Central Desk
EC approves Tk 8,711cr project to purchase EVM
Election Commission (EC) today approved a Tk 8,711 crore project to purchase Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for 150 constituencies, out of 300, for the 12th parliamentary election.
Happy Birthday actor Salman Shah
Today, September 19, is the birthday of actor Salman Shah, the short-lived superstar of romantic movies in Bangladesh. If he had survived, Salman Shah would have turned 51 this time.
Tension on Myanmar border: Govt plans to evacuate 300 families
Local administration is planning to evacuate members of 300 families in Ghumdhum union – along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border – under Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban, following continuous firings and mortar shelling near Tombru border over the last one month.
More than 90 dead in Tajik-Kyrgyz border clashes
At least 94 people were killed in clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan this week, in the worst violence the countries have seen in years, while the international community called for calm, reports AFP.
Real Madrid triumph at rivals Atletico in spiky derby
Rodrygo and Federico Valverde scored to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win over neighbours Atletico Madrid in a heated derby on Sunday to return to the top of La Liga.
US forces would help defend Taiwan against China: Biden
President Joe Biden said Sunday that US forces would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion, while the White House said Washington's policy was unchanged, reports AFP.
Messi strikes early to keep PSG top in Ligue 1
Lionel Messi struck after five minutes as Paris Saint-Germain edged Lyon 1-0 to regain top spot in the Ligue 1 table ahead of Marseille on Sunday, reports AFP.
Biden among thousands pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II
U.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen's state funeral — a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years, reports AP.
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest on Monday, after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.
PM pays her last tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today showed her last respect to the Queen Elizabeth II. She paid respect to the late Queen at her lying-in-state in Westminster Hall and signed a book of condolence at Lancaster House.
Free, fair elections are held only during AL’s tenure: PM tells BBC
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said free and fair elections are held only during Awami League’s tenures.
No more than 15 SIM cards under 1 NID
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is going to deactivate additional SIM (subscriber identity module) cards of those who have more than 15 registered under a national identity (NID) card soon.
Dhaka summons Myanmar ambassador for the 4th time
Dhaka today summoned Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh, Aung Kyaw Moe, for the fourth time and lodged a strong protest over the recent incidents along Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
Khaleda Zia’s jail term suspension to be extended by 6 months
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's jail term suspension period will be extended by another six months.
Tax return document not needed for loans up to Tk 20 lakh
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has omitted the requirement of tax return documents for bank loans up to Tk 20 lakh.