Central Desk
UN lauds Bangladesh for its massive success in 50 years
The United Nations (UN) has lauded Bangladesh for making massive success despite distress and turmoil in its 50 years journey as an independent nation.
Nation set to celebrate Victory Day Thursday
The nation is set to celebrate the 51st Victory Day, the most precious day of the Bangalee people, Thursday as the country was liberated from the Pakistani occupation forces on the day 50 years back after a nine-month-long bloodstained war.
Kovind pays tributes to Liberation War martyrs
The visiting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the memory of the martyrs of the Liberation War in 1971 at the National Memorial at Savar on the outskirts of the capital.
Quader's health condition improving
The health condition of General Secretary of the ruling Awami League and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is improving and comparatively better than Tuesday.
NASA spacecraft enters solar atmosphere for 1st time
A NASA spacecraft has officially "touched" the sun, plunging through the unexplored solar atmosphere known as the corona.
Biman increasing number of Dhaka-Bangkok flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is increasing the number of flights on the Dhaka-Bangkok-Dhaka route every week, as per the demand of the passengers.
BNP's 9-day district level rally from Dec 22
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a nine-day programme demanding the release and better treatment in abroad of the party's Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Body of Kuet teacher Dr Selim exhumed
Body of Professor Dr Selim Hossain, a teacher of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet), has been exhumed from his grave in Kushtia's Kumarkhali upazila.
Indian President arrives in Dhaka
Bangladesh rolled out the red carpet to welcome Indian President Ram Nath Kovind as he arrived on Wednesday on a three-day visit to join the Golden Jubilee celebration of Bangladesh's Independence.
50 killed in Haiti gas tanker explosion
At least 50 people were killed in gas tanker exploded in the Haitian city of Cap-Haitien on Tuesday morning.
President to start dialogue on forming EC next week
President Abdul Hamid will start a dialogue with registered political parties on December 20 next to discuss issues relating to the reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC).
Most gorgeous looks of Ananya Panday
India's fashion icon Ananya Panday has been on a lehenga spree lately, as her Instagram feed would testify, clad in one stunning designer piece after another for award shoes and magazine covers.
Alal apologizes, retracts comments on PM
BNP Joint Secretary General Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal today apologized for his remarks on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Dr Yunus receives ‘Champion of Global Change Award’
Nobel laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus has received ‘Champion of Global Change Award’ given by the United Nations Foundation in recognition of his enlightened leadership and innovation to enhance human dignity, equity, and justice.
Govt trying to ‘wipe out’ Liberation War spirit: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the government is trying to ‘wiping out’ the spirit of the Liberation War.