Macron faces 'moment of truth' as French pension reform goes to vote
A proposed reform of France's pension system, which has sparked massive protests and strikes since the start of the year, is to be put to a vote in parliament on Thursday in a decisive moment for President Emmanuel Macron, reports AFP.
International | 16 March 2023, 08:41 pm, Thursday
Sakib al Hasan and Hero Alam may be questioned: DB chief
Cricketer Sakib al Hasan and content creator Hero Alam who participated in the inauguration of Arav Jewellers in Dubai may be questioned for the sake of investigation, said a senior Detective Branch official on Thursday.
National | 16 March 2023, 07:57 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh may turn despotic like North Korea if opposition movement fails: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday warned that Bangladesh may turn into a tightly “regimented authoritarian” state like North Korea if their 10-point movement fails.
Politics | 16 March 2023, 07:47 pm, Thursday
Nation set to celebrate Bangabandhu's 103rd birth anniversary Friday
The nation is set to celebrate the 103rd birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day-2023 on Friday in a befitting manner.
National | 16 March 2023, 07:42 pm, Thursday
No country except Pakistan has caretaker government: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quade on Thursday said no country in the world has a caretaker government except Pakistan.
Politics | 16 March 2023, 07:18 pm, Thursday
During holy Ramadan, some profit-mongers hike prices and cause public sufferings: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today came down heavily on a section of businessmen for unscrupulously hiking prices of essentials during the holy month of Ramadan that intensifies public suffering.
National | 16 March 2023, 02:12 pm, Thursday
PM inaugurates another 50 model mosques
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated 50 model mosques along with Islamic cultural centres in the third phase in parts of the country.
National | 16 March 2023, 01:52 pm, Thursday
Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning (Thursday).
National | 16 March 2023, 11:29 am, Thursday
Tipu urges businessmen to make marginal profit in Ramadan
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday urged the businessmen to pursue self-restraint in running their businesses during the ensuing holy month of Ramadan.
Economy | 15 March 2023, 09:25 pm, Wednesday
BNP-backed lawyers attack to halt Supreme Court Bar Association polls: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that pro-BNP lawyers carried out attacks on the court premises to stop the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections held today.
Politics | 15 March 2023, 09:14 pm, Wednesday
No question of dialogue with BNP: Hasan
Awami League (AL) Joint Secretary General Dr Hasan Mahmud said on Wednesday that there is no question to hold dialogue with BNP on the caretaker government issue.
Politics | 15 March 2023, 07:23 pm, Wednesday
Elections to 5 city corporations to be held between May 23 and Jun 29
Elections to five city corporations -- Barishal, Gazipur, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet -- will be held between May 23 and June 29.
National | 15 March 2023, 07:15 pm, Wednesday
US keen to be number one investor in Bangladesh: Peter Haas
US Ambassador Peter Haas has said that his country wants to be the leading investor in Bangladesh.
National | 15 March 2023, 06:06 pm, Wednesday
Awami League is a 'pathological thief’: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday accused the Awami League of rigging votes in Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections and branded the ruling party as a 'pathological thief'.
Politics | 15 March 2023, 05:54 pm, Wednesday
University admission through single test from next year: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said on Wednesday that students will be enrolled in universities through creating a national merit list after holding one admission test from the next year.
Education | 15 March 2023, 05:47 pm, Wednesday
Pakistan police halt bid to arrest ex-PM Imran Khan
Pakistan police appeared Wednesday to have given up an attempt to arrest former prime minister Imran Khan, ending a siege of his residence after violent clashes with hundreds of his supporters, reports AFP.
International | 15 March 2023, 05:35 pm, Wednesday
Engage in nursing education, service largely: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon youths to engage in nursing education and service on a large scale.
National | 15 March 2023, 05:12 pm, Wednesday
More rain, thundershowers likely in parts of the country
As Dhaka got an early morning splash of rain today, which should help with the excessive dust, the Met Office predicted more rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind in different parts of the country today.
National | 15 March 2023, 02:29 pm, Wednesday
Russian jet causes American drone to crash over Black Sea: US
A Russian fighter jet on Tuesday dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said, slamming the manoeuvre as reckless, reports AFP.
International | 15 March 2023, 02:14 pm, Wednesday
Oscars ratings tick up again as 'Everything Everywhere' triumphs
Oscars television ratings increased for the second year in a row, as 18.7 million viewers tuned in to watch hit sci-fi "Everything Everywhere All At Once" dominate a well-reviewed ceremony, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 14 March 2023, 09:49 pm, Tuesday