Central Desk
Next parliament election will be held as per constitution: Anisul Haque
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Anisul Haque on Friday said the next general election will be held as per constitution.
Biden calls for calm over Black man's death after police beating
US President Joe Biden on Thursday called for calm after five police officers were charged in the beating death of a Black man following a traffic stop and said he backed peaceful protest, reports AFP.
IMF announces visit to crisis-hit Pakistan
The IMF will send a team to Pakistan next week to discuss reviving a desperately needed bailout programme, with a foreign exchange crisis bringing imports almost to a standstill, reports AFP.
Fraud claims wipe $45 bn off India's Adani Group stocks
Shares in the business empire of Asia's richest man Gautam Adani nosedived Friday, extending this week's losses to $45 billion, days after a US investment firm claimed it had committed "brazen" corporate fraud, reports AFP.
PM likely to open 25 projects in Rajshahi on Sunday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate 25 projects with involvement of around Taka 1,316.97 crore during her daylong visit to Rajshahi on January 29 (Sunday).
Govt taking preparation to hold free, fair election: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government is taking all kinds of preparations to hold the country's next general election in a free and fair manner.
Evil forces will not be allowed to ‘play with fire’: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said evil forces will not be allowed to “play with fire” in the country.
Law enforcers to work for fair election: Kamal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said that law enforcers will work to ensure holding the national election in a free, fair and acceptable manner.
Mirza Fakhrul's 76th birthday today
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stepped into 76 on Thursday with birthday wishes pouring in for him.
Sugar prices rise Tk 5 per kg from Feb 1
The government has increased sugar price again, by Tk 5 per kg, which will be effective from February 1, 2023.
Diplomatic efforts are in place about lifting sanction on RAB: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday told Parliament that diplomatic efforts are on track to deal with the United States regarding sanction on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), but he acknowledged that the matter is a political issue, which may follow a protracted process.
Hasan asks DCs to take prompt steps against rumours
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today gave directives to the deputy commissioners (DC) to take immediate steps to prevent the spread of rumours and fake information through unregistered portals and social platforms.
Bangladesh condemns desecration of the Holy Quran by far-right activist in Netherlands
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the recent act of desecrating the Holy Quran by a far-right activist in The Hague, Netherlands.
Digital connectivity will be key weapon for Smart Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said digital connectivity would be the key equipment to transform the country into a Smart Bangladesh.
South Africa seek to avoid World Cup qualification embarrassment
South Africa go into a one-day international series against England in Bloemfontein on Friday needing a strong performance to ensure automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup later this year, reports AFP.