Central Desk
Khaleda Zia does not participate in next general election: Anisul
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can take part in politics, but she is barred from contesting in the next general election because of her conviction for corruption, Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Sunday.
PM opens Mirpur-Kalshi flyover
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the Mirpur-Kalshi flyover to vehicular movement. The flyover has been constructed to ease commute in Mirpur, Mirpur DOHS, Pallabi, Kalshi, Mahakhali, Banani, Uttara and Dhaka airport.
PM vows to build Dhaka as Smart City
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government would build Dhaka as a "Smart City" as she opened the Kalshi Flyover and a six-lane road from ECB square to Kalshi to the traffic at Mirpur here.
BNP's movement to continue with all-district march on Feb 25
After their latest coordinated programme in all cities and unions, main opposition BNP and like-minded parties will next march in all 64 districts on February 25 (next Saturday) to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.
Razakars List to be published in Mar 2024: Mozammel
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq, MP, today said the list of Razakars, who were involved in killing, arson and other criminal activities against humanity during the war of liberation, will be published within March next year.
PM to open Kalshi flyover Sunday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the 2.34km Mirpur-Kalshi flyover for vehicular movement at a function at Kalshi intersection adjoining Balur ground in the city at 10am tomorrow (Sunday).
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 45,000
More than 45,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, and the toll is expected to soar with some 264,000 apartments in Turkey destroyed and many still missing in the country's worst modern disaster, report Reuters.
Footballer Atsu's body found under rubble in Turkey quake
Ghanaian professional footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's massive earthquake, his Turkish agent said on Saturday, reports Reuters.
No commodity shortage in Ramadan: Razzaque
Agriculture Minister and Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Dr Md Abdur Razzaque today said there will be no shortage of essential commodities in the country during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.
Jibanananda Festival begins in East London Sunday
Jibanananda Festival that celebrates mainly the works of major Bengali poet of 20th Century in Indian sub-continent Jibanananda Das will be held at the Rich Mix Theater in East London for the fourth year on February 19.
'Bridge of amity' will have to built in country's politics: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said a 'bridge of amity' will have to be built breaking the barrier that is getting higher in the country's divided politics.
England out for 374 in second innings against New Zealand
England were dismissed for 374 late on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on Saturday, reports AFP.
US awards $1 bn contract to boost artillery round production
The US Army on Friday announced the award of a nearly $1 billion contract to increase production of 155 mm artillery rounds that are being used in large quantities by Ukraine, reports AFP.
Biden 'messaging' Putin in Poland speech: White House
President Joe Biden will use a speech in Poland on Tuesday to send a message to Russia's Vladimir Putin that NATO will continue to support Ukraine's war effort for "as long as it takes," reports AFP.
Holy Shab-e-Meraj tonight
The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed tonight with religious fervor. Every year, on the night of Rajab 26, Muslims observe Shab-e-Meraj when Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) embarked on a special journey to meet the Almighty Allah.