Central Desk
Foreign aid for national budget drops: Finance Minister
The foreign assistance for the national budget has declined to US$ 2.23 billion in the current fiscal year from US$ 3.26 billion in the last fiscal year (2021-22).
World powers rush to offer Turkey, Syria aid over quake
Countries around the world have mobilised rapidly to send aid and rescue workers after a massive earthquake killed more than 5,000 people in Turkey and Syria, reports AFP.
Rescuers battle cold as Turkey-Syria quake toll hits 5,000
A massive rescue effort in Turkey and Syria battled frigid weather in a race against time Tuesday to find survivors under buildings flattened by an earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people, reports AFP.
HSC results to be published Wednesday
The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published tomorrow (Wednesday).
Shakib returns home after performing Umrah
Fortune Barishal is all set to get the service of their captain and key player Shakib Al Hasan in their crucial Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) game against Comilla Victorians tomorrow (Tuesday) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
121 new books hit Ekushey book fair day-6
A total of 121 new books hit the stalls of Amar Ekushey Book Fair today, on the 6th day of the fair beginning on February 1.
No sale of antibiotics without prescription
The Cabinet on Monday gave the final approval to the draft of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 2023 banning the sale of antibiotic drugs without prescription from a registered doctor.
Fair election not possible in current situation: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Monday said a fair election seems not possible in the current situation of the country.
President mourns earthquake causalities in Turkey, Syria
President M Abdul Hamid on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the loss of lives and damage of properties in the terrible earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Hero Alam throws challenge to Obaidul Quader
Popular YouTuber Hero Alom Hero Alam has challenged to Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader to contest with him in the next general election.
Malaysia keen to recruit security guards from Bangladesh
Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on Sunday expressed his keen interest to recruit security guards from Bangladesh.
Adani’s power to come to Bangladesh in first week of March: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Sunday said that the electricity under the agreement with India’s Adani’s power will come into Bangladesh in the first week of March.
BNP’s movement sinking in the tide of govt’s dev: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the target of BNP’s movement is failing for lack of people’s involvement, while its movement is sinking in the tide of the government’s development.
PM urges people to pay taxes
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called upon the countrymen to pay their taxes, stressing the need for increasing revenue income and expanding the tax net in view of the ongoing global economic crisis.
Road accidents leave 3, including 2 siblings, dead in Bogura
At least three people, including two siblings, were dead and 20 were injured in separate road accidents in Mokamtala and Kalibala areas of Bogura district Saturday night.