One killed in explosion at Narayanganj building
A man was killed and several others were injured when a building partially collapsed due to an explosion that triggered a fire in Nitaiganj of Narayanganj Saturday.
National | 18 March 2023, 12:18 pm, Saturday
2 cases filed against actress Mahiya Mahi, husband in Gazipur
Two cases have been filed against popular film actress Mahiya Mahi and her husband — on charge of “defaming police” after going live on Facebook and alleged involvement in extortion and assaulting a businessman.
Entertainment | 18 March 2023, 12:10 pm, Saturday
International court issues an arrest warrant for Putin
The International Criminal Court said on Friday it issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.
International | 18 March 2023, 12:03 pm, Saturday
US Fed said lent banks $12 bn under scheme unveiled Sunday
The Federal Reserve has lent US banks nearly $12 billion under a new one-year lending program unveiled Sunday, as authorities moved to ease stress on the financial system after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, reports AFP.
Economy | 17 March 2023, 07:30 pm, Friday
Former Australia Test captain Paine retires from cricket
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retired from cricket with little fanfare on Friday, bowing out after playing an inter-state match in Tasmania, reports AFP.
Sports | 17 March 2023, 07:24 pm, Friday
Wall Street giants move to rescue First Republic Bank
America's largest banks moved Thursday to shore up First Republic, easing fears that the regional lender could be the next domino to fall after collapses including Silicon Valley Bank, reports AFP.
Economy | 17 March 2023, 07:19 pm, Friday
BNP and their allies are the major patrons of the evil force: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said if BNP and their allies don't create obstacles to the country's development, Bangladesh would have achieved more progress.
Politics | 17 March 2023, 07:13 pm, Friday
Poisonous tree of communal forces must be uprooted: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the poisonous tree of communal forces must be uprooted for building the 'Sonar Bangla' of Bangabandhu’s dream.
Politics | 17 March 2023, 07:08 pm, Friday
White House says Xi-Zelensky talks would be a 'good thing'
The White House said Thursday that talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Chinese leader Xi Jinping would be a "good thing," but warned Beijing against taking a "one-sided" view of the conflict, reports AFP.
International | 17 March 2023, 07:05 pm, Friday
Awami League turn into a bankrupt party
The BNP on Friday alleged that Awami League has put the last nail in the coffin of the electoral system of the country by holding a lopsided election of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) using police and outsiders.
Politics | 17 March 2023, 07:01 pm, Friday
Xi Jinping to visit Russia next week
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia next week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Friday, his first trip to Moscow in nearly four years, reports AFP.
International | 17 March 2023, 04:59 pm, Friday
PM for proper grooming of children to build ‘Smart Bangladesh’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said a smart population is needed to build ‘Smart Bangladesh’, urging the children to be groomed properly with human qualities as today’s children will be the smart community of future Bangladesh.
National | 17 March 2023, 04:53 pm, Friday
Dhaka’s air 8th most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning (March 17, 2023).
National | 17 March 2023, 11:18 am, Friday
Bangabandhu's 103rd birth anniversary being celebrated
The nation is celebrating the 103rd birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day-2023 today in a befitting manner.
National | 17 March 2023, 11:13 am, Friday
PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on his birthday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 103rd birth anniversary and the National Children's Day-2023.
National | 17 March 2023, 10:57 am, Friday
Happy birthday Bangabandhu and St. Patrick!
March 17 is one of those special occasions that come once a year and brings much joy for the world to celebrate. It also reminds Bengalis of historic achievement and greatness. Nobody in the world has more reason to celebrate March 17 than the Bengalis.
Opinion | 17 March 2023, 10:38 am, Friday
Oscars called out for casting non-South Asian dancers in ‘Naatu Naatu’ live performance
The live performance of the high energy “Naatu Naatu”, from the Indian blockbuster “RRR”, received a standing ovation at the Oscars. The song, that went viral worldwide, is the first song from an Indian film to win an Oscar.
Entertainment | 16 March 2023, 09:23 pm, Thursday
French honour for Nadia Samdani: Receives Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters medal
Nadia Samdani MBE, co-founder of Samdani Art Foundation and Dhaka Art Summit, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Ordre des Arts et des Lettres’ (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Ministry of Culture.
Lifestyle | 16 March 2023, 09:25 pm, Thursday
BNP delegation attends dinner hosted by Indian envoy
A five-member delegation of BNP led by party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir attended a dinner hosted by the Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma on Thursday night.
Politics | 16 March 2023, 09:13 pm, Thursday
UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine, including systematic torture and killing in occupied regions, amount to war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity, according to a report from a U.N.-backed inquiry released Thursday.
International | 16 March 2023, 09:03 pm, Thursday