Central Desk
22 journalists get UNICEF Meena Media Awards
The UNICEF Meena Media Awards on Monday honoured journalists for their reporting on child rights in Bangladesh in 2021.
Bangladesh wants friendly relations with all countries: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government wants to maintain friendly relations with all countries in order to continue Bangladesh’s socio-economic progress.
2 die of Covid-19, new cases 260 in 24 hours
Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am Monday (December 20), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Chuadanga records lowest 7 degrees Celsius
This year's lowest temperature of the county has been recorded at 7 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga as a cold wave is sweeping different parts of Bangladesh.
Plastic use in urban areas tripled in 15yrs: WB
Bangladesh’s annual per capita plastic consumption in urban areas tripled to nine kg in 2020 from three kg in 2005, according to a report by the World Bank (WB).
Nasir-Tamima case: Hearing on charge framing deferred to Jan 2
A Dhaka court has fixed January 24 for hearing on framing charges against Bangladesh national team cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife Tamima in a case filed over their ‘illegal marriage’.
Petition seeks HC directive over Khaleda’s treatment in abroad
A writ petition has been filed seeking High Court’s directive on the government to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for better treatment.
Govt has more plans to strengthen Navy's capabilities: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has more plans to enhance the capabilities of Bangladesh Navy further inducting advanced ships, war equipment and technology to the force.
President to start dialogue on forming EC Monday
President Abdul Hamid is set to open a dialogue with registered political parties on Monday on the formation of a new Election Commission (EC).
Missing Rohingya leader’s mutilated body found, 3 held
Mutilated body of a missing Rohingya community leader has been found inside an abandoned house in a Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar.
Kohli fights a lot, says Ganguly
Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly stated that he is a huge admirer of Virat Kohli's attitude, however, expressed unhappiness with the 33-year-old’s tendency to pick up fights with everyone.
Dhaka-Male likely to sign prisoner transfer deal
Bangladesh and Maldives are set to sign a prisoner transfer deal during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Maldives.
US donates more 1.78m Pfizer vaccines to Bangladesh
The US government has donated another 1.78 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh through COVAX.
Bangladesh economy to grow 6.6% in FY22: IMF
Bangladesh, Economic growth, 6.6%, fiscal year 2022, International Monetary Fund
No learning centre closed down in Rohingya camps
No learning center for Rohingya children have been closed down. Only unauthorized 'private' coaching or learning centers have been shut down in the camps.