Central Desk
IMF releases $1.3 bn in emergency aid for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund announced Friday it will provide $1.3 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine through its new food crisis assistance program, report AFP.
3 arrested with arms, ammo in Rajshahi planned to create 'anarchy' ahead of polls
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) claimed to have arrested three people and recovered four foreign revolvers, three foreign pistols and a huge amount of ammunitions from Kapashia Pahara area in Rajshahi city on Friday.
Biden doesn't exclude meeting Putin at G20 summit
President Joe Biden on Thursday did not rule out meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit next month in Asia, report AFP.
'All options' on table in US response to OPEC+ cuts: W.House
The White House on Thursday said "all options" are being considered after the OPEC+ group's decision to cut oil production, despite US arguments that this will raise fuel costs and endanger world economies, report AFP.
Abrar Fahad’s death anniversary observers come under BCL attack at DU
At least 12 people were hurt as activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) reportedly attacked a rally organized on Dhaka University campus to observe the third death anniversary of BUET student Abrar Fahad, who was beaten to death by Chhatra League men at Sher-e-Bangla Hall in 2019.
4 killed in Gopalganj road crash
Four people, including a policeman, were killed and 15 others injured when a speeding passenger bus crashed into a tree on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Chandra Dighalia upazila of Gopalganj early on Friday morning.
Bangladesh logs five Covid deaths, 491 cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged five Covid-19 deaths and 491 coronavirus positive cases in the past 24 hours till Friday morning.
EU chief hails 'outstanding courage' of Nobel winners
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday saluted the "courage" of the Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian rights activists awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize, report AFP.
Human rights activists in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus win Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize 2022 went to jailed Belarus rights activist Ales Bialiatski, the Russian group Memorial and the Ukrainian organization Center for Civil Liberties, the award’s judges said Friday, report AFP.
Awami League wants to score in empty field: BNP
BNP on Friday alleged that Awami League wants to score goals in an empty field in the upcoming election without the participation of the opposition parties.
Ukraine calls on Russia troops to lay down arms
Ukraine's Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov on Friday called on Russian troops to lay down their arms, promising them "life and safety."
PM pays homage to Bangabandhu at Tungipara
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes and offered prayers at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Tungipara.
BNP’ to present caretaker govt formula in line with 13th amendment: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said their party will present a formula for a non-partisan polls-time caretaker government in the light of the repealed 13th amendment to the constitution,
Deepika Padukone shines at Paris Fashion Week
Indian film star Deepika Padukone shined on the third day of Paris Fashion Week this year. Deepika was one of the prominent guests at the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week.
JaPa to join polls even EVMs are used: Raushon
Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chief Patron and Opposition Leader in the Parliament Raushon Ershad on Thursday said her party will take part in the next 12th general election even if the electronic voting machine (EVM) systems are used in the upcoming polls.