhaka tomorrow (Tuesday) to discuss the progress in the use of the first tranche of its USD 4.7 billion loan for Bangladesh and release of the second instalment.
Economy | 24 April 2023, 06:56 pm, Monday
Bangladesh formally announces its Indo-Pacific Outlook
Bangladesh today formally announced its ‘Indo-Pacific Outlook’, noting that it considers stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific to be a “crucial factor” in realizing the country’s Vision 2041.
National | 24 April 2023, 06:45 pm, Monday
PM's Japan visit: Defence cooperation to figure among 8 docs likely to be signed
Bangladesh and Japan are likely to sign eight memorandums of cooperation (MoCs) or agreements, including one on defence cooperation without purchase, as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a summit meeting with her Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio in Tokyo on April 26.
National | 24 April 2023, 06:43 pm, Monday
Bangladesh Women's team leaves country Tuesday for Sri Lanka tour
Bangladesh Women's team will leave the country tomorrow for playing their first ever bilateral series against Sri Lanka. They will play a three-match ODI's along with three T20I's against Sri Lanka.
Sports | 24 April 2023, 06:34 pm, Monday
Bangabhaban bids farewell to President Hamid
Bangabhaban today bade a grand farewell to outgoing President M Abdul Hamid in a state ceremony through an impressive function, in the first such ceremony for an outgoing president in Bangladesh.
National | 24 April 2023, 06:49 pm, Monday
Russia says 'repelled' drone attack on Crimea port
Russian authorities said Monday they had "repelled" a drone attack on the port of Sevastopol in Moscow-annexed Crimea, adding that there was no damage nor casualties, reports AFP.
International | 24 April 2023, 04:50 pm, Monday
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon in Myanmar
Former United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar, state media reported on Monday, as the bloody conflict engulfing the country spirals, reports AFP.
International | 24 April 2023, 04:48 pm, Monday