Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf passes away at 79
Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has died in Dubai aged 79 after a long illness, the army said Sunday.
International | 05 February 2023, 02:13 pm, Sunday
US shoots down Chinese spy balloon over 'unacceptable' violation
A US fighter jet on Saturday shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina, the Pentagon said, over what it called Beijing's "unacceptable violation" of American sovereignty, reports AFP.
International | 05 February 2023, 10:33 am, Sunday
BNP made Hero Alam candidate for undermining parliament: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP made Hero Alam candidate in the by-polls to Bogura to undermine the Jatiya Sangsad.
Politics | 04 February 2023, 08:57 pm, Saturday
Ekushey book fair draws huge crowd on weekend
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2023 wore a festive look with vibrant presence of book lovers on the weekend- Friday and Saturday, the first weekend of the month, and the 3rd and 4th day of the month-long book fair.
Literature | 04 February 2023, 08:31 pm, Saturday
Caretaker govt system won't be restored: Tofail
Awami League Advisory Council Member Tofail Ahmed today said caretaker government system will not be resorted in the country.
Politics | 04 February 2023, 07:20 pm, Saturday
BNP announces march programme in all unions on Feb 11
BNP has announced a march programme in all unions across the country on February 11 (Saturday) to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.
Politics | 04 February 2023, 06:53 pm, Saturday
Second Chinese balloon 'transiting' Latin America: Pentagon
A Chinese spy balloon was flying over Latin America, the Pentagon said Friday night, one day after a similar craft was seen over US skies, reports AFP.
International | 04 February 2023, 06:00 pm, Saturday
Major changes brought in learning method through new curriculum: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Saturday said major changes have been brought in the learning method and evaluation through launching the new curriculum.
Education | 04 February 2023, 05:32 pm, Saturday
Moderate to thick fog likely across the country over 24 hours
Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur at places elsewhere in the country in 24 hours till Sunday morning.
National | 04 February 2023, 05:20 pm, Saturday
585 killed in road accidents in January
Road crashes claimed 585 lives across the country in January, said a report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.
National | 04 February 2023, 04:55 pm, Saturday
Western allies pledge precision rockets, missile systems to Kyiv
Western allies pledged precision rockets and missile systems to Ukraine on Friday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky called for sophisticated weapons to help retain control of the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut.
International | 04 February 2023, 04:10 pm, Saturday
Bangabandhu is immortal in hearts of crores of Bangalees: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has said it is Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who has brought independence for the Bangalee nation in the history of five thousand years.
Politics | 04 February 2023, 03:54 pm, Saturday
NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear pact with US
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Friday called on Russia to respect its treaty with the United States on nuclear weapons, which contributes to international stability.
International | 04 February 2023, 12:20 pm, Saturday
Fakhrul makes falsehood over voter turnout in by-polls: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir lied over the voter turnout in recent by-polls to six constituencies in the country.
Politics | 03 February 2023, 06:48 pm, Friday
Taliban detain Afghan educator who spoke out on women's school ban
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have "beaten and detained" an academic who voiced outrage on live television against their ban on women's university education, his aide said Friday.
International | 03 February 2023, 02:26 pm, Friday
The year of Beyonce? Music's elite head to the Grammys
The brightest stars in pop music will vie for the industry's top awards at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Sunday, with a Beyonce-Adele rematch set to take center stage.
Entertainment | 03 February 2023, 02:23 pm, Friday
Myanmar junta imposes tough new measures on resistance strongholds
Myanmar's junta has introduced tough new measures in resistance strongholds under which people accused of treason and "spreading false news" will be tried by a military court, state media said Friday.
International | 03 February 2023, 02:16 pm, Friday
Mbappe injury hits PSG at crunch time in season
An injury to a key player is once again threatening to derail a Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain with Kylian Mbappe having been ruled out of the first leg of their last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.
Sports | 03 February 2023, 02:13 pm, Friday
Adani Enterprises shares suspended as price slumps again
Shares in the flagship firm of beleaguered Indian tycoon Gautam Adani were repeatedly suspended on Friday as a routntriggered by allegations of accounting fraud deepened, reports AFP.
International | 03 February 2023, 02:08 pm, Friday
Biden urges Black leaders to 'keep at' police reforms effort
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he hopes the death of Tyre Nichols after a police beating will spur Congress to enact police reforms, urging Black lawmakers to keep at it, reports AFP.
International | 03 February 2023, 02:04 pm, Friday