Central Desk
Bangladesh logs two Covid-19 deaths, 363 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged two Covid-19 deaths while it recorded 363 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Putin, Xi hail 'great power' ties at talks defying West
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine on Thursday, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West, reports AFP.
UK AL welcomes PM
The United Kingdom (UK) chapter of Bangladesh Awami League has received Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina when she arrived here.
Roger Federer announces his retirement from tennis
Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday after a career which brought 20 Grand Slam titles, reports AFP.
Embargo on hilsha fishing for 22-day from Oct 7
Hilsha catching will remain banded for 22 days across the country from October 7 with a view to ensuring the safe spawning of the popular fish during its peak breeding period.
Khaleda, Tarique disqualified for elections as per laws: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said as per the existing laws, BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and its acting vice-chairman Tarique Rahman are not qualified for contesting in the next parliamentary elections.
EU raises concern about escalating protest-related violence in Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) has raised concerns about escalating protest-related violence in Bangladesh.
WASA MD Taksim A Khan not allowed to attend office from US
Dhaka WASA Managing Director (MD) Taksim A Khan did not get permission to perform his duties virtually from United States. The government granted a six-week leave to Taqsem A Khan to travel to the US.
BNP won’t join any election under current govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday categorically said that their party will not joint next general election under Awami League government.
Tens of thousands queue in London to pay respects to queen's coffin
Tens of thousands of mourners, some waiting through the night, queued for hours Thursday to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II on the first full day of her coffin lying in state, reports AFP.
AL-BNP activists clash in Mirpur
BNP leaders and activists locked into clashes with Awami League activists in the Mirpur area on Thursday over holding a scheduled rally.
King Charles III faces a home-front reshuffle
King Charles III has built up a string of cherished residences across Britain but now faces having to give them up to meet the demands of state.
ADB to provide $500m to Bangladesh as budget support
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide $500 million to Bangladesh as budget support on soft conditions.
Swedish PM resigns after right, far-right poll win
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday announced that she would resign after an unprecedented right-wing and far-right bloc narrowly won Sunday's election, reports AFP.
'Succession' and 'Squid Game' big winners at television's Emmys
Dysfunctional family saga "Succession" on Monday took top honors for best drama at the Emmys, television's biggest night of the year, as "Squid Game" made history when Lee Jung-jae was named best actor, a first for a non-English-language performer.