Central Desk
Launch capsize: Death toll rises to 8, four missing
The death toll from the launch capsize in the Shitalakkhya River in Narayanganj after being hit by a cargo vessel MV Rupshi-9 rose to eight with the recovery of two more bodies on Monday.
No Covid-19 death, fresh cases 116 in 24 hours
A total of 116 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Monday, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
PM opens 1,320MW Payra power plant
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday inaugurated the 1,320 MW Payra Thermal Power Plant, the largest of its kind.
PM Hasina announces 100pc electrification
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday announced bringing 100 percent populations under electricity coverage as she inaugurated 1,320MW Payra Thermal Power Plant, the largest of its kind.
902 civilians killed in Ukraine: UN
At least 902 civilians have been killed and 1,459 injured in Ukraine as of midnight local time on March 19, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Sunday.
South Africa beat Bangladesh By 7 Wickets in 2nd ODI
South Africa beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in their second ODI at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
People are living in awful fascism: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the people of Bangladesh are now under terrible fascism losing their voting and all other rights.
Boris urges China to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday urged China to join Western nations in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia, Ukraine 'close to agreement': Turkey
Turkey on Sunday said Russia and Ukraine made progress on their negotiations to halt the invasion and the two warring sides were close to an agreement.
10 million have fled their homes in Ukraine: UN
Ten million people have now fled their homes in Ukraine due to Russia's "devastating" war, the United Nations refugees chief said on Sunday.
Actor Sohel Chowdhury murder case: Arrest warrant issued against Aziz Mohammad Bhai
A Dhaka tribunal on Sunday cancelled the bails of three people, including businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai and issued arrest warrants against them in a case filed over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury in December 1998.
Sanctions on RAB a complicated issue: US
I think this has obviously been a complicated and difficult issue. Here, we did discuss it today. We have seen progress in the last three months
Launch capsize in Shitalakkhya, 6 bodies recovered
At least six bodies, including of a 10-year-old child, were recovered and 20 people still missing after a launch capsized in the Shitalakkhya River in Narayanganj Sadar upazila today.
Soybean oil price cut by Tk 8 per litre
The Commerce Ministry has decided to cut the price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 8 per litre.
Why did Kiara Advani call Juhi Chawla aunty?
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani has praised Juhi Chawla, whom she calls Aunty.