78 die in jail custody from Jan-Nov 2021: ASK
A total of 78 people have died in jail custody across the country in the last 11 months from January, said rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK).
National | 29 December 2021, 03:04 pm, Wednesday
NZ drop Ajaz for Bangladesh Test series
Spinner Ajaz Patel has been left out of the New Zealand (NZ) squad for the series against Bangladesh less than three weeks after becoming only the third bowler to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings of international cricket.
Sports | 29 December 2021, 02:40 pm, Wednesday
Light rain likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light rain or drizzle at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions and the regions of Kushtia and Jashore in the next 24 hours commencing at 9 am on Wednesday.
National | 29 December 2021, 02:32 pm, Wednesday
Accident halts rail communications on Dhaka-Chattogram route
Rail communications on Dhaka-Chattogram route has remained cut off after a Dhaka-bound train hit a lorry at SKM Jute Mills level crossing in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram district on Tuesday.
National | 29 December 2021, 02:27 pm, Wednesday
4 arrested over Rampur bus fire: RAB
The law enforcers have arrested four persons, including the main perpetrator Monir Hossain, in connection with a case filed for torching buses in Rampura.
National | 29 December 2021, 02:21 pm, Wednesday
Tk 3cr gold recovered at Dhaka airport; one held
Customs officials have detained a man and seized 44 gold bars from inside two hammers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
National | 29 December 2021, 02:11 pm, Wednesday
No outdoor gathering in Cox’s Bazar on New Year's Eve
No outdoor events or gathering will be allowed in Cox’s Bazar on the New Year’s Eve as the law enforcement agencies have taken extra precaution to ensure the safety of tourists.
Lifestyle | 29 December 2021, 02:05 pm, Wednesday
Mahmud Abbas visits Israel in rare trip
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas visited Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday during a rare trip to Israel for what Gantz's department said were talks on security and civil matters.
International | 29 December 2021, 10:35 am, Wednesday
Ebrahim Raisi set to visit Russia early in new year
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is preparing to visit Russia following an invitation from his counterpart Vladimir Putin, an Iranian government spokesman said today, a first since 2017.
International | 28 December 2021, 09:51 pm, Tuesday
Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu excited to feature in Priyanka Chopra’s biopic
Newly crowned Miss Universe, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu’s love and admiration for former Miss World and global icon, bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is undeniable.
Entertainment | 28 December 2021, 09:38 pm, Tuesday
Joynal Hazari laid to eternal rest in Mujib Udyan
Member of Awami League's advisory council and a former MP Joynal Abedin Hazari was laid to rest at the Mujib Udyan in Feni district town on Tuesday.
National | 28 December 2021, 09:06 pm, Tuesday
2 more Omicron cases detected in Bangladesh
Two more Omicron variant cases have been detected in Bangladesh, raising the total tally to four. According to GISAID, a global initiative on sharing all influenza data, shared the results on Tuesday.
Health | 28 December 2021, 09:02 pm, Tuesday
Dialogue on EC formation ‘meaningless’: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today termed ‘meaningless’ the ongoing talks on the reconstitution of the Election Commission as he thinks it will not help restore people’s voting rights.
Politics | 28 December 2021, 08:54 pm, Tuesday
WPB places six proposals to President
Welcoming the delegation at the Bangabhaban, the President sought the cooperation of all political parties for the formation of an independent, neutral, and acceptable EC.
Politics | 28 December 2021, 08:46 pm, Tuesday
15 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs
Fifteen more dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, health authorities said.
Health | 28 December 2021, 08:26 pm, Tuesday
We know the pain of getting no justice : PM
We know the pain of getting no justice as we are the victims of it. You (judges) will have to make sure to ensure justice .
National | 28 December 2021, 08:21 pm, Tuesday
Foreigners in Bangladesh can now remit 80% of monthly income
Bangladesh Bank has relaxed rules for foreign nationals residing in Bangladesh over sending remittances to their home countries.
Economy | 28 December 2021, 03:57 pm, Tuesday
No legal scope to send Khaleda abroad for treatment: Home boss
There is no scope in the law to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for treatment, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan.
Politics | 28 December 2021, 03:42 pm, Tuesday
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
After a year that made the terms WFH (work from home) and metaverse instantly recognizable for many people, there are a new set of technological trends headed this way for 2022.
Technology | 28 December 2021, 02:46 pm, Tuesday
COVID-19: ADB allocates $4.1m to support rural recovery
The Asian Development Bank has allocated $4.1 million in technical assistance to help agri-food value chains and rural economies in Asia and the Pacific recover from the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Economy | 28 December 2021, 02:34 pm, Tuesday