Central Desk
Ukraine is 'victim' of US policy: Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday said US policies are to blame for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling for an end to the war that broke out last week.
8 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 799 in 24 hours
A total of eight people died from Covid-19 and at least 799 new infections were recorded 19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am Tuesday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Bring insurance sector under full digital system: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the insurance sector would have to be brought under a complete automation and digitized system to render hassle free services and thus encourage the people about insurance.
SSC, HSC exams likely to begin on Jun 19, Aug 22
This year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations are likely to begin on June 19 and August 22 respectively.
16 children killed, 45 injured in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 16 Ukrainian children have been killed and another 45 have been injured in the Russian invasion.
CEC Habibul Awal a staunch Awami Leaguer: Rizvi
BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today alleged that new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal is a staunch supporter of the Awami League.
Four deaths from Covid-19, 897 fresh cases detected 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 897 Covid-19 cases and four more deaths linked it in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
BNP isolated from people: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the BNP is now a political party isolated from the country’s people.
No child under 14 can be employed: Cabinet
The cabinet on Monday decided that none under 14 years could be recruited to work, approving the proposal of ratifying ILO Convention-138 which restricted employment of any child below 15.
Putin orders nuclear alert as Ukraine fiercely resists
Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday.
Ukraine to hold talks with Russia
We agreed that the Ukrainian delegation would meet with the Russian delegation without preconditions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, near the Pripyat River
Bangladesh eye Afghanistan whitewash
After winning the first two matches of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, the Bangladesh cricket team is looking to continue their dominance.
Situation in Ukraine devastating: Priyanka Chopra
Taking a stand against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas called Russia's actions "terrifying". Priyanka took to her Instagram handle, and shared a video with a long post.
Putin orders 'deterrence forces' on high alert
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday ordered his defence chiefs to put the country's "deterrence forces" on high alert as he accused Western countries of taking "unfriendly" steps against his country amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
Awami League has trust in new EC: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said though the AL proposes names were dropped, the party is satisfied over the formation of new Election Commission (EC) as per the Constitution.