Central Desk
BNP meets UN Human Rights Commission's Asia-Pacific chief
A BNP delegation on Wednesday met Rory Mungoven, the head of UN Human Rights Commission's (OHCHR) Asia-Pacific section, at a city hotel and discussed the country’s human rights situation, reports UNB.
North Korea fires two cruise missiles
North Korea fired two cruise missiles Wednesday, Seoul's defence ministry said, ending a month-long lull in Pyongyang's record-breaking spate of weapons tests this year, reports AFP.
UN Myanmar envoy begins talks with junta officials
The UN's new special envoy for Myanmar set out for meetings with junta officials on Wednesday but did not respond to questions about whether she would seek to meet ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reports AFP.
Bangladesh logs zero Covid death in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death for two straight days while it recorded 212 coronavirus positive cases in the past 24 hours.
Dishonest traders are taking advantage of fuel price hike: Tipu
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday said one of the reasons for the recent increase in commodity prices is that a class of dishonest traders are taking advantage of the fuel oil price hike.
Bangladesh saw massive HR violation during post '75 military regimes: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh had witnessed gross violation of human rights during the long military regimes after 1975 carnage.
BNP leaders don’t understand PM’s generosity: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) do not understand the generosity of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
BNP call for Khaleda’s unconditional release
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday renewed their party’s demand for the unconditional release of Khaleda Zia for the sake of democracy.
Seven mistakes that are slowing your weight loss journey
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Dighi admitted to journalism department in ULAB
Along with acting, the populer film star Prarthona Fardin Dighi is also continuing her education. Just recently, she got admitted to University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in the department of Media Studies and Journalism. The actress shared this news by adding it to her 'life events' on Facebook.
Discussion underway on IGP’s visit to US: Home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said discussion is underway regarding Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed’s planned visit to the United States, noting an “understanding” between the United Nations and the US.
FIFA suspends India's football body
In a big blow to Indian football, international apex body FIFA on Tuesday suspended the country's soccer association "due to undue influence from third parties".
Baton charge on Chhatra League: Barguna police official transferred
Maharram Ali, Additional Police Super of Barguna has been transferred to Barishal following his baton charge on Chhatra League leaders and workers in front of ruling Awami League lawmaker at a National Mourning Day programme in Barguna on Monday (August 15).
UN ship with grain for Africa sets off from Ukraine
A UN-chartered vessel laden with grain set off from Ukraine for Africa on Tuesday following a deal to relieve a global food crisis, the ministry in charge of shipments said, reports AFP.
Uttara girder crash: PM orders action against those responsible
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to take action against those responsible for the Uttara BRT girder accident following an investigation.