Govt ‘looted’ country’s election system: Nazrul
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday alleged that the Awami League government has ‘looted’ the electoral system of the country.
Politics | 07 March 2023, 07:08 pm, Tuesday
UNHCR, partners seek $876m for Rohingyas facing uncertainty, Bangladeshi hosts
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners are calling on the international community to redouble efforts for sustained financial support and solutions for Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi host communities them as the dire situation enters its sixth year.
National | 07 March 2023, 06:58 pm, Tuesday
Japan H3 rocket fails, destruct command issued
Japan's next-generation H3 rocket failed after liftoff on Tuesday, with the space agency issuing a destruct command after concluding the mission could not succeed, reports AFP.
Technology | 07 March 2023, 06:51 pm, Tuesday
Women participation in science, technology increases in Bangladesh
Women participation has increased in the 'science and technology' arena of the country because of the positive mindset of the people.
Technology | 07 March 2023, 06:48 pm, Tuesday
Blast in Gulistan building leaves 17 dead, over 150 injured
At least 17 people were killed and over 150 others injured in an explosion in a 7-storey building in the capital's Gulistan area on Tuesday.
National | 07 March 2023, 09:35 pm, Tuesday
Xi condemns US-led 'suppression of China'
President Xi Jinping condemned the US-led "suppression of China" in a speech to delegates at an annual congress in Beijing, reports AFP.
International | 07 March 2023, 04:26 pm, Tuesday
16 sued over Sitakunda oxygen plant fire
A case was filed last night, implicating 16 people including three managing directors of Seema Oxygen Plant in connection with the deaths of seven employees of the plant in a massive fire in Chattogram district’s Sitakunda upazila on Saturday.
National | 07 March 2023, 04:21 pm, Tuesday
Holy Shab-e-Barat to be observed tonight
The holy Shab-e-Barat -- the night of blessings and forgiveness -- will be observed in Bangladesh tonight with befitting religious fervour.
Religion | 07 March 2023, 04:19 pm, Tuesday
Bangladesh welcomes Ajay Banga as President-designate of World Bank Group
In the context of the long standing friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States of America, the former has endorsed the latter's nominee Ajay Banga for the position of President of the World Bank Group.
National | 07 March 2023, 04:15 pm, Tuesday
PM stresses enhanced trade infrastructure, productive capacity for LDCs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the least developed countries (LDCs) must focus on enhancing their trade-related infrastructure, building productive capacity and utilising preferential market access to be competitive in the global market.
National | 07 March 2023, 04:11 pm, Tuesday
It’s senseless, evil, cruel and wrong to beat children
Parents often talk, even boast, about how much they love their children.
Opinion | 07 March 2023, 02:15 pm, Tuesday
Chargesheet filed against Nur under DSA
Detective Branch (DB) of police on Monday submitted chargesheet against former DUCSU vice president (VP) Nurul Haque Nur in a case filed by musician Eliyas Hossain in the connection of abusing Awami League leaders and activist on Facebook live two years ago.
Politics | 06 March 2023, 09:27 pm, Monday
Qatar Foundation Chair Nasser meets PM
Co-founder and Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation Sheikha Moza bint Nasser met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday here.
National | 06 March 2023, 09:23 pm, Monday
Shakib second fastest spinner to take 300 ODI wickets
Shakib Al Hasan added another feather to his illustrious career by becoming the first Bangladesh bowler to take 300 wickets in one-day International cricket.
Sports | 06 March 2023, 09:21 pm, Monday
Holy Shab-e-Barat to be observed Tuesday
The holy Shab-e-Barat, known as the night of fortune, will be observed across the country Tuesday night with due religious fervour and devotion.
Religion | 06 March 2023, 08:52 pm, Monday
Historic March 7 today
The nation is observing the historic March 7 today in a befitting manner, commemorating the landmark speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was touted as an indirect declaration of the country's independence in 1971.
National | 07 March 2023, 12:42 am, Tuesday
Next election must be held under caretaker govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said that the next election must be held under a non-party caretaker government to ensure people’s right to franchise.
Politics | 06 March 2023, 08:28 pm, Monday
Iran’s top leader calls suspected poisonings of schoolgirls ‘unforgivable’
Iran’s supreme leader said Monday that if a series of suspected poisonings at girls’ schools are proven to be deliberate the culprits should be sentenced to death for committing an “unforgivable crime.”
International | 06 March 2023, 08:21 pm, Monday
Bangladesh beat England by 50 runs in 3rd OID
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan delivered with bat and ball as it beat England by 50 runs in the third one-day international to earn a consolation win and deny the tourists a clean sweep at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury in Chittagong on Monday.
Sports | 06 March 2023, 08:17 pm, Monday
Amitabh Bachchan injured while shooting film
Amitabh Bachchan said he was injured while shooting a film in southern India and is recovering at home.
Entertainment | 06 March 2023, 06:57 pm, Monday