Central Desk
94 killed in heavy rainfall, landslides in Brazil
Rescue workers raced against the clock Wednesday searching for any remaining survivors among mud and wreckage after devastating flash floods and landslides hit the picturesque Brazilian city of Petropolis, killing at least 94 people.
Bappiji surprised me on my birthday: Runa Laila
The death of legendary Bollywood singer-musician Bappi Lahiri has hit close to home in the showbiz arena of Bangladesh.
Google to overhaul ad tracking system on Android devices
Google announced plans Wednesday to limit ad tracking on its Android operating system running on billions of devices, a sensitive privacy issue that rival Apple has already moved to address on its iPhones.
Australia, UK hail 'progress' on nuclear subs deal
Australia's bid to acquire nuclear-powered submarines is making "significant progress", the country said Thursday in a joint statement with Britain after a virtual summit between their leaders.
Iran has only days for nuclear deal: France
Iran has just days left to accept a deal on its nuclear programme at talks in Vienna, France warned on Wednesday, while Tehran's chief negotiator promised that an agreement was closer than ever.
South Africa struggle to 44-4 after Henry strikes for New Zealand
Matt Henry ripped through the South Africa top order with three wickets as New Zealand cashed in on winning a valuable toss to reduce the visitors to 44 for four at lunch on day one of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday.
US accuses Russia of deploying thousands more troops to Ukraine border
The United States on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russia was withdrawing troops from Ukraine's border, instead accusing Moscow of sending more soldiers as fears of an invasion grow.
Secondary, university level educational institutions to be reopened from Feb 22
The National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) on COVID-19 has decided to reopen all secondary and university level educational institutions from February 22.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks goal drought as Man Utd beat Brighton
Ronaldo, without a goal since December and dropped to the bench by interim manager Ralf Rangnick in some recent matches, answered his critics five minutes after halftime with a superb finish after being played in by Scott McTominay.
Class XI admission to start from February 19
Admission process to Class XI at higher secondary educational institutions will begin from February 19 (Saturday). The process will continue till February 24.
Search committee activities nothing but a joke: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said search committee activities nothing but a joke.
Rice prices will not rise during Ramadan: Food Secretary
Food Secretary Dr Mosammat Nazmanara Khanum today assured that the prices of rice will not rise during the upcoming Ramadan.
15 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 3,929 in 24 hours
A total of 15 people died of Covid-19 and fresh cases 3,929 were recorded across Bangladesh in 24 hours on Wednesday morning, said a press of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
DU to hold D unit entry test
Dhaka University authorities on Wednesday decided not to hold honours entry test for 'Gha' or 'D Unit' -- under the social science faculty -- only for 2021-2022 academic year.
Kalabagan rape case: Court frames charges against Dihan
A Dhaka court today framed charges against Fardin Iftekhar Dihan in a case filed over the rape and murder of an O-level student in Kalabagan area of the city.