BNP is barrier to democracy: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said BNP is a barrier in the way of practicing democracy and in deepening the democratic governance system in Bangladesh.
Politics | 20 February 2023, 08:34 pm, Monday
There is no shortage of food in country: Sadhan
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Monday said safe and nutritious food will have to be ensured for building a healthy nation.
National | 20 February 2023, 08:22 pm, Monday
Biden announces more arms supplies for Ukraine on Kyiv visit
US President Joe Biden promised increased arms deliveries for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday in which he also vowed Washington's "unflagging commitment" in defending Ukraine's territorial integrity, reports AFP.
International | 20 February 2023, 08:19 pm, Monday
PM seeks UN support to relocate Rohingyas to Bhashanchar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought United Nations (UN) assistance to relocate the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals to the well-developed Bhashanchar as UN Resident Coordinator to Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis paid a courtesy call on her.
National | 20 February 2023, 08:16 pm, Monday
Tigers expect big from 'Master Planner' Hathurusingha
Even though his return as a Head coach of Bangladesh created a lot of negative buzz, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expected huge from Chandika Hathurusigha.
Sports | 20 February 2023, 07:08 pm, Monday
SSC exams to begin on April 30
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will begin on April 30 and it will continue till May 23. The examination schedule was published today.
Education | 20 February 2023, 07:06 pm, Monday
Nation set to observe Language Martyr’s Day
The nation is set to observe 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyr's Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day on Tuesday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes for upholding the dignity of mother tongue Bangla.
National | 20 February 2023, 06:54 pm, Monday
Biden in surprise Kyiv visit
US President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise trip to Kyiv, promising increased arms deliveries for Ukraine and unflagging support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country, reports AFP.
International | 20 February 2023, 06:51 pm, Monday
BNP out to create chaos in country: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said that BNP has always been good at staging violent movement and it is now moving towards creating chaos again.
Politics | 20 February 2023, 06:49 pm, Monday
Bangabandhu was imprisoned for waging language movement: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was imprisoned repeatedly for waging language movement though efforts were made to downplay his role in that historic episode.
National | 20 February 2023, 06:45 pm, Monday
Mirza Fakhrul admitted to United Hospital
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was admitted to United Hospital in Gulshan on Monday afternoon after he fell sick at the party Chairperon’s Gulshan office.
Politics | 20 February 2023, 06:42 pm, Monday
Barrister Nazmul Huda passes away at 80
Former minister Barrister Nazmul Huda died Sunday night while undergoing treatment at a city hospital. He was 80.
National | 20 February 2023, 12:11 am, Monday
Fire breaks out at multi-stored building in Gulshan
A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a multistorey building in the city's Gulshan Sunday evening, the fire service said.
National | 19 February 2023, 09:50 pm, Sunday
Turkey ends quake rescue efforts except in two provinces
Turkey has ended rescue efforts in all provinces except the two hardest hit by last week's massive quake that killed tens of thousands of people, the Turkish disaster agency said Sunday, reports AFP.
International | 19 February 2023, 08:30 pm, Sunday
No way to restore caretaker govt by amending constitution: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday outright rejected any possibility of restoring the obsolete caretaker government system by amending the country's constitution.
Politics | 19 February 2023, 08:20 pm, Sunday
Foreign Minister Abdul Momen leave for US
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is scheduled to leave here for the US on Sunday night to attend several events there.
National | 19 February 2023, 08:24 pm, Sunday
England thrash New Zealand by 267 runs in first Test
England completed a resounding 267-run win over the Black Caps in the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, powering to their first win in New Zealand for 15 years, reports AFP.
Sports | 19 February 2023, 07:15 pm, Sunday
Bangla Academy created stigmatised chapter by disallowing some stalls, books: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that Bangla Academy has created a stigmatised chapter by ‘unfairly’ closing various stalls and not allowing the display of some books in its book fair.
Politics | 19 February 2023, 07:12 pm, Sunday
How India's scandal-hit Adani Group hushes critics
Independent Indian journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta is being sued by tycoon Gautam Adani's business empire in six different courts -- and he is not allowed to speak about the conglomerate or its owner, reports AFP.
International | 19 February 2023, 07:06 pm, Sunday
'Sammilito Chalacchitro Parishad agrees to import Indian films on conditions'
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said that Sammilito Cholocchitro Parishad (Joint Film Council) has agreed to import Indian films on certain conditions.
Entertainment | 19 February 2023, 07:00 pm, Sunday