Central Desk
Country celebrates Pahela Baishakh
People across the country are celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, upholding the rich cultural heritage of the Bengalees on Friday.
Chuadanga records season's highest temperature at 41.7ºC
The highest temperature of the country this year was recorded in Chuadanga at 41.7 degrees Celsius on Friday.
IMF chief urges world to avoid a 'second Cold War'
Countries must do more to avert the costly consequences of growing global trade fragmentation and help avert a "second Cold War," the International Monetary Fund's managing director said Thursday, reports AFP.
No need for dialogue before election: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said there is no need to hold political dialogue with the opposition BNP before the next general election and suggested that they follow the system that is in place in the election process.
Communal forces must be resisted: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said those who oppose Pahela Boishakh celebrations believe in communalism and the evil forces must be resisted.
Mild to severe heat wave sweeping over country
People in most parts of the country are witnessing the scorching temperature as a mild to severe heat wave is sweeping over most parts of the country including Dhaka and it may continue in the next 24-hour period starting from 9am today, according to a Met Office bulletin, reports BSS.
Nation celebrates Pahela Baishakh today
The country set to celebrates Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1430, today upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees.
Massive fire engulfs warehouse in Dhaka's Nawabpur
A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in Dhaka's Nawabpur Thursday night, the authorities said.
PM Hasina’s criticism won’t affect US-Bangladesh ties: Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said criticism of the US by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy will have no impact on the bilateral relations between the two countries.
PM wishes in New Year to build happy, smart Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today wished to build a happy and prosperous Smart Bangladesh in the coming years removing all darkness and hurdles.
Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on Friday
The country is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1430, tomorrow (Friday) upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees.
DMP slabs three-tier security for Pohela Boishakh celebrations
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandkar Golam Faruq has said three-tier security measures have been taken on the occasion of the Pahela Baishakh.
PM will open 100 more bridges simultaneously in June: Quader
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate 100 more bridges simultaneously on a single day in June next, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
Dr Zafrullah to be buried at Savar Gonoshasthaya Kendra on Friday: Family
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder and freedom fighter Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury will be buried at Gonoshasthaya Kendra at Savar on Friday.
Chuadanga records season’s highest temperature at 41 degrees Celsius
The highest temperature of the country this year was recorded in Chuadanga at 41 degrees Celsius on Thursday.