Awami League destroyed democracy and dreams of independence: Fakhrul
Accusing Awami League of destroying democracy and the electoral system by dashing the dreams of the country’s independence, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday expressed a strong determination to restore democracy and people’s democratic rights, including the right of franchise.
Politics | 26 March 2023, 07:41 pm, Sunday
IMF says risks to financial stability have increased, calls for vigilance
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Sunday that risks to financial stability have increased and called for continued vigilance although actions by advanced economies have calmed market stress, reports Reuters.
Economy | 26 March 2023, 07:34 pm, Sunday
Bangabandhu conferred ‘FOSWAL Literature Award’ for his trilogy
The Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) today conferred 'Special Literary Award' to Bangladesh’s Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for his trilogy- The Unfinished Memoirs, The Prison Diaries and New China 1952.
Literature | 26 March 2023, 07:27 pm, Sunday
Ukraine slams Putin plan to station Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus
A top security adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Russian plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus would destabilise that country, which he said had been taken "hostage" by Moscow.
International | 26 March 2023, 06:56 pm, Sunday
Gulistan blast: One more victim dies, death toll rises to 25
Another victim of the fatal explosion at a building near the BRTC bus counter at Gulistan in the city died at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery this morning, taking the death toll to 25.
National | 26 March 2023, 06:48 pm, Sunday
Gauff loses out to Potapova power, Rybakina rallies
American Coco Gauff was knocked out of the Miami Open on Saturday after an intense three-set battle with Anastasia Potapova while Indian Wells champion Elena Rybakina earned a hard-fought comeback win against Spain's Paula Badosa, reports AFP.
Sports | 26 March 2023, 06:43 pm, Sunday
PM greets freedom fighters on Independence Day
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday greeted the freedom fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the Independence and National Day.
National | 26 March 2023, 06:32 pm, Sunday
Putin says will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus, bringing the arms to a country at the gates of the European Union, reports AFP.
International | 26 March 2023, 06:29 pm, Sunday
Zia was Pakistan's collaborator impersonating freedom fighter: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said BNP founder Ziaur Rahman had acted as 'a collaborator of Pakistan' in disguise of freedom fighter.
Politics | 26 March 2023, 06:14 pm, Sunday
BNP acts like Pakistan on Genocide Day: Quader
Amid huge speculation on anti-liberation campaign influenced by different quarters since 52 years after the independence, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today alleged that BNP is speaking in line with Pakistan regarding the genocide day on March 25.
Politics | 26 March 2023, 06:41 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh ‘quickly becoming a regional leader’: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken has said Bangladesh is “quickly becoming a regional leader” with a rapidly growing economy, an increasingly well-educated workforce, and a dynamic youth demographic.
National | 26 March 2023, 04:28 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh’s tremendous achievements widely commended by int’l community: Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the tremendous achievements scored by the Bangladesh government and people have been widely commended by the international community.
National | 26 March 2023, 04:21 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh always ‘a strong pillar’ of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy: Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has extended warmest greetings to his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen and the government and people of Bangladesh on Independence Day.
National | 26 March 2023, 04:14 pm, Sunday
BNP vows to continue movement for the restoration of democracy and voting rights of people
BNP today paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Martyrs’ Memorial, marking Independence Day, and took a vow to continue its movement for the “restoration of democracy and voting rights of people”.
Politics | 26 March 2023, 04:08 pm, Sunday
Nation celebrating Independence Day
The nation is celebrating the 53rd Independence and National Day today in a befitting manner.
National | 26 March 2023, 12:35 pm, Sunday
President, PM pay homage to Liberation War martyrs
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Memorial here on the outskirts of the capital early this morning, marking the 53rd Independence and National Day.
National | 26 March 2023, 12:23 pm, Sunday
Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Independence are synonymous
After nearly two hundred years of British rule, the states of India and Pakistan were formed based on the two-nation theory in 1947, and East Bengal was declared a part of Pakistan.
Opinion | 26 March 2023, 12:05 am, Sunday
FIFA international series: Bangladesh beat Seychelles 1-0
Bangladesh national football team beat visiting Seychelles by 1-0 goal in the first match of two-match FIFA Tier-1 Int'l Football Series held today (Saturday) at Sylhet District Stadium in Sylhet.
Sports | 25 March 2023, 09:41 pm, Saturday
Price of broiler chicken coming down at market level
Due to the decision of selling broiler chicken at Tk 190 to 195 per kilogram (kg) at the farm level in the month of Ramadan, the price of the chicken has started coming down at the markets here.
Special | 25 March 2023, 09:33 pm, Saturday
Independence Day to be observed Sunday
The nation is set to celebrate the 53rd Independence and National Day on Sunday vowing afresh to take the country towards prosperity with the Liberation War spirit.
National | 25 March 2023, 08:36 pm, Saturday