Central Desk
Domingo embarrassed over 'resignation' issue
Bangladesh cricket teem's head coach Russell Domingo felt embarrassed after the way some media reports suggested that he resigned from his post, said a top official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
BB creates Tk1,000cr refinance scheme for wheat, maize growers
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has formed a refinancing scheme of Taka 1,000 crore for wheat and maize cultivators in a bid to increase the yield of the food grains and reduce the country's dependency on imports.
EC makes itself questionable by taking decision to use EVM: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Thursday said the Election Commission (EC) has brought itself to question by taking the decision to use EVMs in up to 150 seats, ignoring the opinion of most political parties.
No prior permission to arrest govt officials on criminal charges: HC
Prior permission is no longer required in Bangladesh to arrest a government official for a criminal offence, the High Court ruled on Thursday.
Pharmacies will remain open 24hrs: Health Minister
Pharmacies will remain open on 24 hours as the health ministry did not get any instruction to keep the drug store closed after mid-night, said health minister Zahid Maleque today.
Former UK ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon
Myanmar authorities have detained the United Kingdom's former ambassador to the country, a diplomatic source said on Thursday, reports AFP.
UN rights chief Bachelet urges Putin to stop Ukraine war
In a departing plea to President Vladimir Putin, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Thursday urged him to stop Russia's attack on Ukraine and its "unimaginably terrifying" impact on civilians, reports AFP.
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 258 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 258 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
IGP Benazir Ahmed gets US visa to join UN police summit
Benazir Ahmed, the inspector general of police has received USA visa to join a 2-day United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2022) scheduled from August 31 to September 1.
Govt fails to resolve the Rohingya crisis
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the government has failed miserably to resolve the Rohingya problem over the last five years as it has been using the issue for its political gain.
Quader: BNP must participate in polls to change govt
Drawing attention of the BNP leaders, Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said there is no alternative to elections to change the government.
Myanmar should allow int'l organizations to work in Rakhine state: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Myanmar should allow international organizations to work in the Rakhine state to create an appropriate environment for the dignified return of the forcibly displaced Rohingya people.
Amitabh Bachchan tests positive for Covid-19 for the second time
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday took to Twitter to announce that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The actor also urged everyone who came in contact with him to get tested for coronavirus, reports The Indian Express.
Real Madrid and rivals await Champions League draw in Istanbul
Title holders Real Madrid and the rest of Europe's elite clubs will be able to start plotting their route to Champions League glory when the draw for this season's group stage is made in Istanbul on Thursday from 1600 GMT, reports AFP.
PM’s India visit to yield positive outcome: ex-FS
Bangladesh’s former foreign secretary Shahidul Haque has said the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India would yield a positive outcome as she shares an excellent relationship with Indian Premier Narendra Modi that would help resolve many problems.