Economic crisis, inflation leave public life in the lurch: BNP
BNP on Tuesday voiced concern that the ongoing economic crisis and growing inflation have turned into a national crisis, leaving common people in the lurch.
Politics | 28 February 2023, 09:00 pm, Tuesday
Electricity price hiked again within a month
The government increased the electricity price once again within a month by 5 percent per unit at the retail level, which would be effective from March.
Economy | 28 February 2023, 08:16 pm, Tuesday
Primary scholarship results postponed
The primary school scholarship examinations result have been postponed shortly after release as some informational mistakes were found due to technical errors in software.
Education | 28 February 2023, 09:02 pm, Tuesday
Finland moves closer to joining NATO without Sweden
Finland, which has one of Europe's longest borders with Russia, on Tuesday kicks off a parliamentary debate aimed at accelerating the country's bid to join NATO, increasing the likelihood it will leave neighbour and military partner Sweden behind, reports AFP.
International | 28 February 2023, 07:28 pm, Tuesday
Lavrov praises Arab countries for balanced position on Ukraine, despite pressure
Arab countries, even as they face strong pressure from the West, have taken a balanced position on the situation in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a welcome address to the Middle East Conference of the Valdai International Discussion Club on Tuesday, reports TASS.
International | 28 February 2023, 07:24 pm, Tuesday
Cannes names Ruben Östlund as jury president
50 years after fellow citizen Ingrid Bergman, Swedish director Ruben Östlund, a two-time winner of the Palme d'or, will preside over the Jury of the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes to be held from May 16 to 27.
Entertainment | 28 February 2023, 07:14 pm, Tuesday
82,383 students get primary scholarships
A total of 82,383 students have got scholarships across the country in the Primary Scholarship Examination held in 2022.
Education | 28 February 2023, 06:57 pm, Tuesday
Vote for boat in next election for continued national development: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday reiterated her call to the people to vote for ‘boat’, her Awami League party’s election symbol, in the next general election for their continued wellbeing and further development of the country.
National | 28 February 2023, 06:54 pm, Tuesday
Putin congratulates President-elect of Bangladesh Md Shahabuddin
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated President-elect of Bangladesh Mohammad Shahabuddin.
National | 28 February 2023, 06:51 pm, Tuesday
HC orders ACC to investigate corruption allegations against Gazipur acting Mayor
The High Court today directed the Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) to complete inquiring corruption allegations made against Gazipur City Corporation Mayor (acting) Asadur Rahman Kiran, within four months.
Law and Human Rights | 28 February 2023, 05:09 pm, Tuesday
Tigers seeking good start in ODI series against England
Bangladesh appeared to be hardly bothered by the highly aggressive brand of cricket of England as they geared up to face off the Three Lions in the three-match ODI series.
Sports | 28 February 2023, 04:43 pm, Tuesday
Court orders to seize SK Sinha's bank accounts, house in US
A Dhaka court has ordered seizing three bank accounts and a house of former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and his brother Ananta Kumar Sinha in the US.
Law and Human Rights | 28 February 2023, 04:32 pm, Tuesday
G20 foreign ministers’ meet in Delhi: Momen to hold meetings on the sidelines
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen will have a number of bilateral meetings including with his Indian counterpart on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on March 1-2.
National | 28 February 2023, 04:23 pm, Tuesday
All haor roads to be elevated for unhindered water flow: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said all roads in the haor regions will be elevated to ensure unhindered water flow and smooth aquaculture as she opened Bir Muktijoddha Abdul Hamid Cantonment here.
National | 28 February 2023, 04:19 pm, Tuesday
Power deal with Adani Group unnecessary, uneven: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday termed unnecessary and uneven the government’s power deal with the Indian Adani Group, and said Bangladesh will be unable to reap benefits from the project.
Politics | 28 February 2023, 07:06 pm, Tuesday
Shakib joins team camp ahead of England series amidst rift with Tamim
Bangladesh's all-rounder and captain of the Test and T20 team, Shakib Al Hasan, has joined the national team camp ahead of the three-match ODI series against England. The series is set to begin on March 1 in Dhaka.
Sports | 27 February 2023, 06:44 pm, Monday
Khaleda Zia will do politics at appropriate time: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said Khaleda Zia will do politics at the appropriate time, and she will do it wherever she stays. There is no need of Awami League’s worry on this issue.
Politics | 27 February 2023, 06:40 pm, Monday
New quake hits Turkey, toppling more buildings: One killed
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkey on Monday — three weeks after a catastrophic temblor devastated the region — causing some already damaged buildings to collapse and killing at least one person, the country’s disaster management agency, AFAD, said.
International | 27 February 2023, 06:03 pm, Monday
No conditions for peace 'at the moment' in Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Monday acknowledged China's proposal for a political solution in Ukraine but said the conditions for a peaceful resolution of the conflict were not in place at the momen, reports AFP.
International | 27 February 2023, 05:57 pm, Monday
Hanif urges BNP to prepare for next election
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Monday urged BNP to prepare for participating in the next parliamentary polls for sake of their own existence in politics, saying that no election will be held in the country in an unconstitutional way.
Politics | 27 February 2023, 05:55 pm, Monday