Central Desk
Panchagarh boat capsize: Death toll reaches 68
Death toll reached to 68 as 18 more bodies were recovered from the river in the boat capsize in the Karatoya River near Auliya Ghat under Boda upazila in Panchagarh district.
Awami League has a secret relation with Jamaat: Tuku
BNP Standing Committee member Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Monday said Awami League (AL) has been caught in a trap of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi on Oct 9
The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SM), marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed in the country on October 9 with due religious solemnity.
Shah Rukh Khan Gets Relief By Supreme Court In 2017 Stampede Case
The Indian Supreme Court on Monday granted relief to Bollywood super star Shah Rukh Khan as it upheld Gujarat High Court which quashed the case against him related to the 2017 stampede in Vadodara Railway Station.
Rare pink diamond to go under hammer in Geneva
The Fortune Pink, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, will be auctioned in Geneva in November when it is expected to go for up to $35 million (36 million euros), auctioneers said Monday, reports AFP.
Panchagarh boat capsize: Death toll hits 50
Death toll reached to 50 as 25 more bodies were recovered from the river in the boat capsize in the Karatoya River near Auliya Ghat under Boda upazila in Panchagarh district.
Global oil prices hit nine-month low
Oil prices hit nine-month lows on Monday, driven down by an expected decline in fuel demand as rising interest rates raise the likelihood of global recession, with further price pressure coming from a surging US dollar, reports Reuters.
Anti-govt protests in Iran: UK envoy summoned
Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it summoned Britain's ambassador to protest what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlets. The move comes amid violent unrest in Iran triggered by the death of a young woman in police custody.
Bangladesh eying clean sweep in UAE T20 series
Bangladesh sought redemption in a bid to continue their winning streak when they will take on the hosts United Arab Emirate (UAE) for the second and final match tomorrow (Tuesday) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Journalists, police also involved in drug trade: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday said that well-off individuals as well as journalists and police are also involved in drug trade, and they too face justice without exception.
BCL suspends Eden College committee after infighting
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has suspended all activities of its Eden Mohila College unit committee. At the same time, 16 people have been permanently expelled from the organisation.
AL-BNP activists clash at Hazaribagh area in city
The activist of BNP and Awami League locked into a clash in Hazaribagh area in the capita around 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
Chinese Ambassador discusses Rohingya repatriation with acting foreign secretary
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has met acting Foreign Secretary Rear Admiral (Retd) Md Khurshed Alam and discussed the ways to repatriate Rohingyas to their homeland as well as the recent tension at Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
France wants 'respect' of human rights, abortion in Italy: PM
France will be "attentive" to the respect of the right to abortion and other human rights in Italy following the election victory of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Monday, reports AFP.
Durga Puja preparations going on in full swing
Durga Puja preparation is going on in full swing across the country with only four days left for the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community.