446 school students ended their lives in 2022: Study
At least 446 school and high school students in the country killed themselves in 2022.
National | 27 January 2023, 07:12 pm, Friday
Next parliament election will be held as per constitution: Anisul Haque
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Anisul Haque on Friday said the next general election will be held as per constitution.
Politics | 27 January 2023, 07:03 pm, Friday
Biden calls for calm over Black man's death after police beating
US President Joe Biden on Thursday called for calm after five police officers were charged in the beating death of a Black man following a traffic stop and said he backed peaceful protest, reports AFP.
International | 27 January 2023, 07:04 pm, Friday
IMF announces visit to crisis-hit Pakistan
The IMF will send a team to Pakistan next week to discuss reviving a desperately needed bailout programme, with a foreign exchange crisis bringing imports almost to a standstill, reports AFP.
Economy | 27 January 2023, 06:58 pm, Friday
Fraud claims wipe $45 bn off India's Adani Group stocks
Shares in the business empire of Asia's richest man Gautam Adani nosedived Friday, extending this week's losses to $45 billion, days after a US investment firm claimed it had committed "brazen" corporate fraud, reports AFP.
International | 27 January 2023, 06:39 pm, Friday
PM likely to open 25 projects in Rajshahi on Sunday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate 25 projects with involvement of around Taka 1,316.97 crore during her daylong visit to Rajshahi on January 29 (Sunday).
National | 27 January 2023, 06:32 pm, Friday
Govt taking preparation to hold free, fair election: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government is taking all kinds of preparations to hold the country's next general election in a free and fair manner.
National | 26 January 2023, 09:19 pm, Thursday
Actress Raveena Tandon gets Padma Shri award
Ahead of India's 74th Republic Day, the Government of India, on Wednesday, released a list of the Padma awardees. Ms Raveena along with RRR's music composer MM Keeravani will receive the prestigious award later in the year.
Entertainment | 26 January 2023, 09:07 pm, Thursday
Evil forces will not be allowed to ‘play with fire’: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said evil forces will not be allowed to “play with fire” in the country.
Politics | 26 January 2023, 08:10 pm, Thursday
Mirza Fakhrul lashes out at Somoy TV
Amidst several recent media reports quoting Transparency International Bangladesh’s Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman as saying that keeping Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman – sentenced by the court – in BNP’s top leadership “contradicts” the party’s 27-point outline for state reform, which includes stance against corruption, and is a sign of “moral decay”, BNP’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has lashed out at Somoy TV for “running a story” on the issue.
Politics | 26 January 2023, 07:57 pm, Thursday
Law enforcers to work for fair election: Kamal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said that law enforcers will work to ensure holding the national election in a free, fair and acceptable manner.
National | 26 January 2023, 07:42 pm, Thursday
President asks DCs to be vigilant against graft, power abuse
President M Abdul Hamid today asked the deputy commissioners (DCs) to remain watchful to prevent abuse of power while discharging their respective duties as the district co-coordinator and supervisor of the multi-faceted activities of the government.
National | 26 January 2023, 07:30 pm, Thursday
Mirza Fakhrul's 76th birthday today
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stepped into 76 on Thursday with birthday wishes pouring in for him.
Politics | 26 January 2023, 07:23 pm, Thursday
Sugar prices rise Tk 5 per kg from Feb 1
The government has increased sugar price again, by Tk 5 per kg, which will be effective from February 1, 2023.
Economy | 26 January 2023, 07:05 pm, Thursday
Return of Russian vessel carrying consignment for Rooppur won’t delay project work: Minister
Science and Technology Minister Yeafesh Osman on Thursday said that the work of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project will not be delayed for turning away sanctioned Russian vessel ‘Ursa Major’.
National | 26 January 2023, 06:57 pm, Thursday
Diplomatic efforts are in place about lifting sanction on RAB: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday told Parliament that diplomatic efforts are on track to deal with the United States regarding sanction on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), but he acknowledged that the matter is a political issue, which may follow a protracted process.
National | 26 January 2023, 08:49 pm, Thursday
Hasan asks DCs to take prompt steps against rumours
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today gave directives to the deputy commissioners (DC) to take immediate steps to prevent the spread of rumours and fake information through unregistered portals and social platforms.
National | 26 January 2023, 06:40 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh condemns desecration of the Holy Quran by far-right activist in Netherlands
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the recent act of desecrating the Holy Quran by a far-right activist in The Hague, Netherlands.
National | 26 January 2023, 01:20 pm, Thursday
Digital connectivity will be key weapon for Smart Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said digital connectivity would be the key equipment to transform the country into a Smart Bangladesh.
National | 26 January 2023, 01:16 pm, Thursday
South Africa seek to avoid World Cup qualification embarrassment
South Africa go into a one-day international series against England in Bloemfontein on Friday needing a strong performance to ensure automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup later this year, reports AFP.
Sports | 26 January 2023, 01:12 pm, Thursday