Govt fails to modernise fire extinguishing system: Fakhrul
Despite the alarming rise in the number of fire incidents in the country, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government has failed to modernise the fire extinguishing system and adequately equip the firefighters.
Politics | 06 April 2023, 06:39 pm, Thursday
Xi, Macron call for Russia-Ukraine peace talks 'as soon as possible'
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping both called on Thursday for Russia-Ukraine peace talks to take place "as soon as possible".
International | 06 April 2023, 06:17 pm, Thursday
Online sale of advance train tickets for Eid begins Friday
The of all advance train tickets ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr will begin online tomorrow.
National | 06 April 2023, 04:43 pm, Thursday
Kazi Firoz slams finance minister on money laundering issue
Jatiya Party MP Kazi Firoz Rashid on Thursday came down heavily on finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal for what he said his failure to stop laundering of money from Bangladesh.
National | 06 April 2023, 04:32 pm, Thursday
Traders can temporarily operate at Bangabazar from this Saturday: Salman F Rahman
Traders and shop owners of Banga Bazar Market that burned down on April 4, can operate their businesses temporarily from this Saturday at the site and adjacent area so that they can recover some of the losses.
National | 06 April 2023, 06:08 pm, Thursday
Bangabandhu’s speeches are priceless national assets: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the speeches of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman are invaluable assets for the present and future generations.
National | 06 April 2023, 04:13 pm, Thursday
Dhaka’s air quality back to ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka's air quality slipped back to the 'unhealthy' zone this morning.
National | 06 April 2023, 01:30 pm, Thursday
Decision to use ballot paper in next election not taken under any pressure: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today said that the decision to use ballot paper in the upcoming 12th National Election has not been taken under any pressure. It is the Election Commission’s own decision.
National | 06 April 2023, 01:25 pm, Thursday
Bangabazar Market manifests govt’s irresponsibility: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that Bangabazar Market fire has exposed the irresponsibility of the current government and the failure of its different agencies to take prompt steps to douse the blaze.
Politics | 05 April 2023, 09:34 pm, Wednesday
Singer Tahsan buys a burnt lungi at Tk 1 lakh
Popular singer and actor Tahsan Khan has bought a lungi burnt in the devastating fire at Bangabazar at Tk 1 lakh responding to a call from Ekushey Padak winning organisation Bidyanondo Foundation.
Entertainment | 05 April 2023, 09:04 pm, Wednesday
BNP does not do politics for people: Quader
Lashing out at BNP for its negligent attitude towards the fire victims, Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that BNP does not do politics for the welfare of the people.
Politics | 05 April 2023, 08:55 pm, Wednesday
Bangladeshi Hafez Takrim again first in the International Quran Competition in Dubai
Hafez Saleh Ahmad Takrim from Bangladesh has again won the International Hifzul Quran Competition. This time, Takreem became the first to participate in the 26th Dubai International Hifzul Quran Competition.
Religion | 05 April 2023, 08:52 pm, Wednesday
SC temporarily suspends HC’s declaration on UNOs’ role as CEOs of Upazila Parishads
The Appellate Division’s Chamber Judge Court on Wednesday temporarily suspended the High Court's judgment regarding the declaration of the UNOs’ role as the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Upazila Parishads illegal and unconstitutional.
Law and Human Rights | 05 April 2023, 08:39 pm, Wednesday
HC orders formation of high powered body to probe Jesmine’s death
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to form a high powered body to investigate the death of Sultana Jesmine in the custody of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
Law and Human Rights | 05 April 2023, 07:39 pm, Wednesday
440 migrants rescued from boat off Malta
More than 400 migrants have been rescued from a boat off Malta after an 11-hour operation, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Wednesday after its ship responded to a distress alert, reports AFP.
International | 05 April 2023, 06:44 pm, Wednesday
Gausia, Rajdhahi Super and some other markets in Dhaka seem risky: DG
A survey will be conducted as some markets in Dhaka including Gausia Market and Rajdhani Super Market seem risky, said Brigadier General Md. Main Uddin, Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defense on Wednesday.
National | 05 April 2023, 06:40 pm, Wednesday
Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to NZ parliament
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern bowed out of parliament Wednesday, ending a career marked by empathetic leadership during times of crisis even as she faced escalating abuse online, reports AFP.
International | 05 April 2023, 06:36 pm, Wednesday
Suspended DIG Bazlur Rashid granted HC bail
The High Court on Wednesday granted bail to suspended deputy inspector general (DIG) of Prisons Bazlur Rashid till April 30 in a case filed over illegally amassing wealth worth Tk 3.14 crore.
Law and Human Rights | 05 April 2023, 06:33 pm, Wednesday
Quick steps will be taken after identifying risky markets: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said measures will be taken quickly after identifying the risky markets in the capital.
National | 05 April 2023, 06:31 pm, Wednesday
Russian official sought by ICC to speak at UN meeting
A senior Russian official, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on war crimes charges, is set to virtually attend an informal UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday.
International | 05 April 2023, 06:47 pm, Wednesday