Central Desk
Putin meets Xi as tensions rise with West
China's President Xi Jinping held his first face-to-face talks with a world leader in nearly two years on Friday,
Russia shuts DW's Moscow bureau
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced that it is shutting down the Moscow office of German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle and withdrawing its staff’s accreditations, in retaliation for a German move against Russian state RT TV,
Evaly MD Mahbub wants to leave post after abusive remarks by customers
Protesting the move, they demanded the resignation of the High Court appointed chairman and MD of the e-commerce platform on social media where the customers and merchants left abusive comments.
Austria eyes greater economic relations with Bangladesh
Austria wants to become partner in Bangladesh’s development and build up economic relations with the country.
Jaqueline Fernandez poses with '365 Days' actor Michele Morrone
Jacqueline Fernandez and "365 Days" famous Italian actor Michele Morrone are collaborating for a music video titled "Mud Mud Ke".
BNP leaders disappointed over Khaleda’s recovery: Dr Hasan
BNP leaders are disappointed as Begum Zia has returned home after her recovery. Because doctors have poured water on their countrywide meetings and rallies, demanding that she be sent abroad (for treatment)
World leaders: Who’s coming, who isn’t to Beijing Winter Olympics
The United States announced a diplomatic boycott while allowing its athletes to compete.
30 more die of Covid, 9,052 fresh infections in 24hrs
Bangladesh reported 30 more Covid-19 deaths with 9,052 fresh cases in the past hours till Friday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Covid-19 hits Tigresses’ camp before leaving for maiden ODI WC
One cricketer and two support staff of the Bangladesh women’s cricket team have tested positive for Covid-19 just hours before the Tigresses were scheduled to leave for New Zealand for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in March-April this year.
3 universities & 7 DU colleges to hold exams
All pre-scheduled examinations of National University, Islamic Arabic University, Open University and seven colleges affiliated to Dhaka University will be held, adhering to the mandatory Covid-safety protocols, officials have said today.
US forces launch raid in Syria, 13 killed
US special forces carried out what the Pentagon said was a large-scale counterterrorism raid in northwestern Syria early Thursday. First responders at the scene reported 13 people had been killed,
Govt extends Covid-19 curbs till Feb 21
The Bangladesh government today extended the ongoing restrictions on movement and businesses till February 21 to contain the rise in Covid-19 infections.
No possibility of expansion of US sanctions: Shahriar
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said there is no possibility to expand the US sanctions beyond the existing individuals in Bangladesh,
24 eminent citizens named for Ekushey Padak
The government has announced names of 24 eminent citizens for awarding the prestigious Ekushey Padak-2022, the country's second highest civilian award.
33 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 11,596 in 24hrs
A total of 33 people died from Covid-19 and at least 11,596 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am on Thursday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).