Central Desk
Govt cancels appointment of Bangladesh ambassador to USA Shahidul
The government has cancelled the contractual appointment of Md Shahidul Islam, the ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States
Media can play role in deepening Bangladesh-India ties: Speaker
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has said the media can play their roles in promoting the activities that can help further deepen the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India.
Ukraine restricts electricity use after Russian strikes
Ukraine has urged residents to drastically restrict their electricity consumption starting Thursday to cope with the destruction of power stations by the Russian army as winter approaches., reports AFP.
Putin declares martial law in Ukraine regions Russia says annexed
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday introduced martial law in Ukraine's Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions that Moscow claims to have annexed, reports AFP.
Fakhrul: BNP ready to defy ‘curfew’ even to hold Khulna rally
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Wednesday that his party was ready to defy a curfew even to make their upcoming anti-government rally in Khulna a success.
Govt cheating nation in name of development before democracy: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Wednesday alleged that the nation is being deceived in the name of development before democracy.
Many Americans pessimistic about US democracy
Many Americans remain pessimistic about the state of U.S. democracy and the way elected officials are chosen -- nearly two years after a divisive presidential election spurred false claims of widespread fraud and a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, reports AP.
7 dengue patients die, 864 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Seven dengue patients died and 864 were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
Bangladesh logs 2 Covid deaths, 300 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged two Covid-19 deaths and 300 coronavirus positive cases in 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a daily statement.
Afghan women protest after students expelled from university dorms
About 30 Afghan women protested in front of Kabul University on Tuesday after authorities expelled students from the dormitories allegedly for breaking rules, reports AFP.
Moscow's use of Iran drones shows military 'bankruptcy': Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Moscow's widespread use of Iranian-made drones in recent attacks on his country was a symbol of the Kremlin's "military and political bankruptcy", reports AFP.
Putin to address Valdai International Discussion Club on October 27
Russian President Vladimir Putin will traditionally deliver a speech to participants of the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on October 27, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS on Wednesday, reports TASS.
Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007
James Bond actor Daniel Craig on Tuesday received the same honour held by his fictional character, as he is set to retire from the role, reports AFP.
Mallikarjun Kharge elected new president of Indian Congress
India's main opposition Congress party on Wednesday elected 80-year-old Mallikarjun Kharge as its first non-Gandhi president in over 24 years.
HSC exams to begin on Nov 6, Coaching centres to remain closed Nov 3-Dec 14: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Wednesday said all coaching centres across Bangladesh will remain closed from November 3 to December 14, ahead of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.