Central Desk
EU ministers seek ways to face energy shock
EU energy ministers on Friday will attempt to forge a united response to the energy shock from Russia's war on Ukraine that has sent prices for electricity and heating skyrocketing, reports AFP.
President mourns death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II
President M Abdul Hamid has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch.
PM Hasina mourns death of Queen Elizabeth-II
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed profound shock and grief at the death of the Queen Elizabeth-II.
Bangladesh declares 3 days of mourning for Queen Elizabeth
Bangladesh on Friday declared three days of national mourning in memory of British Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne.
Charles is the new King of UK
At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales. But there are a number of practical - and traditional - steps which he must go through to be crowned King, reports BBC.
10 things to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s life
Queen Elizabeth II, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. In September 2015 she surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months.
Akbar Ali Khan passes away at 78
Akbar Ali Khan, former advisor to the Caretaker Government passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun) in Dhaka around 10pm on Thursday after prolonged illness. He was 78.
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96
Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96
Lightning kills 9 in Sirajganj
A total of nine people, including five of a family, were killed and four others injured as lighting strikes hit them at Ullah Para upazila of the district today.
PM returns home from India
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here this evening after wrapping up her four-day state visit to India.
Good time will come, democracy will be restored: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said a good time will come and democracy will be restored in the country.
Mitford Hospital bedevilled by irregularities and mismanagement
Mitford Hospital, also called Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, is bedevilled by irregularities and mismanagement.
Biden administration approves $450m security assistance for Pakistan
Reversing the decision of its predecessor, the Biden administration has approved a whooping US$450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan, reports PTI.
PK Halder indicted in money laundering case
A Dhaka court on Thursday framed charges against Proshanto Kumar Halder, disgraced director of International Leasing and Finance Service Ltd (ILFSL), and 13 others in a case over laundering money and amassing illegal assets.
Queen's doctors 'concerned' for her health: palace
Fears grew on Thursday for Queen Elizabeth II after Buckingham Palace said her doctors were "concerned" for her health and recommended that she remain under medical supervision, reports AFP.