Quader returns home from New Delhi
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader returned home today from New Delhi following his regular health check-up.
Politics | 26 February 2022, 06:56 pm, Saturday
Kazi Habibul Awal made new CEC
Former Secretary Kazi Habibul Awal has been appointed as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) by President Abdul Hamid.
National | 26 February 2022, 08:12 pm, Saturday
Russians close in on Kyiv but meet strong resistance
Russian assaults on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv have been met with fierce resistance, as the Ukrainian military says it fought off several attacks.
International | 26 February 2022, 04:41 pm, Saturday
Zelensky accepts Putin’s peace proposal
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal and is ready to negotiate peace and a ceasefire, Zelensky's press secretary Sergey Nikiforov said on Saturday.
International | 26 February 2022, 04:26 pm, Saturday
US to impose sanctions on Putin and Lavrov
The United States said Friday it would impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, following similar announcements by Britain and the European Union in the wake of Moscow's attack on Ukraine.
International | 26 February 2022, 03:13 pm, Saturday
Mass vaccination campaign underway
The day-long countrywide mass vaccination campaign is underway as the special drive to inoculate one crore people began at 8am on Saturday morning.
National | 26 February 2022, 02:51 pm, Saturday
Zelensky rejected US offer to evacuate from Kyiv
Russian troops stormed toward Ukraine's capital early Saturday as explosions reverberated through the city and the president urged the country to "stand firm" against the siege that could determine its future. He refused American help to evacuate, saying: "The fight is here."
International | 26 February 2022, 02:34 pm, Saturday
Only people can change country's govt: Foreign Minister
The government will never change with the intervention of foreigners, only the people of the country can change the government, said the visiting foreign minister Dr.
National | 26 February 2022, 04:47 pm, Saturday
UN-PGA Abdulla Shahid praise Bangladesh
The President of the General Assembly (PGA), Abdulla Shahid applauded Bangladesh’s remarkable leadership, productive engagement and significant contribution in recent time in various aspects of the United Nations.
National | 26 February 2022, 08:09 am, Saturday
Ukraine war: At least 1 lakh people likely displaced by violence
We're seeing these reports and we've seen for instance yesterday that there were about 5,000 refugee arrivals in Moldova already, but the other movements are being reported in Poland, Romania, Slovakia and the Russian Federation."
International | 26 February 2022, 08:02 am, Saturday
Kyiv under threat as Russia presses invasion
Russian troops bore down on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv Friday, with explosions and gunfire sounding in the city as the invasion of a democratic country fueled fears of wider war in Europe and triggered worldwide efforts to make Moscow stop.
International | 26 February 2022, 07:54 am, Saturday
11 deaths from Covid, 1,406 fresh cases 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 1,406 Covid-19 cases and 11 more deaths linked it in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
Health | 25 February 2022, 09:15 pm, Friday
Hunting small targets helps me do well: Liton
Bangladesh opener Liton Das said hunting small targets rather than thinking for something big helped him do well in the second ODI against Afghanistan on Friday in Chattogram.
Sports | 25 February 2022, 09:01 pm, Friday
Bangladesh move to top, England second of ICC ODI Super League
Bangladesh climbed to the top of the ICC ODI Super League after their 88-run win against Afghanistan in the second ODI at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here today.
Sports | 25 February 2022, 08:48 pm, Friday
Liton-Mushfiqur partnership ensure series win against Afghanistan
Another record partnership - this time 202 for the third wicket between Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim- helped Bangladesh win the second ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan on Friday in Chattogram.
Sports | 25 February 2022, 08:33 pm, Friday
Ukraine soldiers battle Russian troops in capital Kyiv
Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the streets of the capital Kyiv on Friday as President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting civilians and called for more international sanctions.
International | 25 February 2022, 08:16 pm, Friday
Russia invasion will leave Putin a 'pariah: Biden
Russia's Vladimir Putin will become "a pariah on the international stage" following his country's invasion of Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said Thursday, revealing he had "no plans" to talk with his counterpart.
International | 25 February 2022, 08:04 pm, Friday
Putin ready to send delegation to Minsk for Ukraine talks: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Friday said President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Belarus's capital Minsk for talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces approach Kyiv on the second day of Moscow's invasion.
International | 25 February 2022, 08:00 pm, Friday
Search Committee places 10 names to President
The Search Committee, assigned to recommend the list of Chief Election Commission (CEC) and other four commissioners, on Thursday submitted a list of 10 names to President M Abdul Hamid from where five people will be picked for the Election Commission (EC).
National | 24 February 2022, 09:49 pm, Thursday
Russia says destroys over 70 military targets, including 11 airfields, in Ukraine
Russia said Thursday that its military had destroyed more than 70 military targets including 11 airfields in Ukraine.
International | 24 February 2022, 09:42 pm, Thursday