Central Desk
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter
Elon Musk took control of Twitter and fired its top executives late Thursday in a deal that puts one of the leading platforms for global discourse in the hands of the world's richest man, reports AFP.
Govt swallowed foreign reserves through corruption: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the government has swallowed the foreign currency reserves as it created a grave economic crisis in the country through widespread corruption.
Russia amends law to boost forces fighting in Ukraine
The Russian parliament on Thursday passed a law allowing ex-convicts to be mobilised into the army and other measures to prop up Moscow's troops in Ukraine, reports AFP.
In thrilling upset, Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by one run
In arguably the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup 2022 so far, Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by a single run at Perth on Thursday, reports AFP.
Indian high commissioner presents credentials to President
President M Abdul Hamid today received the credentials of Indian's new resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranny Kumar Verma at Bangabhaban here this evening.
Can't execute our plan properly in first six overs: Shakib
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan conceded that they couldn't execute their plan properly, specially in the first powerplay, which played a vital role behind their massive 104-run defeat to South Africa in their second game.
Now transport owners call for strike ahead of Rangpur BNP rally
The Motor Owners' Association of Rangpur has called a two-day transport strike from Friday 6am to Saturday 6pm demanding ban on illegal vehicles, including three-wheelers, on the highway ahead of the BNP's divisional rally there.
King Charles plans to sideline Harry, Andrew as royal stand-ins
British King Charles III on Thursday was reportedly planning to extend the pool of royals allowed to act for him in his absence, effectively sidelining non-working royals Prince Harry and the Duke of York, reports AFP.
Quader urges countrymen to keep trust in PM
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thusday urged the country's people to keep trust in AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid the ongoing global crisis.
Dengue: 3 patients die, 899 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Three dengue patients died and 899 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Thusday morning.
Talks with IMF for $4.5 billion loan satisfactory, says BB spokesman
Bangladesh Bank said on Thursday the first round of dialogue with a visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for obtaining a loan of $4.5 billion from the global lending agency was satisfactory, an official said.
Power supply situation may improve from Nov: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Thusday said power supply situation may improve from November.
Let’s see how EC handles Jamaat’s registration in disguise: Law Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday said Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration as a political party is sub judice and he will wait to see how the Election Commission handles their appeal for registration under a different name.
Zakia Sultana made information secretary
Industries Secretary Zakia Sultana has been made the secretary of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
Govt won’t send Khaleda back to jail before election: Law Minister
The government will not send BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia back to jail before the next national election, Law Minister Anisul Huq said today.