Bangladesh sanctions to remain until police reform: US
The United States will not lift sanctions on an elite Bangladesh police unit accused of extrajudicial killings until it is reformed, a top US envoy visiting the country has said.
National | 16 February 2023, 07:55 pm, Thursday
Graft case proceedings against Mirza Abbas to continue
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today dismissed a petition of BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas, pleading to review the apex court order that had refused to quash graft case proceedings against him.
Politics | 16 February 2023, 07:38 pm, Thursday
Comilla opts to bowl first in BPL final against Sylhet
Comilla Victorians opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the much-anticipated Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final against Sylhet Strikers at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Sports | 16 February 2023, 07:36 pm, Thursday
US wants stronger relationship with Bangladesh: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said the United States wants to establish a stronger relationship with Bangladesh, leaving aside the “misunderstandings”.
National | 16 February 2023, 07:32 pm, Thursday
Australian banknotes will no longer feature the British monarchy
Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The nation's central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins.
Economy | 16 February 2023, 07:16 pm, Thursday
Govt plans to provide 10 kg rice to 1 crore families each during Ramadan
Food Minister Sadhan Chandar Majumder on Thursday the government is planning to provide over one crore families with 10 kg rice under Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme in the upcoming Ramadan.
National | 16 February 2023, 07:00 pm, Thursday
Dollar crisis casts a shadow of Rampal power plant
The 1320 MW Rampal power plant has resumed its partial production, but officials still worry about its uninterrupted operation due to dollar crisis that may again disrupt the import of coal, the plant’s main fuel.
National | 16 February 2023, 06:56 pm, Thursday
Residents near toxic US train derailment told water 'safe' to drink
The governor of Ohio told residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment that it was "safe" to drink the water, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month, reports AFP.
International | 16 February 2023, 06:51 pm, Thursday
EU wants participatory elections in Bangladesh: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the European Union (EU) wants the next parliamentary elections to be a participatory one in Bangladesh.
Politics | 16 February 2023, 06:43 pm, Thursday
Armed forces being made capable to defend external attack: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the armed forces are being built as capable to defend any attack from the external forces to secure country's independence and sovereignty.
National | 16 February 2023, 03:24 pm, Thursday
India reiterated commitment on Teesta, zero killing at border: FS
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Wednesday said New Delhi reiterated its commitment to ink the long pending Teesta water sharing deal and ensure zero killing on porous borders as he held talks with his Indian counterpart Vinay Kwatra here.
National | 15 February 2023, 09:31 pm, Wednesday
Corporal punishment: Heal wounds or continue to bleed
Atrocious! Awful! Abysmal! Appalling! Brutal! Cold-hearted! Cruel! Inhuman! Dreadful! Deplorable! Distressing! Disgusting! Ferocious! Frightful! Ghastly! Gruesome! Ghastly! Grisly! Hideous! Horrendous! Horrific!
Opinion | 15 February 2023, 09:21 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh Bank to release new note of Tk 1000 on Thursday
Bangladesh Bank (BB) will issue new bank notes of Tk1,000 denomination on Thursday.
Economy | 15 February 2023, 09:13 pm, Wednesday
I never want to come to power through vote-rigging: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the next parliamentary election would be held here in a free and fair manner as the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is completely independent.
National | 15 February 2023, 08:41 pm, Wednesday
BNP does politics for two persons, not masses: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP doesn't do politics for the people but for only two persons- Begum Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman.
Politics | 15 February 2023, 08:19 pm, Wednesday
N. Korea unveils stamps featuring Kim Jong Un's daughter
North Korea has unveiled new postage stamps featuring leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, in what experts described as another sign of her rise as heir apparent of the nuclear-armed nation, reports AFP.
International | 15 February 2023, 07:13 pm, Wednesday
Cruise outshines Oscars rivals as Academy readies for award show
Tom Cruise lived up to his billing as the "last true movie star" as nearly 200 of this year's Oscar nominees gathered to celebrate -- and size up their competition -- at the Academy's boozy annual luncheon Monday, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 15 February 2023, 07:10 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh suffer defeat to Australia despite Joty's fifty
Captain Nigar Sultana Joty became the first Bangladeshi batter to hit a half century in ICC Women's T20 World Cup but that couldn't prevent her side from suffering a eight-wicket defeat to Australia in their second game of the tournament at Gqeberha in South Africa yesterday.
Sports | 15 February 2023, 07:07 pm, Wednesday
Controversy over President-elect unexpected: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal termed the ongoing controversy over President-elect Md Sahabuddin unexpected. He made the remarks at a press conference on Wednesday.
National | 15 February 2023, 07:04 pm, Wednesday
US highlights importance of free, fair elections in Bangladesh
Counselor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet has emphasized continued US support to Bangladesh in addressing Rohingya issues, the importance of “free and fair” elections and the protection of human rights, cooperation to mitigate climate change, and a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
National | 15 February 2023, 07:01 pm, Wednesday