Central Desk
Bangladesh 13th most corrupt country: TIB
Bangladesh has been ranked 13 among the world's most corrupt countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Tuesday.
UN urges Burkina military to free president 'immediately'
The UN human rights office on Tuesday called on soldiers who seized power in Burkina Faso to free immediately the West African nation's president, Roch Marc Christian Kabore, and other top officials.
Suspended NU exam starts Feb 7
All suspended examinations of the National University (NU) will start from Feb 7 next, a NU press release said here today.
BNP in frustration after defeat Narayanganj City polls: Qauder
Awami League Secretary General and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP is now in frustration and they are passing bad days in politics after their defeat in Narayanganj City Corporation polls.
18 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 16,033 in 24 hours
A total of 18 people died of Covid-19 and at least 16,033 new infections were recorded died in 24 hours till 8:00am on Tuesday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
ECNEC okays 10 projects with Tk 4,621cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved 10 projects including flood and riverbank erosion risk management in Padma and Jamuna rivers involving Tk 4,621.34 crore.
Bangladesh gets 2.12m AstraZeneca doses from France
Bangladesh has received another 2.12 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses from France through the global sharing platform--COVAX--as a gesture of solidarity to its people in their fight against Covid-19 pandemic.
8 killed in crush at Cameroon stadium
At least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.
AL appointed lobbyist to promote Bangladesh: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said Awami League had appointed lobbyist to promote good governance and a positive image of Bangladesh.
BNP falls in deep crisis: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the BNP has fallen in deep crisis due to its political failure.
Proctor fails to reach food and medicines to SUST VC
The agitating students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) on Monday prevented a team, led by its proctor, from taking food to the vice-chancellor who been confined to his residence.
New bill a plot to form another EC with loyal people: Rizvi
The Prime Minister’s will be reflected on the Election Commission bill to be passed by the government without having elected representatives,
Police determined to serve people: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed on Monday said police are determined to serve the people of the country.
BFIU seeks Muhammad Yunus’ bank information
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought banks account details from Nobel laureate and founder of Grameen Bank professor Muhammad Yunus.
UGC to launch scholarship programme for public university teachers
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh will formulate a guideline over introduction of a scholarship programme for the teachers of the country’s public universities in July next.