Central Desk
Argentina fans in Qatar give Messi noisy backing
An advanced guard of Argentina football fans chanted their certainty that Lionel Messi's last World Cup will end in success Monday ahead of the Latin American side becoming the first to set up their base camp in Qatar, reports AFP.
There is no shortage of dollar in country: FM
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said the government broadened its network of sources for energy supply through successful discussion with a number of friendly countries.
BNP gets desperate to grab power through terrorist acts: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP has become desperate to grab the state power by resorting to terrorist acts again, capitalising on the ongoing global economic crisis caused by the Ukraine-Russia war.
Bangladeshis to choose their own govt through fair polls: US hopes
The United States has expressed hope that the people of Bangladesh will “ultimately be able to choose” their own government through free and fair elections.
Swedish, Norwegian envoys talk with Fakhrul
The ambassadors of Sweden and Norway to Bangladesh on Tuesday had a ‘closed-door’ meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed various issues relating to the country's next national election.
Polls open in crucial US midterm elections
Americans began voting Tuesday in midterm elections, with Republicans chasing a congressional majority that would paralyze President Joe Biden's agenda for the next two years and pave the way for Donald Trump to return to the White House, reports AFP.
No more mega projects, focus on small ones for rural dev: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned not to go for mega projects and instead take up small ones focusing on rural development and public welfare.
Dengue claims 5 lives, Death toll now 182
Five more deaths from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning raised this year’s fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 182, exceeding all previous records in Bangladesh.
Global Islami Bank’s securities Pro-rata allotment ceremony held
Dhaka Stock Exchange hosted a program to allot the primary shares of the bank among applicants on pro rata basis at Dhaka Stock Exchange Office.
Game will be play in Dec against BNP: Quader
Issuing a warning, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said a game will be played in December against the misrule of BNP, vote thieves and arsonists.
'Black Adam' extends its stay atop N.America box office
Warner Bros.' superhero film "Black Adam" held onto the top spot in North American theaters on a sleepy weekend, taking in an estimated $18.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday, reports AFP.
HC extends bail to Khaleda in two defamation cases
The High Court on Monday extended BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in two defamation cases filed in Dhaka and Narail districts.
Get ready for more sacrifices to oust AL govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday urged his party leaders and activists to prepare for 'more sacrifices' for making the current pro-democracy movement a success by ousting the Awami League government.
Ukraine says Russian troops loot, occupy Kherson homes as battle looms
Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes to prepare for street fighting in what both sides predict will be one of the war's most important battles, reports Reuters.
UN chief warns against 'collective suicide' on climate
Humanity must "cooperate or perish" in the face of accelerating climate change impacts, UN chief Antonio Guterres told world leaders Monday at talks in Egypt on curbing global warming, reports AFP.