Central Desk
Iranian President Raisi to visit China to shore up ties
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping during his three-day trip in China starting Tuesday, as the two U.S. rivals seek further cooperation, reports AP.
Joty rues batting debacle in first match in T20 WC
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty felt that they couldn't maintain the high intensity, especially in batting, which eventually caused their seven-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in their first match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town.
Death toll rises above 35,000 in Turkey, Syria quake
The death toll from a catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbed above 35,000 on Monday, with search and rescue teams starting to wind down their work, reports AFP.
Bangladesh's aid package reaches Syria
Bangladesh's humanitarian assistance package under the directives of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at Damascus in Syria on Saturday by a special flight of Bangladesh Air Force Aircraft C-130J.
AL-nominated president candidate Shahabuddin calls on PM
Awami League (AL) nominated presidential candidate Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and AL President Sheikh Hasina.
19 eminent personalities, 2 institutions named for Ekushey Padak
Nineteen eminent personalities and two institutions will get the country’s second highest civilian award, the Ekushey Padak, this year in recognition of their contributions to various fields.
BNP has no interest in presidential election: Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday said their party has no interest in the presidential election.
Profile of Md Shahabuddin who set to be next President
Md Shahabuddin Chuppu, who is set to become the next President of Bangladesh, is a lawyer by profession and a member of the Advisory Council of Bangladesh Awami League.
Turkey-Syria quake deaths pass 28,000
Rescuers pulled a seven-month-old baby and a teenage girl from the rubble on Sunday, nearly a week after an earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria and killed more than 28,000, reports AFP.
AL nominates Shahbuddin Chuppu as president candidate
Awami League (AL) on Sunday nominated former judge Mohammad Shahbuddin Chuppu as its candidate for 22nd presidential election.
Bangladesh to continue marching to be smart, prosperous country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh will never look back again, rather it will continue marching to be a smart, developed and prosperous country.
Turkey, Syria quake could cost $4 bn
The earthquake that has devastated Turkey and Syria could cause economic losses exceeding $4 billion, ratings agency Fitch said on Thursday, reports AFP.
Mirza Fakhrul flies to Singapore for treatment
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir left for Singapore early Friday for medical treatment, reports UNB.
Come out of nightmare of an unelected government: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked those who are now dreaming of bringing an unelected government to come out of this nightmare.
Bangladesh win SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship title
Bangladesh won the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship title beating Nepal by 3-0 goals in the final held today (Thursday) at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamlapur.