Central Desk
Commuters suffer as bus strike underway in Sunamganj before BNP rally
A two-day bus strike enforced by Sunamganj District Transport Owners and Workers’ Association began on Friday morning, causing suffering of the commuters.
5 killed in Gopalganj, Gaibandha road crashes
Five people including an elderly woman and a minor girl were killed and 15 others injured in road accidents in Gopalganj and Gaibandha disyrcts on Thursday night and Friday.
Bangladesh seeks Portugal's investment
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Friday said Bangladesh would welcome visible Portuguese investments and expertise in the blue economy, including for exploring the potentials for offshore wind power generation.
Pelosi to step down as top Democrat after Republicans take House
Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing first woman to wield the speaker's gavel in the US House of Representatives, said Thursday that she will step down as party leader when Republicans take control of the chamber in January, reports AFP.
Japanese ambassador’s comment on election ‘absolutely true’: Fakhrul
BNP on Thursday said the recent statement of Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki about “ballot box stuffing at night” during Bangladesh’s last general election was “absolutely true”.
Taylor Swift tour chaos spurs calls to probe ticketing industry
When Taylor Swift announced her first tour in five years, Jacob Landry couldn't wait to jump in line to see his favorite artist take the stage, reports AFP.
Discussions going on regarding budget support: ITO Naoki
Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka ITO Naoki today said that discussions are going on regarding the possible budget support by Japan to Bangladesh.
SSC results to be published Nov 28-30
Results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published between November 28 and 30 this year.
'Police member shocked by the Japanese ambassador's statement'
The Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) has protested against the statement given by Ito Naoki, the Japanese Ambassador to Dhaka, about the role of the police in the 11th national elections on Thursday.
Dengue claims one lives, 685 hospitalized in 24 hrs
One dengue patient died and 685 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Thursday morning.
Will move towards greater movement from Dhaka rally: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government is trying to push the country towards instability and uncertainty by creating a chaotic situation over their party’s rally in the capital on December 10.
Prices of soybean oil, sugar increased again
Prices of soybean oil, sugar increased again The prices of soybean oil and sugar have been increased again. Soybean oil price has increased by Tk 12. It is now Tk 190 per litre. Price of sugar has increased by Tk 13; it is now Tk 108 per kg. The new prices are effective from today (November 17, 2022).
No forex crisis from Jan 2023: Governor Abdur Rouf
Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has said there will be no foreign exchange crisis from January 2023, as the country's exports and remittances have become surplus compared to imports.
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Qatar for the World Cup early on Thursday, just hours after a 5-0 warm-up victory, while defending champions France have also touched down in Doha, reports AFP.
Ukraine grain deal extended 'under current terms': Turkey
An agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain through Black Sea will continue "under current terms", reports AFP.