Venue for Ukraine-Russia talks ‘ready’: Belarus
Belarus said Monday that it had prepared the venue that will host talks between delegations from Ukraine and Russia, as Moscow’s offensive against Ukraine went into its fifth day.
International | 28 February 2022, 03:02 pm, Monday
Putin orders nuclear alert as Ukraine fiercely resists
Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday.
International | 28 February 2022, 02:31 pm, Monday
Ukraine to hold talks with Russia
We agreed that the Ukrainian delegation would meet with the Russian delegation without preconditions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, near the Pripyat River
International | 28 February 2022, 08:03 am, Monday
Bangladesh eye Afghanistan whitewash
After winning the first two matches of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, the Bangladesh cricket team is looking to continue their dominance.
Sports | 27 February 2022, 09:23 pm, Sunday
Situation in Ukraine devastating: Priyanka Chopra
Taking a stand against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas called Russia's actions "terrifying". Priyanka took to her Instagram handle, and shared a video with a long post.
Entertainment | 27 February 2022, 08:58 pm, Sunday
Putin orders 'deterrence forces' on high alert
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday ordered his defence chiefs to put the country's "deterrence forces" on high alert as he accused Western countries of taking "unfriendly" steps against his country amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
International | 27 February 2022, 08:20 pm, Sunday
Awami League has trust in new EC: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said though the AL proposes names were dropped, the party is satisfied over the formation of new Election Commission (EC) as per the Constitution.
Politics | 27 February 2022, 07:37 pm, Sunday
BNP not to join polls under AL govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that their party will not join the 12th general election under the Awami League government.
Politics | 27 February 2022, 07:26 pm, Sunday
Let new generations learn about national heroes: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today emphasised on informing the new generations about the struggles and sacrifices behind the achievements of the country.
National | 27 February 2022, 07:16 pm, Sunday
Russia needs to be completely isolate: Boris-Zelensky
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed during a phone call Saturday that the world needs to isolate Russia "completely diplomatically and financially," Downing Street said.
International | 27 February 2022, 06:59 pm, Sunday
Pope expresses 'deep pain' in call to Ukraine's Zelensky
Pope Francis expressed his "deep pain for the tragic events" resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kyiv's embassy to the Vatican said Saturday.
International | 27 February 2022, 06:44 pm, Sunday
9 more deaths from Covid
Bangladesh today reported 864 Covid-19 cases and nine more deaths linked it in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
Health | 27 February 2022, 06:38 pm, Sunday
New CEC, four EC take oath
The newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and four other election commissioners (EC) took oath this afternoon.
National | 27 February 2022, 06:29 pm, Sunday
Amar Ekushey Book Fair to continue till Mar 17
The government has extended the duration of the ongoing Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela (book fair) until 17 March, said state minister for cultural affairs KM Khalid on Sunday.
National | 27 February 2022, 03:15 pm, Sunday
Street fighting in Ukraine after Russian forces enter
Machine gun fire and explosions rocked Ukraine’s Kharkiv Sunday as street fighting raged after Russia’s invading forces broke into the country’s second city, an AFP journalist reported.
International | 27 February 2022, 03:03 pm, Sunday
Pension scheme a ploy to plunder public money: BNP
BNP on Saturday expressed doubt that the government has taken a move to introduce the universal pension scheme for all citizens as part of its new ploy to plunder public money.
Politics | 26 February 2022, 08:37 pm, Saturday
8 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 759 in 24 hours
A total of eight people died of Covisd-19 and 759 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Saturday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Health | 26 February 2022, 08:06 pm, Saturday
Mass vaccination campaign extended till Feb 28
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Saturday said the mega inoculation campaign against Covid-19 without any registration has been extended till February 28. The minister said this at a virtual press briefing on the vaccination drive.
National | 26 February 2022, 08:04 pm, Saturday
We have no interest about EC: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said their party has no interest about the new Election Commission (EC).
Politics | 26 February 2022, 08:10 pm, Saturday
AL 'helping big power' make Bangladesh a subservient country: Fakhrul
Through the BDR carnage, it has been exposed that an invisible force -- a big power -- has been trying to always subdue Bangladesh with various tactics to weaken the country and keep it under their control
Politics | 26 February 2022, 07:31 pm, Saturday