Central Desk
BNP pays tribute to Zia on its founding anniversary
BNP on Thursday paid homage to its founder and late president Ziaur Rahman, marking its 44th founding anniversary.
Individuals can’t hold foreign currencies more than $10,000: BB
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has said that no one can keep foreign currency notes over $10,000 for more than one month.
Ranveer Singh questioned by police for nude shoot
Bollywood megastar Ranveer Singh was grilled by police on Monday on charges of "obscenity" after posting naked photos of himself, in a case highlighting India's complex relationship with nudity. reports AFP.
Hazaribag slum catches fire
Fire quickly tore through a slum in the capital's Hazaribag Wednesday. 5 units of fire service are working to control the fire at the spot after receiving the news.
Power hitting problem cost Tigers game against Afghanistan
Bangladesh once again failed to utilize the death overs due to a lack of a proper power-hitter, a thing that left them ruing at least 15/20 runs short against Afghanistan in their opening game of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.
Khaleda Zia returns home from hospital
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home on Wednesday evening from the capital's Evercare Hospital after staying there for three days for tests.
Govt to import 500,000 mt wheat from Russia
The government will import 500,000 metric tons (mt) of wheat from Russia and 330,000 mt of rice from India and Vietnam.
36 killed, 1,941 injured in rain spells across Pakistan in 24 hours
At least 36 people were killed and 1,941 others injured in heavy monsoon rain-triggered flash floods and other rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said, reports Xinhua
Zia ordered to kill Bangabandhu: SM Reza
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Advocate SM Rezaul Karim today said that general Zia ordered to kill Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
US sanction not be a bar to import Russian fuel: PM’s Energy Adviser
Prime Minister's Energy Adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury believes that the US sanction will not be a bar to import Russian petroleum fuel.
Bus fare to reduce 5 paise per km
The government has decided to reduce the bus fare by five paise per kilometer due to the reduction in fuel prices.
Stay on track, BCL’s tiny mistakes become big news: PM asks BCL men
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men to build themselves as perfect leaders by moving forward with sacrificing mind leaving personal interest and greed.
No alternative to Sheikh Hasina to continue dev: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said there is no alternative to Awami League under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in conducting the state again to keep the pace of development in the country.
Taiwan fires warning shots at Chinese drone near offshore island
Taiwan's military on Tuesday fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an islet controlled by Taiwan near the Chinese coast, a military spokesperson said, reports Reuters.
Miss England finalist becomes first in pageant's history to compete without makeup
Miss England finalist has become the first ever beauty queen to compete without wearing any makeup in the pageant's nearly century-long history.