Switzerland to invest Tk 11 billion in Bangladesh
Switzerland will invest around CHF 119 million or Tk 11 billion to implement its programme in the country over the next four years.
Economy | 22 December 2021, 06:51 pm, Wednesday
PM arrives in Male
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday has arrived in Male on a six-day official visit to the Maldives at the invitation of Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
National | 22 December 2021, 06:51 pm, Wednesday
Dhaka world's 3rd most polluted city
The densely populated capital Dhaka has been ranked the third-most polluted city in the world. On Wednesday, the capital's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 282 at 11.32 am.
National | 22 December 2021, 06:52 pm, Wednesday
Court orders Dubai ruler to pay ex-wife $728m
The ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Haya bint al-Hussein more than $728 million (£500 million), in one of the largest divorce settlements ever handed down by a UK court.
International | 22 December 2021, 03:46 pm, Wednesday
PM leaves for her maiden visit to Maldives
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Male, the capital of Maldives, on Wednesday on her maiden six-day bilateral visit at the invitation of Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
National | 22 December 2021, 03:26 pm, Wednesday
‘Media is considered a subsidiary to national politics’
Media is considered a subsidiary to national politics and it is/was not free by choice. It was playing a junior role to politics and ultimately parties in the past and as its tradition does so now.
National | 22 December 2021, 03:03 pm, Wednesday
Avijit murder Zia, Akram hiding abroad: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said Sayed Md Ziaul Haque alias Major Zia, who was sacked from army, and Akram Hossain are hiding abroad.
National | 21 December 2021, 09:12 pm, Tuesday
HC may hear petition over Khaleda’s treatment Wednesday
The High Court on Tuesday accepted for hearing the writ petition that sought its directive to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for advanced treatment.
Politics | 21 December 2021, 04:06 pm, Tuesday
WHO sounds warning over fast-spreading Omicron
The fast-spreading Omicron variant is now the dominant strain of Covid-19 in the United States,
Health | 21 December 2021, 03:50 pm, Tuesday
London cancels New Year event over omicron surge
A major New year celebration in London will be cancelled, the British capital's mayor Sadiq Khan said on Monday, as worries mount over a surge in virus cases sparked by the Omicron variant.
International | 21 December 2021, 03:32 pm, Tuesday
Dewanganj mayor suspended for assaulting edu officer
Shahnewaz Shahan Shah, mayor of Dewanganj Municipality has been suspended for assaulting the secondary education officer in Jamalpur district on the Victory Day.
National | 21 December 2021, 03:46 pm, Tuesday
PM’s article published in FORTUNE magazine
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the Covid-19 pandemic couldn't hit hard her country due to the government's prompt actions to protect most vulnerable people and businesses.
National | 21 December 2021, 03:00 pm, Tuesday
Another case filed against Murad Hasan
An advocate in Chandpur has filed a case in a local court against the former State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murad Hassan
Law and Human Rights | 21 December 2021, 02:40 pm, Tuesday
US records 1st death believed to be Omicron
Texas’ Harris County on Monday reported its first death related to the Omicron Covid-19 variant, a man who was unvaccinated, the county health department said.
Health | 21 December 2021, 02:33 pm, Tuesday
PM leaves for Maldives Wednesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for Male on Wednesday on a two-day official visit.
National | 21 December 2021, 02:04 pm, Tuesday
22 journalists get UNICEF Meena Media Awards
The UNICEF Meena Media Awards on Monday honoured journalists for their reporting on child rights in Bangladesh in 2021.
National | 20 December 2021, 08:48 pm, Monday
Bangladesh wants friendly relations with all countries: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government wants to maintain friendly relations with all countries in order to continue Bangladesh’s socio-economic progress.
National | 20 December 2021, 06:21 pm, Monday
2 die of Covid-19, new cases 260 in 24 hours
Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am Monday (December 20), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Health | 20 December 2021, 05:49 pm, Monday
Omicron-affected women cricketers return negativ
The two cricketers of Bangladesh women's team have tested negative in Covid-19 tests making an end to their 14-day self-isolation.
Sports | 20 December 2021, 04:23 pm, Monday
Chuadanga records lowest 7 degrees Celsius
This year's lowest temperature of the county has been recorded at 7 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga as a cold wave is sweeping different parts of Bangladesh.
National | 20 December 2021, 04:11 pm, Monday