Central Desk
BNP spread confusions over fuel price: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said BNP and some other political parties and organizations are spreading confusions over the price of fuel.
Quit contract with Betwinner News or get out of national team: BCB to Shakib
Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan faces being axed from the national team unless he terminates his controversial contract with Betwinner News, which is a surrogate promotion of online betting and gaming portal Betwinner.
Fuel price hike: BNP holds protest rally at Nayapaltan
A huge rally of BNP protesting the latest hike in fuel prices and power crisis is underway in front of its Nayapaltan central office in the capital.
Minister: Tariff commission to sit soon for readjusting edible oil price
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said on Thursday that Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission will soon decide whether the proposal of Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners & Vanaspati Manufacturers Association to increase edible oil price by Tk 20 a liter is justified or not.
Sri Lanka former President Rajapaksa leaves Singapore
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left Singapore Thursday, the city-state's immigration office said, after his social visit pass expired.
Bangladesh logs one Covid death, 214 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 214 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Metallica, Mariah Carey to play New York show for foreign aid
Metallica, Mariah Carey and the Jonas Brothers will be among the acts performing in New York's Central Park this year at the Global Citizen Festival, the organization announced Thursday.
Russian strikes near Ukraine nuclear plant kill 14
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of carrying out rocket strikes that killed 14 civilians in areas near a nuclear power plant, as the G7 warned that Russian control of the facility "endangers the region".
HC seeks reason behind not asking for Swiss Bank depositors' info
The High Court (HC) on Thursday asked the state and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to explain the reason for which the information of the depositors of the Swiss Bank was not sought from the bank authorities.
Cabinet directs Energy Division to explain fuel price hike
The cabinet on Thursday directed the Energy Division to give explanations to the people over the recent fuel price hike in the country.
Pori Moni becomes mother of baby boy
Popular actress Pori Moni gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday evening at Evercare hospital in Dhaka. This is her first child.
Afif, Bijoy propel Bangladesh avoid whitewash
Afif Hossain and Anamul Haque Bijoy powered Bangladesh avoided whitewash, securing a 105-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.
Holding fair election requires equal role from all sides: Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Wednesday laid emphasis on collective efforts to hold free and fair elections in Bangladesh, noting that holding fair elections is a complicated task.
Dollar price jumps to Tk120 in kerb market
US dollars price jumped to Tk 120 in the kerb market on Wednesday amid persistent short supply of the greenback against the growing demand from importers and those going abroad for education and medical treatment.
Time comes for BNP to say goodbye to politics: Quader
Obaidul Quader, the secretary general of Awami League (AL) on Wednesday said it is time for Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to quit politics due to its continuous negative attitude to politics and elections.