Central Desk
No scope to change government without election: Quader
Drawing attention of the BNP leaders, Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said there is no scope of changing government without holding elections.
Ukraine's Odessa again attacked by Iranian drones
Ukraine said Sunday that the southern port city of Odessa was attacked by Iranian-made drones overnight, two days after a Russian attack with such a weapon killed two civilians, reports AFP.
Court rejects Babul’s petition against 6 police officials
A court here today rejected a petition filed by former SP Babul Akter against six officials of Police Bureau of Investigations (PBI) including its chief Banaj Kumar Majumder for torturing him in police custody.
Panchagarh boat capsize leaves 24 dead
At least 24 people, including women and children, drowned and 50 went missing as boat capsized in Karatoya River in Boda upazila of Panchagarh district on Sunday.
Will no longer tolerate gunning down of people: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday issued a warning to the government that they will no longer tolerate the killing of people in police firing.
Sanjida gets an IPhone, two others money they had lost
BFF Women's Football committee Chairman and FIFA Council member Mahfuza Akhter Kiron on Saturday compensated the three footballers of the SAFF Women's Champions team who lost money on their arrival from Kathmandu to Dhaka on Thursday.
Jazz legend Pharoah Sanders passes away at 81
Pharoah Sanders, one of the most wildly inventive figures in jazz who wrestled his saxophone to its limits and felt equally at home in Indian and African music, died Saturday. He was 81.
BNP becomes crazy: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said BNP has now become crazy not getting any response after lodging complaints.
Russia proxies hold breakaway polls in Ukraine
Western nations on Friday dismissed the referendums in Kremlin-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine, as Ukrainian and UN officials revealed what they said was more evidence of Russian "war crimes", reports AFP.
Tigresses qualify for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023
Salma Khatun claimed 3-18 with her wily off-spin as Bangladesh defended 113-5 effortlessly to beat Thailand by 11 runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament at Abu Dhabi on Friday night.
Blinken urges calm on Taiwan in talks with China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Friday for calm over Taiwan as he met his Chinese counterpart, as soaring tensions showed signs of easing a notch.
50 people killed in Iran protest crackdown
At least 50 people have been killed in a crackdown by the Iranian security forces on protests that erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police, an NGO said on Friday, reports AFP.
PMs' speaking against war, sanctions doesn’t suit her: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that what Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the UNGA about war and sanctions doesn't suit her while her government has been indulging in killings and enforced disappearances.
Hindus to celebrate Mahalaya on Sunday
The Hindu community across the country will celebrate Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion of heralding the advent of Goddess Durga.
Army announces Tk one crore reward for SAFF women champions
Bangladesh Army has announced a reward of Tk one crore for the Bangladesh women's football team who recently won the 2022 SAFF Championship in Nepal. The Army made the announcement on Friday.