Central Desk
PM leaves for Dhaka
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, for home on Thursday afternoon wrapping up her four-day official visit to India.
Blinken discusses military aid on surprise visit to Kyiv
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday made a surprise trip to Kyiv as the United States unveiled nearly $2.7 billion in new military support to Ukraine and neighbours to face Russia.
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 388 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 388 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Govt not to obstruct peaceful movements of BNP: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday said the government will not obstruct any peaceful movement of BNP, but it (government) will act strongly against any unruly activities in the name of movement.
PM Hasina concludes India visit offering prayers at Ajmer Sharif
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday wrapped up her four-day official tour to India by offering prayers at Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif, Ajmer in India's Rajasthan.
BNP’s movement means creating anarchy: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thuraday said the movement of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) means instigating terrorist acts and anarchy in the name of occupying the streets.
Khulna-Mongla rail link to be operational by December?
The Khulna-Mongla railway line, which is expected to expedite the economic activities of the Mongla sea port, is likely to be operational in December.
PM Hasina arrives at Ajmer Sharif to offer prayers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thersday arrived at Ajmer Sharif to offer prayers at Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif on the last day of her India visit.
Apple unveils iPhone 14 despite supply chain woes
Apple launched new smartphones Wednesday at prices similar to recent models despite inflation and supply chain woes, while unveiling a premium digital watch with a price tag to match.
Pakistan beat Afghanistan by one wicket in last over thriller
Tailender Naseem Shah hit two last-over sixes as Pakistan pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan on Wednesday to set up an Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, knocking out rivals India in the process, reports Aljazeera.
Putin says Ukraine grain deal mostly helping rich EU
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that "almost all" the Ukrainian grain shipped under a UN-backed deal to ease a global food crisis was reaching rich European nations, an accusation denied by Kyiv, reports AFP.
Hawa hits US box office as first Bangladeshi film
After conquering hearts in Bangladesh, Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s film “Hawa” is now thriving in the United States, currently placing at 27th spot among the top 30 films in US box office.
Bangladesh, India sign $500 million defence LoC
Bangladesh and India have signed the first contract under the US$500 million line of credit (LoC), which India considers an "important first step" in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.
UK expresses grave concern over recent political violence in Bangladesh
The United Kingdom today (September 7, 2022) expressed deep concern over the recent political violence between police and BNP activists, especially in Bhola and Narayanganj that left three people killed.
Justin Bieber scraps world tour over health issues
Justin Bieber said Tuesday he is once again taking a break from touring, months after revealing he'd been diagnosed with a syndrome that caused him partial facial paralysis, reports AFP.