Central Desk
Russia open to discussing any issues with US: senior diplomat
Russia is ready to discuss any issues with the US but does not see Washington being ready for dialogue, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Channel One on Thursday, reports TASS.
United States not looking for a new Cold War: Biden
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would talk to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the US Air Force shooting down what Washington says was a high-tech Chinese spy balloon earlier this month, reports AFP.
President Abdul Hamid visits newly-built ‘Mithamain Cantonment'
President M Abdul Hamid on Friday witnessed the progress of the construction work of ‘Mithamain Cantonment'.
BNP is unhappy over govt's development works: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said because of various development activities being carried out by the ruling AL government, the country's people are happy but BNP is unhappy.
Australia win toss, opt to bat against India in 2nd Test
Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday won the toss and elected to bat first in their bid to bounce back in the second Test against India, reports AFP.
Holy Shab-e-Meraj Saturday
The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on the night of February 18 (Saturday) with religious fervor.
North Korea warns of strong response to US-South Korea military drills
North Korea on Friday threatened an "unprecedentedly" strong response to upcoming US-South Korea joint military drills, describing them as preparations for war, reports AFP.
BNP's Dhaka south, north units stage marches in Motijheel, Uttara
The leaders and activists of BNP’s Dhaka south and north city units on Friday brought out separate silent processions in the capital to press home the party’s 10-point demand, including holding the next polls under a non-party caretaker government.
Shanto's power Sylhet to 175-7 against Comilla in BPL 2023 Final
Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Sylhet Strikers post 175-7 in 20 overs against Comilla Victorians in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Thursday.
Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll tops 41,000
The death toll in the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria 10 days ago has risen to above 41,000, with hundreds of thousands of people injured.
Five-day classes in new curriculum: Dipu Moni
Education minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday said according to the new curriculum approved by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, there will be five days of classes in classrooms.
Comilla opts to bowl first in BPL final against Sylhet
Comilla Victorians opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the much-anticipated Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final against Sylhet Strikers at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Australian banknotes will no longer feature the British monarchy
Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The nation's central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins.
Govt plans to provide 10 kg rice to 1 crore families each during Ramadan
Food Minister Sadhan Chandar Majumder on Thursday the government is planning to provide over one crore families with 10 kg rice under Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme in the upcoming Ramadan.
Dollar crisis casts a shadow of Rampal power plant
The 1320 MW Rampal power plant has resumed its partial production, but officials still worry about its uninterrupted operation due to dollar crisis that may again disrupt the import of coal, the plant’s main fuel.