Central Desk
Global Covid cases top 611 million
The overall number of global Covid cases has surged past 611 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world., reports UNB.
Pro-Moscow official in Ukraine seriously injured in car blast
A pro-Kremlin official in the Russian-controlled port city of Berdyansk in southern Ukraine was in a serious condition Tuesday after being injured in a car blast, Moscow-installed authorities said, reports AFP.
New UK PM Truss vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy
Liz Truss became U.K. prime minister on Tuesday and immediately faced up to the enormous tasks ahead of her: curbing soaring prices, boosting the economy, easing labor unrest and fixing a national health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages, reports AP.
Sri Lanka beat India by six wickets in Asia Cup
Sri Lanka beat India by a six wickets in the Asia Cup Super 4 on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka opt to bowl against India in key Asia Cup tie
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to field first against India as they look to seal a final spot in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Tuesday, reports AFP.
Twitter testing ‘edit’ button
Twitter Inc will launch a widely requested edit button for its paid subscribers in the coming weeks, the social media company said on Thursday.
How to help your kids be more independent and self-sufficient
Among the many devastating, long-term impacts of Covid-19, the pandemic delivered a one-two punch preventing many children from developing independence and taking on more responsibility.
Bangladesh achieve great success in socio-economic prosperity: President Murmu
President of India Droupadi Murmu has assured that her country will continue to be a reliable partner in the developmental journey of Bangladesh, noting that Bangladesh has achieved great success in the socio-economic prosperity of its people.
TikTok influencer dies following sky diving accident in Toronto
A Canadian TikTok influencer died last week following a sky diving accident in Toronto, a friend who attended her funeral told CNN.
Liz Truss becomes UK new prime minister
Liz Truss on Tuesday formally became the new UK prime minister after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth II during an audience at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, reports AFP.
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 313 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 313 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
UK's Johnson to quit as PM, Truss to take over
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, handing over power to Liz Truss after his momentous tenure dominated by Brexit and Covid was cut short by scandal, reports AFP.
Foreign Minister is undergoing treatment at BSMMU
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is undergoing treatment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital. He went to the hospital on Tuesday (September 6) morning as his high blood pressure and vertigo (Jhimuni) problems worsened.
Fakhrul: Lack of public support govt unable to resolve outstanding issues with India
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the current Awami League government has failed to resolve the outstanding issues with India as it lacks public support.
Modi: Talks underway with Bangladesh on connecting power transmission lines
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said rising energy prices are presently posing a challenge to all developing countries and fruitful talks between Bangladesh and India are underway on connecting power transmission lines.