8 killed in crush at Cameroon stadium
At least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.
Sports | 25 January 2022, 03:23 pm, Tuesday
AL appointed lobbyist to promote Bangladesh: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said Awami League had appointed lobbyist to promote good governance and a positive image of Bangladesh.
National | 25 January 2022, 03:07 pm, Tuesday
US, Europe declare 'unity' against Russia
President Joe Biden declared ‘total’ unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine, while the Pentagon said 8,500 US troops were put on standby for possible deployment to boost NATO.
International | 25 January 2022, 02:35 pm, Tuesday
BNP falls in deep crisis: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the BNP has fallen in deep crisis due to its political failure.
Politics | 24 January 2022, 10:01 pm, Monday
Proctor fails to reach food and medicines to SUST VC
The agitating students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) on Monday prevented a team, led by its proctor, from taking food to the vice-chancellor who been confined to his residence.
National | 24 January 2022, 09:49 pm, Monday
New bill a plot to form another EC with loyal people: Rizvi
The Prime Minister’s will be reflected on the Election Commission bill to be passed by the government without having elected representatives,
Politics | 24 January 2022, 09:40 pm, Monday
Police determined to serve people: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed on Monday said police are determined to serve the people of the country.
National | 24 January 2022, 09:34 pm, Monday
BFIU seeks Muhammad Yunus’ bank information
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought banks account details from Nobel laureate and founder of Grameen Bank professor Muhammad Yunus.
National | 24 January 2022, 07:44 pm, Monday
UGC to launch scholarship programme for public university teachers
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh will formulate a guideline over introduction of a scholarship programme for the teachers of the country’s public universities in July next.
Education | 24 January 2022, 07:31 pm, Monday
BNP itself doesn't know what they want: Hanif
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Monday said BNP is opposing the law on formation of the Election Commission (EC) in order to embarrass the government.
Politics | 24 January 2022, 06:54 pm, Monday
VC Farid Uddin apologizes to JU student-teacher
Vice-Chancellor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Prof Farid Uddin Ahmed has apologized to the students and teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) for his offensive remarks on JU female students.
National | 24 January 2022, 06:32 pm, Monday
15 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 14,828 in 24 hours
A total of 15 people died from Covid-19 and 14,828 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 on Monday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Health | 24 January 2022, 06:33 pm, Monday
Anushka seeks privacy after daughter’s picture goes viral
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on Monday requested people to avoid clicking or publishing pictures of her daughter Vamika after the baby's face was revealed during the ongoing India-South Africa cricket series.PTI.
Entertainment | 24 January 2022, 06:20 pm, Monday
Shakib 2nd cricketer to 5k runs, 400 wickets in T20
Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has added another feather to his illustrious career by becoming the only second cricketer in this planet to score 5000 runs and claim 400 wickets simultaneously in T20 cricket.
Sports | 24 January 2022, 06:07 pm, Monday
Mahmudullah, Russell help Dhaka to first win
The Universe Boss Chris Gayle tested negative for Covid-19, having landed in Bangladesh Sunday and was included for Fortune Barishal’s match against Dhaka but there was still not enough firepower to ignite the day-match’s slumbering tempo which once again failed to produce the runs as Minister Group of Dhaka defeated Barishal by four wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.
Sports | 24 January 2022, 04:34 pm, Monday
Navratilova blasts Peng Shuai T-shirt ban
Retired tennis star Martina Navratilova has blasted a decision by Australian Open organisers to ban T-shirts supporting Chinese player Peng Shuai.
Sports | 24 January 2022, 04:07 pm, Monday
Burkina Faso President detained by military
The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, has reportedly been detained by mutinying soldiers.
International | 24 January 2022, 03:50 pm, Monday
BB asks banks to run with 50pc employees
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Monday asked banks to run their operation with 50 per cent of their employees and introduce alternate duty roster immediately in order to tackle the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Economy | 24 January 2022, 03:37 pm, Monday
Harun president, Fahad secretary of JBBA in NY
Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association (JBBA) has formed another new committee in New York, USA.
Economy | 24 January 2022, 07:27 pm, Monday
Tamim back to T20 format
Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal has been in discussion again after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon made it clear that the left-hand opener was reluctant to play T20 format.
Sports | 23 January 2022, 09:59 pm, Sunday