Archive | Dhaka Prokash

Bangabazar Market fire: Dreams burn to ashes in front of eyes

The fire has been burning in Bangabazar Market of the capital since morning, but the fire service has not been able to bring it under control. The fire is spreading to a few buildings including the nearby Anexco Market.

National | 04 April 2023, 01:01 pm, Tuesday

Bolster regional & global efforts to mitigate climate change damages: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the global and individual country’s efforts need to be streamlined through responsive policy, planning and governance, to make the actions regarding climate change issue successful.

National | 04 April 2023, 12:39 pm, Tuesday

Devastating fire breaks out in city's Bangabazar

A joint support team of the Bangladesh Army and the Bangladesh Air Force and a helicopter are working to control the fire in the capital's Bangabazar, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

National | 04 April 2023, 11:36 am, Tuesday

Indian court pauses Rahul Gandhi's 2-year sentence

The hearing in the case challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the 2019 defamation case will next be held on May 3 at the Surat District and Sessions Court, which on Monday extended his bail till April 13. After the Surat court's verdict, Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as MP from Lok Sabha.

International | 03 April 2023, 09:35 pm, Monday

Single admission test for universities from next year: Dipu Moni

A single admission test will be held in all universities of the country from next year, Education Minister Dipu Moni said on Monday.

Education | 03 April 2023, 09:17 pm, Monday

Election-time govt main concern, not use of ballot or EVM: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party is least bothered about the Election Commission’s decisions to use ballot papers in all 300 seats instead of EVMs in the upcoming polls as their main concern is about the election-time government.

Politics | 03 April 2023, 09:11 pm, Monday

Shakib to Skip IPL for National Duty

Bangladesh's T20I and Test captain, Shakib Al Hasan, has reportedly decided not to take part in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) due to his commitment to the national team.

Sports | 03 April 2023, 09:06 pm, Monday

Prothom Alo reporter Shams freed from Jail

Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams was freed from Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj on bail on Monday.

National | 03 April 2023, 08:19 pm, Monday

Country's poverty rate comes down to 16 percent: Hasan

Information and Communication Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said that the country's poverty rate has come down to 16 percent from over 20 percent of the total population.

Politics | 03 April 2023, 07:20 pm, Monday

Nat’l Committee demands bike ban on highways for 9 days

Bangladesh's National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways today (April 03, 2023) demanded a ban on motorbike movement on all highways for at least 9 days before, during and after Eid.

National | 03 April 2023, 07:14 pm, Monday

Walton launches NEXG series new phone with 50 megapixel camera, 8GB RAM

Walton has launched next generation's new smartphone in the domestic market. The Mobile Division of Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited released 'NEXG N6' series new model of smartphone which is featured with 50 megapixel dual AI rear cameras, 8 GB of rapid memory RAM, a large display of HD plus resolution, sufficient storage, powerful battery and so many features.

Technology | 03 April 2023, 07:06 pm, Monday

Bangladesh losing tax revenue of Tk84000 crore from informal sector: CPD

Bangladesh is missing tax revenue of Tk84000 crore each year due to irregularities, institution inability and tax avoidance tendency, according to study of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) published on Monday.

National | 03 April 2023, 06:51 pm, Monday

PM Hasina hails Bangladesh’s progress in medical science

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said that doctors in Bangladesh are now capable of performing critical operations, including kidney transplant as the country has advanced in healthcare.

National | 03 April 2023, 06:24 pm, Monday

Sultana Jasmine died from brain hemorrhage: postmortem report

Naogaon land office employee Sultana Jasmine died from brain hemorrhage, said Prof. Dr. Kofil Uddin, chief of Forensic Medicine Department Rajshahi Medical College Hosptial, reports UNB.

National | 03 April 2023, 06:18 pm, Monday

Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams gets bail

A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman Shams in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).

National | 03 April 2023, 06:11 pm, Monday

No EVMs in Next national election, ballot papers to be used in 300 seats: EC

Electronic Voting Machines(EVMs) will not be used in the 12th national election, said Election Commission (EC) Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam on Monday (April 03, 2023).

National | 03 April 2023, 06:15 pm, Monday

Trump to fly to New York for court surrender amid tight security

Former US President Donald Trump is set to fly from Florida to New York City on Monday, ahead of his scheduled arraignment related to hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election, as security tightens in Manhattan.

International | 03 April 2023, 12:49 pm, Monday

'Bangladesh-France ties guided by common goals of sustainable development'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said relationship between Bangladesh and France has expanded further towards a strategic and objective dimension -- guided by common goals of sustainable development.

National | 03 April 2023, 12:36 pm, Monday

Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts; prices could go up

Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced surprise cuts totaling up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide.