Central Desk
Brazil looking forward to seeing the best of Neymar at World Cup
Brazil are hoping a fully fit and firing Neymar, and a well-balanced squad around him, will allow the five-time winners to live up to their status as World Cup favourites in Qatar, reports AFP.
Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's PM
Malaysia's perennial opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as prime minister before the king in Kuala Lumpur Thursday, ending a five-day political impasse after inconclusive polls, reports AFP.
BNP to avoid AL's trap over Dec 10 rally: Gayeshwar
Senior BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy said on Thursday said their party will avoid the trap of inciting violence by the Awami League over the December 10 rally in the capital.
One dengue patient dies, 519 hospitalized in 24 hrs
One dengue patient died and 519 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Thursday morning.
Govt’s cooperation needed for holding fair election: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday said the government's willingness and overall cooperation are needed to hold a successful and fair election.
Pakistan names former spymaster as new army chief
Pakistan's government nominated a former spymaster Thursday to be the next military chief, a position long considered the real power in the nuclear-armed nation of 220 million people, reports AFP.
Japan beat Germany 2-1 at World Cup
Goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the last 15 minutes gave Japan a stunning 2-1 upset over four-times champions Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E opener on Wednesday, reports Reuters.
Cristiano Ronaldo banned and fined for smashing fan's phone
Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Premier League side Manchester United by mutual agreement on Tuesday, has been suspended for two matches by an independent regulatory panel for smashing a teenage fan's phone after a defeat at Everton last season, reports Reuters.
BPDB submits retail power tariff adjustment proposal seeking 19.44% hike
State-owned Bangladesh Development Board (BPDB) has submitted its proposal to the energy regulator seeking Tk 1.47 hike per kilowatt hour (each unit) at the retail level, official sources said on Wednesday.
Intrigues being hatched to oust AL govt: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said conspiracies are still being hatched in the country to oust the incumbent government.
Banks won’t be allowed to file cheque dishonour case: HC
The High Court on Wednesday ordered that banks and financial institutions will not be allowed to file any case against any person over cheque dishonor.
Govt scripting new drama to divert BNP’s movement: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government has been preparing the scripts of new dramas to divert their pro-democracy movement to a different direction.
Dengue claims three lives, 477 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Three dengue patients died and 477 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours (till 8am today).
Blanchett and Yeoh films top indie Spirit Award nominations
Michelle Yeoh's "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and Cate Blanchett's "Tar" led the Spirit Awards nominations Tuesday, underlining their credentials as the indie films to watch this awards season, reports AFP.
Newborn killed in Russian strike on Ukraine maternity ward
A newborn baby was killed following a Russian strike that hit a maternity ward in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region, which Moscow claims to have annexed, Ukrainian emergency services said Wednesday, reports AFP.