Central Desk
India announce Asia Cup squad with Kohli returns
India announced the squad for the Asia Cup 2022 starting on August 27 in the UAE. Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the squad for a back injury, but Virat Kohli is set to return following his brief break from international cricket.
Helicopter crash in Nawabganj: Injured pilot dies
Two pilots were injured as a training helicopter of the Bangladesh Army made crash landing on a waterbody in Nawabganj Upazila of Dhaka district on July 27.
Next election will be held on time: Quader
Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader Tuesday asserted that nothing could disrupt the next national election "which will be held on time as per the constitution".
Holy Ashura being observed in country
The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), is being observed across the country today with due religious solemnity.
Banks instructed to campaign for bringing back laundered money
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed the country’s scheduled banks to launch a campaign to encourage Bangladeshi nationals to send home the undisclosed money they earned abroad by paying only 7 per cent taxes.
Dhaka seeks Washington’s support in Rohingya case with ICJ
Bangladesh has urged the United States to extend their support regarding the Rohingya case with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague brought by The Gambia under the genocide convention.
Fuel price soared up due to global crisis: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the government increased fuel price due to worldwide crisis and the price will be adjusted again in the country if its price goes down in the world market.
Holy Ashura on Tuesday
The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due religious solemnity.
Now biker sets his bike on fire after dispute with cop
A man set his motorcycle on fire following a dispute with a police officer in the Court Hargram area of Rajshahi on Monday.
Don't play with fire: Quader warns BNP
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday warned any destructive programme, announced by the opposition parties including BNP, will be dealt with an iron hand on the streets.
Govt turns country into a danger zone: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, the anti-people decision of the Awami government has led to anarchy in public life due to the increase in fuel price by almost 50 percent.
Bangladesh-India ties incomparable to any other relation: Hasan Mahmud
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud said the level of relationship between Bangladesh and India is incomparable to that of any other country and relation with any another country won’t affect it.
New political alliance 'Gantantra Mancha' launched
Ganatantra Mancha”, a new platform of seven opposition parties, was launched on Monday with the objective to oust the government through a united movement.
Biden welcomes Gaza truce
US President Joe Biden on Sunday welcomed a truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants aimed at ending days of deadly conflict in Gaza, urging all parties to implement it fully, reports AFP.
Black money whitening got little response in FY 22: NBR data
The number of black money holders paying taxes under an amnesty decreased by80.83 per cent to 2300 in the FY2021-22 down from12000 in the previous fiscal year, according to latest NBR data available on Monday.