ASEAN special envoy urged to meet Aung San Suu Kyi
Asian Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Chair Charles Santiago has said Prak Sokhonn, as ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar, must now ensure that he meets with all stakeholders, including the National Unity Government (NUG), civil society, and detained leaders such as Aung San Suu Kyi.
International | 18 February 2022, 07:38 pm, Friday
Primary schools to reopen on March 1
Primary schools across cuntry will reopen on March 1, says the Primary and Mass Education Ministry.
Education | 18 February 2022, 07:19 pm, Friday
Search committee to meet again on Saturday
The Search Committee for Election Commission (EC) formation will sit once again on Saturday in this regard. Cabinet Secretary (Reforms and Coordination) Md Samsul Arefin informed the matter.
National | 18 February 2022, 07:12 pm, Friday
Russia says withdrawing military forces from near Ukraine
Russia said Friday it had begun withdrawing more tanks and other armoured vehicles from areas near Ukraine's border after running war games that had raised concerns in the West.
International | 18 February 2022, 06:59 pm, Friday
24 deaths from Covid-19, 2,584 fresh cases detected 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 2,584 Covid-19 cases and 24 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 | 18 February 2022, 06:54 pm, Friday
Maj gen Shakil Ahmed made new BGB chief
The government has appointed Major General Shakil Ahmed as new Director General (DG) of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). On Friday (February 18) a source of BGB confirmed about his appointment.
National | 18 February 2022, 04:27 pm, Friday
Indian Court Sentences 38 People to Death for 2008 Bombings
A court in India has sentenced 38 people to death and ordered life in prison for 11 others over a series of bomb blasts in 2008 that killed dozens in the western city of Ahmedabad, report Al Jazeera
International | 18 February 2022, 04:15 pm, Friday
Tamanna applies to Bangabandhu Memorial Trust
Tamanna Akter Noora, who secured GPA-5 in this year's HSC examination writing on one foot, has applied to the Bangabandhu Memorial Trust following the advice of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Education | 17 February 2022, 09:52 pm, Thursday
PM orders universal pension scheme for all
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed the authorities concerned to work out a universal pension scheme for the people aged above 60 and those who worked in the informal sector in line with the election manifesto of Bangladesh Awami League.
National | 17 February 2022, 09:10 pm, Thursday
Disclose names of those who proposed list for EC: SUJAN
Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJAN) has demanded that the names of those who have proposed names for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other commissioners to Search Committee be disclosed.
National | 17 February 2022, 07:27 pm, Thursday
Barishal receives Shakib blow ahead of BPL final
Fortune Barishal received a huge blow ahead of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final against Cumilla Victorians when their captain Shakib Al Hasan suffered from a stomach bug.
Sports | 17 February 2022, 06:49 pm, Thursday
20 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 3,539 in 24 hours
A total of 20 people died from Covid-19 and at least 3,539 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Thursday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Health | 17 February 2022, 06:23 pm, Thursday
US accuses Russia of deploying troops to Ukraine border
The United States on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russia was withdrawing troops from Ukraine's border, instead accusing Moscow of sending more soldiers as fears of an invasion grow.
International | 17 February 2022, 03:55 pm, Thursday
Rohingya man held with Tk 5.7cr worth Yaba in Cox's Bazar
A Rohingya man was detained with Yaba tablets worth Tk 5.7 crore in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday.
National | 17 February 2022, 03:06 pm, Thursday
Educational institutions to reopen from Feb 22
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Thursday said that in-person classes of secondary schools, colleges, and universities will resume from February 22.
Education | 17 February 2022, 04:02 pm, Thursday
Educational institutions to reopen from Feb 22: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni today said that in-person classes of secondary schools, colleges, and universities will resume from February 22.
Education | 17 February 2022, 12:20 pm, Thursday
94 killed in heavy rainfall, landslides in Brazil
Rescue workers raced against the clock Wednesday searching for any remaining survivors among mud and wreckage after devastating flash floods and landslides hit the picturesque Brazilian city of Petropolis, killing at least 94 people.
International | 17 February 2022, 10:58 am, Thursday
Bappiji surprised me on my birthday: Runa Laila
The death of legendary Bollywood singer-musician Bappi Lahiri has hit close to home in the showbiz arena of Bangladesh.
Entertainment | 17 February 2022, 10:45 am, Thursday
Google to overhaul ad tracking system on Android devices
Google announced plans Wednesday to limit ad tracking on its Android operating system running on billions of devices, a sensitive privacy issue that rival Apple has already moved to address on its iPhones.
Technology | 17 February 2022, 10:32 am, Thursday
Street name is being 'Little Bangladesh Avenue' in New York
City authorities have decided to rename a street in New York, USA, as 'Little Bangladesh Avenue'. The new renaming road will be officially inaugurated in Jamaica on February 21, International Mother Language Day.
National | 14 January 2023, 06:55 pm, Saturday