Central Desk
Bangladesh Bank issues notice to close evening banking to save electricity
Bangladesh Bank has instructed to close evening banking activities to save electricity.
Cricketer Al-Amin Hossain gets anticipatory bail case over torturing wife
The High Court on Tuesday granted Bangladesh national cricket team pacer Al-Amin Hossain anticipatory bail for eight weeks in the case over torturing wife for dowry.
Dhaka Metro Rail fare set at Tk 5/km, Minimum fare Tk 20
The Bangladesh government has fixed the minimum fare at Tk 20 -- that's Tk 5 per kilometre, more than double what you shell out for a bus ride (Tk 2.45 a kilometre) in the densely populated metropolis.
Teesta treaty will be signed soon, PM hopes
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called bilateral relations between Bangladesh-India role model for neighborhood diplomacy, hoping all the outstanding issues, including Teesta Water Sharing Treaty will be resolved soon likewise many issues solved in the spirit of friendship and cooperation.
Dhaka, New Delhi sign 7 MoUs
Dhaka and New Delhi today signed seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the second day of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's four-day state visit to India at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
Shelling forces Ukraine nuclear plant off grid as Zelensky warns of 'disaster'
The last working reactor at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was disconnected from the grid after shelling caused a fire, with the UN's atomic watchdog due to brief the Security Council about the crisis on Tuesday.
Hasina-Modi talks underway at Delhi’s Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are holding bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in the Indian capital as the two countries seek enhanced cooperation.
India keeps eye on recent turmoil in Myanmar Rakhine state
India is keeping an eye on the recent unrest in the Rakhine state of Myanmar that Bangladesh apprehends it might hamper the process of Rohingya repatriation.
Gazi Mazharul Anwar is buried in his mother's grave
Legendary lyricist, film maker and producer Gazi Mazharul Anwar has been buried in his mother's grave at Banani Cemetery in the capital on Monday at 6:20 PM.
Liz Truss named as UK's third woman prime minister
Britain's new Conservative leader Liz Truss Monday vowed "bold" action to confront a biting economic crisis as she was confirmed as successor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson after a gruelling party contest, reports AFP.
PM only gave but did not bring anything from India: Fakhrul
Stating that the outcomes of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s previous India tours were disappointing for the nation, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said they want to see what she achieves this time during her four-day visit.
Shakib buys hockey team in franchise tournament
Bangladesh ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has bought the ownership of a team in the upcoming hockey franchise tournament Bangladesh Champions Trophy (BCT).
Educational institutions will decide to allow or not student politics on campus: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday said the educational institutions will decide whether to allow or not student politics on the campus.
Quader asks BNP to get ready for elections without any excuse
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday urged Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to get prepared for the upcoming general elections without making any excuse.
Mazharul Anwar’s creation-works will be preserved: Hasan
Dr Hasan Mahmud, The Minister of Information and Broadcasting on Monday said many timeless songs including ‘Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy’ of legendary lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar had encouraged the freedom fighters and freedom lovers during the great Liberation War.