Murad Hassan resigns from cabinet
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Md Murad Hassan resigned from his cabinet post following a social media storm over derogatory remarks on women and scandalous audio leaks.
National | 07 December 2021, 02:38 pm, Tuesday
US diplomats to boycott 2022 Olympics
The US has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
Sports | 07 December 2021, 01:33 am, Tuesday
PM asks State Minister Murad to resign
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murad Hassan to resign from the cabinet for his offensive and indecent remarks on women that sparked waves of criticism.
National | 07 December 2021, 12:53 am, Tuesday
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts again
Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano was active again on Monday, spewing out hot clouds of ash, two days after a powerful eruption killed at least 22 people and left dozens missing.
International | 07 December 2021, 04:19 pm, Tuesday
Foreign Minister eyes visa-free movement with India
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said “I wish to see that day when we will see no visa is required to visit (India)
National | 06 December 2021, 08:05 pm, Monday
2 women cricketer of Bangladesh test positive for Covid-19
Two women cricketer of Bangladesh cricket team have tested positive for Covid-19, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), confirmed the news on Monday evening.
Sports | 06 December 2021, 07:36 pm, Monday
56 new dengue patients hospitallised in 24hrs
Fifty-six new dengue patients have been hospitalised in past 24 hours.
National | 06 December 2021, 07:26 pm, Monday
BCB approves Shakib’s application
Shakib Al Hasan’s application has been approved by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to skip the New Zealand tour for a two-match series starting early next month.
Sports | 06 December 2021, 06:49 pm, Monday
BNP demands Murad’s resignation
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday demanded State Minister for Information Dr Murad Hassan apologise publicly and withdraw his “politically motivated, racial and derogatory” remarks against women and the Zia family.
Politics | 06 December 2021, 07:16 pm, Monday
4 more die of Covid-19, 277 fresh cases detected 24 hrs
Bangladesh on Monday reported 197 Covid-19 cases and four deaths in past 24 hours. Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
National | 06 December 2021, 06:50 pm, Monday
‘I will talk with PM over Murad’s statement’
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday (December 6) said he would discuss with Prime Minister over statement of State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murad Hasan.
Politics | 06 December 2021, 04:02 pm, Monday
Modi looks forward to continue working with Hasina
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reassured that he will continue working with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in order to further expand and deepen the ties between the two countries.
National | 06 December 2021, 03:49 pm, Monday
Signal 3 for maritime ports
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three as the deep depression over northwest Bay and adjoining west-central Bay appeared to be weakening.
National | 06 December 2021, 03:40 pm, Monday
Students’ protest goes on braving rain
The demonstrating students has been continuing their scheduled protests all over the capital defying the downpour.
National | 06 December 2021, 03:34 pm, Monday
Rain postpones 3rd day of Dhaka Test
Persistent rain, caused by the cyclone ‘Jawad’, has forced an abandonment of the third day game of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Sports | 06 December 2021, 03:15 pm, Monday
4 Banglalink officials get bail in James' case
A Dhaka court on Monday (December 6) granted temporary bail to four top officials of Banglalink Digital Communications Limited, a leading mobile phone operator, in a case filed by musician James.
Law and Human Rights | 06 December 2021, 03:12 pm, Monday
Doleshwar Hanafia mosque gets UNESCO award
Doleshwar Hanafia Jame Mosque in Keraniganj has received the Award of Merit in this year's UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Religion | 06 December 2021, 03:08 pm, Monday
Why the electrocuted child should not be given Tk10 cr: HC
The High Court on Monday has issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks as to why they should not be directed to give Tk 10 crore to Tamim, who lost his left hand in electrocution, as compensation.
National | 06 December 2021, 07:10 pm, Monday
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi awarded 4-year jail
A Myanmar court on Monday jailed ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi for four years for inciting dissent against the military and breaching Covid-19 rules, a spokesman for the ruling junta told AFP.
International | 06 December 2021, 02:44 pm, Monday
Mirza Fakhrul makes reckless comments everyday: Quader
What should I say him? He doesn’t know Awami League. Awami League exists at nobody’s mercy as people are the source of its power,” he said.
Politics | 05 December 2021, 11:41 pm, Sunday