Central Desk
Germany to authorise tank deliveries to Ukraine
Germany will authorise the deliveries of tanks to Ukraine, a government source told AFP Tuesday, in what would be a clear switch in Berlin's cautious policy on military backing for Kyiv.
Ukraine can win if they have the right equipment: US
The United States believes Kyiv can win the war against Russia if it has the "right equipment", Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Monday, as strikes on railway infrastructure in central Ukraine killed at least five.
Guterres in Moscow says wants Ukraine ceasefire 'as soon as possible'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said during a visit to Moscow Tuesday that he was looking to find ways to stop the fighting in Ukraine as quickly as possible, reports AFP.
Quader warns against taking extra fare
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday urged transport owners and workers not to realise additional fare from the homebound passengers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Bangladesh logs zero Covid death with 19 new cases
Bangladesh reported zero Covid-19 death and 19 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
PM greets French President Macron on re-election
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted Emmanuel Macron on his reelection as the President of the French Republic.
32,904 more families get homes as PM's Eid gift
Dream of owning a home of 32,904 more homeless and landless families has come into reality as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday handed over houses to them at government expenses, raising the total beneficiaries' number to 150,233 under Ashrayan-2 Project.
Elon Musk buys Twitter: How will platform change?
Elon Musk has struck a deal to buy Twitter with a promise to reduce censorship on the platform, raising questions about what his approach will mean for the “digital town square”.
Decision on Kalabagan playground after discussion: Home Minister
A decision will be taken after discussion regarding Tetultala playground which was allocated to build Kalabagan police station, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday.
Election Commission completely independent: PM to Norwegian minister
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday said her government has been striving for further flourishing the country's democratic environment.
Sundarban ready to welcome Danish princess
Adequate security measures have been taken in the Sundarbans under Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira district as Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth is scheduled to visit the area on April 27.
Russia announces ceasefire around Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant
Russia's defence ministry on Monday announced a ceasefire around the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol to allow a civilian evacuation from the industrial area that has been sheltering the remaining Ukrainian resistance in the port city.
Bangladesh-Denmark enters new chapter of cooperation marking 50yrs of diplomatic relations
A new chapter of cooperation on multilateral sectors of mutual benefits that included energy and technology between Bangladesh and Denmark has started marking the 50 years of diplomatic relations between the countries.
Tetultala Playground: Fair probe into detention of mother, son demanded
Different environmental organizations have demanded an impartial inquiry into the detention of local resident Syeda Ratna and her son for protesting against the construction of a police station at Tetultala playground in capital’s Kalabagan.
Bangladesh logs no Covid death with 27 new cases
Bangladesh reported zero Covid-19 death and 27 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.