Central Desk
Every citizen to get unique identity number
The Cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft of National Identity Registration Act, 2022 aiming to bring the national identity registration operation under the Security Services Division from the Election Commission and introduce a unique identity number against every national of the country.
Putin vows more 'severe' attacks after Russian missiles batter Ukraine
Russian forces launched a barrage of fatal bombardments across Ukraine early on Monday and President Vladimir Putin vowed even more "severe" retaliation against Kyiv, report AFP.
Bangladesh Bank asks banks to prepare citizen charter
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked banks to prepare citizen charter so that clients will be able to get financial services smoothly.
If law allows Khaleda Zia would be able to participate in next election: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Monday said "If law allows Khaleda Zia would be able to participate in next election, and if law doesn't allow her to participate, she would not be able to take part in the election.
Power supply problem is temporary: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Monday said power supply problem is temporary.
Bangladesh logs three Covid deaths, 367 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged three Covid-19 deaths and 367 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Monday morning.
Govt to consider sending Khaleda back to prison: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the government will have to think of sending Begum Khaleda Zia back to prison if her party leaders see day dream in running the country.
Russia targeting civilians 'amounts to a war crime': EU
The EU believes Russia's missile attacks on civilians in Ukraine "amounts to a war crime," a spokesman for the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday, report AFP.
US trio, including ex-Fed chief Bernanke, win economics Nobel
A US trio on Monday won the Nobel Economics Prize for research on banking's role in the economy, especially on the importance of avoiding collapses during financial crises, report AFP.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score 700 club career goals
Cristiano Ronaldo has struggled to find his usual form with Manchester United since the beginning of the season and has been labelled as finished by some parts of the football world. There is no denying the fact that age is catching up to Cristiano, and at 37 he can’t make the same impact that he used to do a few years ago. But on Sunday (October 9), the Portuguese superstar made a huge impact by scoring the winning goal for Manchester United against Everton and also completing his 700th club goal, report AP.
76 people killed in Nigeria boat capsize
Almost everyone on board a boat died when it capsized in a flood-swollen river in Nigeria's Anambra state, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Sunday, report AFP.
Marriage is good medicine for the heart
Add protection from heart disease and stroke to the health benefits of marriage, a new study suggests.
Death toll from missiles on Ukraine town rises to 17
At least 17 people including a child died when seven Russian missiles struck the industrial town of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities said Saturday, report AFP.
BNP: Loadshedding has become a terrible menace
The BNP on Sunday slammed the government for the “intolerable” loadshedding across the country, saying it has exposed the government’s widespread plundering in the name of development in the power sector.
Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed amid religious fervor
The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), was observed in the country today with due religious fervor and festivity.