Iran says deal reached to buy Russian fighter jets
Iran has finalised a deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, state media reported, as defence cooperation between the two countries deepens, reports AFP.
International | 11 March 2023, 07:00 pm, Saturday
Biden scraps Trump's paint scheme for Air Force One
The US Air Force on Friday unveiled a new color scheme for Air Force One, discarding the palette chosen by Donald Trump for the presidential aircraft, reports AFP.
International | 11 March 2023, 06:04 pm, Saturday
Neymar ankle surgery a success: PSG
Surgeons at a Qatari hospital on Friday "successfully" operated on the right ankle of Brazil star Neymar following an injury that will rule him out for the rest of the season, reports AFP.
Sports | 11 March 2023, 05:59 pm, Saturday
Govt making blueprint to stay in power till 2041: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that the government wants to hold another ‘stage-managed’ election as per its blueprint to stay in power till 2041.
Politics | 11 March 2023, 05:56 pm, Saturday
Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano, reports AP.
International | 11 March 2023, 05:54 pm, Saturday
BNP announces rally in all cities on March 18
BNP and like-minded parties will hold rallies in all metropolitan cities on March 18 to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.
Politics | 11 March 2023, 05:52 pm, Saturday
PM blasts BNP leaders for falsifying against AL, indulging in corruption
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday castigated the BNP leaders for spreading falsehood that the Awami League has destroyed the country, saying, “Telling lies, indulging in corruption and looting are their habits.”
National | 11 March 2023, 05:49 pm, Saturday
Saudi Commerce Minister in city
Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi arrived here on Friday.
National | 10 March 2023, 07:05 pm, Friday
Awami League has destroyed the country's economy: Mirza Fakhrul
Awami League has destroyed the country's economy, freedom of the press and the education system for its own sake, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday.
Politics | 10 March 2023, 07:02 pm, Friday
Khaleda's politics depends on court's decision: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said whether BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia would be able to do politics and join polls depends on the court's decision.
Politics | 10 March 2023, 06:58 pm, Friday
One killed in Natore after vehicle crashes into bus
A 28-year-old pickup van driver was killed in Natore's Baraigram upazila Friday as his vehicle crashed into a bus, police said.
National | 10 March 2023, 02:50 pm, Friday
Dhaka’s air still unhealthy this morning
Dhaka’s air quality is still in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning (March 10, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 163 at 9:30 am, the capital of Bangladesh ranked 11th in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
National | 10 March 2023, 02:47 pm, Friday
Russia pounds Ukraine with barrage of rare hypersonic missiles
Nine people were killed across Ukraine on Thursday, as Russia unleashed a barrage of high-precision missile and other attacks that triggered a wave of power cuts, including at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant, reports AFP.
International | 10 March 2023, 02:43 pm, Friday
It’s almost Oscars time. Here’s everything you need to know
Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Oscars, including when they are, where to watch the live show and this year’s controversies.
Entertainment | 10 March 2023, 02:40 pm, Friday
PM to inaugurate 23 projects in Mymensingh on Saturday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to inaugurate 23 projects worth Tk 570 crore during her upcoming visit to Mymensingh on Saturday.
National | 10 March 2023, 02:38 pm, Friday
Oil prices fall amid recession fears
Oil prices declined on Thursday, notching a three-day losing streak, as traders focused on recession risks, reports XINHUA.
Economy | 10 March 2023, 02:35 pm, Friday
China's Xi awarded third term as president, extending rule
Chinese leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term as president Friday, putting him on track to stay in power for life, reports AP.
International | 10 March 2023, 02:33 pm, Friday
8 dead in German mass shooting
A shooting at a Jehovah's Witnesses hall in the German city of Hamburg killed eight people, apparently including the perpetrator, police said Friday. An unspecified number of other people were wounded, some of them seriously, reports AP.
International | 10 March 2023, 02:30 pm, Friday
BNP seeks govt’s initiative to bring its leader Salahuddin back from India
BNP on Thursday urged the government to bring back its Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed who was recently acquitted by the judge court in India's Shillong in a case filed against him over trespassing into the neighbouring country in 2015.
Politics | 09 March 2023, 09:17 pm, Thursday
Momen denounces 40 world leaders' appeal for Dr. Yunus
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Thursday questioned intentions of some people who are talking against Bangladesh and its leader Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, noting that to them "grapes are sour."
National | 09 March 2023, 07:19 pm, Thursday