Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian in West Bank
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. The Palestinian health ministry said, during what the Israeli military described as a violent confrontation.
International | 16 February 2022, 12:25 pm, Wednesday
Canada to ease travel requirements
Canada will ease entry for fully vaccinated international travelers starting on Feb. 28 as COVID-19 cases decline, allowing a rapid antigen test for travelers instead of a molecular one, officials said on Tuesday.
International | 16 February 2022, 12:25 pm, Wednesday
Biden to Putin: Step back from the brink of war with Ukraine
In a nationally televised speech, Biden said the United States estimates that 150,000 Russian troops now encircle Ukraine, a higher number than previous estimates of about 100,000.
International | 16 February 2022, 12:26 pm, Wednesday
Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passes away
Veteran Indian singer and composer Bappi Lahiri passed on Tuesday night. The iconic singer breathed his last in Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital. He was 69.
Entertainment | 16 February 2022, 12:27 pm, Wednesday
BNP destroy the caretaker government system: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday allegated that BNP is responsible for destroying the caretaker government system and there is now no scope to restore it.
Politics | 16 February 2022, 12:27 pm, Wednesday
Veteran singer Sandhya Mukherjee passes away
Indian singing legend Sandhya Mukherjee passed away at the age of 90 after a cardiac arrest on Tuesday.
Entertainment | 16 February 2022, 12:27 pm, Wednesday
Oil prices hike as Russia-Ukraine tensions
Heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine pushed global crude oil prices to around $95 per barrel, stoking fears of increased inflationary pressure on a recovering economy.
Economy | 16 February 2022, 12:27 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh to vaccinate one crore people with first dose on Feb 26
Bangladesh has set a target to vaccinate one crore people with COVID-19 jabs on February 26 through launching a nationwide vaccination campaign.
National | 16 February 2022, 12:28 pm, Wednesday
Siam, Deepanwita win best national film actor award
The government has announced the National Film Award 2020. Siam Ahmed won the Best Actor award for her performance in 'Biswasundari' and Deepanwita Martin won the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Gore'.
Entertainment | 16 February 2022, 12:28 pm, Wednesday
Search committee working to form another 'obedient' EC: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today alleged that the search committee is working to form another Election Commission (EC) 'obedient' to the government like the outgoing one.
Politics | 16 February 2022, 12:28 pm, Wednesday
Ukraine crisis: Russia says some troops return to base
We've always said the troops will return to their bases after the exercises are over. This is the case this time as well," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said
International | 16 February 2022, 12:28 pm, Wednesday
RU resume in-person classes from Feb 22
Rajshahi University (RU) has taken a decision for resuming classes in-person of all academic sessions from February 22 through maintaining health guidelines amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Education | 15 February 2022, 06:36 pm, Tuesday
Bangladeshis advised to leave Ukraine
Bangladeshi nationals living in Ukraine has been advised to leave the country due to uncertainties caused by the current situation there.
National | 15 February 2022, 06:29 pm, Tuesday
PM inaugurates Amar Ekushey Book Fair
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday inaugurated the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2022 in the city.
National | 15 February 2022, 06:23 pm, Tuesday
34 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 4,746 in 24 hours
A total of 34 people died from Covid-19 and at least 4,746 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Tuesday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Health | 15 February 2022, 05:30 pm, Tuesday
Govt turning Coast Guard into modern force: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her government is making Bangladesh Coast Guard as a modern and up-to-date force to enable it for carrying out more new responsibilities in the future.
National | 15 February 2022, 04:26 pm, Tuesday
Malaysia HC stays Khairuzzaman’s deportation
Malaysia High Court (HC) has stayed the deportation of Bangladesh’s former high commissioner to Malaysia Mohamed Khairuzzaman.
National | 15 February 2022, 04:11 pm, Tuesday
EC formation: Elias Kanchan's name in the proposed list
The search committee on Monday has published the list of names proposed for the post of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC).
National | 14 February 2022, 09:20 pm, Monday
Search committee released the list of suggested names
The search committee on Monday has published the list of names proposed for the post of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC).
National | 14 February 2022, 09:01 pm, Monday
Joya Ahsan win another award in Kalkata
Joya Ahsan won best actress at the West Bengal film journalists association awards [WFJA].
Entertainment | 14 February 2022, 09:33 pm, Monday