Central Desk
Bangladesh logs zero Covid death, 333 positive cases
Bangladesh today reported zero Covid-19 death while it recorded 333 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
PM Hasina greets new UK Tory leader Lizz Truss
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday congratulated the newly elected Conservative Party leader, Elizabeth Truss, who is set to be the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Momen not accompanying PM in India: Dipu Moni questions media’s use of “dropped”
Education Minister Dipu Moni today (September 5, 2022) said that anyone can be dropped from PM’s entourage due to Covid-19 precautions.
SSC exams will start from 11am, duration 2hrs: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday said nationwide SSC exams will start from 11am, instead of 10am, considering traffic congestion. She said at a meeting of the National Monitoring and Law and Order Committee for ensuring that the exams are held smoothly.
Liz Truss to be next UK PM
Liz Truss was on Monday announced as the UK's next prime minister, after winning an internal leadership contest of the ruling Conservative party, reports AFP.
PM Hasina gets red carpet welcome on arrival in New Delhi
India rolled out the red carpet to welcome Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after she arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a four-day state visit at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
Pakistan beat India by five wickets in Asia Cup Super Four
Mohammad Rizwan made 71 as Pakistan beat India by five wickets in their opening Super Four game at the Asia Cup on Sunday, reports AFP.
Dhaka reiterates deep concern over falling Myanmar's mortar shells
Bangladesh today reiterated deep concern over falling mortar shells inside its territory, indiscriminate aerial firing from Myanmar in the bordering areas, and air space violations from the neighboring country.
Hasan nominated as member of AL local govt nomination board
Dr Hasan Mahmud, The Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary has been nominated as a member of AL Local Government Public Representative Nomination Board.
Govt to import food grains from 5 countries
Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam said that there is enough food stock in the country. The government is importing food from at least five countries, including Russia and India, to bring these stocks to a better level.
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series
Hollywood newcomer Barack Obama was awarded an Emmy for narrating his Netflix documentary series "Our Great National Parks," the Television Academy announced Saturday.
Jubo Dal activist Shaon’s death: Court rejects Rizvi's appeal to file case
A Narayanganj court on Sunday dismissed a case appeal against police filed over death of Jubo Dal activist Shaon in a clash between the law enforcers and BNP activists in Narayanganj Sadar upazila.
7 deals likely to be signed during PM's Delhi visit: Momen
Dhaka and New Delhi are likely to sign at least seven instruments during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit, said foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
Our economy still very strong: PM
Dismissing concerns that Bangladesh could go the Sri Lanka way, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that despite the Covid-19 onslaught and the conflict in Ukraine, her country's economy continued to be in robust shape and that her regime exercised a high level of diligence when taking any loans.
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 230 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 230 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.