Central Desk
People will get electricity, but should be economical in use: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the countrymen will get electricity as her government would continue the power supply despite being compelled to show austerity in energy sector due to the global crisis for Russia-Ukraine war and Covid-19 pandemic.
Barcelona's Putellas retains Women's Ballon d'Or
Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas has retained the Women's Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best best female footballer of 2022.
Kyiv says Russian strikes leave over 1,100 Ukraine towns without power
Kyiv said Tuesday that more than 1,100 towns and villages across Ukraine had been left without power after 10 days of Russia strikes that have targeted energy facilities across the country, reports AFP.
Who could replace UK's under-fire premier Liz Truss?
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has vowed to lead Britain's Conservatives into the next election -- due within two years -- but after a disastrous six weeks in Downing Street many doubt she will remain leader long, reports AFP.
Three SPs now sent on forced retirement
The government has sent three superintendents of police on retirement, said a public administration ministry gazette notification.
Ukraine warns situation 'critical' after Russia attacks power grid
Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging "critical" risk to its power grid after President Volodymyr Zelensky said that repeated Russian bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country's power facilities as winter approaches, reports AFP.
UK govt summons Chinese envoy after consulate protester assault
Britain's foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Chinese charge d'affaires in London after a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was assaulted in the grounds of the country's consulate in Manchester, northern England, reports AFP.
7 killed in Indian Air Force chopper crash
Seven people were killed Tuesday when a helicopter bringing Hindu pilgrims back from a shrine high in the Indian Himalayas crashed in the mountains, reports AFP.
Bangladesh logs 6 Covid deaths, 287 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged six Covid-19 deaths and 287 coronavirus positive cases in 24 hours, said a daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
PM to open installation of reactor pressure vessel at Rooppur Power Plant's 2nd unit Wednesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the installation of a reactor pressure vessel at the second unit of the 2,400 MW Rooppur nuclear power plant (RNPP) on Wednesday amid high enthusiasm for the country’s maiden nuclear power plant.
Sheikh Russel Day today
Sheikh Russel Day will be observed in the country today in a befitting manner coinciding with the 59th birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's youngest son Shaheed Sheikh Russel.
PM urges world community to stop politics with food
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the international community to stop war and politics with food and reach food to all as over 800 million people go to bed hungry globally, which are getting worsened due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 389 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death and 389 coronavirus positive cases in 24 hours.
Next general elections to be free, fair: Taposh
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Fazle Noor Taposh on Monday said the ongoing Zilla Parishad elections are being held in a free and fair manner and the next general election will also be like that.
All elections under AL govt are fake: Rizvi
BNP Senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday alleged that all the elections, including those of the Zila Parishad, under the current government are 'fake'.