Mushfiqur hits century as Bangladesh lead Ireland by 102 runs
Mushfiqur Rahim hits his 10th century as Bangladesh took the stranglehold of the one-off Test against Ireland, reaching 316-5 at tea on day two at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Sports | 05 April 2023, 06:11 pm, Wednesday
Govt to assist Bangabazar businesses to recover from fire damages: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday (April 05, 2023) said the government will assist the Bangabazar businesspeople as much as possible after estimating the damages caused by Tuesday’s fire.
National | 05 April 2023, 04:32 pm, Wednesday
Dhaka Metro Rail to operate from 8 am to 2 pm starting today
Starting today (April 05, 2023), commuters can avail the Dhaka Metro Rail service for six hours every day – from 8 am to 2 pm.
National | 05 April 2023, 02:04 pm, Wednesday
Repayment of Padma Bridge loan starts with Tk 316.91 crore given to govt
The repayment of the loan taken for construction of Padma Bridge started with Tk 316.91 crore paid to the government in the first two installments on Wednesday (April 05, 2023).
National | 05 April 2023, 01:58 pm, Wednesday
Prominent entrepreneur Rokia Afzal Rahman passes away at 82
Rokia Afzal Rahman , a former advisor to a caretaker government and renowned entrepreneur, passed away at a hospital in Singapore on Wednesday. She was 82.
National | 05 April 2023, 01:52 pm, Wednesday
Defendant Trump slams criminal charges as 'insult to our country'
Donald Trump offered a full-throated defense of his conduct Tuesday in his first public remarks since being charged over hush money payments to a porn star, blasting the criminal prosecution as "an insult to our country."
International | 05 April 2023, 01:47 pm, Wednesday
Inflation rises to 9.33 percent in March, highest in 7 months
Inflation rose to 9.33 percent, the highest in 7 months, the Planning Ministry said on Tuesday citing data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Economy | 04 April 2023, 08:53 pm, Tuesday
Priyanka Chopra says she has a ‘tumultuous relationship’ with what happened in Bollywood
Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra has forgiven, but perhaps not forgotten. The star, who had opened up about moving to the US because she felt “cornered’ in Bollywood, talked about her comment at a special event of her Prime Video series Citadel in the city and said she spoke her heart out as she felt “articulate” and confident enough.
Entertainment | 04 April 2023, 07:22 pm, Tuesday
PM for realising tolls from regional highways
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned to take necessary measures for realising tolls from the regional highways.
National | 04 April 2023, 06:59 pm, Tuesday
The incident of fire in Banga Bazar is mysterious: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep concern over the massive fire in Banga Bazar of the capital.
Politics | 04 April 2023, 06:09 pm, Tuesday
Taijul takes five as Ireland tumble for 214 in Dhaka Test
In their first-ever Test innings against Bangladesh, Ireland won the toss and chose to bat first. However, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed his 11th five-for in Tests to help dismiss Ireland for 214 on Tuesday in Dhaka.
Sports | 04 April 2023, 05:35 pm, Tuesday
Railway conducts first trial run over Padma Bridge
Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan today inaugurated the test run of a special train from Bhanga to Mawa via the Padma Bridge. The train began its journey at 1:22pm and reached Mawa at 3:24pm.
National | 04 April 2023, 05:22 pm, Tuesday
ADB lowers Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast to 5.3% in FY 23
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to the 5.3% for fiscal year (FY) 2023 from its earlier forecast of 6.6%.
Economy | 04 April 2023, 04:45 pm, Tuesday
Oil producers’ cuts could boost gasoline prices, help Russia
Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia said they're cutting supplies of crude — again. This time, the decision was a surprise and is underlining worries about where the global economy might be headed, reports AP.
Economy | 04 April 2023, 04:27 pm, Tuesday
Rahul Gandhi avoids prison as he appeals defamation verdict
A court on Monday suspended a two-year prison sentence for Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as he appeals his criminal conviction for mocking the prime minister’s surname which resulted in his expulsion from Parliament, dealing a huge blow to his Congress party ahead of general elections next year, reports AP.
International | 04 April 2023, 04:23 pm, Tuesday
Bangabazar market fire under control after 6 hrs
The massive fire that broke out at the Bangabazar market in Dhaka on Tuesday (April 04, 2023) morning has been brought under control after more than six hours of frantic efforts.
National | 04 April 2023, 02:44 pm, Tuesday
Afghan Taliban raid kills 6 members of Islamic State group
An overnight raid by Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province killed six members of the extremist Islamic State group, a Taliban spokesman said on Tuesday.
International | 04 April 2023, 01:33 pm, Tuesday
Bangladesh reduce Ireland to 65-3 at lunch on day-1
Bangladesh bowler bowled in disciplined manner to reduce Ireland to 65-3 at lunch on day one of the lone Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here today.
Sports | 04 April 2023, 01:31 pm, Tuesday
Trump to surrender today: First former US president to face criminal charges
An extraordinary moment in U.S. history is scheduled to unfold in a Manhattan courthouse today: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender to face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.
International | 04 April 2023, 01:42 pm, Tuesday
Finland joins NATO as Russian war prompts shift
Finland becomes the 31st member of NATO on Tuesday, in a historic strategic shift provoked by Moscow's war on Ukraine, which doubles the US-led alliance's border with Russia, reports AFP.
International | 04 April 2023, 01:23 pm, Tuesday