Somali forces kill over 300 al-Shabab militants in week-long operations
Somalia's security forces have killed more than 300 al-Shabab militants, including two commanders, during week-long military operations across the country, officials said on Wednesday, reports XINHUA.
International | 26 January 2023, 11:05 am, Thursday
Nearly 600 Russian diplomats expelled from Western countries since Feb 2022
As many as 574 Russian diplomats have been expelled from Western countries and some of the US Pacific allies since February 24, 2022 under various pretexts, both those linked with the situation in Ukraine and on accusations of conducting activities incompatible with the status of diplomats, according to TASS calculations.
International | 26 January 2023, 10:59 am, Thursday
'Invasion Day' rallies mark divisive national holiday in Australia
Thousands protested Australia's increasingly divisive national day Thursday as the public debates whether the country's Indigenous population should be recognised within the constitution, reports AFP.
International | 26 January 2023, 10:54 am, Thursday
Like Germany, US will provide heavy tanks to Ukraine
The United States announced Wednesday that it will provide 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, mirroring a similar move by Germany and fulfilling a long-running request from Kyiv, reports AFP.
International | 26 January 2023, 10:50 am, Thursday
BNP is now like a pathless passerby: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the BNP's movement has reached ebb from its tide as the country’s people do not believe the talking of BNP leaders.
Politics | 25 January 2023, 08:54 pm, Wednesday
Govt's days are numbered: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the days of current Awami League government are numbered as people will no longer let it stage any more drama in the name of election.
Politics | 25 January 2023, 08:26 pm, Wednesday
Please find out my failures, I will correct those: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that she stands ready for correction if the opposition parties can find out any failure of her government.
National | 25 January 2023, 08:20 pm, Wednesday
No new roads before national election: Quader
Road Transport and Bridge Minister Obaidul Quader has said the government will not undertake any new road construction projects until the next national election and maintenance of the existing roads will get priority.
Politics | 25 January 2023, 07:14 pm, Wednesday
Saraswati Puja Thursday
The Hindu community is set to celebrate Saraswati Puja, worshiping the Goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture, across the country tomorrow (Thursday) amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervor.
Religion | 25 January 2023, 07:11 pm, Wednesday
Strengthen scouts movement to groom children as worthy citizens: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday stressed the need for strengthening the scouts movements involving each of the students as it helps make children worthy to lead Bangladesh towards a developed, prosperous and smart country by 2041.
National | 28 January 2023, 03:49 pm, Saturday
HC summons 3 lawyers over misconduct with judge
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday summoned three lawyers from Nilphamari including district bar association president Md Mamtazul Haque over allegations of showing aggression, unprofessional and indecent behavior with a judge.
Law and Human Rights | 25 January 2023, 06:55 pm, Wednesday
Presidential election on February 19
The schedule for the 22nd Presidential election in the country was announced today fixing the polls date on February 19.
National | 25 January 2023, 06:53 pm, Wednesday
15 to get Bangla Academy Award 2022
Fifteen individuals have been awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award-2022 for their outstanding contribution in different spheres of literature.
Literature | 25 January 2023, 06:49 pm, Wednesday
DC Conference: Suggestions for education sector well-received by Dipu Moni
The Deputy Commissioners have proposed to the Education Minister to draft a code of conduct for private educational institutions under the monthly pay order (MPO).
Education | 25 January 2023, 09:57 am, Wednesday
Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar rail line to open this year
Mentioning that the work on Chattogram-Dohazari-Cox's Bazar train route is going on in full swing, Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon says the rail line will open within this year.
National | 25 January 2023, 09:52 am, Wednesday
Shah Rukh Khan's comment on Suhana's pic is every embarrassing dad ever
The Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is trending on the Internet for more than one reason – of course, for the release of his film Pathaan on Wednesday but also for dropping an adorable yet ROFL comment on his daughter Suhana Khan's latest Instagram post.
Entertainment | 24 January 2023, 10:04 pm, Tuesday
One killed in Nepal quake
One person was killed and two were injured after an earthquake struck western Nepal on Tuesday, reports AFP.
International | 24 January 2023, 08:52 pm, Tuesday
Five regional governors, four deputy ministers dismissed in Ukraine
Five regional governors and four deputy ministers are stepping down in Ukraine against the backdrop of several corruption scandals, a senior official said Tuesday, reports AFP.
International | 24 January 2023, 08:49 pm, Tuesday
Honey over Tk 5.77 crore collected in Manikganj
The commercial honey collectors have collected 1, 65, 000 kilograms of honey during the current season from all the seven upazilas of the district, the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) sources said.
National | 24 January 2023, 08:45 pm, Tuesday
BNP fails to wage mass movement: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP has not been able to wage a mass movement in the country, let alone mass uprising.
Politics | 24 January 2023, 08:37 pm, Tuesday