Central Desk
US Congress members meet Taiwan leader amid China anger
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen met Monday with a delegation of US Congress members in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for the self-governing island that China claims as its own territory, reports AP.
Sonali, Agrani, Rupali banks get new MDs
The government has appointed new Managing Directors (MD) to three state owned banks - Sonali Bank, Agrani Bank and Rupali Bank.
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 259 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 259 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
4 killed as BRT project girder falls on car in Uttara
At least Four people including a children were killed and two were injured after a girder of the under construction Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project fell on a private car in the city's Uttara area on Monday afternoon.
Six charred bodies found Old Dhaka plastic factory
Six charred bodies have been found from a plastic factory in Kamalbag area of Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar that caught fire Monday noon. The identities of the deceased couldn't be ascertained immediately.
PM pays tributes to Bangabandhu in Tungipara
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his mausoleum here on his 47th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day
JU student gives life to Saint Martin with colours
The walls of Saint Martin Island comes alive with colours. Walls around this Island have been transformed into pieces of art by a JU student.
Legal notice served to singer Noble for offensive remarks against Tagore
A legal notice has been served to singer Mainul Ahsan Noble for making offensive remarks against the writer of the Bangladeshi national anthem Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
National Mourning Day today
The nation is set to observe the National Mourning Day and 47th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today with due respect and solemnity.
Swiss envoy’s comment is embarrassing: HC
Swiss Ambassador Nathalie Chuard’s statement that Dhaka didn’t ask for information about Bangladesh money deposited in Swiss banks put the country in an embarrassing situation, said the High Court on Sunday.
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet arrives in Dhaka
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet arrived here on a four-day visit on Sunday morning as Bangladesh looks forward to having a “constructive dialogue” with her for the promotion and protection of human rights.
OMS: Rice to be available at Tk 15 per kg from Sep 1
The government will start open market sale (OMS) of rice at Tk 15 per kg from September 1 for 4 crore people of 50 lakh families across the country, said Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Sunday.
Neymar scores brace, Mbappe on target in PSG victory
Neymar continued his outstanding start to the season with a brace while Kylian Mbappe marked his return to the team with a goal but also had a penalty saved as Paris Saint-Germain trounced Montpellier 5-2 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, reports AFP.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of nuclear plant strikes
Kyiv and Moscow have exchanged blame for fresh shelling around Europe's largest nuclear facility, which is in Russia's control and has come under fire repeatedly in the past week, reports AFP.
Natore college teacher who married student found dead
The body of college teacher Khairun Nahar, 42, who married a 22-year-old student last year, was found dead at her rented flat in Boladipara area of Natore town on Sunday morning.