Police helped create investment-friendly environment in country: IGP
The police have been able to create an investment-friendly environment in the country by maintaining law and order and implementing a zero-tolerance policy against militancy and terrorism, according to Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.
National | 24 February 2023, 08:45 pm, Friday
Sourav Ganguly meets PM Hasina
Former Indian cricket team captain and ex-president of BCCI, Sourav Ganguly, and his wife Dona Ganguly met the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban.
Sports | 24 February 2023, 07:26 pm, Friday
UN seeks justice for victims of Russia's 'senseless' war
UN rights chief Volker Turk on Friday slammed the human cost of Russia's "senseless" year-old war in Ukraine and urged greater efforts to ensure justice for victims, reports AFP.
International | 24 February 2023, 06:36 pm, Friday
14th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage on Saturday
The 14th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at the Pilkhana BDR (now BGB) headquarters in the capital will be observed on Saturday.
National | 24 February 2023, 06:33 pm, Friday
5 Bangladeshis killed in South Africa road accident
Five Bangladeshis were killed in a road accident in Cape Town, South Africa on Friday morning.
National | 24 February 2023, 09:22 pm, Friday
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 more years in prison for the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room, increasing the likelihood that the disgraced Hollywood mogul will spend the remainder of his life behind bars, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 24 February 2023, 06:19 pm, Friday
Modi urges G20 finance leaders to focus on ‘most vulnerable’
Policymakers of the Group of 20 leading economies should focus on helping the world’s most vulnerable people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as top-level financial talks kicked off in the Indian technology hub of Bengaluru.
International | 24 February 2023, 06:14 pm, Friday
China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks
China, a firm Russian ally, has called for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Moscow and the opening of peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict, reports AP.
International | 24 February 2023, 06:11 pm, Friday
Govt making a joke about constitution: Nazrul
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Friday alleged that the government is making a joke about the constitution.
Politics | 24 February 2023, 06:09 pm, Friday
Canada wants agro collaboration with Bangladesh, says visiting minister
Canada is keen to collaborate with Bangladesh in the agriculture sector particularly in the development of food storage and small-scale farmers.
National | 24 February 2023, 06:04 pm, Friday
Bangladesh becomes almost self-reliant in treating heart diseases: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said her government has made healthcare services more affordable and reached it at every doorstep alongside making Bangladesh almost self-reliant in treating cardiovascular diseases.
National | 24 February 2023, 02:49 pm, Friday
Adani Group starts discussion with Bangladesh to resolve issues on coal pricing
Adani Group has stared discussion to resolve the issues on "coal pricing mechanism of the power purchase agreement (PPA)”.
National | 23 February 2023, 09:49 pm, Thursday
Khaleda Zia to do politics if a favourable environment in place: BNP
Stating that the Law Minister’s recent comment on their party chairperson Khaleda Zia has created confusion in the public mind, BNP standing committee member Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Thursday said she will definitely do politics if a favourable environment is created.
Politics | 23 February 2023, 09:43 pm, Thursday
Khaleda Zia has no chance to do politics: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Thursday that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has no chance to take part in political activities as she is a convict.
Politics | 23 February 2023, 09:11 pm, Thursday
Country faces danger as major parties adamant on election stance: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday said that the stubborn stance of the two major political parties on the next general election is dangerous for the country.
National | 23 February 2023, 08:29 pm, Thursday
We’ll defeat this monstrous govt through a peaceful movement: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the existence of the country’s people will be at stake if the current Awami League government is not removed from power.
Politics | 23 February 2023, 08:25 pm, Thursday
11 Palestinians killed, dozens shot in Israel West Bank raid
An Israeli army raid killed 11 Palestinians including a teenager Wednesday in Nablus, the Palestinian health ministry said, in the deadliest escalation in the occupied West Bank since 2005, reports AFP.
International | 23 February 2023, 08:19 pm, Thursday
Khaleda Zia can't engage in politics: Hasan
Awami League joint general secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia cannot engage in politics as per the condition of her release from jail.
Politics | 23 February 2023, 08:13 pm, Thursday
BCB announces search for new assistant coach for Tigers
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its search for a new assistant coach for the national cricket team.
Sports | 23 February 2023, 07:28 pm, Thursday
Panama claim final spot at Women's World Cup
Panama claimed the final place at football's Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Paraguay on Thursday in a qualifying tournament in New Zealand, reports AFP.
Sports | 23 February 2023, 07:32 pm, Thursday