Central Desk
29 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 8,345 in 24hrs
At least 8,345 new infections were recorded and 29 people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Russia preparing full-scale invasion of Ukraine: US
United States intelligence assessments say Russia is stepping up preparations for a large-scale invasion of Ukraine and has now put in place 70 percent of the forces it would need for such an attack, US officials said.
Vaccination of Qawmi madrasa students begins
The health directorate started a special drive to inoculate Qawmi madrasa students with Covid-19 vaccines on Sunday.
Pradeep, Liaqat transferred to Chittagong jail from Cox's Bazar
The death row convicts for the murder of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan, Pradeep Kumar Das and Liaqat Ali were transferred to Chittagong central jail on Saturday.
I will take legal action: Zayed Khan
"This verdict is illegal, the appellate board has no value here. They can't make such a decision, It is illegal. I will take legal action.
Search Committee formation as part of govt blueprint: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said, "How was the search committee, who came; We are not interested in these.
The real purpose is not human rights, try benefits by it putting pressure: FM
The real purpose is not human rights. The real purpose is not even disappearances or murders.
Erdogan tests positive for Covid-19
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today said he had tested positive for Covid-19 but was not experiencing severe symptoms
Zayed loses post, Nipun new GS
Actor Zayed Khan lost the post of General Secretary of Bangladesh Film Artists Association allegations of non-compliance with election code of conduct.
Search committee formed with justice Obaidul Hasan as chief
A six-member search committee was formed to reconstitute the Election Commission (EC) to conduct the next general elections.
36 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 8,359 in 24hrs
A total of 36 people died of Covid-19 and at least 8,359 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am on Saturday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Journalist Peer Habib passes away
Senior journalist Peer Habibur Rahman passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon.
Saraswati Puja being celebrated
Saraswati Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, is being celebrated across the country on Saturday.
Justice Obaidul to lead 6-member search committee
The six-member search committee for the formation of the next Election Commission will be headed by Justice Obaidul Hasan of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.
Planning Minister urges all to participate in development activities
Planning Minister M A Mannan on Friday urged all concerned to take part in development activities under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who changed the status of Bangladesh.