England out for 374 in second innings against New Zealand
England were dismissed for 374 late on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on Saturday, reports AFP.
Sports | 18 February 2023, 03:44 pm, Saturday
Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built
A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coastline, reports AP.
International | 18 February 2023, 03:28 pm, Saturday
US awards $1 bn contract to boost artillery round production
The US Army on Friday announced the award of a nearly $1 billion contract to increase production of 155 mm artillery rounds that are being used in large quantities by Ukraine, reports AFP.
International | 18 February 2023, 03:26 pm, Saturday
Biden 'messaging' Putin in Poland speech: White House
President Joe Biden will use a speech in Poland on Tuesday to send a message to Russia's Vladimir Putin that NATO will continue to support Ukraine's war effort for "as long as it takes," reports AFP.
International | 18 February 2023, 03:24 pm, Saturday
Holy Shab-e-Meraj tonight
The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed tonight with religious fervor. Every year, on the night of Rajab 26, Muslims observe Shab-e-Meraj when Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) embarked on a special journey to meet the Almighty Allah.
Religion | 18 February 2023, 03:21 pm, Saturday
Russia open to discussing any issues with US: senior diplomat
Russia is ready to discuss any issues with the US but does not see Washington being ready for dialogue, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Channel One on Thursday, reports TASS.
International | 17 February 2023, 10:36 pm, Friday
United States not looking for a new Cold War: Biden
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would talk to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the US Air Force shooting down what Washington says was a high-tech Chinese spy balloon earlier this month, reports AFP.
International | 17 February 2023, 10:33 pm, Friday
President Abdul Hamid visits newly-built ‘Mithamain Cantonment'
President M Abdul Hamid on Friday witnessed the progress of the construction work of ‘Mithamain Cantonment'.
National | 17 February 2023, 10:31 pm, Friday
Constitution must be amended to deliver people's aspirations: Fakhrul
The latest presidential election has proved the current constitution needs to be amended, as it is not conducive to resolving the country’s problems, according to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Politics | 17 February 2023, 10:26 pm, Friday
BNP is unhappy over govt's development works: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said because of various development activities being carried out by the ruling AL government, the country's people are happy but BNP is unhappy.
Politics | 17 February 2023, 09:59 pm, Friday
Australia win toss, opt to bat against India in 2nd Test
Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday won the toss and elected to bat first in their bid to bounce back in the second Test against India, reports AFP.
Sports | 17 February 2023, 07:15 pm, Friday
Holy Shab-e-Meraj Saturday
The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on the night of February 18 (Saturday) with religious fervor.
Religion | 17 February 2023, 07:12 pm, Friday
TIB for reviewing Dhaka's power purchase deal with Adani Group
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Friday asked the Bangladesh government to reconsider and if necessary cancel what it calls the vague and inequitable power purchase agreement with Adani Group.
National | 17 February 2023, 06:53 pm, Friday
North Korea warns of strong response to US-South Korea military drills
North Korea on Friday threatened an "unprecedentedly" strong response to upcoming US-South Korea joint military drills, describing them as preparations for war, reports AFP.
International | 17 February 2023, 06:45 pm, Friday
BNP's Dhaka south, north units stage marches in Motijheel, Uttara
The leaders and activists of BNP’s Dhaka south and north city units on Friday brought out separate silent processions in the capital to press home the party’s 10-point demand, including holding the next polls under a non-party caretaker government.
Politics | 17 February 2023, 06:42 pm, Friday
Making polls participatory is responsibility of all parties: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said not only the ruling party but also all political parties, including BNP, have the responsibility to extend cooperation in holding a participatory, free and fair election.
Politics | 17 February 2023, 06:38 pm, Friday
Shanto's power Sylhet to 175-7 against Comilla in BPL 2023 Final
Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Sylhet Strikers post 175-7 in 20 overs against Comilla Victorians in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Thursday.
Sports | 16 February 2023, 09:51 pm, Thursday
Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll tops 41,000
The death toll in the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria 10 days ago has risen to above 41,000, with hundreds of thousands of people injured.
International | 16 February 2023, 09:46 pm, Thursday
Five-day classes in new curriculum: Dipu Moni
Education minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday said according to the new curriculum approved by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, there will be five days of classes in classrooms.
Education | 16 February 2023, 08:30 pm, Thursday
Awami League syndicate looting money by controlling goods market: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday alleged that the ruling-party-backed syndicate is hiking the prices of imported goods unusually by establishing its control on the market and supply chain.
Politics | 16 February 2023, 08:12 pm, Thursday