BNP leader Shimul Biswas gets bail
The High Court on Monday granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's special assistant Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas in a case filed with Paltan Police Station.
Politics | 30 January 2023, 08:20 pm, Monday
Bangabandhu Rail Bridge will open before Aug 2024
Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan on Monday said that the construction work of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Rail Bridge will be finished ahead of schedule.
National | 30 January 2023, 08:16 pm, Monday
People know who fled the country after 1/11: Fakhrul
Referring to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remark that Awami League never runs away, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that people know who fled the country after the political changeover during 1/11.
Politics | 30 January 2023, 08:09 pm, Monday
BNP resorts to road march after losing path: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said BNP has started road march after losing its way in politics.
Politics | 30 January 2023, 07:14 pm, Monday
Assess Bangladesh's massive development by AL: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the countrymen to take into consideration Bangladesh's massive development in the last 14 years.
National | 30 January 2023, 07:10 pm, Monday
Top Republican to meet Biden on avoiding US debt default
House speaker Kevin McCarthy said he would meet Wednesday with Joe Biden to discuss avoiding a US debt default, but warned the president must rethink his refusal to consider spending cuts in exchange for raising the borrowing limit, reports AFP.
International | 30 January 2023, 09:32 am, Monday
Russian shelling of Kherson leaves at least three dead
Russian shelling of Ukraine's southern city of Kherson left at least three people dead on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, while a strike on Kharkiv killed one person, according to the regional governor, reports AFP.
International | 30 January 2023, 09:25 am, Monday
IMF expected to approve Bangladesh’s $4.5 billion loan package on Monday
Bangladeshi officials have received indications from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the multilateral lender's board has agreed in principle to approve the country's loan request.
Economy | 29 January 2023, 09:40 pm, Sunday
National Film Award-2021 announced
The names of the recommended winners of the National Film Award-2021 have been announced in 27 categories.
Entertainment | 29 January 2023, 08:54 pm, Sunday
Japanese mother finally gets custody of two children
A family court here today gave custody of two children to their mother and Japanese citizen Eriko Nakano.
Law and Human Rights | 29 January 2023, 08:37 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Bill 2023 passed in parliament
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (Amendment) Bill 2023 has been passed in the parliament paving the way for the government to adjust the prices of gas and electricity without a public hearing.
National | 29 January 2023, 08:33 pm, Sunday
Drone attack hits Iran defence ministry complex
Iran said Sunday a night-time drone attack had targeted a defence ministry site, at a time of high tensions over its nuclear programme and Russia's war in Ukraine.
International | 29 January 2023, 08:26 pm, Sunday
Rajshahi will turn into militant sanctuary, if BNP returns to power: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said BNP will create 10 more ‘Bangla Bhai’, if they get the chance again and turn the Rajshahi region into a sanctuary for militancy.
Politics | 29 January 2023, 07:59 pm, Sunday
HSC results on Feb 8
The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on February 8.
Education | 29 January 2023, 07:07 pm, Sunday
Caretaker govt most suitable system for credible election: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said election under a caretaker government is the most suitable system for a country like Bangladesh, and urged the noted citizens and political parties to raise their voices for its restoration.
Politics | 29 January 2023, 07:01 pm, Sunday
Best morning of my life: Sabalenka
New Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka didn't get much sleep Saturday night after a rambunctious come-from-behind victory, but you wouldn't have known it early on the morning after, reports AFP.
Sports | 29 January 2023, 06:14 pm, Sunday
Awami League leaders will never flee from country: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the party’s leaders will never run away from the country in any hostile situation.
Politics | 29 January 2023, 06:08 pm, Sunday
At least 51 killed in twin Pakistan transport tragedies
At least 51 people were killed in two separate transport accidents in western Pakistan on Sunday, when a bus plunged off a bridge and a boat carrying a class of children capsized, reports AFP.
International | 29 January 2023, 06:05 pm, Sunday
5.9-magnitude quake in Iran kills three, injures hundreds
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Iran near the border with Turkey late Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring 816, state media said, reports AFP.
International | 29 January 2023, 06:03 pm, Sunday
Awami League never flees, works for people’s welfare: PM
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her party never flees, rather it works with the people for their betterment, calling upon the countrymen to vote the party to build a developed, prosperous and “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041.
National | 29 January 2023, 05:59 pm, Sunday