Archive | Dhaka Prokash

6 killed in truck-ambulance collision in Shariatpur

At least six people were killed as an ambulance collided head-on with a speeding truck near Padma Bridge South police station in Shariatpur's Zajira upazila early Tuesday.

National | 17 January 2023, 09:50 am, Tuesday

British Royal Navy ship visits Bangladesh

The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Tamar has arrived at the naval base in Chattogram, Bangladesh.

National | 16 January 2023, 09:35 pm, Monday

BNP must lead efforts towards strong united front to oust govt: Mosharraf

BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain said on Monday said that their party must take the responsibility to forge a ‘steely unity’ to oust the government.

Politics | 16 January 2023, 08:56 pm, Monday

Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in Bethlehem

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian boy Monday near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, where the army said they opened fire after people threw Molotov cocktails, reports AFP.

International | 16 January 2023, 08:47 pm, Monday

BNP leader Salam, Annie get 6-month interim bail

The High Court on Monday granted BNP leaders Abdus Salam and Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie six months’ interim bail in a case over the clash between police and the party activists in the capital’s Nayapaltan on December 7 last year.

Politics | 16 January 2023, 08:44 pm, Monday

BNP holds rally to create unrest: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the rallies that BNP is holding at different places aim to create unrest across the country.

Politics | 16 January 2023, 08:31 pm, Monday

Mufti Ibrahim lands in jail

A Dhaka court on Monday sent Islamic preacher Mufti Kazi Ibrahim to jail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

Law and Human Rights | 16 January 2023, 08:27 pm, Monday

No JSC, JDC exams from now on

The examinations for Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) for the 2022 and 2023 sessions have been cancelled, and the two exams will no longer be held as the government has moved to implement the new curriculum.

Education | 16 January 2023, 08:22 pm, Monday

10 years’ jail for leaking PSC exam questions

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) Bill 2023 was passed in the parliament today incorporating punishment for involvement in any irregularity in PSC exams.

National | 16 January 2023, 07:11 pm, Monday

BNP is now sick after doing negative politics: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said BNP has now become sick after doing the negative politics, destruction, intrigue and corruption.

Politics | 16 January 2023, 09:45 pm, Monday

BNP announces countrywide rally on Jan 25

BNP on Monday announced a fresh countrywide programme for January 25 to press home their 10-point demand, including polls under a caretaker government.

Politics | 16 January 2023, 08:59 pm, Monday

Bangladesh keeps winning in ICC Women's U19 T20 WC

Afia Prottasha and Shorna Akter hit half-centuries as Bangladesh Women's team kept their winning spree in the ICC Women's Under-19 World Cup, edging Sri Lanka past by 9 runs at Benoni in South Africa today.

Sports | 16 January 2023, 06:46 pm, Monday

Blanchett slams 'patriarchal' awards shows after accepting best actress prize

Cate Blanchett criticized the "patriarchal pyramid" of Hollywood awards shows as she accepted a best actress gong from the Critics Choice Association in Los Angeles on Sunday, reports AFP.

Entertainment | 16 January 2023, 06:31 pm, Monday

Mild cold wave may spread

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) On Monday said that mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Dinajpur, Sayedpur, Panchagarh, Nilphamari and Moulavibazar and it may spread.

National | 16 January 2023, 04:41 pm, Monday

US will condemn violence – from opposition or govt security forces in Bangladesh: Donald Lu

US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has emphasised the government and the opposition “working together peacefully” to ensure the freedom of assembly as Bangladesh moves towards the next national election.

National | 16 January 2023, 04:35 pm, Monday

IMF Board could consider approving $4.5bn loan for Bangladesh on Jan 30

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to consider approving $4.5 billion loan for Bangladesh on January 30.

Economy | 16 January 2023, 04:21 pm, Monday

Militancy dishonouring Islam instead of dignifying it: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon Alem and Olama (Islamic scholars) to instil humanitarian values among people and guide them against terrorism, militancy and drug addiction.

National | 16 January 2023, 04:09 pm, Monday

ATO hints at more heavy weapons for Ukraine

Kyiv can expect more deliveries of heavy weapons from Western countries soon, NATO said Sunday, as Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his forces after their claimed capture of a Ukraine town.

International | 16 January 2023, 12:16 pm, Monday

Former US Open champion Stosur to retire after Australian Open

Veteran Sam Stosur said Sunday that the Australian Open would be her final tournament, ending a 23-year career in which she won a singles Grand Slam title and seven others in doubles, reports AFP.