Central Desk
Bangabandhu was lucky to have Bangamata as his life partner: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was fortunate enough to have Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib as his life partner who provided him immense strength to work for the independence of the country and welfare of the people.
Jatiya Party announces two-day protest programme against fuel price hike
Jatiya Party has announced a two-day protest programme against the government’s ‘anti-people’ decision to increase fuel prices.
Dengue: one patient dies, 87 hospitalized in 24 hours
One dengue patient died while 87 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours (till 8am today).
Indian actress Saayoni Ghosh tests for Covid-19
Populer actress of Kolkata and President of West Bengal Trinamool Youth Congress Saayoni Ghosh has tested positive for Covid 19. The actor-politician herself reported about her illness on Saturday night through her social media handles.
Israeli airstrikes kill 31 Palestinians including 6 children in Gaza
A senior commander of a Palestinian armed group and six children have been killed in the Gaza Strip as Israeli jets continued their bombing of the besieged enclave.
Women of entire world can follow Bangamata's life: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said not only the Bangladeshi women, but also the women of the entire world can follow the life of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib.
Awami League govt destroyed our politics, economy: Fakhrul
Stating that the unusual hike in fuel prices has left people in the lurch, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the Awami League government has destroyed our politics, economy and our potential. So it can’t be allowed to remain in power anymore,” he said.
World Bank to provide $300 million to help Bangladesh’s pandemic response
Bangladesh and the World Bank on Sunday signed a $300 million financing agreement to help the country strengthen its local urban institutions to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and improve preparedness to future shocks.
Global situation forces govt to increase fuel price: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the government was compelled to increase fuel prices in the country due to the abnormal price hike in international market.
Importers press for soybean oil price hike by Tk 20 per litre
The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vegetable Manufacturers Association (BVORVMA), an association of owners of edible oil refining and marketing companies, has urged the government to hike prices of soybean oil by Tk 20 per litre.
Mahmudullah, Tamim power Tigers to 290-9 in 2nd ODI
Mahmudullah Riyad hit an unbeaten 80 and skipper Tamim Iqbal struck a fluent 50 as Bangladesh compiled 290-9 in the second ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club today.
China to continue support to Bangladesh's development: Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday said his country will continue its support to the development of Bangladesh, describing Dhaka as their “strategic development partner.”
Dhaka-Beijing holds bilateral talks, signs 4 instruments
Dhaka and Beijing today signed four MoUs and agreements on different cooperation after visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held an hour-long bilateral meeting with his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen here.
Govt increases bus fare by 16pc in Dhaka, 22pc in long route
The government today increased the fares of bus by 16 per cent in Dhaka city and 22 per cent in long routes following the price hike of fuel oil.
Govt swallows poison by accepting IMF conditions: Menon
Bangladesh Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon said that the government has swallowed poison by accepting the conditions given by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase the price of energy. He said, this poison will now spread in the body of economy, politics and society.